Podcasts
In-depth conversations with members of the LBUSD community that provide insight and perspective on how they strive to champion the District’s mission of supporting the personal and intellectual success of every student, every day.
| Episode 52 11/02/22 Latest Episode | |
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Youth Employment Network Charles Lomack, a College & Career Specialist, discusses the Youth Employment Network which focuses on helping high school students and graduates successfully transition from school to the business environment. |
26 min |
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| Episode 51 10/26/22 | |
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The Benefits of Being Bilingual School board member Dr. Juan Benitez, Ph.D., speaks to Cabrillo High School student Anyeli about her experience entering LBUSD speaking only Spanish and how speaking more than one language is so important in today's society. |
20 min |
| Episode 50 10/19/22 | |
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Lee Underwood, LBUSD Teacher of the Year In this week's podcast we talk to Lee Underwood, LBUSD's Teacher of the Year. Lee is an Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition teacher from Millikan High School. |
25 min |
| Episode 49 10/12/22 | |
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A Discussion About Accessibility Parent advocate, Robin, and LBUSD Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Tiffany Brown, discuss accessibility within the district. |
52 min |
| Episode 48 10/05/22 | |
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Ángel Garcia, LBUSD Acceso al idioma Ángel García, del departamento de Acceso al Idioma y Compromiso, habla sobre la promesa de LBUSD con el acceso al idioma y los servicios que ofrece. |
6 min |
| Episode 47 09/28/22 | |
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Alan Reising, School Bonds - Measure Q LBUSD Business Services Administrator, Alan Reising, discusses school bonds, and more specifically, Measure Q which is on the November 8 ballot. Visit LBSchoolbonds.net to learn more. |
21 min |
| Episode 46 09/21/22 | |
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Diana & Miki, Mindfulness - A Student Perspective High school students Diana & Miki discuss the practice of mindfulness from a student point of view. |
17 min |
| Episode 45 09/14/22 | |
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Alice & Soleil, Responsible Social Media Use High school students Alice and Soleil discuss the effect social media plays in their lives and how to use it safely and responsibly. |
10 min |
| Episode 44 09/07/22 | |
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Diana & Emma, Green Schools Campaign Update Diana, founder of the Long Beach Green Schools Campaign, and GSC member Emma discuss the beginnings of the Green Schools Campaign, the energy and sustainability policy that LBUSD just adopted, and the future of the GSC. |
33 min |
| Episode 43 08/31/22 | |
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Izzy & Shelby, Applying to College On this week's podcast, graduating senior Shelby gives advice on applying to college based on her experience of going through the process. |
26 min |
| Episode 42 07/13/22 | |
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Kaiwann, Avalon's Most Inspirational Student Kaiwann is a high school senior at Avalon School on Catalina Island. On this week's podcast, Kaiwann shares what his experience has been like transferring to life on the island along with what his plans are for the future. |
15 min |
| Episode 41 07/06/22 | |
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Brian Moskovitz, Full-Day Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten This week our guest is LBUSD's Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools, Brian Moskovitz. Brian discusses the district's first time offering of full-day kindergarten and full-day transitional kindergarten. |
19 min |
| Episode 40 06/29/22 | |
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Sammie Hamilton, Record Breaking Wilson HS Swimmer In this week's podcast we talk to Sammie Hamilton. Sammie is a record-breaking swimmer for Wilson High School who has also done some acting and stunt work in television and films. |
12 min |
| Episode 39 06/22/22 | |
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Aaron Cash, Professional Dancer/Actor This week we talk to professional dancer and actor Aaron Cash. He discusses his background in dance, what it was like to audition for Cher, and his experience as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance Australia. |
28 min |
| Episode 38 06/15/22 | |
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Tracy Fideler Rodriguez, Khan Club Tutoring Program This week's podcast highlights the Khan Club Tutoring program, discussing its background in LBUSD and how it is helping students throughout the district. |
21 min |
| Episode 37 06/08/22 | |
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Anthony Lim, College & Career Readiness This week's guest is Anthony Lim, a college advisor at USC and at Wilson High School. He discusses and gives advice regarding how to prepare for both college and a career. |
15 min |
| Episode 36 06/01/22 | |
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Anthony Barrios de la Loza, Student Mental Health This week's guest is Anthony Barrios de la Loza, a student from Loyola Marymount University working toward a Master's degree in Educational Psychology. He currently works as a psychology intern at Renaissance High School and Muir Academy. Anthony discusses his experience and gives advice in regards to students and their mental health. |
29 min |
| Episode 35 05/18/22 | |
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Rochelle Martin, Collaborative Co-Teaching This weeks guest Rochelle Martin, Special Education Curriculum Leader, discusses the Collaborative Co-Teaching Model that is being implemented within LBUSD. |
