Podcasts about Canyons School District

Utah is facing an absenteeism crisis. Districts in the state have moved toward bringing telehealth into schools so students can see a doctor quicker rather than leaving and missing school. The Canyon's School District is one district pilot testing this telehealth program. Dave and Greg speak with Kirsten Stewart, Spokesperson with Canyons School District speaks to the overall issue of chronic absenteeism.  Jen Gerrard, Nurse Specialist with Canyons Schools District shares details on the telehealth pilot program.

  Canyons School District parents are asking the school board to consider a policy change that would bar known gang members, students with violent rap sheets from attending school in person. This after the stabbing death of a Jordan High freshman -- his mom and dad going before the school board. Dave and Debbie discuss the issue, break down what happened to 16 year old Kain Hamilton, and speak to KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas on if it would be possible to bar known gang members from in person learning.  

LAYOUT:6 Min Introduction17 Min The Heart of the Conversation3 Min Conclusion - Reflection and OutroGUESTS ON EPISODE:Michelle Smith - ELA Teacher, Davis School District, Executive Board Member of the Davis Education AssociationFatai Tu'ifua, Ms. Fatai - Elementary Teacher, Canyons School District, 2024 Teacher of the Year for East Midvale ElementaryADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Michelle SmithEmail: smdenmic@yahoo.comConnect with Ms. FataiEmail: fatai88tuifua@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon The Canyons School District has announced their intent to purchase the old headquarters for eBay near Point of the Mountain. They plan to turn the facility into a high school campus focused on technology. The district will partner with local tech companies to create the kind of curriculum that would prepare students for better jobs. The KSL at Night hosts finish off the night discussing this new plan.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon State Legislature holds special session for proposed constitutional amendmentToday, the Utah Legislature held a Special Session to determine the future of citizen ballot initiatives in the state. We now have the language for the proposed constitutional amendment; KSL at Night hosts Rusty Cannon and Adam Gardiner go through it all and break it down for our listeners. Once the Legislature passes the proposed amendment, it will go to the ballot for voters to vote on in November. Tune in to learn what this amendment would do to citizen ballot initiatives. Getting an update on the Democratic National ConventionDay 3 is underway at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Last night, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama spoke, as did Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Utah House Minority Leader Angela Romero is a Democratic delegate and witnessed the speeches live and in person. She joins the show to share an update on the whole convention. The hosts also share their own opinions on some of the speeches from last night. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may end his campaign and endorse Donald TrumpNews has leaked that the independent presidential campaign for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may wrap up shortly. If that happens, it’s been speculated that RFK would endorse former President Donald Trump. Why? The KSL at Night hosts dig into the reasoning. We also take a look at some of the other campaigns in the race for president. Renewed discussions about government official safetyThe assassination attempt on former President Trump has sparked renewed discussions on the overall safety of government officials, both here at home and overseas. In particular, the concerns center around the country of Iran. They also involve former officials who are now in the private sector without any security. Megan Reiss, Founder and CEO of SolidIntel and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security has been following these developments and joins us to share some expert insight. Signs of economic trouble on the horizonRecord number of workers in the country say they expect to become unemployed in the next several months. In addition, a revised jobs report out today shows that job numbers over the past year were more inflated than originally thought. Both of these could be signs of an economic downturn coming shortly. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon discuss the meaning of these new reports. Canyons School District to build high school tech campusThe Canyons School District has announced their intent to purchase the old headquarters for eBay near Point of the Mountain. They plan to turn the facility into a high school campus focused on technology. The district will partner with local tech companies to create the kind of curriculum that would prepare students for better jobs. The KSL at Night hosts finish off the night discussing this new plan.

The Canyons School District board on Tuesday approved a contract for the $50 million purchase of the old eBay headquarters in Draper. The 215,000-square-foot facility sits on 36 acres, all of which the district plans to put to use. The district plans to transform the building into a technical school, where Utah's high schoolers can take hands-on STEM courses. As technical job demand grows, the district hopes its new facility will fit right in among Utah's silicone slopes. Jeff Haney, Communications Director for Canyons, outlines the plan.

