Podcasts about Freeman High School

Freeman High School, located in the West End of Henrico County, closed Monday morning just hours after it opened for the first day of classes. A fast-moving storm knocked out power to thousands of people in Henrico on Sunday. While most of those Dominion Energy customers have had their power restored, the outage continued to impact the high school. "I apologize that this message is coming at the 11th hour, but I was really hopeful that our repair crews, who have worked incredibly hard last night and all this morning, would have us up and running before students arrived," Freeman High...Article LinkSupport the Show.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many teachers were leaving the profession, longtime photographer Paige Buchbinder became a first-year teacher at Douglas S. Freeman High School. It happened pretty suddenly – in her first year at her master's program in education, Buchbinder met the photography teacher at Deep Run High, who told her about an opening at Freeman. “She reached out to me and said that the county supervisor was looking for a photography teacher at Freeman, would I be interested? And I was like, ‘Heck yeah man!'” Buchbinder said. “Three weeks later, I got the job. So...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Sports Backers and the Richmond Times-Dispatch recently honored 19 high school seniors (including six from Henrico schools) for their participation in the Active Living Leadership ALL Stars program. The program offers students the opportunity to participate in volunteer opportunities, collaborate with others, and take part in leadership development activities. Participants who completed the program earned a ,500 scholarship and had the opportunity to apply for additional scholarships. Two students – including Ellie Wood of Freeman High School – were selected as MVPs and each received an additional ,000 scholarship. The Community Impact Awards in memory of Ray Patterson and Cheryl...Article LinkSupport the Show.

A brother and sister are arrested in connection with a Lakeside restaurant fire; our chance to win a custom-built playhouse; a traffic alert for I-64 on Wednesday; Freeman High School students host an "Emerging Leaders" event.Support the show

Why Henrico Police have stopped responding to certain calls for service; Freeman High School students try to "plant the moon;" the Techstars Startup Weekend is happening at UR this weekend; our latest "Henrico Small Business Spotlight;" a woman  is struck and killed by a vehicle on Brook Road.Support the show

A physics class at Douglas S. Freeman High School may be the first to grow oyster mushrooms in moon dirt for NASA's international Plant the Moon Challenge. The group of high-schoolers, led by their physics teacher Orien Altman, certainly do have a challenge ahead of them – they were given only 0 to do what even NASA scientists haven't been able to accomplish. But after weeks of doing their own research, the students are confident that they can tackle the notoriously inhospitable moon dirt and be the first to successfully grow pink oyster mushrooms. Altman's class will be joined by...Article LinkSupport the show

The principal of Douglas S. Freeman High School has been awarded a ,000 cash grant and an additional ,000 for his plans to launch a new soccer program that will serve students from diverse backgrounds. John Marshall, the principal at Douglas Freeman since 2019, received the 2023-24 REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership from The Community Foundation and the REB Foundation. The award recognizes one principal each from Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield and Richmond who have served at their schools for at least three years and who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their jobs to create an exceptional educational environment....Article LinkSupport the show

For the first time ever, Virginia's two high school representatives in the national "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" competition are both Henrico County schools. Freeman High School, which won its third state championship in the civics-based competition, and Glen Allen High School, which was the state runner-up for the second time, will advance to the national competition, which is hosted by the Center for Civic Education. The event challenges students to answer questions about key constitutional principles and deliver speeches about the topics they are given. The teams are broken up into six units, and each one...Article LinkSupport the show

As a result of the school year beginning in late August this year, all Henrico County high school graduations will be held earlier than normal in the spring – and for the county's nine comprehensive high schools, they'll happen in a new arena. Those nine schools will host their graduation ceremonies at the new Henrico Sports and Events Center at Virginia Center, on the following dates: • May 29 – Henrico High School (11 a.m.), Highland Springs High School (3 p.m.) and Varina High School (7 p.m.); • May 30 – Freeman High School (11 a.m.), Deep Run High School...Article LinkSupport the show

