From a town of 300 in South Dakota to transforming education across borders, Christi Harter's journey defies convention. Through Peace Corps service in Ghana, she discovered true education transcends rigid structures. Now at Eastern Washington University, she's revolutionizing credentials and career pathways, building bridges between employers and education, and creating opportunities for underserved communities. Her mission? To help people access education on their own terms and timeline.

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EPISODE TOPICS:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Meet Christi Harter
03:30 Small town life in South Dakota
05:30 Transformative Peace Corps years in Ghana
08:30 Pursuing a path in education
11:00 Struggling with perfectionism as a teacher
11:30 Connecting with students
15:00 The true gifts of technology in the classroom
22:30 Building bridges between education and employment
24:30 Supporting refugees and immigrants
28:00 The shift towards skills-based hiring
34:00 Importance of communication, managing emotions & addressing inequities
37:00 Defining success
40:00 What "She Lights the Way" means to Christi
41:00 The future of education
43:00 Closing thoughts