The Lansing USD469 Lion Pride-Cast

Sharon Burns and Miles Azzeh
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Join Miles Azzeh (Director of Teaching & Learning) and Sharon Burns (Director of Communications & Marketing) as they bring you the latest news, stories, and highlights from Lansing USD 469! Each episode features staff spotlights, academic achievements, district updates, and fun conversations that keep you connected to our school community. Whether you're a parent, student, or staff member, this podcast is your go-to source for all things Lansing USD469! Stay informed, celebrate successes, and be part of the conversation—subscribe now and join the Lion Pride! www.usd469.net

  1. Feb 26

    The Lion Pride-Cast - Season 4, Episode 7: Bond Q&A with Superintendent Kobza

    In this episode of The Lion Pride-Cast, Sharon Burns and Miles Azzeh welcome Superintendent Marty Kobza for a detailed question-and-answer conversation about the proposed bond. The discussion covers facility needs, funding history, insurance costs, CTE expansion, growth capacity, tax impact, and what could happen if the bond does not pass. Listeners are encouraged to review the available data and stay informed ahead of the March 3 vote.

  2. Feb 20

    The Lion Pride-Cast – Season 4, Episode 6: Employee Spotlight, Build Your Own PD, & Bond Update

    In this episode of The Lion Pride-Cast, Sharon Burns and Miles Azzeh highlight Lansing Elementary School nurse Samuel Carbajal in this week’s Employee Spotlight. The episode also recaps the district’s recent Build Your Own Professional Development Day, including a look at instructional strategies designed to build student background knowledge. The episode concludes with a bond update, including details about the final community presentation and ways families can stay informed before the March 3 vote.

  3. Feb 5

    The Lion Pride-Cast - Season 4, Episode 5: Employee Spotlight, District Leadership Team & Bond Updates

    In Episode 5 of Season 4 of The Lion Pride-Cast, Sharon Burns and Miles Azzeh share updates focused on people, leadership, and transparency in Lansing USD 469. The episode highlights an Employee Spotlight featuring Sherleyne Byrd, an Early Childhood Paraprofessional, celebrating her meaningful connections with students and her impact on the district’s youngest learners. Miles also shares an update from the District Leadership Team (DLT), explaining how district leaders collaborate on key initiatives such as AI usage guidelines and common formative assessments to support student learning. The episode concludes with a bond update, including information about upcoming community presentations, the district’s Bond Information Series, and how questions from the community will be addressed and shared weekly through the podcast.

  4. Jan 29

    The Lion Pride-Cast - Season 4, Episode 4: Employee Spotlights, KTOY Visit & Bond Update

    In this episode of The Lion Pride-Cast, Sharon Burns and Miles Azzeh highlight two Employee Spotlights, featuring CTE teacher Glenn Rosario and General Maintenance team member Darrin Manna. The episode also recaps Lansing USD 469’s visit from the Region 2 Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates, including reflections from educators who toured the district. The episode wraps up with a bond update, sharing where families and community members can find accurate information and how to get questions answered.

  5. Jan 21

    The Lion Pride-Cast - Season 4, Episode 3: School Board Appreciation & A Conversation with Board President Kerry Brungardt

    In this episode of The Lion Pride-Cast, Sharon Burns and Miles Azzeh celebrate School Board Appreciation Month with a special guest, Board of Education President Kerry Brungardt. Kerry shares his deep connection to the Lansing community, reflects on his decades of service as an educator and administrator, and offers insight into the role of the Board of Education. The conversation highlights leadership, transparency, community trust, and a shared commitment to supporting students and staff in Lansing USD 469.

  6. Jan 15

    Lansing USD469 Lion Pride-Cast - Season 4, Episode 2: Employee Spotlight, Bond Information, MTSS & Community Connect

    In this episode of The Lion Pride-Cast, Sharon Burns and Miles Azzeh highlight Lansing High School Kitchen Manager and Head Cook Penny Lingenfelter in our Employee Spotlight, share an update on the district’s bond information following Monday’s Board of Education meeting, and discuss the important MTSS work happening across the district. The episode also includes details about the return of the Community Connect program and how families and community members can get involved. Stay connected to the people, programs, and priorities shaping Lansing USD 469. New episodes of the Lansing USD 469 Lion Podcast share news, updates, and stories from across the Lansing School District.

  7. Jan 8

    Lansing USD 469 Lion Pride-Cast - Season 4, Episode 1: District Updates and What’s Ahead

    In the first episode of Season 4 of the Lansing USD 469 Lion Podcast, district leaders Miles Azzeh, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Sharon Burns, Director of Communications and Marketing, share updates from across the Lansing School District. This episode highlights School Board Appreciation Month, support for first-year teachers, professional learning and leadership collaboration, and an overview of an upcoming bond initiative focused on transparency and community information. Stay connected to the people, programs, and priorities shaping Lansing USD 469. New episodes of the Lansing USD 469 Lion Podcast share news, updates, and stories from across the Lansing School District.

    Lansing USD 469 Lion Pride-Cast - Season 4, Episode 1: District Updates and What’s Ahead

  8. 05/14/2025

    Lion Pride-Cast Episode 3.14:Appreciation, Accreditation, and Academic Highlights

    In this episode, Miles Azzeh and Sharon Burns highlight key moments from around Lansing USD 469, including an employee spotlight, district-wide appreciation efforts, updates on accreditation, and student reflections. The employee spotlight features Mr. Tom Cretors, a social studies teacher at Lansing Middle School and assistant high school football coach. Known for his strong relationships with students and staff, Tom previously worked managing a food pantry, community garden, and homeless shelter in Chicago. He’s also known for supporting others, having nominated Brandy Hamilton for Teacher of the Year. The episode also acknowledges the recent Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week. Lansing Educational Foundation and Andrew Cameron provided donuts from Donutology for every staff member across the district. The hosts express gratitude to all district staff for their hard work and dedication. The final District Leadership Team (DLT) meeting of the year is also recapped. It focused on preparing the KESA accreditation action plan for submission. Miles shares how they mixed up groups for collaboration, discussed survey data, and finalized their accreditation plans. The work was later presented at the most recent board meeting. The episode wraps up with student voices. Several students share their favorite things they’ve learned this year, such as fractions, ancient civilizations, and ELA job descriptions. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay connected via the district website and mobile app. Only one episode remains for the season. Click here for the transcript.

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Join Miles Azzeh (Director of Teaching & Learning) and Sharon Burns (Director of Communications & Marketing) as they bring you the latest news, stories, and highlights from Lansing USD 469! Each episode features staff spotlights, academic achievements, district updates, and fun conversations that keep you connected to our school community. Whether you're a parent, student, or staff member, this podcast is your go-to source for all things Lansing USD469! Stay informed, celebrate successes, and be part of the conversation—subscribe now and join the Lion Pride! www.usd469.net

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