All nine Henrico County high school marching bands will perform at the Henrico County Public Schools' 2023 Band Showcase Oct. 16 at Douglas Freeman High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event is free, but donations will be accepted at the gate for the Henrico Christmas Mother campaign. Attendees can meet Helen Wood, this year's Henrico Christmas Mother, and celebrate the 81st anniversary of the community program by bringing donations of canned goods; peanut butter; cereal; crackers; hats, gloves and socks; and monetary support. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. Freeman High School is located at 8701...Article LinkSupport the show

Playing the songs you forgot you loved!   Ruby and Jay Turner of Turner's Body Shop join the show on Small Venue Music.     The family band, Turner's Body Shop, has been entertaining fans across Richmond, Va for over a decade.  They play a unique set of cover songs and original songs that are a joy to see live.      Jay starts off the show by sharing how he started playing with Ruby when she was only 9 years old.  He shares the journey they began as a duo playing in open mic nights and eventually paying gigs in the central virginia music scene.   Jay talks about how they expanded to a full band by adding his son, Jax, on bass guitar and William McIntyre on lead guitar.   Jay tells a touching story about the origins of the band name and the connection it has to his father and grandfather.  Ruby and Jay talk about their song selections and how and why they pick the songs they play.  Ruby talks about her reasons for being selective in the songs where she sings lead vocal.  Ruby talks about which instruments she plays and how she learned.   The full band joins the show and plays an amazing version of “Memories Worthy of a Song”.  It's an original song written by Jay about memories he shares with his brother about growing up.   Ruby and Jay return to talk about how they got their start in music.  Jay shares all of the bands he's been a part of in Richmond going back to his time in Freeman High School.   Ruby talks about the venues she loves and how they handled playing live during the COVID shutdowns.   The show closes with the band sharing some of their upcoming shows.     Turner's Body Shop Contact Info   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TurnersBodyShopBand Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RubyMaeandJayTurner Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/turnersbodyshopband/ Follow Small Venue Music on Social Media   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092072434167 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/smallvenuemusic YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SmallVenueMusic/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SmallVenueMusic Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@smallvenuemusic

Guest: Michael Freeman The best gift that Michael Freeman ever received was a chance to throw out a ceremonial First Pitch for his beloved Minnesota Twins. It was a gift given to him by his wife of 40 years. Ironically, the First Pitch for the Twins and his "first pitch" to his wife were less-than-stellar performances, though both did result in positive outcomes with memorable stories to tell. Here is the story of Michael Freeman, who was raised in Freeman, South Dakota, and graduated from Freeman High School. That's where his story begins. It certainly doesn't end there. Freeman has led an eventful life. Among the highlights was the time that Oprah intercepted his fax to another client and hired him to write a speech for her. But that doesn't beat the time that President Ford kicked him out of a hotel room during a political campaign.

A guilty plea in a crash that killed a Henrico Police officer; Henrico County high school students get an inside look at Richmond International Airport; a team of students from Freeman High School compete in a national academic competition; a Henrico student is one of 50 in the nation to earn a $40,000 college scholarship; 353 acres of land in Eastern Henrico opens to the public for the first time this weekend. Support the show

Something remarkable happened at Freeman High School last fall when a group of students, having decided they were truly being listened to and in a safe environment, opened up the floodgates and let their voices be heard. The catharsis that resulted is a symptom of a growing trend toward elevating student voice in our schools. In this episode, we hear from Freeman School District Superintendent Randy Russell and two of his students who participated in the focus groups about what that kind of experience really means in terms of their own futures and the future of education.Welcome to Season 2 of OUTLIERS IN EDUCATION!"Outliers in Education" is a project of CEE, The Center for Educational Effectiveness. Find out more at effectiveness.org.Produced by Howell at the Moon Productions.

