Amazing Education Podcast

Ames Community School District
  • 4.5 (8)
  • EDUCATION

A podcast on education-related topics with a blend of local and national conversations. The show is produced by the Ames Community School District in Ames, Iowa.

  1. AUG 28

    Episode #075 - Alex Grapp - Bringing Language Arts Education To Life

    On this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Ames High teacher Alex Grapp. We’re talking about how to bring language arts to life by tapping into what students actually care about, why engagement and enjoyment are game-changers for retention, and the advice Alex has for fellow educators who want to make their classrooms more connected and dynamic.

    26 min

  2. JUL 15

    Episode#074 - Dr. Jeff Hawkins - Collaborative School Leadership

    We’re sitting down with Associate Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hawkins for an amazing conversation on what summer really looks like in school leadership. We’ll dive into how collaborative leadership shapes the school experience for both staff and students, and how we can take that summer momentum and launch into a strong new school year.

    21 min

  3. MAY 23

    #073 with Chantal Eulenstein - Amazing Ames High Senior

    On this episode, we were joined by Ames High senior and class of 2025 graduate Chantal Eulenstein. We had an amazing conversation about the many honors she has received for writing, starting a student newspaper club at the middle school, and the importance of student voices.

    23 min

  4. MAY 16

    #072 with Ananya Balaji - Amazing Ames High Senior

    On this episode, we were joined by Ananya Balaji, Ames High senior and 2025 Coke Scholar. We had an amazing conversation about the process of becoming a Coke Scholar, what impacted her most during her time at Ames High, and her plans for the future.

    19 min

  5. MAY 2

    #071 with Madie Fischer - Amazing Ames High Senior

    On this episode, we were joined by Ames High senior, Madie Fischer. We had an amazing conversation about winning the Iowa Choral Directors Association composition competition, what it’s like to compose music, her love of fine arts, and her plans for the future.

    25 min

  6. APR 25

    #070 with Jessica Sharp on Creating a Sense of Belonging

    On this episode, we were joined by Jessica Sharp, principal at Edwards Elementary. We had an amazing conversation about what belonging means in elementary schools, how to support teachers and staff in building strong relationships with students and families, and the role student voice plays in shaping school culture.

    27 min

  7. APR 18

    #069 with Todd Klindt on School PTOs

    On this episode, we were joined by Todd Klindt, former PTO president and engaged parent in our school district. We had an amazing conversation about being a parent volunteer, the role PTO organizations play in our schools, and how parent involvement can positively impact a child’s experience at school.

    24 min

  8. APR 10

    #068 with Eddie McEwan on Math Anxiety

    On this episode, we were joined by Eddie McEwan, a 7th-grade math teacher at Ames Middle School. We had an amazing conversation about math anxiety, its common triggers, teaching strategies to help students, and how to develop a grown mindset when it comes to learning math.

    31 min
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A podcast on education-related topics with a blend of local and national conversations. The show is produced by the Ames Community School District in Ames, Iowa.

Information

  • Creator
    Ames Community School District
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Amazing Education Podcast