Democratic National Convention Day Two Russia blocks attempted drone attack from Ukraine Canyons School District buys old e-Bay building, promising new technical school What can you do if your home or property isn't selling? The search for school "guardians" faces challenges

The podcast makes another visit to the Canyons Schools District. UIAAA Connection #189 – Sally Williams, CAA, Health and PE Instructional Support Specialist for the Canyons School District, is now available. Sally, the mother of four children, speaks to the importance of becoming certified as an AD and her work establishing standards for coach's certification at the district level. Her advice regarding relationships matter is worth the listen. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast,  Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcast, iHeartradio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Sticher and YouTube

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Education Elements, a Scholarus Learning Company.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Effective leaders have a lasting impact on implementation. They know how to create opportunities for change, opportunities for collaboration, and how to measure progress to fuel success.In this dWeb podcast, we meet two strong leaders and hear how they used the Art of Implementing Well to fuel success in their districts. We dive into the three principles of the Art of Implementing Well: Mindset, Collaboration, and Resilient Systems.Join Anthony Kim as he discusses implementing initiatives and change with Superintendent Amy Creeden of Enlarged City School District of Middletown in New York and Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins of Canyons School District in Utah. We end our discussion with an aspirational vision for education and what we need to do well to get there.This dWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders and librarians.Education Elements Educators who are committed to improving student outcomes through personalized learning solutions.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Utah has been dealing with a teacher shortage for the last few years. But some districts may have found a solution. Some Utah teachers are now earning a $60,000 starting salary. Kelly Tauteoli from Canyons School District explains what impact this is having on schools and their ability to compete and recruit teachers. 

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan Utah has been dealing with a teacher shortage for the last few years. But some districts may have found a solution. Some Utah teachers are now earning a $60,000 starting salary. Kelly Tauteoli from Canyons School District explains what impact this is having on schools and their ability to compete and recruit teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D News: 8 Utah school districts are paying licensed, first-year teachers $60,000 annually to start, a salary one principal calls a ‘game changer’ The story is told through the eyes of a new 5th grade teacher who chose a job in Canyons School District. She started at 60k a year. Dave and Debbie discuss this with Jason Brown, Vice President of Education for Envision Utah, and take listener calls.  

D News: 8 Utah school districts are paying licensed, first-year teachers $60,000 annually to start, a salary one principal calls a ‘game changer' The story is told through the eyes of a new 5th grade teacher who chose a job in Canyons School District. She started at 60k a year. Dave and Debbie discuss this with Jason Brown, Vice President of Education for Envision Utah and take listener calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First day back to school in Canyons school district -- CWH, Draper, Sandy...and one of the top issues facing the school district is the same thing facing the SLCSD -- declining enrollment. KSL.com reports 1200 students over 4 years.  Dr. Rick L. Robins Superintendent of the Canyons School District joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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There might not be a more important yet thankless job than the critical work custodians perform around Canyons School District — from cleaning restrooms and lunchrooms to maintaining boiler rooms and chillers. In conjunction with National Custodian Day being celebrated this weekend — every October 2nd — we sat down with Canyons District's Custodial and Grounds Coordinator Kevin Kelson for insight into the fantastic job the District's 150 full-time custodians and 500 part-timers do to take care of more than 6 million square feet around Canyons.