Henrico CTE Now visited the Radio Broadcasting & Journalism class. We recorded this podcast with guests Cara Jean O'Neal, Assistant Principal at Freeman High School, her son, Turner O'Neal who is in the Radio Broadcasting program, and Victoria Gifford, instructor for the Radio Broadcasting program. We had an enjoyable conversation about the Radio program as well as the benefits of the CTE comprehensive classes and ACE Center programs. One of the best parts of the interview is that we recorded the interview in front of the Radio Broadcasting class! I very much enjoyed the discussions with the class and their involvement in this episode. Ms. Gifford has a great bunch of young people. I hope to see you guys again soon. Reshawn and I love working to bring you the Henrico CTE Now podcast. We would love to hear from you. Send us any questions you would like answered. Send us an email at mwroberts@henrico.k12.va.us. Also, please tell your friends and family about us, and be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you get a notice when we post our next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henrico-cte/message

A new requirement on the way for Henrico County high school students; Henrico Police arrest a second teen in connection with a September homicide; a scholarship fund established in memory of a Freeman High School teacher who died last month; the Henrico Sheriff's Office is hosting a food drive this month; join the Henrico Citizen's "Drive for 500" through the end of this year.Support the show

In our latest podcast, we meet Devon Gallagher, Nuclear Engineer with Dominion Power! She talks with us about her attending Freeman High School and her days as a CTE student in our former electronics class years ago as well as what she feels about the importance of a CTE education for students today. Make sure to give us a shoutout at Henrico CTE Now. We would love to hear from you. What do you like? Who would you like us to interview? Send us an email at mwroberts@henrico.k12.va.us. Also, please tell your friends and family about us and be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you get a notice when we post our next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henrico-cte/message

Trey Martin is a second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a brown belt in Kodokan judo, and co-owner of Revolution BJJ. Trey brings a lifetime of grappling experience to every class. He began wrestling in 1979, at age 6. Trey continued to wrestle all through his middle school (Tuckahoe Middle School) and high school years (Freeman High School) and he has coached wrestling at Godwin High School. Trey started his formal training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the end of 1997. He joined the BJJ Revolution team in 2002 at Richmond Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Eric Burdo, and received his purple, brown, and black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Julio “Foca” Fernandez, the “godfather of the BJJ Revolution Team.” Trey enjoys focusing most of his energy on improving the quality of training at Revolution BJJ, enjoying nothing more than teaching adult and kids' classes.

