Podcasts about san marcos unified school district

On this Higher Ed Conversations episode, I host a conversation with an Al expert and, more impressively, my sister-in-law, Suzi Boynton! Suzi is the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees for the San Marcos Unified School District, where she utilizes the tool of Al in her day-to-day work for the school system. In our conversation, we discussed Suzi's journey with AI and how its practical applications in her role enlightened her to its broader, more practical implications in education and the general workplace. We also tackle the subject of the importance of AI literacy, the ethical and responsible usage of Al, and its future applications. There's a lot to digest, so grab your coffee, sit back in your comfy chair, and join us as we focus on viewing AI through the lens of efficiency and its potential, not only for current educational needs but also for the future.Thanks for listening!Connect with GradComm:Instagram:@gradcommunicationsFacebook:@GradCommunicationsLinkedIn:@gradcommSend us a message: GradComm.com

The social work department at San Diego State University is teaming up with the San Diego Public Library to give opioid addicts access to another drug that can reduce their cravings. In other news, San Marcos Unified School District is launching a new approach to addressing the mental health needs of their students. Plus, mail ballots will be arriving this week for the special election to fill the District 4 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, we have details on what's at stake.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Project Tomorrow.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.American education has been forever changed by the events of the past two years. Beyond the obvious changes in school formats, there is also a new awareness in our schools and communities about the critical need to address inequities in education. This awareness is driving discussions about the quality of students' learning experiences, their engagement in school, and how well we are preparing all students for future success beyond the classroom. In this year's annual Speak Up Congressional Briefing, we share the latest research findings on student engagement and self-empowerment in learning today, and where opportunities exist to create more equitable learning experiences for all students. Of special note is the focus on how the changes over the past two years have impacted our students and what that means for their future success. The 2021 Speak Up Congressional Briefing is a virtual event again this year enabling participation by a wider audience of K-12 education stakeholders. The research data comes to life with a panel of students from around the country. The student panel includes a 7th grader from Albemarle County Public Schools, VA; an 11th grader from Arrowhead Union High School District, WI; an 11th grader from Buffalo Public Schools, NY; and a 12th grader from San Marcos Unified School District, CA. They respond to the findings and provide their own recommendations for improving American education. This edWeb podcast is of interest to school and district leaders, teachers, librarians, policymakers, and all who are interested in the potential of student ideas to improve education.Project Tomorrow Preparing today's students to be tomorrow's innovators, leaders, and engaged citizens.

Parents of children enrolled in the San Marcos Unified School District were given cause for alarm after being informed that some students had been “attending school with known COVID-19 positive test results.” Meanwhile, COVID-19 outbreaks at schools are having big impacts on families, especially those in rural communities. Plus, both the city and county of San Diego want to right the wrongs from the “War of Drugs,” but plans for a cannabis social equity program are still not in place. Also, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is pushing for more protected bike lanes in San Diego, but for some families, these changes haven't come soon enough. And, Encinitas is saying no to gas, natural gas that is. City leaders say the building electrification ordinance is part of the city's commitment to reduce greenhouse gases. Finally, from the California Report, a hidden gem in Joshua Tree and it's not the striking scenery from the National Park. It's a salon that's an oasis of style in this small desert community.

“I think most educators will talk to you about this - there's a light in the kids' eyes when they're learning things and they're learning that they've learned something. That growth that you see in them is very satisfying. And there's no other profession like it. That's what gets me out of bed every morning.” - Dr. Andy Johnsen Mentioned:San Marcos Unified School DistrictDr. Andy Johnsen's Bio If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community. ADVERTISE WITH USInterested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com. GET THE LATEST NEWSSign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7YjDiscover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: sanmarcoschamber.com CONNECT WITH USInstagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamberFacebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamberYouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamberTwitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCALinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce 

