VOICES of Pre-Service Teachers - RPED

VOICES of Pre-Service Teachers - RPED

VOICES of Pre-Service Teachers is an authentic podcast series featuring candid conversations with students currently navigating their journey toward becoming educators through the Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development (RPED) program. This podcast amplifies the real experiences, challenges, and aspirations of future teachers who are committed to serving rural South Dakota communities. Each episode offers listeners an intimate look into the minds and hearts of pre-service teachers as they progress through the Teacher Pathway and Teacher Fellows programs. From high school students taking their first education courses through college students completing their teacher residencies, we capture the evolving perspectives of tomorrow’s rural educators. This podcast is produced as part of the Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development initiative, a partnership between the University of South Dakota’s School of Education, Compass/Black Hills Special Services, and rural school districts. The series directly supports the program’s mission to create sustainable pathways for developing rural educators while strengthening local education systems. More information is available at https://compass.bhssc.org/rped

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April 3, 2026 2 mins

VOICES is a podcast from the RPED Teacher Pathway Program, a partnership between BHSSC and USD's School of Education. Each episode features an anonymous conversation with a rural South Dakota high school student exploring a career in teaching. We talk about why they're drawn to education and what they're learning along the way. Learn more at compass.bhssc.org/rped.

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VOICES is a podcast from the RPED Teacher Pathway Program, a partnership between BHSSC and USD's School of Education. Each episode features an anonymous conversation with a rural South Dakota high school student exploring a career in teaching. We talk about why they're drawn to education and what they're learning along the way. Learn more at compass.bhssc.org/rped.

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VOICES is a podcast from the RPED Teacher Pathway Program, a partnership between BHSSC and USD's School of Education. Each episode features an anonymous conversation with a rural South Dakota high school student exploring a career in teaching. We talk about why they're drawn to education and what they're learning along the way. Learn more at compass.bhssc.org/rped.

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February 20, 2026 2 mins

VOICES is a podcast from the RPED Teacher Pathway Program, a partnership between BHSSC and USD's School of Education. Each episode features an anonymous conversation with a rural South Dakota high school student exploring a career in teaching. We talk about why they're drawn to education and what they're learning along the way. Learn more at compass.bhssc.org/rped.

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Mark as Played

VOICES is a podcast from the RPED Teacher Pathway Program, a partnership between BHSSC and USD's School of Education. Each episode features an anonymous conversation with a rural South Dakota high school student exploring a career in teaching. We talk about why they're drawn to education and what they're learning along the way. Learn more at compass.bhssc.org/rped.

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Mark as Played

VOICES is a podcast from the RPED Teacher Pathway Program, a partnership between BHSSC and USD's School of Education. Each episode features an anonymous conversation with a rural South Dakota high school student exploring a career in teaching. We talk about why they're drawn to education and what they're learning along the way. Learn more at compass.bhssc.org/rped.

 
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Mark as Played

VOICES is a podcast from the RPED Teacher Pathway Program, a partnership between BHSSC and USD's School of Education. Each episode features an anonymous conversation with a rural South Dakota high school student exploring a career in teaching. We talk about why they're drawn to education and what they're learning along the way. Learn more at compass.bhssc.org/rped.

 
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Watch
Mark as Played

VOICES is a podcast from the RPED Teacher Pathway Program, a partnership between BHSSC and USD's School of Education. Each episode features an anonymous conversation with a rural South Dakota high school student exploring a career in teaching. We talk about why they're drawn to education and what they're learning along the way. Learn more at compass.bhssc.org/rped.

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Mark as Played
July 23, 2025 2 mins

This podcast is part of the Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development (RPED) program, a partnership between the University of South Dakota, Compass, and rural school districts. Learn more at https://compass.bhssc.org/rped

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