Hornet's Nest Podcast

In this special Hornet Nest Podcast: Student Takeover episode, a high school student takes the lead to interview Superintendent Chris Stienbruck about Bond 2025. They discuss what the bond means for the future of Flour Bluff ISD and why it matters to students across the district.

In this special CTE Month episode, we sit down with CTE students Jackson Lindley and Kaelin Lott, along with Shayd Speed, CTE Coordinator, and Dr. Staci Cade, Director of CTE, Assessment and Accountability. Together, they share their experiences, insights, and the impact of Career & Technical Education on students' futures. Tune in as we explore the opportunities, skills, and real-world learning that make CTE an essential part of education!

Join us on this inspiring episode of the Hornet Nest Podcast as we celebrate National Mentoring Month with special guest Savanna Bledsoe, LMSW, Flour Bluff ISD's dedicated District Social Worker. Savanna shares powerful insights into the transformative impact of mentoring, highlighting the importance of building meaningful connections that shape lives. Whether you're a mentor, mentee, or simply curious about how mentorship makes a difference, this episode is filled with stories and strategies that will leave you motivated to get involved. Tune in and be inspired to make a positive impact in your community!

Podcast Spotlight: Sarah King & Sophia Bateson – Fine Arts Theatre Students In this episode, we feature Sarah King, a talented Technical Theatre student, and Sophia Bateson, the Thespian President. Sarah delves into the art and skill behind stagecraft, sharing what it takes to bring a production to life from behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Sophia provides a unique perspective on leadership within the theatre community, discussing her role in inspiring fellow actors and managing the dynamics of the Thespian Society. Together, they offer an inside look at the dedication, creativity, and teamwork that define their high school theatre experience.

In this special episode we celebrate the achievements and aspirations of the top two students of Flour Bluff High School's Class of 2024: Valedictorian Kyle Xu and Salutatorian Samuel Zhang. Join us as we sit down with Kyle and Samuel to discuss their high school experiences, their hard-earned accomplishments, and their plans for the future. Kyle Xu, our esteemed Valedictorian, shares his journey to academic excellence, his favorite high school memories, and the key factors that have driven his success. Samuel Zhang, our distinguished Salutatorian, offers his own insights into the dedication and perseverance required to excel, along with his thoughts on balancing academics with extracurricular activities. Together, Kyle and Samuel reflect on their time at Flour Bluff High School, discussing the challenges they've faced, the mentors who have inspired them, and the friendships that have shaped their high school years. They also look ahead, sharing their ambitions for college and beyond, and offering advice to their fellow students on achieving their own goals. Tune in to hear from these exceptional students as they prepare to take the next step in their educational journeys and continue to make a positive impact on the world. Key Topics: The academic and personal journeys of Kyle Xu and Samuel Zhang Reflections on high school experiences and key moments Advice for fellow students on achieving success Future plans and aspirations of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Kyle Xu and Samuel Zhang, the future leaders of Flour Bluff High School!

The Flour Bluff High School Interact Club is a vibrant student organization dedicated to community service and leadership development. Through various projects and initiatives, members actively engage in making a positive impact in the local community and beyond. With a focus on service above self, the Interact Club fosters a spirit of collaboration and social responsibility among its members.

Flour Bluff ISD Counselor's Month 2024

FBISD Interim Superintendent

Carlos Doble and Micaela Jordan, the Valedictorian, and Salutatorian of the Flour Bluff High School class of 2023, join the Hornet's Nest Podcast as guests. Through their remarkable academic achievements and dedication, Carlos and Micaela exemplify excellence and leadership, and their insights and experiences promise to inspire listeners.

In this podcast, we had the honor of interviewing Robin Weaver, a Speech-Language Pathologist who works in Flour Bluff ISD. She shared with us her extensive knowledge and experience in speech therapy, discussing the challenges and rewards of working with students with speech and language disorders. We delved into the importance of early intervention and the various techniques she uses to help her students communicate effectively. Additionally, we explored the role of parents and teachers in supporting children's speech and language development. It was a fascinating conversation that provided valuable insights into the critical work of Speech-Language Pathologists like Robin Weaver and their vital role in the education system.

Flour Bluff ISD sits down with Gina Valdez, Director of Nutrition.

Flour Bluff ISD invites its Special Education department in for a chat to discuss the inner workings of administrators and staff and how it serves its teachers and students.

On this episode, we sat down with our very own Cindy Holder and student Paul Lee to discuss the Hornet Learning Academy.

In this episode, we sat down with Flour Bluff ISD board president Shirley Thornton to discuss the rich history of Flour Bluff ISD and the celebration of 130 Years.

On this episode of the Hornet's Nest Podcast we sat down with Flour Bluff High School's Valedictorian Andrea Montenegro Polanco and Salutatorian Kritika Adhikari to discuss their student life at Flour Bluff High School and their exciting futures.