The Henrico Board of Supervisors takes action to enforce improvements to one Henrico apartment community; Henrico Police make an arrest in two sexual assault cases near Freeman High School and in a murder near Richmond Raceway; the Henrico Education Association plans a push for collective bargaining.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Henrico Police seek a juvenile who allegedly sexually assaulted two people near Freeman High School; new daily COVID-19 cases in Henrico hit a two-month low; a 32-year-old Henrico woman is charged with felony animal cruelty; Henrico Police arrest a 59-year-old county man on second-degree murder charges; a Richmond man is charged with trying to bring a loaded gun onto an airplane at Richmond International Airport.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Henrico Schools distributes nearly 4 million free meals; Henrico Police name the three people they arrested in connection with a shootout last week in the West End; police seek a suspect in a weekend shooting; two Freeman High School sports teams play for state titles.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Henrico County Department of Public Utilities.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Live music returning to an outdoor venue in Henrico; high school graduations conclude at Richmond Raceway; where to find free summer breakfast and lunches for children and teens; Freeman High School's girls tennis team wins a state title; our weekly Henrico Restaurant Watch.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's Juneteenth Celebration June 19 at Dorey Park.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Confusion about a pay raise for Henrico educators; a Freeman High School graduate makes his Major League Baseball debut; an opportunity to test well and natural spring water for pollutants.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Two Henrico students were among 28 from Virginia to earn corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship Program scholarships. Freeman High School student Andre H. Tran, of Glen Allen, earned a National Merit Northop Grumman Scholarship, which the company awards to children of employees. Tran intends to pursue studies in the field of law. Collegiate School student Charles F. Conquest, of Henrico, received a National Merit Johnson & Johnson Scholarship. Conquest intends to pursue a career in the field of medicine. In total, about 1,000 high school seniors nationally won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 140 corporations, company foundations, and...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Olivia Hess and Thomas Brewer of Henrico earned the fall 2020 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. To qualify for this award, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.3 or higher. Graduates of Collegiate School, Hess is a biology major and Brewer is a history major. Emily Levenson of Henrico earned the fall 2020 Dean’s Award with Distinction at Colgate. To qualify for this award, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher. Levenson is a graduate of Douglas S. Freeman High School and an undeclared major. ***...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Five more cases of COVID-19 in Henrico schools have resulted in 37 people entering quarantine, according to data from the school system March 16. Single cases were reported at: • Ridge Elementary School, leading to 18 people quarantining; • Quioccasin Middle School, leading to 10 people quarantining; • Glen Allen Elementary School, leading to nine people quarantining; • Donahoe Elementary School; • Freeman High School. All but the Freeman case occurred in a school setting; Freeman’s occurred during an extracurricular activity or sports team event. In total since schools began reopening on a staggered basis Feb. 22, 23 schools now...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Regardless of which direction it's headed, a ship encounters different weather patterns during its voyage: smooth sailing, the doldrums, and storms. Like a ship, life is unpredictable and ever-changing. The Captain needs to be prepared for every situation. As a leader, what strategies are you using to be successful in this unpredictable time in education? This week’s guest, Randy Russell, shares how he has used his relationships and partnerships to provide support, resources and hope to his district.  In this episode, we discuss: Superintendent mentorship program Giving Opportunities to Leaders Mental Health Strategies for Adults And “The 3 Ships” book and podcast. About Randy Russell:Dr. Randy Russell currently serves as the Freeman, WA School District Superintendent. During his ten years in Freeman, the Freeman School District has achieved a high school graduation rate exceeding 98%; developed a collaborative professional development system grades P-12; successfully completed a $35 million construction project including the renovation of Freeman High School and Elementary schools, a new K-8 multi-purpose room, a new Palouse Regional Transportation Cooperative, a remodeled Freeman Middle School, the painting of all exterior buildings, and complete renovation of all athletic facilities; passed levies, capital project levies, and technology levies; and developed a broad school and community engagement processes to create, implement and complete the Freeman 2020 Strategic Plan. He is a past member of the WASA Board of Directors and is currently on the AAS Governing Board Executive Committee. In addition to serving as the WASA President, Randy has also served as the WASA Superintendent’s Component Chairperson, the NorthEast Washington School Administrator’s President and as the Spokane County Superintendent’s President. Randy is beginning his thirty-third year as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal in addition to his time as a superintendent in Washington, Idaho and Montana. He is also the Founder and president of RLR Leadership Consulting. Follow Randy Russell:Website: http://www.randyrussell.org (www.randyrussell.org) Twitter: https://twitter.com/RandyLRussell24 (https://twitter.com/RandyLRussell24) Facebook: @RLR Leadership Consulting Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randylrussell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/randylrussell/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjCHACPKM5FNBzPJTytrCQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjCHACPKM5FNBzPJTytrCQ) The 3 Ship Podcast: https://anchor.fm/randy-russell/episodes/The-3-Ships-Podcast-40-with-Author-and-Leadership-Coach-Joshua-Stamper-epivvh (https://anchor.fm/randy-russell/episodes/The-3-Ships-Podcast-40-with-Author-and-Leadership-Coach-Joshua-Stamper-epivvh)   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1098318218/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1098318218&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=01edf01636d9135d50105680bf0734fa   Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag athttp://www.teachbetter.com/swag ( www.teachbetter.com/swag) [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Aspire-Swag-Website-Image.png () Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF[/caption] Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware:https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast ( ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast)   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?[caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Joshua-Stamper-tag.png

