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Let's talk about... Ankeny Community School District! Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt is your host as he talks about all things Ankeny Schools with staff, students and community members.

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Let's Talk About... Potential To Purpose: Stepping Into Leadership

Dr. Erick Pruitt sits down with local non-profit leaders Amy Ratekin and Ako Abdul-Samad. From powerful personal stories to practical advice, this conversation explores how belonging, support, & courage help turn potential into purpose.

46 min
FEB 13

Let's Talk About... If you Build It, They Will Park

Big changes are coming this spring at Northview MS! 🚧 We’re adding 178 new parking spots for Northview and Ankeny Stadium, and getting ready for the Innovative Secondary Center. Guests include: Dr. Darin Haack, Asst Superintendent, J.D. Hunter, Northview Middle School Principal, and Mike Maddalozzo, Director of Operations for Ankeny Schools. They will share updates and answer your questions about the changes you'll see starting soon.

20 min
JAN 30

Let's Talk About... 2026 Action Teams Kick-Off

Recently, our Ankeny Schools' Action Team Committees launched important work focused on the future of learning in our district. On the podcast, we’re joined by educators Heidi Reichart, a middle school computer science teacher, and Mike Mertz, career exploration development teacher at Orbis. They serve on the 9–12 Programming Action Team and share the work ahead.

28 min
JAN 8

Let's Talk About... Demystifying ISave 529 & FAFSA

Life after high school includes understanding how to pay for it. So, let's talk about FAFSA and ISAVE 529 with guests, Alicia Callannan, deputy treasurer for the State of Iowa, Erick Danielson of ICAN Succeed, and Lauren Riley, an Ankeny parent sharing her experience planning for the future of her three children.

34 min
12/12/2025

Let's Talk About...Understanding Special Education

Starting school can bring questions, especially when your child needs extra support. Hear directly from the leaders who guide special education across our district and in their school buildings. Joining Dr. Pruitt are Nancy Lehman, Director of Special Education; Michael Schweinberg, Associate Principal at Centennial High School, and Chelsey Schroeder, Assistant Principal at Crocker Elementary School in Ankeny. IA.

40 min
11/24/2025

Let's Talk About...The Fastest Minds In The Room

These students think fast, and today they’re talking even faster. Dr. Pruitt hosts Quiz Bowl team members for a conversation full of laughs and strategy. Guests: Eli Pattee, William Peterson, Nolan Gentry, Gabriella Williams, and Coach Mr. Nathan Coombes.

25 min
11/13/2025

Let's Talk About... Ankeny Schools' Reading Revolution

A new way of teaching. A renewed love for reading. A revolution in how students learn. Listen in as the Literacy Leadership team explains evidence-based "The Science of Reading", the “why” behind Ankeny’s Reading Revolution, and what it means for students in every classroom.

39 min
10/03/2025

Student Takeover: Heritage Elementary Edition

Heritage Elementary students stepped in as podcast hosts and put Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt in the hot seat. From “road trip or airplane?” to “graphic novel or chapter book?” these Hot Takes led to fun debates, laughs, and even a few surprises.

43 min

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Let's Talk About... the new Ankeny Schools Podcast

Ankeny Community School District Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt, introduces a new podcast produced officially by Ankeny Schools.

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Let's talk about... Ankeny Community School District! Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt is your host as he talks about all things Ankeny Schools with staff, students and community members.

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Ankeny Community School District
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

86
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