A resident of San Marcos for more than 20 years, Randy holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California San Diego and a law degree from California Western School of Law. He is also a member of the California Bar. Randy has been an active volunteer in the community for more than a decade, working with organizations such as San Marcos Youth Baseball, San Marcos High School Surf Team, Valley of Discovery Education Foundation, and the Ridgeline Protection Taskforce. He is also a founder and board member of The San Marcos Promise, a non-profit that provides guidance and support to San Marcos students on their journeys to college and career.  Recently, The San Marcos Promise, elected Randy a board member Emeritus.Prior to serving on the San Marcos City Council, Randy served as a governing board member of the San Marcos Unified School District for ten years and led the Proposition K school bond measure, that passed and allowed the district to rebuild San Marcos High School and improve several other campuses. Randy hopes to use his experience on the school board to foster a good working relationship with SMUSD to help ensure San Marcos schools continue to be top rated in North County.Mentioned:City of San MarcosRandy Walton BioWalton Law Firm If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community. ADVERTISE WITH USInterested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com. GET THE LATEST NEWSSign Up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter delivered weekly. CONNECT WITH USInstagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamberFacebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamberYouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamberTwitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCALinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce

This episode breaks down where the San Marcos Unified School District is at with regards to distance learning and getting students back to the classroom. Tiffany also discusses the challenges during this pandemic and some of the educational tools that may be used moving forward past the pandemic. Mentioned:San Marcos Unified School DistrictReopening San Marcos SchoolsCareer Technical Education (CTE) 

Lisa Stout, Executive Director of the San Marcos Promise is joined by Fred Freeman, Promise Board Member and President/CEO of Pima Medical Institute to discuss the various programs the San Marcos Promise is offering in conjunction with the San Marcos Unified School District to the students of our area. Information on the Promise program can be found at thesanmarcospromise.org

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom The ladies took over CHC this week! This week, Crystal Zoe and Lowri (good friend/former guest) sat down in the Pridmore living room to chat with @msStonemusic. Sasha Stone is a percussionist and Orff Certified educator. Sasha teaches at Richland Elementary in the San Marcos Unified School District. We talked about unearthing ancient Orff instruments, connecting grandmothers to the Orff and finding a supportive music educator community. Round of the Week: "There was an old woman from Pride" Spiccato: Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at https://www.crystalpridmore.com Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

A focus on student needs, equity/accessibility, and teacher goals is the basis of Adina's work. Adina is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in a wide range of diverse teaching and administrative experiences. She has expertise in professional development based on learner needs, goals, and instructional objectives as well as educational technology integration and the systems and processes necessary to support it. She is currently a K12 Educational Technology Coordinator for San Marcos Unified School District, a member of the CUE Board of Directors, a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, and Leading Edge Certification Instructor. Adina most recently founded a non-profit called EquityEDU, dedicated to helping educators provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.

Charles McGhee is the band director at Double Peak School in the San Marcos Unified School District, just North of San Diego. This is Charlie’s final year as a band director and he joins the show to share some of the wisdom he's learned in 30 years of teaching. Topics: Charlie’s background as a percussionist and his choice to go to college in his 20’s to earn his teaching credential. A long discussion about some of the skills required to be a successful middle school music educator including topics such as discipline and motivational tools. Charlie’s current gig at Double Peak and the interesting way that his students are introduced to instrumental music. To offer saxophone or not in beginning band day one? This is Charlie’s retirement year and we talk about his feelings as he approaches the end of his time as a full time music teacher. Links: Double Peak Music Del Borgo: Shaker Variants Balmages: Industrial Loops Basic Training for Concert Band Piazzola, arr. Longfield: Street Tango Biography: Charlie McGhee is in his 30th year as a Middle School music teacher. He began his career in Escondido Union School District and for the last 25 years he has been teaching in the San Marcos Unified School District. During his tenure as a music teacher, Charlie has had the privilege of starting music programs in 5 different North County schools; Rincon Middle, L.R. Green, Woodland Park Middle, San Elijo Middle and Double Peak K-8 School. Charlie’s current assignment is Double Peak K-8 School where he was able to design an intensive music program for all the students Kinder thru 8th grade, which involves music classes twice a week for the younger grades. Then, in the upper grades everyone gets class instruction on recorders, violin, Clarinet, and finally on trumpet before starting their career in Beginning Band. Although Charlie teaches Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Band, his passion has always been for Jazz band, which he also started at each of his school assignments. In fact, ten years ago, while he was at San Elijo Middle School, he started his own Jazz Festival where, after the students perform and are graded with comments by professionals, the judges and the teachers get up on stage and perform for the students! There is nothing more exciting than for these students to see their director’s play jazz. Charlie’s philosophy of Music Education stems from the conviction that students need to feel connected to school. Music Education addresses the needs of many students who have not found a connection in their other classes. Therefore, the cornerstone of his philosophy is to first, involve the students in music, then, support and encourage them through “the difficult things like, the rigor of playing an instrument”, and finally instill in them a passion for a lifetime. Charlie’s Bands consistently score superior ratings at festivals as he holds the highest expectations for his students. During his career, Charlie has been awarded “Teacher of the Year” at four different schools and once was the District Teacher of the Year” for San Marcos Unified. Over the years, he has been sought after as an Honor Band Director and he has presented several Jazz clinics for both CMEA and SCSBOA conferences. Most recently, Charlie was awarded the “Educator of the year” award by the San Diego Youth Symphony at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Charlie incorporates a Parent Band Booster organization to assist him in making the musical experience more exciting and special for the students. Charlie’s students regularly attend festivals and clinics at Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm. He always has his eye out for new places for his students to perform! Performances always make the experience of playing music fresh and exciting! Charlie has played professionally his entire life on drums and percussion. Among the many bands that Charlie regularly plays with is the Ira Liss Big Band Jazz Machine from San Diego. He has recorded 5 CDs with this organization. Charlie is from San Diego and lives with his wife Jane in Encinitas. When Charlie is not at school or playing music you can find him jogging on the beach or with a fishing pole in his hand.