Henrico Schools officials explain what could cause them to re-evaluate a return to in-person learning; the School Board discusses its capital improvement program and makes an adjustment to limited redistricting plans; Freeman High School has a new nickname; COVID-19 cases in the county continue to follow a higher trend; first-time unemployment filings in Henrico rise 15% but still remain relatively stable; Republican Nick Freitas appears to concede his race with Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger in the Seventh U.S. House District, then says he isn't conceding.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health and Commonwealth Catholic Charities.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Dr. Randy Russell currently serves as the Freeman, WA School District Superintendent. During his nine years in Freeman, the Freeman School District has achieved a high school graduation rate exceeding 98%; developed a collaborative professional development system grades P-12; successfully completed a $35 million construction project including the renovation of Freeman High School and Elementary schools, a new K-8 multi-purpose room, a new Palouse Regional Transportation Cooperative, a remodeled Freeman Middle School, the painting of all exterior buildings, and complete renovation of all athletic facilities; passed levies, capital project levies and technology levies; and developed a broad school and community engagement processes to create, implement and complete the Freeman 2020 Strategic Plan. He is a past member of the WASA Board of Directors and is currently on the AASA Governing Board Executive Committee. In addition to serving as the WASA President, Randy has also served as the WASA Superintendent’s Component Chairperson, the NorthEast Washington School Administrator’s President and as the Spokane County Superintendent’s President. Randy is beginning his thirty-third year as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal in addition to his time as a superintendent. This experience was in Washington, Idaho and Montana.

How to make your voice heard prior to the Henrico School Board's decision about plans for the second nine weeks of school this Thursday; some Henrico students are already back in school buildings; a golf Hall of Famer claims a victory in his first Henrico appearance; the average number of new COVID-19 cases in Henrico has almost doubled in two weeks; Freeman High School announces four finalists for its new nickname; how to get a free COVID-19 care kit from Henrico County this week.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Steve Dowdy Insurance Agency with State Farm.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Henrico's School Board is considering two in-person plans for the return to school, plus a fully virtual one; Freeman High School alumni, others weigh in on "Rebels" nickname during online forum; a Henrico youth football organization is changing its name; Henrico County has distributed more than 50,000 COVID-19 care packages to citizens; hundreds of Henrico inmates have been diverted from jail; the county submits 10 transportation projects for state funding; and more.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

The Henrico School Board and Board of Supervisors will hold separate meetings tonight; Freeman High School will host a virtual meeting about its "Rebels" nickname; Henrico Police warn about a scam; police charge four people – including two juveniles – in connection with the shooting death of a juvenile; the conclusion of the Citizen's four-part video series about COVID-19 and its impact in Eastern Henrico; one man dies in a tractor-trailer crash in northern Henrico; and Eastern Henrico organization that has provided food for those in need for five years is shutting its doors; a Henrico-based company is a national leader in rapid COVID-19 testing.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

New developments in the debate about Freeman High School's nickname; will a debate about the school's name itself be next?; Freeman students plan a protest today; some potential good news on the unemployment front; good news from GRTC; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden announces its reopening plans; reopening plans for Virginia's colleges and universities; a traffic alert for Monday and Tuesday; a free way to honor your Class of 2020 graduate.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Lakeside Farmers' Market.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Could Short Pump Town Center be losing its top anchor store?; Henrico County's two-week COVID-19 testing clinic for employees concludes, with some striking results; a Freeman High School student wins a statewide scholarship essay contest; Chabad of Virginia plans a car parade to honor medical professionals; Virginia's 23 community colleges launch a joint online site to provide details about their 10,000 courses.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Kathleen's Cleaning Service.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Your chance to learn about the coronavirus; pedestrian dies after being struck on Staples Mill Road; Freeman High School students enter a portal to distant lands; new playgrounds are coming to Henrico parks; several Black History Month programs are planned this week; how to apply for Henrico's preschool program; Henrico Police seek an embezzlement suspect; a solar energy bill passes the Virginia Senate.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Plans for Henrico's indoor arena advance; the Henrico Board of Supervisors approves expansion plans at a local retirement community; the School Board plans a budget hearing; county officials seek input on community revitalization efforts; Freeman High School's multipurpose field to receive upgrades; supervisors approve a new station and a new building for the Henrico Police; a new restaurant and spa locate at West Broad Village; and your chance to win a $50 restaurant gift card.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