While “The Great Resignation” has been a major challenge for schools, it's proven to be especially challenging for special education departments. The dearth of teachers specially trained in special education is a concern for most school districts, including Canyons District. The shortage of para-educators for special education classrooms also is an issue, and CSD this week started a new incentive program for current employees to hopefully fill those positions. Current employees who refer a candidate who accepts a paraeducator job and stays for at least 90 days will receive an extra $500.  Employees who recruit a part-time paraeducator who stays for at least 90 days will receive $250.  Even with the shortage of teachers and staff, special education departments work hard to provide services to the students who need just a little more help to do big things. Special Education Director Nate Edvalson will talk about the need for    teachers, paraeducators, and the great work being done in special education classes and programs, such as speech-language pathology.  Special Education Director Nate Edvalson and Amy Buckley - Speech and language specialist join the show to discuss the resources available to students and need and the staffing issues they are facing in the department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're zooming, live-streaming, and relying on technology like never before. Digital technologies were a lifeline during the pandemic, and kept workers working, families connected, and students learning. But as we begin to imagine life post-COVID-19, many of us are wondering: Are we spending too much time on our computers? Any doubts over the influence of teachers were certainly put to rest during the pandemic as it became clear that technology, for all its many uses, would never replace great teaching. But technology has a place in the classroom and can be a powerful teaching tool. So, how are schools striking a balance and using technology sparingly, and strategically, to help students succeed? What are we teaching students about the smart, responsible use of technology, and how can parents help reinforce those lessons at home? Connect Canyons host Kirsten Stewart recently posed these questions, and more, to Canyons  School District's Educational Technology Specialists Dr. Camille Cole and Justin Andersen. Their timely, and wide-ranging conversation touched on the following topics and resources: What guidance does Canyons give teachers in deciding when, and how, to use technology. What did we learn about right-sized technology during the pandemic? For parents, how can technology open a window to the classroom and help them better understand what their students are learning each day? Exposing students to technology, along with science, math, engineering, and the arts, is prioritized as part of Canyons District's strategic plan. How technology is used will look different in an elementary classroom than at a high school. But it is always highly-structured by teachers to achieve the following: Deepen students' understanding of key concepts: small-group intervention, at-home practice, etc. Communicate with parents about student progress: electronic assignment submission allows for more immediate feedback on student progress. Promote collaboration: whole classrooms can share ideas and work together to solve problems. Promote creativity and student engagement: video examples, augmented reality, and other tools can make learning more relevant, inclusive, and fun. Promote critical thinking and keep instruction connected to the contemporary world: using the same software many of us use in the workplace, or virtual labs and maker-space applications can prepare students for solving real-world problems using real world tools. Extend the reach of the classroom: technology supports self-directed, personalized learning tailored to student interests. Online learning supports school choice and allows students to learn at their own pace and from the location of their choice. Improve teacher productivity How much time are Canyons' students are spending on computers while they are at school? Understanding that not all screen time is created equal, what media consumption, digital literacy, and digital citizenship skills do we teach students? What is Canyons doing to safeguard students from over-using or inappropriately using technology? Parents, of course, are their child's first and most important teacher. What can adults do to model and support healthy habits at home?

Early Monday morning a minor who attends Jordan High was killed by a Trax train. Jeff Haney, Canyons School District joins the show to share resources available to students during this difficult time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick give us a look at athletic administration through from the perspective of a superintendent in one of the largest school districts in Utah. He shares is journey of a starting quarterback for 4 years in college, to teaching and administrating in over a half dozen schools in Utah.

Canyons School District is updating its library management policy to more clearly define the criteria against which books should be evaluated for acquisition and the regular “weeding” of titles — and for those exceedingly rare instances when titles are challenged by someone. What prompted the review and how do the proposed policy changes align with constitutionally-protected best practices in service of the District's educational goals? We posed these questions to Canyons Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins, General Counsel Dan Harper, and the District Library Specialist Gretchen Zaitzeff.

Two teachers from Utah's Canyons School District were selected to attend a very prestigious astrophysics teacher-training program that includes a flight into the stratosphere. Clief Castleton from Hillcrest High and Milo Maughan from Corner Canyon High visit the show to discuss the program and how Utah students will benefit from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, October 19, 20214:20 pm: Representative Kera Birkeland had plenty to say about Dr. Anthony Fauci during a recent appearance on Newsmax and she joins Rod to tell us more about her concerns about people who follow Fauci's advice about Covid vaccinations4:38 pm: Representative Merrill Nelson joins the show to discuss how states have a way, via an Article V convention, to push back against federal overreach6:05 pm: Utah Senator Mike Lee joins Rod for their weekly conversation, and today they'll discuss Joe Biden's commission on changes to the Supreme Court as well as the possibility of Congress passing some controls on big tech6:20 pm: Lisa Logan, a member of Utah Parents United, joins Rod to discuss how the Canyons School District has stopped using an emotional health program called Second Step because it linked to a website about dating and sex6:35 pm: Steve Malanga, Senior Editor for the City Journal joins the show to discuss how Joe Biden seems not to be bothered by the worker shortage in the United States6:50 pm: Christian Toto, Editor of HollywoodinToto.com joins the show to discuss how the media is making cancel culture worse

