31 episodes

The Keller ISD Podcast Network is currently home to "In The Interim," a podcast that brings together individuals from across Keller ISD for panel discussions about important topics within the school district.

You can also listen to previous episodes of the "Westfall One-on-One" podcast, in which Former Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall sat down with various staff members and students throughout the District to discuss trends and issues in public education, share ideas and best practices, and highlight the exciting things happening in Keller ISD.

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The Keller ISD Podcast Network is currently home to "In The Interim," a podcast that brings together individuals from across Keller ISD for panel discussions about important topics within the school district.

You can also listen to previous episodes of the "Westfall One-on-One" podcast, in which Former Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall sat down with various staff members and students throughout the District to discuss trends and issues in public education, share ideas and best practices, and highlight the exciting things happening in Keller ISD.

    ITI: Meeting KISD's New Superintendent

    ITI: Meeting KISD's New Superintendent

    In this episode of Keller ISD's "In The Interim" podcast, Keller ISD's new Superintendent, Dr. Tracy Johnson, introduces herself to the KISD community and talks about her hope for the future of the District.

    Join the Keller ISD Communications Department's Nicole McCollum and Bryce Nieman as they visit with Dr. Johnson and learn more about her passion for serving students' needs and how KISD leaders are working to maintain exceptional learning experiences in the face of current budget challenges. (Please note, this interview was recorded prior to the District's decision to retain the current, modified block schedule at the high school level, so references to changing the high school schedule are outdated.)

    Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – ⁠@KellerISD on X⁠ and Instagram and Facebook.com/KellerISD. Remember, you can find archived Keller ISD podcast episodes at ⁠www.KellerISD.net/Podcast⁠.

    • 30 min
    ITI: Wealth of Opportunities

    ITI: Wealth of Opportunities

    In this episode of Keller ISD's "In The Interim" podcast, Director of Fine Arts Kim Blann and Director of Athletics Eric Persyn discuss their passion for providing students with opportunities to build community within their schools. We also get to hear from Fossil Ridge High School sophomore Carson Grounds who is taking advantage of every opportunity he has in high school – playing varsity football, varsity baseball, and marching in the Panther Regiment, all while taking Honors and AP courses.



    Join the Keller ISD Communications Department's Nicole McCollum and Bryce Nieman as they visit with these Keller ISD administrative and student leaders and dig into the extracurricular offerings that help make KISD stand out among its peers.

    Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on X and Instagram and Facebook.com/KellerISD. Remember, you can find archived Keller ISD podcast episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast.

    • 53 min
    ITI: Imperfect Budget Storm & Legislative Advocacy

    ITI: Imperfect Budget Storm & Legislative Advocacy

    In the first edition of Keller ISD's "In The Interim" podcast, our panel talks about the District's current budget situation, Texas public school funding, and how KISD stakeholders can reach out and let elected officials know how important their schools are to them.

    Keller ISD Communications Department's Nicole McCollum and Bryce Nieman are joined by KISD CFO Scott Wrehe, KISD General Counsel Amanda Bigbee, and Keller Council of PTAs Advocacy Chair Cherie Moeller for this pivotal conversation.

    Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and visit www.KellerISD.net/LegislativeUpdates for updates from Austin and to find out how to contact your elected representatives!

    Find archived Keller ISD podcast episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast.

    • 33 min
    Westfall One-on-One Finale: Career Devoted to Helping Others

    Westfall One-on-One Finale: Career Devoted to Helping Others

    Keller ISD recently bid farewell to retiring Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall, who not only led the District for the past six years, but has also been the host of the Westfall One-on-One podcast. Join us for one last conversation with the Superintendent, where we put him the hot seat and learn more about his career and his passion for supporting public education.

    Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter! You can also find archived episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast. 

    • 30 min
    Westfall One-on-One: Passion for Prioritizing Education

    Westfall One-on-One: Passion for Prioritizing Education

    Just like Keller ISD students, Keller ISD teachers and staff come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences that impact how they support students and shape the lens through which they recognize opportunities for student growth. In this episode of Westfall One-on-One, KISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall chats with Eva Gutierrez, Bilingual Academic Specialist at Caprock Elementary, who shares her story of perseverance and commitment to education in the face of some extremely challenging circumstances, and how her own experience has prepared her to be a resource for the students with whom she supports.

    Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter! You can also find archived episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast. 

    • 34 min
    Westfall One-on-One: Creating a Sense of Community

    Westfall One-on-One: Creating a Sense of Community

    Keller ISD is one unified educational community, but the District's four feeder patterns provide opportunities for students, families, and staff to unite on an even more local level and rally under their respective high school banners. In this episode of Westfall One-one-One, KISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall chats with Charger feeder pattern parent Katie Kilcoyne who has utilized her position as an elementary school parent and wife of a high school football coach to make connections across school levels and throughout the Central High community.

    Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter! You can also find archived episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast. 

    • 27 min

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