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| Episode 87 09/20/23 LATEST EPISODE | |
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Female Leadership Academy Update Dr. Kimberly Johnson, LBUSD's Female Leadership Academy District Coordinator, discusses the mission of Female Leadership Academy (FLA), the goals and objectives, and the exciting progress they have made since she last visited the podcast. |
23 min |
| Episode 86 09/06/23 | |
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Early Learning Hub The Long Beach Early Learning Hub's mission is to facilitate access for all families seeking early care and learning services through an integrated network of partners (thehublb.org). |
24 min |
| Episode 85 08/30/23 | |
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Associate Degrees Browning High School student, Halona, discusses the reasoning behind, and process of getting an Associate Degree as a high school student. |
12 min |
| Episode 84 08/23/23 | |
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Dress Code Dr. Brown, LBUSD’s Deputy Superintendent, discusses with two current high school students a newly created program called SELT (Student Equity Leadership Team) while also elaborating on the LBUSD dress code and its relevance today. |
42 min |
| Episode 83 08/16/23 | |
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Raising Student Voices & Participation (RSVP) Dr. Jill Baker, LBUSD's Superintendent of Schools, discusses the Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee and the importance of Raising Student Voices and Participation (RSVP) within the district. |
23 min |
| Episode 82 08/09/23 | |
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Grow Your Own Initiative LBCC Reading & Teacher Preparation Dept. Head, Megan Kaplinsky and recent Poly High graduate Daisy Martin discuss the Grow Your Own Initiative. |
18 min |
| Episode 81 08/02/23 | |
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Hi-Hill @ Camp Oakes LBUSD's Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning & Elementary Schools Brian Moskovitz speaks with Jeff Wood, the Program Administrator of Outdoor Education. In this episode, they discuss a returning outdoor learning opportunity for LBUSD students, Hi-Hill at Camp Oaks. |
24 min |
| Episode 80 06/21/23 | |
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Early Learning Expanded Learning Opportunities in LBUSD LBUSD's Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning & Elementary Schools Brian Moskovitz speaks with Cindy Young, Senior Director of Early Childhood Education and Expanded Learning. They discuss the updates to Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten and support for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. |
27 min |
| Episode 79 06/14/23 | |
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Poly Swimming Poly water polo and swim coach Ishmael Pluton speaks with high school senior and swim team captain Colin Geer. |
21 min |
| Episode 78 06/07/23 | |
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Health Occupations & Sports Medicine Aaron Volkoff, Co-Lead teacher of the Health Occupations & Sports Medicine (HOSM) pathway at Lakewood High School, and student Joselinne discuss what students can expect when joining HOSM, the hands-on learning the pathway provides, and what to expect in the future. |
15 min |
| Episode 77 05/31/23 | |
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Women in STEM Cabrillo High School students Jasmine S., Lizbeth, and Jasmine C., discuss the positive and negative aspects of being women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how to attract more women into the field. |
24 min |
| Episode 76 05/24/23 | |
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Frania Lopez, LBUSD Student Board Member LBUSD Student Board Member, Frania Lopez, discusses the appointment process to the board, her experience so far, and what she hopes to accomplish as a student board member. |
14 min |
| Episode 75 05/17/23 | |
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Model United Nations Poly High School students Joséphine and Matthew discuss their experiences in Model United Nations and their recent trip to New York City for the National High School Model UN conference. |
17 min |
| Episode 74 05/10/23 | |
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Jordan Basketball Jordan High School principal, Keisha Irving, discusses Jordan's winning basketball season with coach Chris Francis. |
29 min |
| Episode 73 05/03/23 | |
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LBCC Early College Initiatives Rio Medina, the Career Pathways Coordinator from the Office of Early College Initiatives (ECI) at Long Beach Community College, talks about all of the programs ECI provides and how LBUSD students can take advantage of them. |
20 min |
| Episode 72 04/26/23 | |
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Alternative Augmentative Communication n this week's podcast, Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) in LBUSD are discussed with Beth Cohen, principal at Prisk Elementary, and speech pathologists Sara Lupo and Katie Field, who is also an AAC specialist. |
35 min |
| Episode 71 04/19/23 | |
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McBride Forensic Science Ryan Moritz, a Forensic Science teacher at McBride High School, and student Tia have a conversation about Forensic Science and McBride's Criminal Justice & Investigation Pathway. |
23 min |
| Episode 70 04/12/23 | |
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Wilson HS Female Leadership Academy This week's guest is Dayne, president of Wilson High Schools Female Leadership Academy. Dayne discusses the history of FLA at Wilson HS, what members can get out of the program, and her hopes for the future of the Female Leadership Academy. |