School districts across Utah have a shortage of school bus drivers. They need to fill positions before school starts in the fall or else will be in trouble. Mary Richards joined the conversation and talked about her conversation with the Canyons School District director. Ben Horsley, Granite School District joined the show to give us an update on how the Granite School District is doing on bus drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The origin story of Canyons School District — a school system created in 2007 by a vote of the people — is as familiar, by now, as our track record in prioritizing college- and career-readiness, student achievement, innovation, community engagement, customer service and fiscal accountability. It’s time to start writing the next chapter. In a bid to keep student achievement and innovation at the forefront of its mission and vision, the Canyons Board of Education has hired the consulting firm Education Elements to assist the Board and Administration with creating and implementing a new strategic plan to carry us forward into the next decade. What is a strategic plan, and why is it important? In this episode of Connect Canyons we explore these questions, and more, with Shelby McIntosh from Education Elements. Source

This week we're talking to Jeff Haney, former newspaper reporter and editor for the Standard-Examiner and Deseret News, who's now the Director of Communications for the Canyons School District. We've always admired Jeff's skills as a reporter and writer, and it was interesting to catch up on the subjects of news and information. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themediascrum)

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Zab Translation Solutions specializes in educational, IP/legal, IT, and manufacturing translations. Managing Director, Brian Chandler, is here to share the important work they've been doing in Utah. BRIAN CHANDLER We have seen a steep increase translations relevant to COVID-19, which are critical to get out to many different groups – from non-English speaking company employees to customers, parents and students. Last year we translated over 110 languages. It has been crucial to get accurate information to parents and students – not only to assist in furthering education, but also to avoid serious problems, misinformation, and fear among non-English speaking communities. Professional human translations are required, as Google Translate can result in mistranslations such as the Virginia Department of Health experienced when Google translated “the vaccine is not required” to “the vaccine is not necessary”. Zab translates for hundreds of school districts, schools, and educational companies and organizations around the world, including locally for the Canyons School District. Over the past several years, Utah has been very welcoming to refugees which has caused a large influx in non-English speakers, and Zab has been able to assist Canyons School District and other Utah schools with translations into nearly two dozen languages, including Dari, Swahili, and Kinyarwanda. DEREK MILLER Zab can help you make the most of opportunities to connect to potential customers across the world. Learn more at zabtranslation.com. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, and this is Speaking on Business. Originally aired: March 3, 2021.

I had a few glasses of rosé with my friend Ella Fitzmayer, an Occupational Therapist for Canyons School District in Utah. We talk about what, exactly, OT work looks like at the childhood education level and what effects it has for both the children and the community at large.We talk about parenting, politics, and the beauty of diversity in both cognition and ability in society. Resources for children with special needs: Special Needs Resource ProjectMasters in Special Education Program Guide

This week Jared and Dani connect with Justin Anderson, an  educational technology team lead from the Canyons School District.  As part of the episode they explore what digital citizenship looks like for today's students.  We discussion issues such as:  What it means to be a good digital citizen. Beyond cyberbullying, what else does digital citizenship entail. How digital citizenship has changed in 2020.  How teachers can model digital citizenship and more...Check out more from Justin on Good Morning Utah.https://www.abc4.com/gmu/students-learning-to-be-tech-savvy-in-online-world/

Hundreds of students are quarantined, and a teacher is in the ICU, but what will that mean for the future of Corner Canyon High School? Canyons School District spokesperson Jeff Haney joins Lee to discuss what the District is considering as they prepare to meet regarding the situation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis School District's hybrid schedule for students will soon be no more. After just 12 days into the school year, the Davis School District will soon bring students into schools for 4 days out of the week, rather than the alternating system they've had up to this point. Then, we dive into the situation at Canyons School District. The district has a dilemma on its hands--a rise in cases at two of its high schools, Alta and Corner Canyon, and the district's response has some teachers upset. We talked to Wendy Moss a local teacher (not in Canyons) who is part of a group called Safe Utah Schools. She gave us some insight into how teachers are feeling. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Multiple school districts return to the classroom this week throughout the state. Lee reviews plans in the Granite School District and Mary Richards joins Lee to explain return plans in the Canyons School District. And Movie Show producer Robynn Garfield was looking at taking her kids to the Davis School District after Salt Lake City School District announced plans for the fall. But now she's landed on having her kids join a Pandemic Pod. Robynn joins Lee to explain.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