Mark checks on the possible threat in Point Loma at High Tech High after some intimidating graffiti as reported by the police. This comes on the heels of San Marcos Unified School District getting reports of a possible shooting that would've taken place today. Also, the latest from Sacramento and California state politics from Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com)

Superintendents don't stick around for long. A 2014 analysis by EdSource, a nonprofit advocating for public school improvement, found that two-thirds of superintendents at California's largest public school districts served three years or less. Increasingly, though, it's up to these newbie superintendents to persuade more students and their families to stick around at traditional schools, and resist the urge to transfer to one of the growing number of charter schools in the state. On this week’s podcast, Luis Ibarra, superintendent of Escondido Union School District, joined host Scott Lewis to talk about competition between traditional and charter schools. The Escondido Union School District serves about 17,000 students, down from previous years. Ibarra is in his second year as superintendent. "We're starting to look at, 'What are we doing systemically throughout our district to make [traditional schools] more appealing, reach our students more and make education innovative and creative for our students?'" Ibarra said. The district recently created a task force to find out why parents are taking students from traditional schools and enrolling them in charter schools. Lewis and co-host Laura Kohn also discuss an interview with Louis Freedberg, executive director at EdSource, about the huge turnover rate of superintendents and whether those changes impact students' quality of education. Got thoughts, opinions or experiences with this? Call 619-354-1085 and leave your name, neighborhood and story so we can play the voicemail on future episodes. Number of the Week 11: The number of San Diego County school districts that will have new superintendents in the 2016-2017 school year. What’s Working Superintendents Kevin Holt of the San Marcos Unified School District and Francisco Escobedo of the Chula Vista Elementary School District are long-serving superintendents in the county. Holt began in 2008, Escobedo in 2010.

Superintendents don't stick around for long. A 2014 analysis by EdSource, a nonprofit advocating for public school improvement, found that two-thirds of superintendents at California's largest public school districts served three years or less. Increasingly, though, it's up to these newbie superintendents to persuade more students and their families to stick around at traditional schools, and resist the urge to transfer to one of the growing number of charter schools in the state. On this week's podcast, Luis Ibarra, superintendent of Escondido Union School District, joined host Scott Lewis to talk about competition between traditional and charter schools. The Escondido Union School District serves about 17,000 students, down from previous years. Ibarra is in his second year as superintendent. "We're starting to look at, 'What are we doing systemically throughout our district to make [traditional schools] more appealing, reach our students more and make education innovative and creative for our students?'" Ibarra said. The district recently created a task force to find out why parents are taking students from traditional schools and enrolling them in charter schools. Lewis and co-host Laura Kohn also discuss an interview with Louis Freedberg, executive director at EdSource, about the huge turnover rate of superintendents and whether those changes impact students' quality of education. Got thoughts, opinions or experiences with this? Call 619-354-1085 and leave your name, neighborhood and story so we can play the voicemail on future episodes. Number of the Week 11: The number of San Diego County school districts that will have new superintendents in the 2016-2017 school year. What's Working Superintendents Kevin Holt of the San Marcos Unified School District and Francisco Escobedo of the Chula Vista Elementary School District are long-serving superintendents in the county. Holt began in 2008, Escobedo in 2010. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.