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Safety is a focus in Avondale ESD and the district is hosting a series of collaborative learning opportunities focused around school and community safety. Hear from Robert Vernier, Vice President of the Avondale Elementary School District Governing Board, to learn more about this parent series called Collaborating to Protect and Connect: Empowering Parents to Ensure Safe Schools and Communities.

Meet the newest leader of the City of Goodyear Police Department, Chief Brian Issitt, and hear about his vision for the department, his passion for the community and his commitment to collaborating with Avondale ESD.

The BHHS Legacy Foundation has a rich history of improving the lives and health of people in the Phoenix area. Hear from Gerry Wissink, CEO of the BHHHS Legacy Foundation, on how this organization partners with local schools and other agencies to help meet the dental, health, and vision needs of students, and the impact they are making in communities throughout the Valley.

Meet Bruce Wall, former President and current Beneficiary Chairman of the West Valley Mavericks, and learn how their members are improving the quality of life for residents of the West Valley through their philanthropic work and charitable giving.

The Rosztoczy Foundation is changing lives for students, schools, families, and communities through a college promise. Learn how this family is impacting entire communities and having a positive impact on education in Arizona by offering surprise college scholarships to an entire grade level at Michael Anderson School.

Hear about the Avondale-Goodyear Education Foundation and how they support students, parents, and staff members of the Avondale Elementary School District.

Meet Tracey Beal, Founder and CEO of School Connect, and hear how they are championing schools, faith organizations, businesses, and community organizations in their quest of building a village of support around schools so that every child can reach their full potential.

Hear how one valley pizza business is supporting and giving back to Avondale ESD by supporting our STEAM initiative and sponsoring employee activities. Peter Piper Pizza is all about great food, family fun, and raising some dough for local schools and students.

Meet members of the Copper Trails National Junior Honor Society and hear how they are building their leadership skills through knowledge and personal experiences gained at the National Junior Honor Society National Conference.

Hear how one simple idea turned into a school-wide event where students got the opportunity of a lifetime to see and touch multiple construction vehicles. In this podcast, you'll meet Greg and Sarah Theim, of E-Z Towing & Recovery, and how they pulled their construction partners together to offer a construction vehicle day for the students at Lattie Coor School.

Meet our new School Resource Officer Kimberly Ortega and hear how she, and the Avondale Police Department, are committed to keeping our schools safe and why building relationships with students is key to the success of this program. Officer Ortega is an Avondale ESD alumni. She's come full circle and is now serving the very community in which she grew up.

Meet Colleen Malany, President of the Goodyear Pebble Creek Rotary Club, and hear how the Rotarians are making a positive impact in our community, with our students, and throughout the world.

Hear about a partnership Avondale ESD has with Make Way for Books, an early literacy nonprofit organization that works with parents and caregivers to become their child's first best teachers by providing programs and resources to ensure our youngest children discover the joy of books.

Meet one of our outstanding preschool teachers, Lisa Herren, and learn about Avondale Elementary School District's award-winning preschool program and why you should enroll your preschooler in our high-quality early childhood program.

Meet the City of Avondale Police Chief Memo Espinoza and hear how we partner with the Avondale Police Department through the School Resource Officer program. You'll also learn about the Teen Police Academy that gives youth a peek behind the scenes of the operations of a police department and how your teen can join.

Meet AESD's newest Governing Board Member Leticia Castro. Mrs. Castro was recently appointed to serve on our Governing Board. In addition to serving our community, she is a parent in AESD and an educator. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Mrs. Castro and her passion for serving the Avondale community.

Meet two of our gifted students and hear about their experiences in our gifted program and their participation in Arizona's Annual Gifted and Talented Conference. They were two of five students selected in the state to participate in a panel discussion on what it is like growing up gifted.

Learn about our partnership with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) and how it is impacting schools, educators, academic outcomes, teacher effectiveness, teacher retention, and more.

Learn about Avondale Elementary School District's career opportunities and pathways. AESD is hiring now for the 2024-2025 school year so hear what we have to offer for those currently looking for jobs. Choose AESD and join our team now!

Hear how one dad is making a difference at the start of every school day at CMSA through the Dads on Patrol program at Centerra Mirage STEM Academy.

Learn more about the mental health movement and social mission known as Care Solace and how they help connect families with mental health resources.

Learn what is happening at Estrella Mountain Community College, their exciting degree programs available for students, and how to enroll in classes.

Hear how AESD is connecting our families' small businesses, through our Parents/Families' Small Business Networking Group, to impact the Avondale community.

Learn how you can mathematize the world around you to make math more meaningful for your child. Join us as we talk to Graham Fletcher, a leading math expert and specialist, and hear how he works alongside AESD teachers and students to help them become mathematical thinkers. Visit gfletchy.com for fresh ideas and resources.

