In the first episode of our official relaunch under the NAIS podcast umbrella, André Withers sits down with the PoCC 2024 local committee co-chairs to learn a bit about what to expect from this year’s conference. Give a listen as two Denver school leaders share their own deep histories with PoCC, their hopes for next month’s gathering, and some tips on exploring the Mile High City. Embedded in their stories, you’ll hear the larger story of how PoCC has evolved over the years, and the many meanings it has for educators and students today.

Marti Champion has been the head of middle school at Graland Country Day School in Denver’s Hilltop neighborhood since 2017. She previously worked at Graland as an English teacher and a dean of students. Sumant Bhat joined Denver’s Stanley British Primary School as head of school in 2020. Immediately prior to that, he served as the head of middle school at St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Denver. On behalf of their entire local planning committee, they are excited to welcome PoCC and SDLC attendees to their city.