Flour Bluff ISD is proud to kick off our new season of the Hornet's Nest Podcast by welcoming Joe Holder, our School Military Liaison to the show! The month of April is the Month of the Military Child! It is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and the challenges they overcome. Listen and learn about Joe's role as a school liaison, Flour Bluff's rich history with our local military, and learn about our many resources for our military families! To learn more about our military resources, visit our page here: https://flourbluffschools.net/military-families/

On this episode of the Hornet's Nest we're shinning the spotlight on the many resources our school libraries provide. This week's guests are Jennifer Krnavek, Lead Librarian and the Librarian at Flour Bluff Junior High, and Sarah Chapman, Flour Bluff High School Librarian. Check out the Flour Bluff ISD Campus Libraries.... ECC Library Website Primary Library Website Elementary Library Website Intermediate Library Website Junior High Library Website High School Library Website

Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Hornet's Nest is all about Transfers. The District is currently accepting transfer applications for students who reside outside the boundaries of the district but would like to attend FBISD. Today, on the Hornet's Nest we have Dr. Allison Schaum, Chief Academic Officer. To find out more about the transfer process, click here.

On this episode of the Hornet's Nest podcast we are bringing our listeners up-to-date on what we're doing in FBISD to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We caught up with Superintendent Velma Soliz-Garcia, Associate Superintendent Dr. Linda Barganski, Flour Bluff High School Principal James Crenshaw, and Flour Bluff Elementary Principal Dr. Nikol Youngberg to provide more details on what we doing to keep students and staff safe in FBISD.

For the kick-off episode of Season 2 of the Hornet's Nest Podcast we caught up with FBISD Transportation Director Carlos Vargas to talk about all things transportation. In this episode, Mr. Vargas brings our audience up-to-date on new bus routes, Z-Pass, Infofinder, Laguna Shores construction and the impact of COVID-19 on transporting students to and from school.

For the final episode of season 1 of the Hornet's Nest Podcast, we invited Mr. Bryant Gray, the District's Social Worker, to the Hornet's Nest to talk about how he works to connect students and families to District and community resources. Mr. Gray touches on the many hats he wears around the district including providing resources for families in need, abstinence classes, the District's H.O.S.T.S. Mentoring program and other programs for students. Show Notes: Bryant Gray Contact Email - bgray@flourbluffschools.net https://sites.google.com/a/flourbluffschools.org/bgray/

We're looking to the future in this episode of the Hornet's Nest Podcast. In August, we'll welcome many new students at the Early Childhood Center. For many of the students, this will be their first time to attend school and we know parents have lots of questions. On this episode, we invited Early Childhood Center Principal, Amy Seeds, to answer the most frequently asked questions. She even dives into a few things parents can do now to help make the transition in August smoother. Enjoy this episode because tomorrow begins today...we're gearing up for kindergarten. Show Notes: Early Childhood Center Website - https://ecc.flourbluffschools.net/ Top Five Skills Necessary for a Smoother Transition Into School Early Childhood Center Frequently Asked Questions

This episode is very special. We've invited two hardworking members of the Flour Bluff High School senior class to talk to us about their untraditional senior year and upcoming untraditional graduation. We welcome to the Hornet's Nest Flour Bluff High School Valedictorian, Isabella Williams, and Salutatorian, Katie Anderson.

This episode of the Hornet's Nest Podcast focuses on how our teachers and staff are reaching out to ensure the social and emotional health of our students while dealing with new "normals" of school closures, disrupted schedules and stay-at-home requirements. These significant changes can cause anxiety and depressive moments. Our two guests on the Hornet's Nest Podcast talk about positive things students (and adults) can do to help maintain their social and emotional health. Julie Burnett, Licensed Professional Counselor at FBHS, and Candace Wofford, Biology and Social Emotional Learning teacher at FBHS, provide tips and tricks to help get through these uncertain times by having social and emotional connectedness. Below are a list of resources referenced in the podcast. SHOW NOTES: Julie Burnett District Google Site - https://sites.google.com/a/flourbluffschools.org/julie-burnett/ Parent Consent Form - https://sites.google.com/a/flourbluffschools.org/julie-burnett/home/parent-consent-form Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Take Home Packet Warm Fuzzy Thoughts Healthy Emotion Regulation Strategies and Check-In Helpful Websites https://casel.org/covid-resources/ https://www.commonsense.org/education/toolkit/social-emotional-learning https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/covid-19-and-at-home-resources/

This episode of the Hornet's Nest takes a step inside distance learning at Flour Bluff High School during the school closure due to COVID-19. This two-part interview with FBHS Principal James Crenshaw and FBISD Athletic Director Chris Steinbruck brings listeners inside our distance learning and takes a peek into how teachers are continuing to teach and students are engaged and learning at Flour Bluff High School even with school buildings closed. Coach Steinbruck talks about how coaches are helping to keep student athletes conditioning to prepare to resume seasons once school is back in sessions. He also talks about plans the UIL has for playoffs and to continue seasons after May 4.

This is the kick-off episode of the Hornet's Nest featuring FBISD Superintendent, Dr. David Freeman. In this episode, Dr. Freeman talks about what the district has been doing in response to our school closure due to COVID-19 or the coronavirus. He discusses distance learning, graduation, what a school closure means for district employees and what the District's plan is moving forward under state and local closure mandates.

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