Elk Tracks: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction Staff Highlight

Scott Spoede

The podcast aims to spotlight the unique journeys, roles, and perspectives of our staff, helping families and our community get to know the people who shape our school’s culture.

Episodes

  1. Mar 12

    10. Miss Jones

    In this episode I get the privelege to sit down with Miss Jones.  Miss Jones is currently serving as our Grammar School Music and Upper School Strings teacher.

  2. Mar 5

    9. Mr. Pestridge

    In today's episode I sit down with Mr. Pestridge, the "Lunch Man".

  3. Feb 26

    8. Mrs. Slate

    In this week's episode I get the pleasure to sit down with our Dean of Grammar School, Mrs. Slate.

  4. Feb 19

    7. Mrs. Ritacco

    In today's episode, we sit down with Mrs. Ritacco, currently our 4th Grade teacher.

  5. Feb 12

    6. Mr. Pottberg

    In today's episode we sit down and get a chance to catch up with Mr. Pottberg.  He currently serves as an Upper School Math and Science teacher.

  6. Feb 5

    5. Ms. King

    In today's episode we sit down and talk with Ms. King.  Ms. King currently serves as our Kinder-2nd Grade PE teacher and 10th Grade French teacher.

  7. Jan 29

    4. Mr. Gholson

    This week we sit down and talk with Mr. Gholson who currently is serving as one of our Special Education Paras.

  8. Jan 22

    3. Mrs. Donoher

    This episode we sit down with Mrs. Donoher who currently serves as our Math Interventionist.

  9. Jan 15

    2. Miss Padgett

    This week's episode highlights Miss Padgett.  She currently serves as one of our 5th grade teachers at Ascent.

  10. 12/29/2025

    1. Mrs. Marshall

    In this episode we interview Mrs. Marshall, Upper School Literature & Composition Teacher. A quick note, she mentions her blog and podcast, Of Dirt and Wildflowers.  You can find the link to her website below. https://kyleemarshall.com/

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The podcast aims to spotlight the unique journeys, roles, and perspectives of our staff, helping families and our community get to know the people who shape our school’s culture.

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