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This PodCACHE is brought to you by the Cache County School District, with hosts Gary Thomas (Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education) and Tim Smith (Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education). Join Gary and Tim as they cruise Cache Valley and visit with CCSD schools, staff, and students to highlight all the great things that are happening in our District.
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What was your favorite part of the school year? That’s the question Gary and Tim have for the CCSD students in today’s PodCACHE episode. Listen in to hear their answers and discover what students enjoyed most about the 2022-23 school year. (Can you guess how many students answered, “recess”?) This episode features students from Greenville Elementar…
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With graduation just around the corner, we gave a few seniors from the Class of 2023 an opportunity to thank a special CCSD teacher who made a difference in their education. Listen in with Gary and Tim to the touching interaction between these students and their teachers. Congratulations, Class of 2023! This episode features Green Canyon senior Gis…
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The Influence of a Teacher: Middle school educators John Sanchez and Rachel Kenning
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Middle school can be a challenging phase of life for many students. The influence of teachers caring for, encouraging, and supporting students can make all the difference during their middle school years. In this episode of the PodCACHE, Tim and Gary visit Spring Creek Middle School to talk with 7th-grade math teacher John Sanchez and 8th-grade sci…
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A passion for learning: Green Canyon HS freshman, Daniella Lopez
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Daniella Lopez loves learning. Whether it’s studying engineering, science, or history, or participating in debate, she thrives in the classroom. Her natural curiosity and ambition have given her extraordinary opportunities to advance her education. In this episode of the PodCACHE, we visit with Daniella, a freshman at Green Canyon High School, to d…
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Promoting inclusion and unity through Unified Sports
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Earlier this year, Mountain Crest High School was honored for being a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. Utah First Lady Abby Cox visited the school to present the award. She said, “Every single person deserves a chance to be included. Every single person deserves a chance to feel love and belonging. That’s what you’re doing here at Mountain…
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Building Little Readers: Literacy Proficiency with Dr. Jake Downs
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A leading district in Utah in literacy proficiency, Cache County School District focuses on teaching key literacy skills to set students up for a lifelong journey of learning. In this episode of the PodCACHE, Dr. Jake Downs, CCSD Literacy Coordinator, tells us about the science behind teaching children to read, what we do in the district to help li…
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Bonus Episode: Reflections from Colleagues of Superintendent Norton
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During his years leading the Cache County School District, Superintendent Norton's efforts created a lasting impact. In this special bonus episode of the PodCACHE, Tim and Gary visit with four of the Superintendent's colleagues to discuss the difference he made, the changes he inspired, and the things they appreciate most about their time working w…
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The Legacy of Superintendent Steve Norton
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For 27 years, Superintendent Steve Norton has led and guided the Cache County School District. Recently, Superintendent Norton announced his retirement at the end of this school year. In this episode of the PodCACHE, he shares what he has learned during the course of his career, what his focus has been, and a couple of favorite memories.…
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Sky View High School teacher, Marty Reeder, can offer his students a unique perspective: not only does he love reading and sharing good literature in his classroom, but he also writes professionally. In this episode of the PodCACHE, Gary and Tim visit with Marty to learn more about his experience with writing and publishing his book, How to Become …
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Making contact with the International Space Station
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Have you ever dreamt of talking to a real-life astronaut? For one CCSD astronomy teacher and her students, this dream is about to come true. On February 7, 2023, Ridgeline High School students and faculty will participate in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. They will have the opportunity to talk to Josh Cassada, …
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Swimming her way to the Paralympics: Ridgeline High School junior, Sara Miranda
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Most of us can’t imagine swimming without the use of our legs, but Ridgeline High School student, Sara Miranda, not only does it, she excels at it. In fact, Miranda is an accomplished swimmer who competes in Paralympic games for Costa Rica. In this episode of the PodCACHE, Gary and Tim sit down with Sara to learn more about how her hard work and de…
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The Influence of a Teacher: Early childhood educators Hannah Cobabe and Kim Mills
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Early childhood teachers have a special role in the education of young children: they are building foundations for learning during the most rapid phase of their students’ growth and development. In this episode of the PodCACHE, Tim and Gary talk with Hannah Cobabe and Kim Mills, two early childhood teachers from Providence Elementary. Discover how …
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For nearly 35 years, the Cache Education Foundation (CEF) has partnered with Cache County School District, offering grants, awards, and scholarships to teachers and students. In this episode of the PodCACHE, Gary and Tim visit with CEF's Executive Director, Teri Lewis, to discuss the incredible impact of the Foundation and our generous community. T…
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The Influence of a Teacher: Honoring Carol White and her 50 years as an educator
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Many of us fondly remember a favorite teacher who had a profound impact on our lives. Often, this special teacher's influence lasts well beyond our time in their classroom. In this episode of The PodCACHE, Tim and Gary visit with Spring Creek Middle School language arts teacher Carol White. Carol's career as an educator spans over fifty years, and …
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Clean Team: The Contribution and Impact of CCSD Custodians
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In this episode, Tim and Gary visit custodians at Ridgeline High School and Millville Elementary and explore how a school custodian's impact reaches far beyond simply keeping the halls and classrooms clean.By Cache County School District
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STEAM/STEM Education and Integration in our Schools
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In this episode, Tim and Gary head to Nibley Elementary for the school's STEAM Night. Listen in as they interview teachers, students, families, and community partners to discover more about the fun and valuable opportunities that STEAM/STEM integration in our schools can offer. As a special bonus, we'll hear the students of Canyon Elementary's Cany…
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School Spirit: Students and teachers share what they love about their CCSD school
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In our very first episode, Tim and Gary cruise to the northern end of Cache Valley to visit White Pine Elementary, North Cache Middle, and Green Canyon High School. They'll stop in a variety of classes--including Kindergarten, 5th grade, PE, business, music, life skills, and more--to discover what gets students and teachers excited about their scho…
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