One school district in Utah is delaying the start of classes, but it won't be a long delay. Canyons School District will delay the start of school by one week, to buy time for teachers to prepare. Also, KSL-TV anchor and reporter, Deanie Wimmer, went inside a local elementary and high school. We'll listen in to her report.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With school districts all over Utah still getting their plans in place for the fall, many educators are left “in limbo” wondering what their days will look like. In the Canyons School District, 98% of teachers responded to a survey by saying they intend to return to in-person teaching in the fall.   John Wojcik goes in-depth about how Utah teachers feel about Utah's back to school plans  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week Jared and Dani meet with Karen Sterling, Director of Student Advocacy in Canyons School District, as we continue with our Learn@Home series.  We focus this episode on the equity issues brought up through the switch to distance learning.  Our topics this week include: how to maintain relationships with parents and students while separated (including old school mail), how is the digital divide being addressed for those families who don't have access to technology,  helping students with special needs cope with all the changes to their learning environments/schedules, and the importance to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of students during times away from in-person education.

#plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Wendy Davis Office Sought: Utah House District 45 Issue: So many...but I'll go with affordable, liveable communities My own kids are looking for affordable housing and finding it challenging to find it. They are also challenged to find jobs with adequate wages that lead them to economic prosperity. We need to work collectively to provide options for more affordable housing, increase wages and ensure it is not only big business that prospers in good economic times. Bio: Wendy Davis was raised by a single mother and is the daughter of a Vietnam War Vet and a union steward. Originally hailing from the Midwest, Wendy has proudly called Utah her home for 25 years. Wendy Davis has a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Utah and has spent her career as a higher education technology expert. Wendy has served on the Mount Jordan Middle School Community Council, on PTA in the Canyons School District, and has been an advocate for refugees. As a mother of four children and grandmother to seven with her husband Dean, Wendy is passionate about family-focused values. Wendy understands the struggles many families face today and is running to stand up for Utah families. Website: www.wendydavisutah.com Twitter: @wendydavisutah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdanleydavis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wdanley/ Instagram: @wendydavisutah Photo credit: Wendy Davis owns all rights to the photo #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol

In this episode of the Homeroom, Camille Cole and Michelle Shimmin from Canyons School District drop by to discuss the impact of having structured classroom discussions with students, peers, and leadership.  We look at the role of using sentence starts, how to get started and help students follow guidelines, and the importance of being honest and open when sharing.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, September 3, 20194:20 pm: Roger Bate, a visiting scholar with the American Enterprise Institute, joins the program for a conversation about how new climate policies are difficult on poor consumers and frustrating for politicians4:35 pm: Ross Clark, author and writer for The Spectator, joins the show to discuss why he says it’s lazy to assert that Hurricane Dorian is being caused by climate change5:05 pm: BJ Weller, Director of Responsive Services for the Canyons School District, joins Rod for a conversation about the effects of emergency drills on students and the approach the district is taking6:05 pm: Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow with the Heritage Foundation joins the show to discuss why he says sanctuary cities shouldn’t shield illegal immigrants that commit crimes6:35 pm: Craig Bryan, an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Utah, joins the show to discuss the results of a study on safe gun storage and military suicide

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, April 25, 20194:20 pm: Steve Dimond, Director of Human Resources for the Canyons School District, joins the program to discuss a proposed teacher raise in the district that would make starting teacher salaries $50,000 and raise yearly property taxes in the district average of $144 per household5:05 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show to discuss the seven big decisions facing Joe Biden heading into the 2020 primary election6:05 pm: Utah Foundation President Peter Reichard joins the show to discuss the results of a new study on teacher pay that shows Utah’s growing economy may be making it harder to keep teachers in the classroom6:20 pm: Timothy Ogden, Managing Director of Financial Access Initiative, joins the program to discuss why he says forcing students to study personal finance is a waste of time6:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation, joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation's economy

Dani and Jared Fawson (Homeroom Super Sub) sit down with Kelly Dumont from the Canyons School District to chat about personal growth as an educator. They share insights into how to stay relevant as a teacher, the importance of constantly learning, and how to pay it forward.

