Nunn Talks

In this episode, Austin visits with William Fraser about mental health and how individuals can build resilience through increased self-awareness.

Hosted by Assistant Superintendent Austin Nunn, NunnTalks spotlights members of Team Westwind doing great things while having important and timely conversations about education.

"Never underestimate the impact you can have on a child's life simply by slowing down and meeting them where they're at," Tanya Keto.

Today we welcome Westwind's 2021/2022 Edwin Parr Award nominee, Morgan Sabey, to the podcast. Morgan currently teaches Grade 2 at Magrath Elementary School.

In September 2021, Claire was in a serious car accident that forever altered her life. Listen now to hear her talk about resiliency, the importance of supportive family and friends in her recovery, and her advice about overcoming challenges.

In this episode, we welcome Westwind alumni and The Vegas Therapist Ryan Wynder to the podcast! Ryan and Austin discuss how parents can help their children build resilience and personal competence during uncertain times.

RES Principal Jerry Salmon joins the podcast today to talk more about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and how he plans to continue his work to build healthy and safe environments that help advance students' learning and development.

Three Cardston students chat with Mr. Nunn about their INFR rodeo experience, the importance of family, how they've learned to be resilient, the lessons that rodeo (and their horses!) have taught them, and what they've got their sights set on for the futu

Payden (Olsen) Vair discusses her journey to the 2020 Paralympic Games, developing resilience, seeing the world differently, and the importance of family and community.

This week we welcome Edwin Parr Award winner Juliann to discuss how mindfulness, knowing her why and going the extra mile has ultimately helped her build valuable relationships with students.

Today we are happy to welcome Jennifer Scout to the podcast to discuss Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

MVS Principal Curtis Leishman discusses how the unique hands-on learning opportunities he offers at his school continue to help students be engaged in their education while seamlessly tying into the Alberta curriculum and creating well-rounded students. 

In this episode, Mr. Nunn welcomes three Westwind Principals to the podcast; Julie Gilson, Principal of Magrath Elementary School, Jared Heggie, Principal of Raymond Junior High School, and Ken McMurray, Principal of Cardston High School.

Have you ever considered how “micro-moments” of connection can change someone’s life and their ability to be resilient in a challenge? Research is proving that “high-quality connections” are what’s helping buffer and bolster mental health during the pande

Mr. Hall discusses his experiences as a school principal, life coach, and small-business owner into manageable lessons for continuous growth, personal improvement, and a positive mindset.

In the second episode of our trauma-informed practice series, Dr. Tiffany Prete discusses how trauma impacts the development of the brain, and the importance of using trauma-informed practice and strategies in our classrooms to benefit all students. 

Today Dr. Tiffany Prete joins NunnTalks for part one of a two-part series centred around trauma-informed practice. Dr. Prete helps us better understand trauma and how, by deepening understanding around intergenerational trauma within an Indigenous context

Hosted by Assistant Superintendent Austin Nunn, NunnTalks spotlights members of Team Westwind doing great things while having important and timely conversations about education.

Today we are thrilled to welcome Sam Bracken, a powerful public speaker, coach, and author, to the show. In this episode, Sam discusses resiliency and tenacity, which he explains are the most essential and significant traits we can develop in our lives.

Hosted by Assistant Superintendent Austin Nunn, NunnTalks spotlights members of Team Westwind doing great things while having important and timely conversations about education.

Retiring teacher Joni Wilde joins the show today to talk about how parents can advocate for students and work with classroom teachers to help their children be successful. 

Julia Shearer is the student body president at Cardston High School. Fun fact? She was born in Japan! Today we asked Julia what she would like adults/parents to know about what students are going through right now with school closures. Listen now to find

Jenna Shaw is the student body president at Cardston High School and she was on the basketball court getting ready to play in zones when the realities of COVID-19 caught her off guard. Listen in to find out what lessons she's learned over the past few wee

Julia Shearer is the student body president at Cardston High School. Fun fact? She was born in Japan! Today we asked Julia what she would like adults/parents to know about what students are going through right now with school closures. Listen now to find

Jenna Shaw is the student body president at Cardston High School and she was on the basketball court getting ready to play in zones when the realities of COVID-19 caught her off guard. Listen in to find out what lessons she's learned over the past few wee

Mallory Selk is the student body president at Stirling School and, and we were excited to visit with her in today's episode. Tune in to find out what new skills is she learning during quarantine and what she would say if she had the chance to address her

We are excited to welcome Hannah Smith, a student at Raymond High School to the podcast today as part of our series highlighting Westwind student body presidents. Listen in to hear Hannah's words of advice to other Westwind students and find out how she p

Mallory Selk is the student body president at Stirling School and, and we were excited to visit with her in today's episode. Tune in to find out what new skills is she learning during quarantine and what she would say if she had the chance to address her

We are excited to welcome Hannah Smith, a student at Raymond High School to the podcast today as part of our series highlighting Westwind student body presidents. Listen in to hear Hannah's words of advice to other Westwind students and find out how she p

Today we welcome Raymond High School students Jeter Heggie and Saige Gibb to the podcast via Zoom to talk about how they maintain balance in their lives, who inspires them, and how athletics has helped them build resilience. 

Today we welcome Raymond High School students Jeter Heggie and Saige Gibb to the podcast via Zoom to talk about how they maintain balance in their lives, who inspires them, and how athletics has helped them build resilience. 

As we work as parents and educators to help students during these unusual educational circumstances, Austin Nunn explains some important strategies that can help support literacy in the home.

As we work as parents and educators to help students during these unusual educational circumstances, Austin Nunn explains some important strategies that can help support literacy in the home.

Conrad Boehme, Westwind School Division's division psychologist, joins the podcast today and offers some great advice for parents and staff seeking to navigate their way through these times of significant disruption, change and uncertainty. 

Conrad Boehme, Westwind School Division's division psychologist, joins the podcast today and offers some great advice for parents and staff seeking to navigate their way through these times of significant disruption, change and uncertainty. 

Today we have a touching discussion with Jeff Hill about his son's childhood diagnosis with autism, and how he and his wife have worked with educators to build trust with their son and help him thrive.

Today we have a touching discussion with Jeff Hill about his son's childhood diagnosis with autism, and how he and his wife have worked with educators to build trust with their son and help him thrive.

This week we were thrilled to welcome Dr. Jody Carrington, a child psychologist, motivational speaker and best-selling author, to NUNN TALKS. In this episode, Dr. Carrington discusses two things she is passionate about; the importance of connection and th

This week we were thrilled to welcome Dr. Jody Carrington, a child psychologist, motivational speaker and best-selling author, to NUNN TALKS. In this episode, Dr. Carrington discusses two things she is passionate about; the importance of connection and th

During this episode, Mr. Brent Gilson discusses what he perceives to be the biggest obstacle to literacy and why he's passionate about classroom libraries.

During this episode, Mr. Brent Gilson discusses what he perceives to be the biggest obstacle to literacy and why he's passionate about classroom libraries.

Today we welcome Jodi Cottle, a proud member of #TeamWestwind and a grade three teacher at Cardston Elementary School, to the show.

Today we welcome Jodi Cottle, a proud member of #TeamWestwind and a grade three teacher at Cardston Elementary School, to the show.

In our debut episode of Nunn Talks, we welcome Superintendent Darren Mazutinec! During this episode, we’ll learn about his background, what he's learned from sports and his vision for Westwind School Division.