22 min |
| Episode 34 05/11/22 | |
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Maya, 2022 Moore League Girls Tennis Champion This weeks guest is Maya, a senior at Millikan High School and the 2022 Moore League Girls Tennis Champion. Maya discusses her experience as a student athlete and how to find the balance between athletics and academics. |
12 min |
| Episode 33 05/04/22 | |
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Robert Hauck, Cross Country Coach at Wilson High School Robert Hauck discusses his background in Wilson athletics and the correlation between motivation and success. |
19 min |
| Episode 32 04/27/22 | |
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Jay, What to Expect at Renaissance High School Jay, a current senior at Renaissance High School for the Arts, discusses the student experience at Renaissance and what advice they have for future phoenixes. |
17 min |
| Episode 31 04/13/22 | |
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Kayla Coulter, Transitioning to College Kayla Coulter, class of 2021 graduate from Cabrillo High School and current UC Santa Barbara student discusses what to expect during the transition from high school to college, and how students can better prepare themselves for a smooth transition to college life. |
16 min |
| Episode 30 04/06/22 | |
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Jae, Student Leadership In today's episode we talk to Jae, the ASB vice president at Cabrillo High School, as she discusses her experience and takeaways of being involved in student leadership. |
20 min |
| Episode 29 03/30/22 | |
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Giovanni Cardenas, Millikan Alumni & Fashion Photographer We speak with Giovanni Cardenas, a Millikan High School alumni and professional fashion photographer. Giovanni discusses his artistic inspirations and the path he took to become successful in the arts and media industry. |
20 min |
| Episode 28 03/23/22 | |
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Social Media, Student Perspectives Shelby and Izzy discuss the positive and negative aspects of social media in their lives. |
29 min |
| Episode 27 03/16/22 | |
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Social Media, Generational Perspectives Chris Itson, Assistant Director of LBUSD's Marketing and Media Services department, talks with Shelby about the different generational attitudes and approaches toward social media. |
32 min |
| Episode 26 03/09/22 | |
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Enrique Brito, Local Artist Enrique Brito, a local muralist, discusses his journey as an artist along with the exciting project he is working on at Poly High School. |
24 min |
| Episode 25 03/02/22 | |
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Ryan Pellum, Millikan Football Ryan Pellum, a sophomore at Millikan High School, discusses his accomplishments on the football team and his experiences as a student-athlete. |
15 min |
| Episode 24 02/23/22 | |
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Samantha Flores, LBCC Dual Enrollment Samantha Flores, the Career Pathway Coordinator for the Long Beach City College Early College Initiatives Office, discusses Dual Enrollment opportunities for LBUSD students. |
26 min |
| Episode 23 02/16/22 | |
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Daniel, Lakewood High School Daniel, a current senior in the Merit Scholars program at Lakewood High School, discusses his experience transitioning from middle school to high school in LBUSD and what factors can make a student feel more comfortable and supported at their school. |
23 min |
| Episode 22 02/09/22 | |
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Chris Steinhauser, Former LBUSD Superintendent of Schools Former LBUSD Superintendent of Schools, Chris Steinhauser, discusses his journey as a long-serving leader in public education and some of his insights about how we can continue to improve our systems to support student success. |
24 min |
| Episode 21 02/02/22 | |
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Miruna O. Lascar, Avalon School Avalon School principal Miruna O. Lascar discusses the unique educational experience of working and learning at LBUSD's island based school. |
18 min |
| Episode 20 01/26/22 | |
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Dr. Olga Grimalt, Dual Immersion Multilingual Services Coordinator, Dr. Olga Grimalt, discusses how LBUSD's Dual Immersion programs implement a two-way dual language model of instruction, serving native speakers of English alongside native speakers of Spanish to reach the goals of Bilingualism & Biliteracy. |
38 min |
| Episode 19 01/19/22 | |
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Abigail, Browning High School Abigail discusses her experiences as a student at Browning High School, why she chose the culinary pathway, and what incoming students can expect. |
31 min |
| Episode 18 01/12/22 | |
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Dr. Kimberly Johnson, Female Leadership Academy Student host Shelby speaks with Dr. Kimberly Johnson, the FLA District Coordinator, about the benefits and importance of the Female Leadership Academy in the LBUSD. |
24 min |
| Episode 17 01/05/22 | |
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Jennifer Macklin, McBride Wellness Center Counselor Jennifer Macklin speaks with student host Sophia about the new Wellness Center located at McBride High School. |
17 min |
| Episode 16 12/29/21 | |
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Diana, Long Beach Green Schools Campaign LBUSD student Diana discusses the creation, current goals, and future of the Long Beach Green Schools Campaign. |
31 min |
| Episode 15 12/15/21 | |
