NLPS ED Talks brings you conversations with educators, students, school administrators, managers and Trustees that promote a K-12 education focus while giving insight on the unique individuals that work or attend our school system. Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is one of 60 British Columbia scho…
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD68)
We continue our journey through Truth and Reconciliation. We are honoured to have Snuneymuxw First... read more
On this episode we welcome B.C.’s Minister of Education and MLA for New Westminster into... read more
On this episode we welcome B.C.’s Minister of Education and MLA for New Westminster into... read more
We welcome Dr. Sandra Allison, Medical Health Officer for Central Vancouver Island to the virtual... read more
We welcome Dr. Sandra Allison, Medical Health Officer for Central Vancouver Island to the virtual... read more
After a brief hiatus, NLPS ED Talks returns with newly minted Secretary-Treasurer, Mark Walsh. Born... read more
After a brief hiatus, NLPS ED Talks returns with newly minted Secretary-Treasurer, Mark Walsh. Born and raised in Victoria, Mark... read more
In the podcast booth we have teacher and coach Franjo Crnkovic. Born in Canada and... read more
In the podcast booth we have teacher and coach Franjo Crnkovic. Born in Canada and sticking close to his Croatian... read more
In the NLPS ED Talks booth we have award winning teacher Chad Jobe! On this... read more
In the NLPS ED Talks booth we have award winning teacher Chad Jobe! On this episode we’ll hear about his... read more
We’ve got a celebrity! Elementary teacher Kitty Kanhoffen (and yes, Kitty is her real name,... read more
We’ve got a celebrity! Elementary teacher Kitty Kanhoffen (and yes, Kitty is her real name, awesome right?) sits down in... read more
New to the district, Kate Russell brings her worldly experiences to the halls of Gabriola... read more
New to the district, Kate Russell brings her worldly experiences to the halls of Gabriola Elementary. Born in Regina, growing... read more
Born in the south side of Chicago and growing up in what was once known... read more
Born in the south side of Chicago and growing up in what was once known to be the poorest neighourhood... read more
Tracey Teneycke, Grade 7 teacher at Ladysmith Intermediate School, and eight of her students share... read more
Tracey Teneycke, Grade 7 teacher at Ladysmith Intermediate School, and eight of her students share their experiences from a recent... read more
At 16, Jacksun Fryer has accomplished what no other BC dancer has done before –... read more
At 16, Jacksun Fryer has accomplished what no other BC dancer has done before – as one-half of dance duo,... read more
It all started with Tee-Ball and figure skating at four years old. Now 16, Arianna... read more
It all started with Tee-Ball and figure skating at four years old. Now 16, Arianna Phillips has tried a multitude... read more
We dare you to try and read out loud Matt Kuzminski’s accolades in one breath…bet... read more
We dare you to try and read out loud Matt Kuzminski’s accolades in one breath…bet you can’t do it! On... read more
Bill Shook has been working in the Facilities Department since 1986, but the Shook name... read more
Bill Shook has been working in the Facilities Department since 1986, but the Shook name has been a fixture in... read more
We welcome Sarah Dmytruk, our first student to the NLPS ED Talks podcast. She’s a... read more
We welcome Sarah Dmytruk, our first student to the NLPS ED Talks podcast. She’s a January grad who was the... read more
The host has become the interviewee! Trustee Bill Robinson returns to NLPS ED Talks to... read more
The host has become the interviewee! Trustee Bill Robinson returns to NLPS ED Talks to interview Dale Burgos, the district’s... read more
Charlene McKay is a newly elected Trustee (Oct. 2018) and the current NLPS Board Chair.... read more
Charlene McKay is a newly elected Trustee (Oct. 2018) and the current NLPS Board Chair. She’s an Island Original that... read more
Scott Saywell is halfway through his first year as the district’s Superintendent/CEO. Find out where... read more
Scott Saywell is halfway through his first year as the district’s Superintendent/CEO. Find out where he grew up, where his... read more
By day, Nancy Ketchen is the district’s Absence Dispatch Coordinator, by night, she’s a professional... read more
By day, Nancy Ketchen is the district’s Absence Dispatch Coordinator, by night, she’s a professional frog catcher! Nancy has the... read more
Dominique Sullivan, Teacher-Librarian at École Quarterway in Nanaimo, talks about tech (Google Suite for Education)... read more
Dominique Sullivan, Teacher-Librarian at École Quarterway in Nanaimo, talks about tech (Google Suite for Education) in the classroom and the... read more
Lynn Brown, the district’s Mental Health and Addictions Manager, talks about the legalization of cannabis... read more
Lynn Brown, the district’s Mental Health and Addictions Manager, talks about the legalization of cannabis and its effects. She also... read more
Snow or icy conditions on Vancouver Island roads is a challenge! Dave Prevost, Transportation Manager... read more
Snow or icy conditions on Vancouver Island roads is a challenge! Dave Prevost, Transportation Manager for Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,... read more
Crystal Dennison, Executive Director of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation, highlights the good work, needs and... read more
Crystal Dennison, Executive Director of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation, highlights the good work, needs and goals of the Foundation that... read more
Bill Robinson, third-term school trustee for Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, shares stories from his storied... read more
Bill Robinson, third-term school trustee for Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, shares stories from his storied past as a CBC radio... read more