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Welcome to the Goose Creek CISD podcast, The Goose Call. We hope to bring you meaningful information and positive energy as we discuss important issues in our district.

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    • Mar 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 36:01


    On this episode of The Goose Call, we discuss AVID. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized program that equips students with the skills and strategies needed for success in higher education and beyond.

    CTE Month: Future Educators

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 4:31


    We are celebrating CTE Month by discussing career and technical education opportunities including the Career Academy for Future Educators at Ross S. Sterling High School.

    CTE Month: Health Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 5:25


    We are celebrating CTE Month by discussing career and technical education opportunities at Ross S. Sterling High School starting with the Health Science Academy.

    CTE Month: STEM, Cosmetology, & Maritime

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 6:28


    We are celebrating CTE Month by discussing career and technical education opportunities at Robert E. Lee High School.

    CTE Month: Global Business Academy & Fashion Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 13:59


    We are celebrating CTE Month by discussing career and technical education opportunities at Goose Creek Memorial High School.

    Hispanic Heritage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 33:53


    The PR Squad's Goose Call podcast on Hispanic Heritage. This podcast discusses the significance of Hispanic culture and history, highlighting contributions from the Hispanic community across different fields. These episodes often cover topics like traditions, cultural impact, notable Hispanic figures, and the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories and cultures of those with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

    Go Vote!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 7:44


    On this episode of The Goose Call we discuss the importance of voting and how we can tackle low voter turnout.

    Summer Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 8:58


    Welcome to the Goose Creek CISD Librarians Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into exciting summer reading ideas to keep our students engaged and inspired during the break. Join us as we explore creative challenges, themed book lists, interactive storytelling sessions, and much more. Whether you're a student, parent, or fellow educator, we've got plenty of tips and resources to make this summer a reading adventure!

    Goose Creek Memorial HS Boys Soccer Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 33:56


    GCM boys soccer team journey to making history at the UIL State Soccer Championship game.

    IMPACT Early College High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 20:03


    Being an IMPACT Early College High School Spartan means being part of a tight-knit community dedicated to academic excellence and social responsibility. We're not just students; we're agents of change, driven by a shared commitment to making a difference in our school and beyond. As Spartans, we embrace challenges and opportunities with courage and determination, knowing that each step we take brings us closer to our goals. Whether it's organizing fundraisers for local charities, leading peer tutoring sessions, or advocating for educational equity, we're always looking for ways to leave a positive impact on our school and community. Being an IMPACT Spartan isn't just about achieving personal success; it's about using our education and our voices to create a brighter future for everyone.

    RSS Governor and First Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 10:42


    High school royalty series with the Goose Creek CISD prom courts. Ross S. Sterling Senior Prom Governor and First Lady. 

    Taking the Stress out of Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 7:21


    Lee High School Senior Class President, Tyler Crow, and Curriculum and Instruction Associate Director, Kevin Wrobleski, share some tips and strategies for parents and students before the next round of state tests.  

    Goose Creek Memorial Celebrates French Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 28:27


    Goose Creek Memorial High School celebrates French Week April 1st through 5th. Tune in to learn about activities and opportunities happening during French Week presented by Haydhar Abizar, French teacher Mrs. Manuela Langlois, National French Honor Society Vice-President Ava Bessard, and exchange student Chloe Alzieu. This podcast is brought to you by the #prsquad.

    MADD Advice about Drinking and Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 13:47


    This episode is about being safe during Spring Break 2024.

    United in Wellness: Staying Socially and Emotionally Healthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 8:16


    On this episode of the Goose Call we welcome our social emotional wellness team, Dr. Precious Reimonenq and Teresa Caldwell, to discuss how we support students and staff socially and emotionally!     This episode is sponsored by Community Resource Credit Union. 

    Join Us: It's Time Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 9:36


    Learn about It's Time Texas on this episode of The Goose Call! It's not too late to refer friends (500 points) and report your healthy actions (50 points) on the It's Time Texas Community Challenge mobile app. Learn more here: https://ittcommunitychallenge.com/about/. 

    Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 13:46


    Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th till October 15th and celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans. We welcome Yulia Trujillo-Rodriguez, Multi-Media Design Assistant with the Community Engagement Team at Goose Creek CISD, and Jenny Monier Mendez, Goose Creek Memorial Global Business Academy student and PR Squad member, to discuss Hispanic culture and ways you can celebrate.  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    BOND 2023: Sterling High School Replacement, Stallworth Stadium, and Lee Site Renovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 16:06


    Learn more about the proposed bond projects! This podcast provides information about the Sterling High School Replacement, Stallworth Stadium Renovation, and Lee High School Site Renovation. Election day is November 7th, and early voting begins October 23rd.  All projects and information can be found at https://www.gccisd.net/page/2023bond.home.  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    Introducing the 2023-2024 PR Squad!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 5:46


    Join us with this year's PR Squad, our team of student advocates who share stories of success, celebration, and everyday moments in Goose Creek CISD.  

    Vaping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 19:04


    Learn everything you need to know about vaping, the dangers, prevention, and how to get help!   Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    Giving Our Students a Voice: Student Roundtables

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 13:36


    Join us as we speak with two students about the district's process to incorporate student voice in decision making!   Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    Goose Talks: Special Education Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 12:05


    On this episode, we dive into the Goose Talks community concern, special education testing.  Goose Talks: Listen, Learn, Launch is a community feedback process that helps us best understand the needs of our Giants. Learn about special education testing, the challenges, and what GCCISD is doing to resolve this concern.  For more information about Goose Talks, visit https://www.gccisd.net/page/goosetalks.home.  Thank you, Community Resources Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    Goose Talks: Testing and Student Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 17:05


    On this episode, we dive into the Goose Talks community concern, over-testing in the classroom, and student engagement.  We welcome Livia Callahan and Sarah Flusche to speak on this subject! Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode. 

    Goose Talks: Cafeteria Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 14:07


    On this episode, we dive into the Goose Talks community concern, having enough time to eat lunch and the taste of food.  We welcome Natalie Edwards-director of nutrition services, Jose Saenz registered dietician for Goose Creek CISD, and Amanda Kennington, coordinator of healthy community schools. For more information about Goose Talks, visit: https://www.gccisd.net/page/goosetalks.home.  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    Goose Talks: Safety and Bullying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 8:29


    On this episode, we dive into the Goose Talks community concern, safety and bullying.  Goose Talks: Listen, Learn, Launch is a community feedback process that helps us best understand the needs of our Giants. Learn about how we are being proactive about bullying, what we have done to remediate your concerns, and about resources!  For more information about Goose Talks, visit https://www.gccisd.net/page/goosetalks.home.  Thank you, Community Resources Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    Goose Talks: Entering Grades On Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 10:49


    On this episode, we dive into the Goose Talks community concern, entering grades on time.  Goose Talks: Listen, Learn, Launch is a community feedback process that helps us best understand the needs of our Giants. Learn the process behind entering grades, what we have done to remediate your concerns, and about resources!  For more information about Goose Talks, visit https://www.gccisd.net/page/goosetalks.home.  Thank you, Community Resources Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.   

    Goose Talks: Listen, Learn, & Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 10:08


    On this episode, we discuss our new community feedback process, Goose Talks: Listen, Learn, Launch.  Goose Talks is a community feedback process that helps us best understand the needs of our “Giants” and respond based on your highest areas of concern. This process also helps us know what we are doing well so we can keep up the excellent work! The survey launches to families, staff, and students on October 3rd!  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    Get On The Bus with this GCCISD Education Foundation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 15:03


    Our Education Foundation partners with the community to provide resources, enrich teaching, inspire learning and provide opportunities for excellence in education for all students in GCCISD. Learn more about what EdFo does and how you can help!  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor-Newman.    Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  

    PREVIEW: Conversaciones Giganates: The GC Podcast in Spanish!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 3:06


    ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to the GCCISD's podcast tailored for Spanish speakers. Our goal is to provide our families with the information they need for their children to be successful. Bienvenido al podcast de GCCISD diseñado para hispanohablantes. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar a nuestras familias la información que necesitan para que sus hijos tengan éxito. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversaciones-gigantess-podcast/id1644950125 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KoMtYDoI10g9tIqKyyadm Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4fccbb67-f381-4ce0-a862-081c6882488a

    PREVIEW: The Arts Effect Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 2:09


    The Fine Arts Department has released a podcast, The Arts Effect. Tune in at https://anchor.fm/ray-lavan.    In the body of education, the fine arts is its soul. It encompasses all disciplines and subjects. It teaches our students love, compassion, understanding, and teamwork. It allows our students to express themselves in the purest form, even when words will not suffice or cannot describe their feelings. This podcast is an informational and advocacy platform for the Goose Creek ISD Fine Arts Program in Baytown, TX. It will feature student and teacher interviews, as well as share the importance of the arts in education today.

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    IMPACT Early College High School: Changing Lives Today and Tomorrow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 20:39


    IMPACT Early College High School is changing the trajectory of our student's future! Learn more about IMPACT and how you can become a Spartan. We speak with the Principal, Laura Reyes, the counselor, Dr. Orellana, and a student, Adriana, about the benefits IMPACT can provide.   The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor-Newman.    Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  

    We Are Distinguished, Apple Distinguished!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 13:28


    Goose Creek CISD has two Apple Distinguished schools, Stephen F. Austin and Robert E. Lee. So, what does it take to become 2 of 689 Apple Distinguished Schools in the world? Listen as we speak with Lori Roberts, Kim Mitchell, Katie Ward, and Connie Guerrero about the process at Lee High School.  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David, and produced by Carrie Pryor-Newman.  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    TIA: Teacher Incentive Allotment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 14:55


    On this episode of The Goose Call, we discuss Teacher Incentive Allotment! Join us with Dr. Ron Wyatt and Brooke Dockery from our human resources department. To qualify for TIA funds, Goose Creek CISD is required to complete a rigorous approval process that includes developing a local designation system and rubric that will allow us to designate highly effective teachers by looking at a variety of measures of instructional excellence, including student learning and classroom observations. For more information, visit https://tiatexas.org/ Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this award.  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David, and produced by Carrie Pryor-Newman. 

    Student Roundtables - What are our Students Saying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 19:33


    Listen in on a conversation with GCCISD students! Darion (Gentry Junior School), Andrea (Lee High School), and Haley (Sterling High School) provide insight into our "student roundtables" activity. Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  The Goose call is hosted by Matt Bolinger and Kendall David, and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Celebrating Black History Month: Health and Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 21:28


    Happy Black History Month! The 2022 theme for Black History Month is Health and Wellness. Join us as we speak with Thresa Caldwell, GCCISD Behavior and Mental Health Coordinator, and Jamari and Morgan Gilbert, owners of Baytown Nutrition as we discuss Black History Month and health and wellness in our community.    The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman.    Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    STEAM Pre-K Academy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 11:42


    GCCISD is excited to offer three new pre-k academy options for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more about our STEAM Academy with Kevin Wrobleski and Ray Lavan!  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David, and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Dual Language Pre-K Academy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 15:31


    GCCISD is excited to offer three new pre-k academy options for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more about the Dual Language Pre-K Academy with Betty Baca, principal at Harlem Elementary and Maria Chavez, dual language pre-k teacher.  Thank you Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Early Learning Pre-K Academy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 14:39


    GCCISD is excited to offer three new pre-k academy options for the 2022-2023 school year. On this episode, learn more about the Early Learning Academy with Adrienne Tesar, principal of ELA Central and Madisyn Cates, ELA pre-k teacher.  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call! The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David, and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Trudell Berry-Signed to Vanderbilt University!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 10:07


    Trudell Berry-Robert E. Lee High School senior, star football player, incredible student, and future Vanderbilt Commodore! Learn more about his experience in Goose Creek CISD, his life as a top football recruit, and his decision to play at Vanderbilt.    Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger, Kristyn Cathey, and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Dual Credit in Goose Creek-Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 14:02