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Stephanie Heilig, High School Choice LBUSD Administrative Assistant, Stephanie Heilig, discusses how to prepare, explore, and apply for High School Choice. |
30 min |
| Episode 14 12/01/21 | |
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Elijah Sims, The College Promise Shelby speaks with Elijah Sims, the Interim Director of the Long Beach College Promise, to discuss the program itself and its part in LBUSD's Academic and Career Success Initiative. |
37 min |
| Episode 13 11/17/21 | |
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Student Takeover, Ethan & Shelby Student leaders from Millikan High School and Renaissance High School discuss the impact of career pathways on student success. |
36 min |
| Episode 12 11/03/21 | |
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David Miranda, Facilities, Maintenance & Campus Upgrades David Miranda, Executive Director of Facilities Development & Planning at LBUSD, discusses the collaboration between Facilities (Measure E) and Maintenance and how they work together to ensure a safe, functional, and inviting environment for students and staff. |
47 min |
| Episode 11 10/20/21 | |
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Sarah Schol, LBUSD Teacher of the Year Poly HS student Cosette speaks with LBUSD teacher of the year Sarah Schol who discusses her background as a teacher, the Poly PACE pathway, Black Student Union, and the Female Leadership Academy. |
27 min |
| Episode 10 10/06/21 | |
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Anouska, Museum of Latin American Art Internship Poly High student Anouska discusses her experience as an intern at the Museum of Latin American Art. |
25 min |
| Episode 09 09/22/21 | |
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Tiffany Brown, LBUSD Deputy Superintendent Student host Shelby speaks with LBUSD Deputy Superintendent Tiffany Brown. |
31 min |
| Episode 08 09/08/21 | |
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Student Takeover, Mental Health Millikan High student Sophia discusses the importance of student mental health. |
24 min |
| Episode 07 08/25/21 | |
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Amy Becker, Game Design Pathway Amy Becker discusses the Game Design pathway available at Millikan High School. |
32 min |
| Episode 06 08/11/21 | |
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Student Takeover, Cosette & Kayla LBUSD student leaders Cosette and Kayla, discuss their perspectives on the topic of equity and the impact of Ethnic Studies courses in public schools. |
31 min |
| Episode 05 07/28/21 | |
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Yassaman Khairolomour, Environmental Science Pathway Teacher Yassaman Khairolomour discusses the Environmental Science pathway available at Lakewood High School. |
35 min |
| Episode 04 07/14/21 | |
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Michelle Thomassian, Business Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Michelle Thomassian discusses connecting LBUSD students to businesses and organizations through inspiring work-based learning opportunities. |
54 min |
| Episode 03 06/30/21 | |
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Chef Carolyn Doll, Culinary Arts Pathway Chef Carolyn Doll discusses the Culinary Arts pathway available at Browning High School. |
39 min |
| Episode 02 06/16/21 | |
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Student Takeover, Diversify Our Narrative Student leaders from Diversify Our Narrative LBUSD share their perspectives on equity in education , representation, and joy as a form of resistance. |
41 min |
| Episode 01 06/02/21 | |
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Jandella Faulkner, SEAL (Supports, Enrichment & Accelerated Learning) Jandella Faulkner, ELD Curriculum Leader, discusses the SEAL program (Supports, Enrichment & Accelerated Learning). |
18 min |
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| Episode 7 of 7 10/22/21 | |
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Pandemic Reflections - I Teach Long Beach In our final episode of Pandemic Reflections Podcast we close out with Katie and Shannon as we learn about their “I Teach Long Beach’ campaign. |
9 min |
| Episode 6 of 7 10/15/21 | |
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Pandemic Reflections - Alexandra Lavayan-Jenkins Cabrillo High School’s beloved school counselor, Alexandra Lavayan-Jenkins. |
7 min |
| Episode 5 of 7 10/08/21 | |
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Pandemic Reflections - Linda Patton Our latest episode of Pandemic Reflections Podcast features Linda Patton, a teacher at Prisk Elementary. |
8 min |
| Episode 4 of 7 10/01/21 | |
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Pandemic Reflections - Sara Vega In this episode of Pandemic Reflections Podcast, we chat with Sara Vega, a teacher at Jackie Robinson Academy. |
8 min |
| Episode 3 of 7 09/24/21 | |
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Pandemic Reflections - Lori Andrews Get to know Lori Andrews, a Restorative Justice Coordinator from the Long Beach Learning Center on this week’s episode of Pandemic Reflections Podcast. |
8 min |
| Episode 2 of 7 09/17/21 | |
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Pandemic Reflections - Tamara Araya We chat with Tamara Araya, a teacher at Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science. |
8 min |
| Episode 1 of 7 09/10/21 | |
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Pandemic Reflections - Academy of Global Logistics Pathway at Cabrillo High School Our first Pandemic Reflections Podcast kicks off as we get to know Jim Dowding and the partnership with the Port of Long Beach that Cabrillo High School's Academy of Global Logistics offers students. |
9 min |
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