The official podcast of the City of St. Charles School District.
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In this episode, Rodney talks with Dr. Tim Bono " The Happiness Expert" from Wash U., Jason highlights the GREAT things going on at SCSD and Papa Chris plugs the virtues of love.
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In the second part of a special two-part episode, Rodney speaks with Darrion Cockrell, the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year, about their childhoods, overcoming adversity and how important educators in their life provided them an opportunity to excel. The interview was conducted via Google Meets.
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In a special two-part episode, Rodney speaks with Darrion Cockrell, the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year, about their childhoods, overcoming adversity and how important educators in their life provided them an opportunity to excel. The interview was conducted via Google Meets.
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney speak with Mark Hollander, Executive Directory of Vision St. Charles County Leadership, about leadership and the work that group does for the St. Charles community, and Papa Chris discusses his love of October and Halloween, to much surprise from Rodney.
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In this episode, Rodney and Jason are joined by SCSD staff and Care to Learn board members Ellen Heitzig and Nicole Besselmen to discuss the upcoming Care to Learn gala and how Care to Learn supports the students with health, hunger and hygiene needs in our district.
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In this episode, Rodney interviews Lindenwood University's Dr. Tammy Moore, Director, Academic Retention and Certification Center, about the District's partnership with LU and Lindenteach, Jason recaps the December board meeting and Papa Chris wishes happy holidays to all, and to all a good night!
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In this episode, Papa Chris finally gets his own mic as We Love St. Charles founder Marc Sikma joins Jason and Rodney to discuss the work the volunteer organization does in the St. Charles community and what its plans are moving forward.
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In this episode, Rodney and Jason talk about SCSD summer happenings, the start of the school year and our new theme for the 2021-22 school year, #scsdBEST.
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney share the audio from a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion video update they sent out to staff a few weeks ago.
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney celebrate Josh Nelson and Sam Pappin, two extraordinary SCW seniors who look back on their time in high school, tell us what their future plans are and offer advice for younger SCSD students on how to be successful.
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney speak with Facilities Director Josh Schaffer about Proposition SCSD, a $50 million NO TAX-RATE INCREASE bond issue that goes to the ballot on April 6, 2021. Funds raised by bond issues can only be used for capital projects like construction, repairs and renovation. Please be sure to go out and vote on Proposition S…
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In this episode, Rodney and Jason discuss how things are going as 2020 comes to a close, what's on the horizon for 2021 and Papa Chris plugs his favorite holiday movie and why it's just as relevant today as it was over 70 years ago.
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In this episode, Rodney interviews Lincoln Elementary's principal Julie Williams about the school's recent National Blue Ribbon Schools award and Papa Chris encourages people to rock the vote.
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney discuss the first day of school, how the reentry plan came together and the different levels of the SCSD All Access virtual learning plan.
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney discuss honoring the Class of 2020, the SCSD Teachers of the Year and retirees, and their favorite ice cream.
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In this episode, a panel of black SCSD educators join Rodney and Jason to discuss Black History Month, representation in education, inclusion and identity, Papa Chris plugs the film "Parasite" and Lincoln Elementary has some big news.
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In this episode, Rodney and Jason speak with SCW French teacher Amy Delaney on earning her National Board Certification in Teaching, celebrate what SCSD has accomplished in 2019 and check in with our listeners from around the world.
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney talk with the varsity coaches of the SCHS and SCW boys and girls basketball teams talking about the Turkey Tip-off (scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26 @ SCHS), the outlook for their seasons and how coaching basketball is more about shaping young men and women than it is about winning games.…
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney speak with SCSD social worker Ellen Heitzig about the Care to Learn Black & White Ball, celebrate good times and producer Papa Chris gets one minute on the mic. It could have gone better... Purchase Black & White Ball tickets at http://blackandwhite.givesmart.com. Audience sample courtesy of Yannick Lemieux.…
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In this episode of Benton Talk, Jason and Rodney speak with SCHS principal Jeff Walker about RTI and student needs, discuss high school homecomings and celebrate some of the great events taking place in the District.
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In this episode, Jason and Rodney talk with Dr. Scott Voelkl and Angie Syron of SCW about the the start of the 2019-20 school year, construction projects and preparing students for the real world after graduation.
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In this episode, Rodney interviews SCSD Board president Josh Kean, Jason and Rodney discuss the #SCSDrocks campaign and how the start of the 2019-20 school year is upon us.
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In this episode, Rodney and Jason give a year in review for the 2018-19 school year, discuss what's coming up for administration and teachers in July and celebrate the St. Louis musical genre hockey team on winning a nobleman's chalice.
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In this episode, elementary principals Steve Wilson from Blackhurst Elementary and Tyson Plumlee from Harris Elementary stop by the studio to talk with Jason and Rodney about the great things happening in their schools.
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In this episode, Rodney and Jason discuss the recently held "Journey to Excellence" awards, the Linden Teach co-op program and the SCHS Pirate Players theater troupe's fall play being named as a top 5 play in the nation.
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