On today’s episode of “Trib Talk,” Tribune reporter Benjamin Wood chats with Canyons School District teacher Katie Bullock and Utah School Superintendents Association executive director Terry Shoemaker about how student safety is helped or hurt by modern school design trends.

A special needs teacher in the Canyons School District is using innovative ideas to reach and engage her students with autism.

Megan is an Achievement Coach in Canyons School District. She has been in education for 11 years and has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. She also works as a designer and facilitator for the Elementary ELA Department at the Utah State Office of Education. You can find out more about the class she teaches here. She also recommends visiting Fcrr.org, Readingrockets.org, and NAEYC for more information. Thank you everyone for listening, and thank you to bensound.com for our theme music. If you enjoy the podcast and can review us on iTunes that would be awesome of you (it will help more people find us)! Kindergarten Kiosk is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network, a network of podcasts for educators by educators.

I would like to nominate our School Resource officer Cynthia Archuleta. She is known by the students at Hillcrest High School as Officer Archi. Det. Archuleta took over as the School Resource Officer just prior to the Canyons School District moving the 9th Grade students in the High School. This presented some very difficult challenges for her to try and help the school assimilate the new students into the high school system. She not only made the new students feel safe, she became their advocate in helping them to feel welcome. She works with the school administration on a regular basis and she always has their respect and appreciation. I am always hearing comments of praise from them about her work there. Just to name a few of her accomplishments at the school she serves as a volunteer para-educator coach for the girls softball team bringing not only talent development but development of each individual player to assure they are having fun playing the game with the team and learning the valuable lessons that competitive sports afford in development of character and hard work. Detective Archuleta provides a calming influence to all she meets with—including students in very difficult situations who are facing criminal charges for poor personal decisions. She developed and implemented a new program that monitors on a more regular basis the at risk students who were placed in a program that had limited monitoring prior to her program. She solicited and obtained a grant that gave her money to provide a reward system for students who followed the guidelines set out for them in their at risk program. This proved to be very successful. Det. Archuleta developed a campaign to address the high school student’s texting and driving dangers. She conducted a pre-survey at the school asking questions about texting and driving to determine what their knowledge was about the dangers. She put the education campaign into place by advertising “prevent distracted driving”. She had students make up posters that were hung around the school. She had a large banner made up by the student that hung in the main lobby. She had “0 fatality” drop of the “0 fatality” crashed vehicle and had it sit at the school for a week. She made public address announcements every morning with trivia questions about the dangers where they had to find her and answer the questions to win prizes. She had a drawing for a hands free blue tooth devise. She produced a 10 minute video about distracted driving that was nothing short of spectacular. She showed the video to all of the students on the classroom and at assemblies. You can see the video by going to www.hhs.canyonsdistrict.org. She had thumb rings made and passed out to all of the students that say “Text Free Driver” and “Texting Kills”. She then conducted another survey to see if their knowledge of the dangers improved. The results were very successful. Det. Archi’s student all love her and are all influenced in a positive way on a daily basis. She is very deserving of this recognition. Please consider her for this recognition.

My (former) school district recently hired a new superintendent, and I was able to sit down and chat with him. I think he is just what the district needs and I am really excited for what he will bring to the table. We talked about the following: Where Dr. Briscoe got his start in education and in administration His diverse experience as a leader of schools that were from incredibly high-achieving to greatly struggling. Engaging in the community by being involved in community issues (building new police station, hospital, etc.) The political struggles that lead Dr. Briscoe to retirement from his school district. Why he felt like Canyons School District was a good match for him. Why it is so important to be out and about and seen. How to build trust. Time. What happened in the past, is in the past. Let’s not worry about it. The culture he wants to create: Trust & Collaboration. Honoring the past. How he measures the success of his superintendency, not to be confused with his job description. Why that measure of success is so important. Sponsor: Sanebox Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey