Institute for Teachers - The Speakers

photo of U.S. Representative Mike Castle addressing summer Institute scholars
Delaware’s U.S. Representative Michael Castle addresses summer Institute scholars during their field trip to Capitol Hill.
Throughout the course, practicing politicians, political journalists, lobbyists, education experts, and public officials at the local, state and national levels engage in candid conversation with Institute scholars. They recount their experiences and respond to the scholars' questions and comments in a relaxed and informal setting.

Past Speakers

Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
U.S. Senator Thomas R. Carper
U.S. Congressman Michael N. Castle
Governor Jack Markell
Former Governor Ruth Ann Minner
Former Lt. Governor John C. Carney, Jr.
Former Secretary of State Harriet N. Smith Windsor
Attorney General Beau Biden
Chancellor William B. Chandler III
Attorney General Beau Biden
State Senator Dave Sokola
Former Budget Director J.J. Davis
Wilmington City Councilman Charles "Bud" Freel
New Castle County Deputy Administrator Lynne Howard
Superior Court Judge Mary Johnston
Family Court Judge William Chapman
Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Brad Eaby
Wilmington Mayor James Baker
Thomas Summers, Delaware Public Archives
Dr. James R. Soles, University of Delaware
Dr. Joseph A. Pika, University of Delaware
John Doble, Doble Research Associates
Adam McBride, Diamond State Port Corp.
Dr. Jason Mycoff, University of Delaware
Vered Nohi-Becker, Diamond State Port Corporation
Jack Polidori, Delaware State Education Association
Bob Byrd, Wolf-Block Public Strategies LLC
Alan Loudell, WDEL Radio

For more information, contact either Lisa Moreland (302-831-4955) or Ed Freel (302-831-8943).