Podcasts about birdville

Live from Birdville, it's the 2024 UIL Realignment Special, with visits from UIL deputy director Dr. Jamey Harrison, new Lovejoy coach Todd Dodge, and Brock coach Billy Mathis.

Host Punam Kaji talks to Jared Ross about upcoming the local election on May 7, 2022 and what is at stake for Texans! Jared is a candidate for Birdville ISD Board of Trustee, and he asked to join the podcast to spread the word to our South Asian followers about the importance of local elections - particularly the school board. On this episode, Jared helps educate our listeners about local elections. Punam asked him about the topic that has become an issue in school elections: "critical race theory." Jared explains that he gets the question when he knocks on doors, and explains his answer in this episode. Learn more about Jared Ross on his website. Facebook.com/ross4bisd Twitter/Instagram @ross4bisd Jared also has a Youtube Channel linked here. Learn more about WiseUp TX, volunteer, or donate on our website. The WiseUp TX podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and the WiseUp TX website. Also tune in on Radio Azad – download the app or 104.9 FM in Dallas. WiseUp TX is non-partisan and does not support any candidates or political party. But, we love to hear from South Asian candidates, and other candidates who want to talk to our South Asian followers! WiseUp TX interviews candidates who (1) reach out to us (2) are running in regions with Asian population density and/or (3) are of South Asian descent. For the general election, WiseUp TX makes an effort to reach out to key opponent.

Being an athlete is a major commitment. You don't get time off from it. Even if you are injured, you support your team from the bench and you uphold the team values off the pitch. Our student-athletes need to understand that whether or not they're wearing the jersey, once they join our team, they are an athlete, and there are expectations for that - Expectations that they put character first, learn from their mistakes, and demonstrate self-discipline.  During this interview with Coach Ged Kates of Birdville ISD, we are reminded that being an athlete doesn't stop when we leave the field and being a person of character doesn't stop when we're behind closed doors.  Key Takeaways: -There are no days off when it comes to being an athlete or a person of character. -We're all one decision away from the worst decision of our lives, so let character always be your guide. -Kids want something to believe in, something to demand something of them, and someone to love them.   To learn more about the 2Words Character Development Curriculum, visit www.2words.tv/gameplan or email Colton at colton@2words.tv.

Love Camping and Caravanning in Oz, this new podcast is for you.

With the second round of the high school softball playoffs set to begin, Star Local Media takes stock in its local teams still alive in the hunt for a state championship.Topics include dominant starts for Plano West (1:15) and Prosper (5:15), history repeating itself for Plano Senior (7:50) and McKinney Boyd's spirited showing against powerhouse Wylie (10:45), followed by a rough go for Lewisville ISD and Coppell (14:25).Over in 5A, the staff talks the Frisco ISD vs. 10-5A bi-district slate (21:20), Creekview's impressive start (26:20) and The Colony sweeping Birdville (30:30) before shining the student-athlete spotlight on Frisco Reedy star Micaela Wark (33:00).The discussion closes with a look back on the local ties to the NFL draft, including a big few days for Allen (37:00).

Whether within or without the industry, most can agree on the importance of education and giving children all of the tools they need to be successful, especially as the world and workforce around us changes so drastically and consistently. Financing those tools is a completely different matter altogether. The number of special needs and learning disabled students is steadily increasing, and one in five children entering the schooling system don't speak English as their first language. These pains require funds to solve properly, and it doesn't help that many Americans are unaware of where their tax dollars are spent. Our guest today explains that though many constituents are under the impression that when taxes increase so do the funds to the schools, that's just not the case. On today's EdTech Podcast, we sat down with Katie Bowman, CPA, the Associate Superintendent for Finance and Auxiliary Services for Birdville ISD in Texas. Bowman covers a variety of departments, including purchases, facilities, construction, child nutrition, and transportation; it is easy to see how it can become difficult, especially when “school finance itself is very complicated," Bowman said. Bowman has a unique perspective, working for 15 years in the public accounting world, as well as within other school districts before coming to Birdville ISD. She noted that there are endless challenges when balancing a district's educational budget, but has found solutions in the thinnest of margins. Energy and building maintenance are crucial to the comfortability of a school, but is an area where many districts grossly overspend. There are crucial financial moves that can be made, and the most recent Bowman went with was hiring consultants from Cenergistic, a company that uses software and IoT tech to "find savings in utility costs, at no cost to you." “All of my staff have seen that we’re in a really good place with the Cenergistic team,” Bowman said, who notes that having Cenergistic employees visit her school system has helped tremendously in adding manpower to her team. She points out that they started out by auditing what lights and energy were being used after hours, and found ways to save energy, like changing the preset temperature by one degree. The company has re-empowered the district with not only additional funds, but also freed up the Birdville staff to do other things, like preventative maintenance.

Brian and Peter discuss Week 9 winners, marquee Week 10 games, football playoffs and volleyball winners in bi-district like Birdville over Northwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Peter discuss Byron Nelson's first win, Arlington's comeback, Week 8 highlights and Week 9 games to watch, and volleyball playoffs including Northwest versus Birdville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our latest episode, Colton is spending time with Birdville ISD's Athletic Director Chris Feris. Coach Feris was awarded Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Director of the year and has been with Birdville since 2013. Key Takeaways for this week's podcast: Each individual kid cannot be coached the same Be present with your students and athletes Focus on developing both the player and the athlete through personal interactions with each player. Coach shares about his time playing and coaching at Rice and how that has helped shape him into the Coach and AD he is today. Coach also shares the importance him and his coaches place on continually building up and encouraging each athlete to excel in academics. Coach also shares a quotes he gives to his coaches that really rings true to him and his program. "There's nobody that can ever keep you from doing the best you can." Lou Holtz Coach ends the podcast discussing the idea of choice and how as a coach, you made the decision to be about kids and making a difference. You can always learn from your athletes, and you can always help someone learn. It is your job to be a facilitator and give your athletes the tools they need to be successful both on and off the field. Follow us on social: @2wordstv @MackeySpeaks @FullCurlColton www.2words.tv/gameplan Youtube: www.youtube.com/mackeyspeaks

Brian and Peter talk about Haltom, Western Hills, Birdville and others are 3-0 for the first time in a long time plus under .500 teams that are still dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen and learn about Birdville ISD's new curriculum and learning platforms. 

Listen and learn from Birdville ISD's Pre-K parents about utilizing STEM literacy kits.