The West Ada School District podcast is about informing and empowering families. Co-hosts Katie Rhodenbaugh and Ken Hyde will bring you guests and topics that will allow you to build trust with your kids and the passionate teachers that have a heart for educating them. At our core, we’re about preparing today's students for tomorrow’s challenges. Our first full episode will drop August 9, 2023. Stay tuned!
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Where Do You Get Your Information? - A conversation with Idaho Education News
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Season two of the West Ada School District Podcast has arrived! We’re joined by Jennifer Swindell and Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News. If you’re not familiar with their work, Ed News is a nonprofit covering public education in Idaho. These two veteran journalists chat with us about everything from what it’s like covering the legislature to th…
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Summertime Fun at Roaring Springs – A Conversation with West Ada Ready Students
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For the first time ever, the West Ada Podcast is on location! Thank you to our friends at Roaring Springs for hosting us. For many West Ada students, Roaring Springs serves as their first foray into employment. Parents, how did you help your kids navigate landing that first job? What advice do you have for other parents? Join the conversation, resp…
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Great People, Great Environment, Great Leaders - A Conversation with Dr. Bub
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Another amazing school year recently ended. Superintendent Dr. Derek Bub joins us for a look back at the year that was and discusses what’s next for West Ada. We talk through the sheer size of the school district – we’re the 9th largest employer in the state! We discuss the levies that passed and failed, and we dig into what cell phone use will loo…
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We're Asking the Wrong Question - A Social Media Conversation and Warning
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Cell phones and social media are impacting all of us – especially our children. Two leading experts in the field join us in this episode to break down what that affect is from a neurological aspect, and how criminals are utilizing cell phones for the sexploitation and manipulation of our children. Dr. John Condie is a medical doctor practicing at S…
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Soapbox for Parents - How to Keep Our Students Engaged This Summer
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Ready or not, it’s time to start planning for summer break. Unfortunately, summer learning loss is real, but we’re joined by a couple of experts to help us brainstorm ways to keep our students happy, healthy, and engaged. Monique Bosse is West Ada’s Student and Family Engagement Liaison and Andrew Fletcher is the Executive Director of Child Develop…
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"The Sky is the Limit" - A Conversation Concerning the Future of Artificial Intelligence in West Ada
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Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world around us in what feels like real time. For educators, the technology is both challenging and exciting. Gina Kwid is one of our guests. She teaches second grade at Galileo Stem and is one of the teachers leading the AI charge in West Ada. She’s a doctoral candidate at BSU in the Educational Technology …
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“True Success to Me” – A Conversation with BSU Head Football Coach Spencer Danielson
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Boise State head football coach Spencer Danielson joins us for a wide-ranging interview. Seriously, we talk about A LOT...everything from what it’s like to be a #GirlDad, to his faith, to the leadership principals that drive him. Promise, you don’t need to know the definition of “cover 2” or a “hook and ladder” to enjoy this one. Whether you lead a…
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The Pulse with Owyhee High School Basketball
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We’re doing something new with the podcast, West Ada. Join us for “The Pulse,” which is a special pop-up edition. We’ve got our finger on the pulse of the district and when something great happens, we’re going to bring that to you right away. To that end, the Owyhee basketball team won their 2nd state championship in three years over the weekend! H…
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Just Be Patient - A Conversation with West Ada Students
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For the first time, two of our outstanding students join the West Ada Podcast! Rylee Chung is the ASB President at Centennial High School and Colby Bond is the Junior Class Vice President at Renaissance High School. These two are extremely involved in their schools and communities. You’ll be impressed by their leadership and academic accomplishment…
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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable – A Conversation with West Ada Counselors
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West Ada’s school counselors make a positive impact on our student’s lives every day! Lisa Hale and Sarah Everett are two of them. They join us for a wide-ranging conversation concerning everything from navigating friendships to the mental health challenges facing our kids. Lisa is a counselor at Paramount Elementary and Sarah is a counselor at Owy…
