Voices in ESL: Certification, Impact, and Life in the Classroom

Are you a Pennsylvania-certified teacher curious about what it’s like to work with students who are learning English as a second language? In this episode, we dive into the world of ESL education with Jenny Lent, Assistant to the Executive Director for Educational Programs at Intermediate Unit 1, and Jen Bossio, a WIU K–12 ESL teacher who completed her certification through our partner, IU1, and now serves in the Kiski Area School District.

Jenny breaks down how the ESL certification program works—what to expect, why it matters, and how it supports teachers. Jen brings the real-life perspective, sharing what it’s like to step into the role of an ESL educator and work with multilingual learners every day.

If you’ve ever thought about expanding your expertise or making a deeper impact in Pennsylvania classrooms, this conversation is for you. Tune in!