15-Dr. Kevin Beardmore on His New Role with SENMC & Partnership with PSP. “Building the Future of Education

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On this episode of the Permian Strategic Partnership Podcast, host Krista Escamilla sits down with Dr. Kevin Beardmore, the new president of Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC), to talk about his inspiring career in education, his leadership philosophy, and the exciting partnership ahead with the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP). Dr. Beardmore brings decades of experience in higher education, from his early days as a middle school science teacher to his leadership roles at Owensboro Community and Technical College, where he helped launch one of the nation’s most recognized community and technical colleges. His work has earned numerous honors, including the Distinguished College Administrator Award from Phi Theta Kappa and multiple “Great College to Work For” designations. In this conversation, Dr.

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