Best Portland Public Schools Podcasts (2024)

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Monica Rogers (S5, E4) Dancer, Bgirl, Human (Updated) 34:07

7M ago34:07

34:07

In this episode of Urban Eyes, I sit down together with Monica Rogers A.K.A. "Bgirl ToFlow". She is a collaborative contributor to the Portland chapter of Cypher Queens PDX. With roots across Washington and Portland, she is a dedicated dancer and prolific supporter of the local Pacific Northwest dance scene. I was honored to sit down with Monica an…

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Brad Quiseng (S5, E3) Dancer, Teacher, Locker, Island Man 58:18

1y ago58:18

58:18

In this special episode of Urban Eyes, Walle sits down with Brad Quiseng A.K.A. 'SoulArch'. He is an established dancer in the style of locking. Therefore, we call him a "locker". He has hosted events, taught workshops / classes, judged events, and won several dance competitions throughout the Pacific Northwest region of North America. He is really…

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Papi Ada (S5,E2) Dancer, House Leader, Father Figure, Local Hero 38:21

1y ago38:21

38:21

In this episode of Urban Eyes, Walle sits down with Daniel Giron, A.K.A 'Papi Ada' of the House of Ada. They are an established performer, battle dancer, and event organizer. They lead the House of Ada, and help support the local ballroom scene around Portland. Together we talk about the Papi behind the Ada to better understand one of the pillars o…

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Juju Niks (S5,E1) Dancer, Community Leader, Teacher, Human 26:19

1+ y ago26:19

26:19

In this episode of Urban Eyes, Walle sits down with Juju Niks. Juju is an accomplished dancer, prolific teacher, successful event organizer and pillar of Portland's underground dance community. Together, we talk about Juju's back story, balancing dance with other priorities, and her goals for the future. Notes for this episode: This episode was rec…

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Vincent Brown (S4, E2) IT Consultant, Father 14:37

1+ y ago14:37

14:37

In this special, meta episode of Urban Eyes, Walle Brown speaks with Vincent Brown, an accomplished IT consultant who has traveled the world and supported global implementation of SAP. Vincent reflects on the story of his life, from his humble beginnings to his accomplished careers. We hope you enjoy this episode. - Walle Notes for this episode: So…

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#24 - August 12, 2022 20:19

2y ago20:19

20:19

Dr. Charles Britton talks with Tech Coordinator, Dave Kuzminski, about back to school plans and upcoming fall activities.

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#23 - July 6, 2022 16:09

2y ago16:09

16:09

Dr. Charles Britton talks with Tech Coordinator, Dave Kuzminski, about summer plans in the school system.

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Kimberly Brown (S4 E1) CPA, Mom, Fan, Hero 31:59

2y ago31:59

31:59

In this very special episode of Urban Eyes, we speak with Kimberly Brown, an Atlanta-based CPA who has an extensive experience with non-profit, governmental, and public accounting/finance. She reflects on her life and accomplished career while also leaving nuggets of knowledge for the next generation. We hope you enjoy this episode. - Walle --- Sup…

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#22 - May 13, 2022 17:15

2y ago17:15

17:15

Dr. Charles Britton talks with Tech Coordinator, Dave Kuzminski, about the band extravaganza, summer plans, the BOE, and nearing the end of the year.

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#21 - March 11, 2022 24:31

2+ y ago24:31

24:31

Dr. Charles Britton talks with Tech Coordinator, Dave Kuzminski, about mask, Covid and budget updates.

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#20 - February 10, 2022 28:05

2+ y ago28:05

28:05

Dr. Charles Britton talks with Tech Coordinator, Dave Kuzminski, about school, budget, and mandate updates.

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#19 January 4, 2021 26:53

2+ y ago26:53

26:53

Dr. Charles Britton talks with Tech Coordinator, Dave Kuzminski, about COVID updates in the school, and what's happening in the new year, along with sports updates.

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#18 November 9, 2021 25:53

2+ y ago25:53

25:53

Dr. Charles Britton talks with Tech Coordinator, Dave Kuzminski, about COVID updates in the school, and plans for the future in terms of quarantine and masks.

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#17 - October 6, 2021 20:16

3y ago20:16

20:16

Dr. Charles Britton talks about school and COVID updates.

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Michelle Depasse (S3 Ep5) Portland Public Schools Board Chair 33:45

3y ago33:45

33:45

Michelle DePasse. Portland Public Schools Chair. Mother. Great Person. Anti-Racist Warrior. Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urbaneyes/support

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Megan Horst (S3 Ep6): Professor of Portland State University 41:55

3y ago41:55

41:55

Megan Horst is a Professor of Urban Planning at Portland State University. Some topics within the realm of her expertise are food systems, community engagement, and applied planning methods. Join us as we dive deeper into the world of planning. Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! You can support Urb…

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#16 - Opening Information - August 12, 2021 22:37

3y ago22:37

22:37

Dr. Charles Britton talks about the state requirements about opening up this fall and the status of our school system. (Vaccinations, testing, vaccine mandates, etc.) https://portlandctschools.org