    Dual Credit information continues! We are proud to offer dual credit in Goose Creek CISD. Dual credit is a system in which an eligible high school student enrolls in college courses and receives credit for the courses from college and high school. Tune in to hear from Kim Mitchell, Academic Dean at Lee High School; Leslie Garcia, College and Career Counselor at Goose Creek Memorial High School and Kerliyah Andrews, a student at Goose Creek Memorial, to learn about how you can take advantage of dual credit.  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Dual Credit in Goose Creek Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 12:55


    Calling all high school students! We are proud to offer dual credit in Goose Creek CISD. Dual Credit is a system in which an eligible high school student enrolls in college courses and receives credit for the courses from both the college and high school. Tune in to hear from Dr. Marissa Moreno, Executive Director of School and College Partnerships at Lee College, and Anna Espinoza, Coordinator of College and Career for Goose Creek to learn about our partnerships and how you can take advantage of dual credit.  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Red Ribbon Week: Drug Free Looks Like Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 11:16


    Happy Red Ribbon Week! Goose Creek Schools are celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 25th-29th). Red Ribbon Week is designed to bring awareness to the importance of staying drug-free.  We welcome Dr. Precious Reimonenq, Director of Social Emotional Learning and Student Wellness, and Priscila Garza, Healthy Schools Special Projects Coordinator, to discuss the harmful effects of vaping and e-cigarettes. Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 19:16


    Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! National Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15th to October 15th in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.  We welcome Betty Baca, principal at Harlem Elementary, and Evelyn Mexas, lead counselor at Goose Creek Memorial, to discuss how GCCISD celebrates Hispanic Heritage.  Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    District Anthem: This Is Where Giants Are Made!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 2:57


    This Is Where Giants Are Made, a song composed for our district, was performed by fourth and fifth-grade choir students under the director of elementary choir directors.  To view the video visit www.herewegrowgiants.com. 

    Welcome Back from Dr. O'Brien!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 7:02


    Welcome back to the 2021-2022 school year! Listen to this quick message on your way to school from Dr. O'Brien, our Superintendent of Goose Creek CISD.    The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor-Newman.    Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. 

    PR Squad!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 13:11


    Now introducing our new PR Squad, a student group that works to curate creative content that shows off our student programs and successes! Join us for a quick chat with Ayanna Thorton, Crystal Smith, and Gabriel Brock!   The Goose Call is narrated by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor-Newman.    Thank you Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode!  

    Goose Creek CISD Police Department: Keeping Our Kids Safe with Chief Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 10:18


    Join us on this episode of The Goose Call as we learn more about the Goose Creek CISD Police Department. Chief Davis talks about our top priority: keeping our students and staff safe! Thank you Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call.  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor-Newman. 

    GC's New Virtual Learning Academy Opening Fall of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 7:50


    Although COVID-19 has changed much about education, the silver lining is the opening of the Virtual Learning Academy! Listen in as we talk and address the unknowns with Alicia Brooks, principal of the Virtual Learning Academy.  Thank you to Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call! The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor-Newman. 

    Pre-K Matters! Big Things Happen When Children Are Small!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 14:19


    On this episode of The Goose Call, we discuss the importance of enrolling your student in prekindergarten and exciting news on the new Early Learning Academy! Get your questions answered by Susan Jackson, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, and Araceli Delacruz, Director of Student Services.    The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    GCM Patriot Playoff Basketball featuring Coach Haymon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 10:45


    Excitement is in the air as the Goose Creek Memorial Patriots continue the playoff battle in the regional semi-final playoffs against Katy Paetow. In this episode, we speak with Coach Haymon about his team and the journey thus far. Thank you to Community Resource Credit Union for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

    Celebrating Black History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 19:46


    On this episode of The Goose Call, we celebrate Black History Month. We are honored to collaborate with Dr. Regina Patrick Sims (principal at Bowie Elementary), Diztorsha Lavan (teacher at Goose Creek Memorial High School), and Roger Joseph (senior student at Goose Creek Memorial High School).  The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman. 

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