In this episode intern Emma Young had a chance to interview Ethan Hunter, candidate for Seattle City Council District 4. The Seattle Municipal Primary Election will be held August 6. Learn more about the candidates running for office in your community at www.Vote-USA.org! Transcription School shootings are on the rise in the U.S. The Washington Post counts 237 school shootings since the Columbine shooting in 1999. In Washington state, there have only been three school shootings according to the K-12 School Shooting Database: Frontier Middle School in 1996, Marysville Pilchuck High School in 2014, and Freeman High School in 2017. Of the three, the Marysville Pilchuck High School shooting was the only one in the Seattle Metropolitan Area. In this incident 5 were killed and one was injured. In one Seattle Times article called “What we know about school mass shootings since Columbine and how to prevent them”, the author argues that focusing on fostering an inclusive school climate would be one of the most productive actions to take to reduce school shootings. It will be up to the local and state governments to determine the best path forward. Another issue they will have to take up is salary increases for civil servants. Seattle is one of the most expensive cities in which to live in the country. The wages paid to city’s civil servants often leaves them unable to afford the costs of the city. The National Low Income Housing Coalition cites that the minimum salary needed to afford a studio apartment is $56,640. The starting salary for Seattle public school teachers is only $56,947 as of October 2018, leaving them barely able to afford to live in the city in the smallest living space possible. Prior to October, many would not have been able to afford it at all, since all teachers received a 10% salary increase. The starting salary for firefighters of $72,900 and for police officers of $81,444 is not enough for them to afford larger than a two bedroom apartment. These civil servants are so crucial to the city but can not afford to live here, which is why some are arguing for wage increases. Seattle along with cities across the whole country have been deeply affected by the opioid crisis as well. In 2016, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reported 179 deaths in Seattle due to drug related incidents, of which 123 were caused by opioids. The DEA Seattle Field Division anticipates that deaths will only continue to rise in the area due to opiate addiction. The opioid crisis touches every part of Seattle from stressing police resources, causing increased lawlessness, and disrupting communities. Seattle as well as Washington state as a whole has taken a multi-pronged approach to combating the opioid crisis...(Transcription edited, only 4000 characters allowed)

Fall of 2017 there was a school shooting at Freeman High School, the school where Anna Willard graduated from, the school where her mother works as a school nurse and where her baby brother attends. Shocked and devastated with this traumatic event she found comfort within the strength of the Freeman community. Inspired by the teachers and the community, Anna Willard interviewed Kenny Davis. He is a retired history teacher, high school coach of various sports, and is still kicking it as a referee for basketball ranging from 6th grade to the NCAA as he enter into his 60’s the prime of his life. He shares his wisdom as a teacher and coach, and how to age well through strength and stretching programs. In this interview you will hear a vast amount of insight to live your best life. . . things like . . . “Even though there are times as a coach you’re not be successful, you are successful” “No matter what you do you have to have self-discipline in order to be accomplished” Throughout the conversation they dove into the affects of the school shooting and how to move forward from the devastated event within a small community, how to manage strength and courage, and how to process the trauma of death through one’s health. We shared the critical role he played in my life during my sophomore year of high school and how he still plays an important role for Freeman students.  To help support the Freeman community you can purchase Freeman Strong attire by emailing the community at freemanstrongshirts@gmail.com For more information about the story Anna shares you can read the full story in her book Spark Your Youth: A 21-Day Fitspirational to give you hope and the power to believe.  Thank you joining! Anna Willard is excited to take this journey with you! If you enjoyed what you heard, subscribe to receive future episodes and share your love with a great review and 5 Stars.  To train with Anna Willard with Kettlebell head to www.annawillard.com 

