The Millard Public Schools Foundation hosts the podcast and aims to interact with the community, alumni and school district in a unique way. Our goal is to engage and start conversations that matter.
Join us as we chat with Kris Morgan, Grant Writer and Mentoring Specialist, from Millard Public Schools. She shares awesome information on the program and how you can get involved! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message
Join us for a wonderful conversation with Skylar Albers and Megan Loberg-Simmering - as we discuss inclusion in our schools and what it takes to become a Unified Banner School. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message
It is scholarship season! Every student's story is different, but the financial gap in paying for higher education is still apparent. By providing scholarships, we can enable greater success in their journey after high school. In this episode we chat about ways high school students can prepare for the application process and why it is important to build relationships with teachers and counselors in your high school. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message
Looking for last minute gift ideas? Need some ideas on how to spend your holiday break? Join us as we chat with Dayna Derichs, Teacher Librarian, at Wheeler Elementary regarding some really cool and educational tools to have on hand this holiday season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message
In this episode we chat with Shannon Cooley-Lovett from Disney Elementary and Josh Monroe from Bryan Elementary regarding mindfulness. They give great, practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness in your routine. We also chat about therapy dogs and the amazing impact they have in the classroom! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message
In this episode we chat about our Foundation Kids Network program. We also talk about how the program has learned to be responsive and adaptive during the pandemic in order to serve the needs of our students and families. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message
Join us as we visit with Joe Cavanaugh & Kim Boyll from Youth Frontiers as well as Skip Hanlon, Principal at Ackerman Elementary to discuss the amazing Youth Frontiers program! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message
We are back with a new season! Join us as we visit with our new Executive Director. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message
A wonderful chat with Harrison Phillips regarding his football career, the scholarship he started with the Foundation, his fond memories of Millard and more!
Mariah Stauffer Gesink, is a Millard West alum and took the time to visit with us regarding her role as an Infection Prevention Epidemiologist. In this episode we discuss COVID-19, our amazing community and what her days look like now as Nebraska is projected to see a potential surge in cases.
The Millard Public Schools Board of Education voted in January of 2020 to put forward a proposed bond for the next primary election on May 12th. Our job as a citizen in our community is to be informed, in this episode we talk to the experts to discuss the details and specifics of this bond.
If you have had sick kids this winter, you will want to listen to this podcast! Erin Thoman from Nebraska Home Pediatrics chats with us about her business and we discuss influenza, germs, fevers and being a proud Millard North alum!
Brittany Mascio, Director of Marketing, from Nebraska Loves Public Schools joins us to discuss the t-shirts, the films and the movement.
The holidays are upon us and this time of year can bring extra stress to our families that struggle to make ends meet. We chatted with Nancy Brosamle, a community volunteer from Project Wee Care and Eric Depue, a social worker from MPS to chat about how we can help our families and community this time of year.
Join us as we chat about weather with KETV NewsWatch 7 Meteorologist Matt Serwe. We will also talk to Dr. Jim Sutfin regarding the Millard Inclement Weather Policy. If you have students in the Millard district get caught up on the current policy and if you live in Nebraska hear what Matt has to say about this winter!
Dr. Bryan Hohenstein, Millard North- Class of 1992 and Dr. Matt Schieber, Millard South- Class of 2001 join us as we discuss their pediatric dentistry office, Halloween candy and their annual Cash for your Halloween stash.
Listen to Dr. Sutfin discuss the district wide initiative #TeachUp. Also hear from Principals Eric Grandgenett and Jason Farwell as they share what is happening in their buildings.
A quick introduction into our new podcast: Building the Foundation.