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Sachi Arakawa (S3 Ep4): President @Mapping Action Collective / GIS Analyst, Urban Planner, & Senior Associate @ Cascadia Partners 1:19:34

3y ago1:19:34

1:19:34

Sachi Arakawa is a women of many hats and talents. She is the President of the Portland local community-focused non-profit Mapping Action Collective and a GIS Analyst, Urban Planner, & Senior Associate at the private planning firm Cascadia Partners. Sachi intricately weaves her skills of leadership, data analysis, and mapping to orchestrate phenome…

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#15 - Reopening Plan - June 28, 2021 20:47

3y ago20:47

20:47

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Victor Tran (S3 Ep3): Urban Planner | Senior Associate @ Cascadia Partners 1:09:32

3y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Victor Tran is an Urban Planner and Urban Designer who is based in Portland Oregon. Currently an Associate of Cascadia Partners, Victor mixes Canadian roots with Portland boots to empathetically address challenges of design, zoning, and coordination at-scale to his clients..... We are also the very best of friends. In this episode, we discuss the s…

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Anita Yap (S3 Ep2) Principal and Founder, MultiCultural Collaborative Principal AYap & Associates, LLC 1:17:03

3y ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Anita Yap is an Urban Planner, Strategy Specialist, Equity Advocate, and BIPOC-focused Career Coach. She has had an eclectic, impactful, and far reaching career across public agencies across Oregon. From the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), to the Public Health Department, to the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability, and so much more, Anit…

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#14 | Graduation & Prom Information with Ms. Lawson & Dr. Britton 17:15

3y ago17:15

17:15

PHS Principal Ms. Kate Lawson talks with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Britton about plans, rules, safety, and protocols for graduation and prom.

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Vicious Teknique (S3 Ep1) Rapper, Trained Engineer, CEO of Conundrum Records, & Poseidon Holdings 1:03:06

3y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Vicious Teknique is a musical artist, entrepreneur, inventor, and trained engineer who represents Florida. He is currently a man of many hats and talents. In this episode, Vicious Teknique and Walle talk together about the intersections of engineering and planning, VT's inspiration and path into music, and the future of energy (lightly). As always,…

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Ashton Simpson (S2 Ep6) Executive Director of Oregon Walks 1:17:44

3y ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Ashton Simpson is the current Executive Director of Oregon Walks. He is an equity-focused avid walker and policy agitator. His focus on safety integrates with his passion for community to direct his moral compass toward justice and service for all. In this episode, Ashton and Walle discuss: local pedestrian infrastructure, Black history in Urban Sp…

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#13 | School Update with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Charles Britton 21:08

3y ago21:08

21:08

With: Dave Kuzminski - Host Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools https://portlandctschools.org https://portlandct.org

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#12 | School Update with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Charles Britton 27:09

3y ago27:09

27:09

With: Dave Kuzminski - Host Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools https://portlandctschools.org https://portlandct.org

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J'reyesha "Jay" Brannon (S2 Ep5) Engineer, Philanthropist, NAACP Environmental Justice Committee Chair 35:00

3+ y ago35:00

35:00

J'reyesha (Jay) Brannon is a renaissance woman of many talents and even more hats. Engineer by day and philanthropist by night, Jay fights injustice - in its many forms, across multiple environments. She has had an illustrious career as an engineer and project manager, while also actively funding and supporting the next generation of engineers thro…

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Fabiola Casas (S2 Ep4) Financial Assistance Program Specialist, City of Portland Water Bureau 27:23

3+ y ago27:23

27:23

Fabiola is a seasoned and blossoming public servant who has an eclectic background that spans Gresham (East County), Seattle, Togo (Africa), New York City (the city of her heart), Portland, Chicago, London, and beyond. She has served the Portland Public School System, Youth Programming in the UK, and currently serves the communities of Portland. In…

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Daisy Schonder (S2 Ep3) Aspiring Urban Planner, Undergraduate Student at Whitman College 1:08:55

3+ y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Daisy Schonder is an aspiring urban planner currently studying at Whitman College and a fan of Urban Eyes. She represents Walla Walla, Washington and is steadily growing into the Urban Planning field. In this episode of Urban Eyes, Daisy and Walle talk together about local transportation, getting into the field of planning, and the intersections be…

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#11 | School Update with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Charles Britton 23:37

3+ y ago23:37

23:37

With: Dave Kuzminski - Host Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools

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#10 | School Update & COVID-19 Statistics from Chatham Health District 30:15

3+ y ago30:15

30:15

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Charles Britton gives an update on how hybrid/in-person learning is going. Director of Health, Russel Melmed, talks about the status of COVID-19 in our school district. With: Dave Kuzminski - Host Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools Russel Melmed - Director of Health…

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#9 | 2020 Recap, 2021 Going Forward 21:24

3+ y ago21:24

21:24

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Charles Britton reflects on the 2020 school year with COVID and looks forward as to how 2021 may look for Portland Public Schools. With: Dave Kuzminski - Host Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools

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Walle Brown (S2 Ep2) Urban Planner, Economic Prosperity Director at Unite Oregon 37:13

3+ y ago37:13

37:13

In this episode, Walle Brown, host of Urban Eyes gets interviewed by Shreya Jain. We discuss community engagement, urban and transportation planning, and how Walle became inspired to become a planner. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcas…

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Dr. Kate Maloney (S2 Ep 1) Professional Engineer, Math Professor at GA Tech, High School Math Teacher at Wheeler High 34:27

3+ y ago34:27

34:27

Welcome back to Urban Eyes: Quarantine Edition. Today's special guest is Dr. Kate Maloney. An established Engineer, College Professor, and High School Math Teacher. She was actually my Math teacher back in my high school days, so this episode is very special to me. Come listen as we explore concepts of Urban and Regional Planning from an intersecti…

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#8 | December 3, 2020 27:13

3+ y ago27:13

27:13

Portland Public Schools Podcast With: David Kuzminski - Tech Coordinator (Host) Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools

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#6 | October 8, 2020 22:32

4y ago22:32

22:32

Portland Public Schools Podcast With: David Kuzminski - Tech Coordinator (Host) Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools

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#5 | September 16, 2020 29:37

4y ago29:37

29:37

Portland Public Schools Podcast With: David Kuzminski - Tech Coordinator (Host) Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools Eric Martin - Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology

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#4 | August 26, 2020 31:24

4y ago31:24

31:24

Portland Public Schools Podcast With: David Kuzminski - Tech Coordinator (Host) Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools

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#3 | July 23, 2020 31:09

4y ago31:09

31:09

Portland Public Schools Podcast With: David Kuzminski - Tech Coordinator (Host) Dr. Charles Britton - Superintendent of Schools

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#2 | June 16, 2020 18:18

4y ago18:18

18:18

The latest update on Portland Public Schools. With: David Kuzminski - Tech Coordinator (Host) Dr. Philip O'Reilly - Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Britton - Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Kathryn Lawson - Portland High School Principal

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#1 | May 29, 2020 24:22

4y ago24:22

24:22

The latest update on Portland Public Schools. With: David Kuzminski - Tech Coordinator (Host) Dr. Philip O'Reilly - Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Lawson - Portland High School Principal

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Tom Kloster ( S1 Ep 8 ) Regional Planning Manager - METRO Regional Government 25:36

4+ y ago25:36

25:36

In this episode, I sit down with Regional Planning Manager Tom Kloster to discuss how Transportation Planning interconnects with Public Health. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You can support Urban Eyes by following our support li…

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Dr. Masami Nishishiba (S1, Ep 7) Professor of Public Administration at Portland State University 11:54

5+ y ago11:54

11:54

Today’s guest is Professor Masami Nishishiba, who teaches Public Administration at Portland State University. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You can support Urban Eyes by following our support link. Please subscribe if you enjoy …

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Minji Cho (S1, Ep 6) PhD Candidate, Urban Studies at Portland State University 24:24

5+ y ago24:24

24:24

Minii is a PhD candidate at the Toulan School of Urban Planning and completing her doctorate in Urban Studies, here is Portland (PSU). She is originally from South Korea, holds both a bachelor’s and Master’s in Urban studies from Yonsei university. Please enjoy the interview! 잘 보면 좋겠습니다! (As a reference, the host - Walle, recently completed a Fulbr…

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Sherri Peterson (S1, Ep 5) Business Operations Manager at the City of Portland 22:39

5+ y ago22:39

22:39

In this episode, I had the honor and pleasure of sitting down with Sherri and discuss the connections between public engagement, equity, public health and planning. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You can support Urban Eyes by fol…

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Dawn Uchiyama (S1,Ep4) Deputy Director, City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services 26:22

5+ y ago26:22

26:22

In this Episode, I interview Dawn Uchiyama of the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services about the intersections of Public Health and Planning, Metrics for public involvement and her perspective on the importance of interdisciplinary training for staff. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in tod…

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Briana Orr (S1,Ep 3) Master's Candidate of Urban and Regional Planning at Portland State University 34:28

5+ y ago34:28

34:28

Briana O. is a first-year MURP (Master's of Urban and Regional Planning) and is focusing her studies in transportation, enjoy. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You can support Urban Eyes by following our support link. Please subscr…

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Shirori Azumaya (S1, Ep 2), International Masters Candidate of Urban and Regional Planning at Portland State University 26:07

5+ y ago26:07

26:07

In this episode, I sit down and interview with Shiori Azumaya, Urban Planner and Community Advocate from the Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You can support Urban Eyes by following our support link. …

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Dr. Matthew Gebhardt (S1, Ep 1) Professor at Portland State University and Board Member of Home Forward 34:34

5+ y ago34:34

34:34

In this interview, I sit down with Professor Matthew Gebhardt to discuss the intersections of planning and public health on housing and beyond. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You can support Urban Eyes by following our support li…

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