Episodes in order from newest to oldest.
Jan - Empathetic Communicators with Director of Communications Sandy Reisgraf
Episode Summary - Our hosts Jared and Kiera sat down with the Director of Communications Sandy Reisgraf to chat about the important and necessary skills to be an empathetic communicator and to tell the many stories of Jordan School District.
Dec - LPDL Panel of Admin
Episode Summary - Our hosts Jared and Kiera, in this special episode, sat down with three principals from our LPDL cohort to chat about leadership, personalized and digital learning in their unique communities inside Jordan School District.
Nov - Engaged Citizens with William Shields
Episode Summary - Our hosts Traci and Kiera dive into the new Portrait of a Graduate characteristic ENGAGED CITIZEN. In this episode, we sat down with William Shields, a social studies teacher at West Jordan Middle School to chat about helping student contribute meaningfully to society by staying informed, participating in public affairs, and serving others.
Oct - Creative Problem Solvers with CTE Educator Blair Jensen
Episode Summary - Our hosts Jared and Kiera dive into the new Portrait of a Graduate characteristic CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER. In this episode, we sat down with Blair Jensen, a CTE teacher at Jordan Academy (JATC-South) to chat about encouraging problem-solving in his class and how teachers can unleash innovation, critical thinking, and resourcefulness in their students.
Sept - Curious Thinkers with Gifted & Talented Specialist Frankie Walton
Episode Summary - Our hosts Jared and Kiera dive into the new Portrait of a Graduate characteristic CURIOUS THINKER. In this episode, we sat down with Frankie Walton, the secondary Gifted & Talented teacher specialist to chat about curious thinkers and how teachers can help all their students think at high levels.
Aug - Introducing the JSD Portrait of a Graduate with Board Member Niki George
Episode Summary: Our hosts Jared and Kiera kick off the new school year with the first episode of our 3rd season! In this episode, we sat down with Niki George, Vice President of the Jordan School Board to chat about the new Portrait of a Graduate and how she hopes to see it implemented throughout the district this year.