The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 42 — Pennsylvania Secretary Of Education, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin
On today's episode of The People of Penn State, we're pleased to be joined by Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. For over 25 years, Dr. Mumin has served in various capacities as a teacher, dean of students, principal and central administrator.
Most recently, Dr. Mumin served as the Superintendent of Schools at Lower Merion School District. Prior to Lower Merion, he was the Superintendent of Reading School District for seven years. Beginning as a Secondary English teacher in Scotland, Pennsylvania, in 1997, Dr. Mumin rose through the leadership ranks of the education system in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Mumin is committed to promoting and sustaining student achievement, equity and access to educational programming for all students, as well as creating plans that are fiscally responsible. Dr. Mumin is also the author of the book "Problem Child: Leading Students Living in Poverty Towards Infinite Possibilities of Success."
He earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education in Teaching & Curriculum from Pennsylvania State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education from Shippensburg University, and an Associate of Arts in English from Northeastern Christian Junior College.
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0:00 — Intro
0:50 — Welcoming Dr. Khalid N. Mumin to the show
2:21 — How Dr. Mumin and Paul first got connected
3:24 — Dr. Mumin's Penn State story
7:15 — Ad Read - Penn State Alumni Association Travel Program
8:05 — Where a passion for education for began for Dr. Mumin
13:26 — The importance of educators who care about their students
15:23 — Career path in education
21:10 — Dr. Mumin's vision for education in Pennsylvania
24:15 — The commonalities amongst Pennsylvania schools in how they can improve
29:11 — Authoring a book
34:33 — Being recognized as the 2021 Superintendent Of The Year
37:06 — Lightning Round Q&A, including a tidbit on Dr. Mumin's friendship with former NBA star Rasheed Wallace
44:25 — Outro