The Kiwanis Club of Litchfield is celebrating and supporting AESD students. Join us as we learn more about how Kiwanis is teaching our students about volunteering and service to their communities.

Champs Family Automotive is giving back to our Avondale community in a big way. Tune in to hear how this family owned business is supporting our families.

Meet AESD's newest Governing Board Member Dr. Derek Etheridge. Dr. Etheridge was recently appointed to serve on our Governing Board. In addition to serving our community, he and his wife are also educators. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Dr. Etheridge and how he is committed to giving back to the Avondale community.

Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, listen to how one AESD partner is spreading gratitude and kindness and helping more than 1,500 families. Join us as we spotlight CHASSE-Giving, a way in which CHASSE Building Team is giving back to the AESD community.

Randy Miller is the founder and Chief WHEN Officer® of WHEN Enterprises Corp., providing professional guidance and insights in the areas of career, well-being and mental health.

Children are the future. How do we plant the seeds now to offer them an abundance of opportunities? Tune in to hear more about how we have partnered with Estrella Mountain Community College.

The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching has focused on building educator effectiveness for the past 20 years. Tune in to hear more about how they've helped more than 9,000 schools across the county to support great teaching and improve student achievement. 

How can communities provide tools for Arizona girls to build a better future? Tune in to hear about what's next for Girls Can Build and about their collaboration with the Girls Scouts.

Feedback from our students helps us shape our motivations and goals. Tune in to hear about these student's experience at the School Connect Summit and why they feel it is important for them to be included in conversations about their future.

The Arizona School Public Relations Association provides support to educators involved in school public relations, as well as professional development activities for school public relations specialists. Tune in to hear more about their impact on Arizona school communities and how ASPRA inspires a better future for our children through connectivity.

Spreading holiday cheer all year long is at the core of what Helping Others Together (HOT) Community Foundation is all about. Listen to learn how this volunteer based non-profit organization is giving back to our community.

In this week's episode we discuss the impact of Read On Arizona and the effects of chronic absenteeism. Tune in to hear more about how communities can help ensure that students grow and learn with the right support.

Phoenix Raceway continues to provide opportunities for children to indulge in STEM opportunities, putting a path in place for growth and exposure. Tune in to hear more about their community partnerships.

Research and data can go a long way in leading a better future for Arizona students. Tune in to hear more about the Helios Education Foundation, who focuses on improving educational outcomes for all Arizona students.

Mr. Mark Gonzales has dedicated 29 years to our district as a governing board member. His family, enrolling their children at AESD for generations, has a rich history within our community. What led him to becoming an important member of our community? Tune in to hear his story.

The mission of Families Raising Hope is to assist cancer patients and their families with the financial burden that cancer treatments pose so that they can focus on their health, healing, and recovery. We are families helping families raise awareness and critical funding for those faced with the financial toxicities of a cancer diagnosis. To learn more, visit familiesraisinghope.org

Gina Maravilla, from Arizona's Family, recognizes excellence in teaching with the prestigious Silver Apple Award.

Kenya Vasquez, CEO of Socially Insight, has branded our district to become a nationally recognized educational entity through strategic and effective marketing strategies that heavily involve utilizing the power of social media. How do you take advantage of such a strong platform? She tells us in today's episode.

Chasse Building Teams joins us this week to talk about how their participation in our district CAFE gives back to our community. Thanks to their generosity, 50 AESD families were surprised this holiday season with a wonderful gift.

Ben Walls has worked across the valley to bring stories to life through his talent behind the lens. How did he discover his passion after having worked as a talent manager for so many years? Tune in to today's episode to hear from videographer, Ben Walls.

Charity begins in our own backyard as we make a home for opportunities and success with nonprofits.

Supporting young women is what this organization does on a daily basis. Find out more about how this organization is empowering women in our community and eleven other states.

Girls Can Build is an Arizona-based initiative powered by Sharp Construction with a mission to break down barriers to women in the industries of construction, design, and engineering. By spearheading and supporting projects, opportunities and mentorship in these industries, we aim to inspire young women to be Bold to Build. For more information visit girlscanbuild.us

Superintendent Steve Watson joins us to discuss what it takes to support our teachers and the collaboration between schools and STEM and STEAM.

We talked to our chief science officers about how they got their start in the program and what leadership means to them.

In today's episode, Julie discusses her work with FreeFall Aerospace in satellite communications. She also discusses the growing opportunities for students in the future of technology in Arizona.

Dr. Eva Padilla shares insightful information about what the signs are in detecting depression or mental illnesses in children.