21 min |
| Episode 69 04/05/23 | |
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Cabrillo Engineering & Design Lead Cabrillo Engineering & Design teacher Ken Fisher speaks with students Jasmine and Marcel about their experiences at Cabrillo High School, and more specifically, their experiences in CED. |
32 min |
| Episode 68 03/29/23 | |
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Adult Community Transition Program Special Education teachers, David Carpio and David Rodriguez, discuss the Adult Community Transition program and its importance to their students and the community. |
40 min |
| Episode 67 03/22/23 | |
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Early College Program: A Student Perspective Browning High School student Thaiyir discusses his experience with the Early College Program. |
12 min |
| Episode 66 03/15/23 | |
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Millikan Fashion Program Ingrid Palsgrove, Millikan High Schools' fashion program teacher, speaks with Natalie, the program's Fashion President and Millikan senior. |
40 min |
| Episode 65 03/01/23 | |
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Kaleya, A Student Profile Host Miki has a casual conversation with Kaleya, a Renaissance High School Junior, about her background as a musician and what it is like to be a student taking an arts pathway within LBUSD. |
14 min |
| Episode 64 02/22/23 | |
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Young Black Scholars Jonathan Evans, Performing Arts academic counselor, and faculty advisor to the Young Black Scholars Club at Wilson High School, speaks with Noah, a Wilson High senior and the executive director of YBS. |
21 min |
| Episode 63 02/15/23 | |
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Teacher/Student Impact Former English teacher Chris Itson sits down with his past student Gabriel Sanchez, who is a professional photographer, content creator and founder of Galz media. |
22 min |
| Episode 62 02/08/23 | |
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Applying to College Samantha Brown, College Advisor at Renaissance High School, discusses important tips and information regarding the college application process. |
33 min |
| Episode 61 02/02/23 | |
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Middle School Wellness Centers LBUSD Program Specialist & Lead Social Worker Susana Cortes discusses the implementation of wellness centers in middle schools district-wide. |
13 min |
| Episode 60 01/25/23 | |
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Vision 2035, Student Input LBUSD Superintendent Jill Baker, Ed.D sits down with student leader Arianna from Avalon K-12 School, to discuss the district's current strategic planning process and development of a new vision for ensuring student success. |
31 min |
| Episode 59 01/18/23 | |
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Vision 2035 with Dr. Jill Baker & Nader Twal LBUSD Superintendent Jill Baker, Ed.D sits down with District Administrator Nader Twal from the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, to discuss the district's current strategic planning process and development of a new vision for ensuring student success. |
32 min |
| Episode 58 01/11/23 | |
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Financial Aid Samantha Brown, College Advisor at Renaissance High School, discusses important financial aid information that every college-bound LBUSD student should know. |
21 min |
| Episode 57 12/14/22 | |
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Susan Watson, 2023 CLTA Teacher of the Year Ms. Susan Watson is a Japanese teacher at Long Beach Polytechnic High School who was recently awarded the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award from the California Language Teachers’ Association. |
10 min |
| Episode 56 12/07/22 | |
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Digital Media at Wilson High School Podcast host Izzy talks to Thourn Heng, the Digital Media teacher at Wilson High School. Mr. Heng discusses what students can expect from his Digital Media classes and how they can benefit from the skills they've learned after graduating. |
15 min |
| Episode 55 11/30/22 | |
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Work-Based Learning Michelle Thomassian, Administrator of Business Engagement & Strategic Partnerships and Kehau Fujikami, Business Development & Marketing Specialist discuss connecting LBUSD students to businesses and organizations through work-based learning opportunities, complementing what they learn in class, so they can gain the necessary knowledge and skills that empower and prepare them for success in college, career and beyond. |
31 min |
| Episode 54 11/16/22 | |
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LB Poly Rabbotics Poly high school student Alice speaks with Eric Gever, a LB Poly Rabbotics team mentor. The LB Poly Rabbotics team builds game-playing robots designed for the competition. |
11 min |
| Episode 53 11/09/22 | |
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Cabrillo Academy of Law & Justice (CALJ) CALJ lead teacher, Scott Newman discusses the Cabrillo High School Law & Justice pathway with student Lauren. |
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| Episode 52 11/02/22 | |
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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 |
| 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 |
Pandemic Reflections
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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 |