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The Heart of Idaho Fine Arts Academy with Chris Housel
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Idaho Fine Arts Academy (IFAA) Principal Chris Housel joins Katie and Ken for an extension of our conversation concerning The Arts in West Ada. Housel is a lifelong educator, but he’s also been a working piano player and composer for decades. He addresses everything from IFAA’s audition process to some of the misconceptions concerning the free, pub…
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Camilla Boylan and T.J. Eriksen join us for the first podcast of 2024! Both are massively decorated West Ada teachers in The Arts. Camilla teaches acting at Mountain View High School and was West Ada’s Teacher of the Year and the Velma V. Morrison Performing Arts Educator of the Year award winner last year. T.J. is a past Music Educator of the Year…
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“Cutting Through the Noise” with Bri Eggers
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With the holiday season upon us, how do you juggle it all? Bri Eggers is a parent and someone who knows a thing or two about navigating obligations both at work and home. The former KTVB meteorologist joins Katie and Ken for a wide-ranging conversation. Bri left Channel 7 last spring. She talks about the joys of being a mom, and her passion for int…
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Schools of Choice in West Ada…”We gotcha” – A Conversation with the Experts
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Our Schools of Choice application deadline is November 30. To learn more about what’s best for your child, you’re in the right place. Meg McGroarty is the principal at Renaissance High School and David Jakious is the principal at Pioneer School of the Arts. No one knows more about West Ada’s Schools of Choice than these two experts! This conversati…
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“How Can I Help?” - A conversation with West Ada mom, substitute teacher and advocate Meghan Saboori
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West Ada parent, substitute teacher, and advocate Meghan Saboori jumps in for this lively edition of the West Ada School District Podcast. Meghan has three sons that all attend West Ada Schools. She is a member of the district’s plant facilities levy advisory board and was also the chairperson for Yes for West Ada. And again, she’s a substitute tea…
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"A Shining Example" - A conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction, Debbie Critchfield
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We’re pleased to have Idaho’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Debbie Critchfield, join us for this episode of the West Ada School District Podcast. Superintendent Critchfield breaks down several topics with Katie and Ken, including her biggest surprise since taking office, the ins and outs of working with the legislature, and her parent bill …
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"It's Good to be West Ada" – A conversation with Marcus Meyers
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Chief Academic Officer, Marcus Meyers, sits down with Katie and Ken in this episode of the West Ada School District Podcast. Marcus touches on several topics that will help you navigate the academic framework throughout the district; including the latest calendar change, late start Wednesdays and professional development, and what it’s like to deve…
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“Being a Good Sport” with Activities & Athletics Director, Jason Warr
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Activities & Athletics Director, Jason Warr, joins us for this episode of the podcast. He knows first-hand what it’s like to be a parent, a coach, and an administrator in West Ada. We hit on several different topics in this one including the ins and outs of this year’s West Ada Fundraiser, why we do it, and how it specifically benefits the programs…
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Carmi Scheller joins us for this episode of the podcast. Carmi is a fifth-grade teacher at Star Elementary and has been a dedicated educator for over 34 years. In this conversation, Carmi delves into what we might not know as parents concerning all the responsibilities that our kids’ teachers are navigating. In addition, she gives us great tips on …
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Dinner table conversation - how do I really communicate with my kids?
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Shannon Garza joins us for this episode of the West Ada School District podcast. Shannon is a Detective with the Ada County Sherriff’s Department and she’s also the School Resource Officer at Lake Hazel Middle School. This conversation really runs the gamut…everything from how and when to go for a deep dive with your children, to navigating the pit…
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Welcome to the first ever edition of the West Ada School District Podcast! This episode is all about “Back to School 101.” We want to help you navigate getting your children prepared for a successful first day of school. We’re pleased to be joined by Hello Meridian’s Natalie Plummer. You can learn more about Natalie at Hello Meridian. Her three chi…
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This trailer provides a brief overview of the goals of the podcast.By West Ada School District
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