West Ada School District Podcast

West Ada School District
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West Ada School District Podcast Podcast

The West Ada School District podcast is about informing and empowering families.  Co-hosts Katie Rhodenbaugh and Ken Hyde will bring you guests and topics that will allow you to build trust with your kids and the passionate teachers that have a heart for educating them.  At our core, we’re about preparing today's students for tomorrow’s challenges.  Our first full episode will drop August 9, 2023.  Stay tuned!

  1. SEP 9

    How well do you understand school district budgets that influence your child’s education?

    We all pay taxes. But are you aware of how our tax bill has gone down over the past 20 years, while the quality of education has improved in West Ada? It’s phenomenal!We’re joined in this episode by Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Gillen and Zone 4 Trustee David Binetti. If you’ve never gotten excited about spreadsheets, today is your day! 😀In all seriousness, the fiscal responsibility in the district is leading to a smaller tax bill for all of us, and a higher qualit...

    56 min

  2. AUG 26

    How have you helped your child navigate high school and their senior year?

    The task of helping your student become career or college ready can seem overwhelming. There is A LOT to know and consider. Thankfully, we’ve got outstanding College and Career Counselors throughout West Ada.We’re joined in this episode by two of them; Anna Bemis from Eagle High School and Rae Peppley from Owyhee. We discuss everything from career or military readiness, to navigating the college scholarship maze.Mark your calendars for March 5 and this year’s College and Career Fa...

    1h 1m

  3. AUG 12

    Where Do You Get Your Information? - A conversation with Idaho Education News

    Season two of the West Ada School District Podcast has arrived! We’re joined by Jennifer Swindell and Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News. If you’re not familiar with their work, Ed News is a nonprofit covering public education in Idaho. These two veteran journalists chat with us about everything from what it’s like covering the legislature to the controversial library bill that was recently passed.We’ll also dig into what West Ada families and educators need to have on their ra...

    47 min

  4. JUL 8

    Summertime Fun at Roaring Springs – A Conversation with West Ada Ready Students

    For the first time ever, the West Ada Podcast is on location! Thank you to our friends at Roaring Springs for hosting us. For many West Ada students, Roaring Springs serves as their first foray into employment. Parents, how did you help your kids navigate landing that first job? What advice do you have for other parents? Join the conversation, respond here, or send us an email at communicate@westada.org.We’re joined by Elizabeth Martin and Kade Andrus. Elizabeth ...

    57 min

  5. JUN 10

    Great People, Great Environment, Great Leaders - A Conversation with Dr. Bub

    Another amazing school year recently ended. Superintendent Dr. Derek Bub joins us for a look back at the year that was and discusses what’s next for West Ada. We talk through the sheer size of the school district – we’re the 9th largest employer in the state! We discuss the levies that passed and failed, and we dig into what cell phone use will look like next year.On the lighter side, you might be surprised to learn that Dr. Bub once entertained the thought of a career in the FBI,...

    1h 1m

  6. MAY 13

    We're Asking the Wrong Question - A Social Media Conversation and Warning

    Cell phones and social media are impacting all of us – especially our children. Two leading experts in the field join us in this episode to break down what that affect is from a neurological aspect, and how criminals are utilizing cell phones for the sexploitation and manipulation of our children. Dr. John Condie is a medical doctor practicing at St. Luke’s Health System specializing in child neurology.Officer David Gomez is at the forefront of educating parents and youth about th...

    1h 5m

  7. APR 22

    Soapbox for Parents - How to Keep Our Students Engaged This Summer

    Ready or not, it’s time to start planning for summer break. Unfortunately, summer learning loss is real, but we’re joined by a couple of experts to help us brainstorm ways to keep our students happy, healthy, and engaged.Monique Bosse is West Ada’s Student and Family Engagement Liaison and Andrew Fletcher is the Executive Director of Child Development at the YMCA. We discuss everything from healthy minds and bodies to the community partners investing in our families and students o...

    46 min

  8. APR 8

    "The Sky is the Limit" - A Conversation Concerning the Future of Artificial Intelligence in West Ada

    Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world around us in what feels like real time. For educators, the technology is both challenging and exciting. Gina Kwid is one of our guests. She teaches second grade at Galileo Stem and is one of the teachers leading the AI charge in West Ada. She’s a doctoral candidate at BSU in the Educational Technology Department and is part of West Ada’s AI working group.We’re also joined by Dr. Paul Bodily, an assistant professor of Compu...

    50 min
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About

The West Ada School District podcast is about informing and empowering families.  Co-hosts Katie Rhodenbaugh and Ken Hyde will bring you guests and topics that will allow you to build trust with your kids and the passionate teachers that have a heart for educating them.  At our core, we’re about preparing today's students for tomorrow’s challenges.  Our first full episode will drop August 9, 2023.  Stay tuned!

Information

  • Creator
    West Ada School District
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 West Ada School District Podcast
  • Show Website
    West Ada School District Podcast

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