Republicans have promised tax reform by the end of the year. We talk about tax policy, the Trump plan, and the goals of our tax code. We also discuss the tragic shooting at Freeman High School, the reactions to Jason Stockley's acquittal, and the healthcare plan proposed by Senators Graham and Cassidy. We end the show with thoughts on parenting and the Emmys. We're still interested in hearing about your nuanced relationships! Send a voice memo to sarah@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com about your partnership with the other side. And we're less than $100 away from producing a spinoff series on nuanced living. Please head over to Patreon to support Pantsuit Politics and access all of our patrons-only content. Thanks to today's sponsors: ModCloth, Crane and Canopy, and Wunder Capital. Freeman High School. Sadly, Caleb Sharpe, a 15-year-old sophomore entered his school in Rockford, Washington, with an assault rifle and a pistol. He killed one classmate and injured three others before Joe Bowen, a janitor and military veteran, heroically intervened. Sharpe, who had given indicators that he was a danger to himself, said he intended to teach a lesson on bullying. St. Louis. In 2011, Jason Stockley, a police officer at the time, killed Anthony Smith during a drug stop. Following a bench trial, a judge acquitted Stockley of first-degree murder. We discuss the facts and the fallout from this verdict in a city struggling with racial tension and economic angst. Graham-Cassidy. Republicans are scrambling to pass healthcare reform in advance of the September 30 fiscal year end in order to set the table for tax reform. Senators Lindsay Graham and Bill Cassidy have proposed a new version of "repeal and replace" that would turn over funding and control to states. This Washington Post article succinctly explains the differences between various healthcare reform efforts and the Affordable Care Act. We discuss the issues with this plan and urge listeners who oppose the plan to take it seriously. Compliment the Other Side. Beth compliments Senator Elizabeth Warren for working on legislation that would allow individuals to implement a credit freeze for free. Sarah compliments Congressman Will Hurd for comments on his recent Pod Save the World appearance. Tax Reform. We take a deeper dive into tax reform today given the administration's stated goal of passing comprehensive tax reform by the end of the year. As

Joe and Alex speak with ABC White House corespondent Karen Travers about DACA. Laura Clark with the Whatcom Humane Society has a fun car wash this weekend. Producer Weston Whitener talks about events in the county. Then, Spokane Sheriff has comments on the Freeman High School shooting.

Joe and Alex hear from Clayton Sandell at Freeman High School near Spokane in the aftermath of the school shooting yesterday. Dr. Suzanne Bouffard discusses the most important year in a child's educational development. Then, Whatcom County realtor Ben Kinney is in Houston helping those displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

Police and other emergency services in Washington state are responding to reports of an active shooter at Freeman High School in Rockford, just southeast of Spokane. There are reports that several people have been injured. James Valles reports. (BNO News)

Police and other emergency services in Washington state are responding to reports of an active shooter at Freeman High School in Rockford, just southeast of Spokane. There are reports that several people have been injured. James Valles reports. (BNO News)

The shootings at Freeman High School hit close to home for Bellingham Schools superintendent Greg Baker. He grew up in Spokane  also was a colleague of that district’s current superintendent Randy Russell.

(2013 NH Liberty Forum Series, Part Four) A discussion with Derrick J. Freeman, the subject of the documentary Derrick J's Victimless Crime Spree and the host and creator of Peace News Now. -School outreach and student Stockholm Syndrome -School lesson: all activists are crazy -Civil disobedience and public relations -Self-critiques of civil disobedience -The mission of Peace News Now Recorded at the 2013 New Hampshire Liberty Forum. Look Closer: Live Free Or Dance - http://livefreeordance.com/ Peace News Now - http://peacenewsnow.com/