Shows
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastPublic Education @ The Texas Capitol w/ Rep. Lozano & Dr. CavazosThere's a lot happening across the state of Texas that's impacting public education, and in this episode we're sitting down with our own State Representative J.M. Lozano and G-PISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos as they discuss and share the latest. You're sure to learn something important you didn't know before, so don't miss this insightful interview conducted by one of our awesome G-P Wildcats Timothy Astin. Tune it with us, G-P!
2024-07-1245 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastChoosing G-PISD: The Davis FamilyFamilies are moving to G-PISD as our community continues to grow and thrive, with Wildcat pride a key reason why others want to be a part of what's happening here in our school district! Tune in as Cheyenne Davis and her mother Ashley Davis share what they've experienced and learned since moving just a couple of years ago, and what Cheyenne is planning next as a graduating senior in the Class of 2024. This episode is hosted by G-PHS Wildcat Elias Vasquez. Enjoy, G-P!
2024-05-2314 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastG-P Pride on the School Bus, on the GroundsFind out what fuels our teams on the front lines, G-P, and you'll soon discover it's MUCH more than you knew! In this episode, hear from Alton Coleman, Director of Transportation, and Lee Roy Gonzalez, Director of Operations, as they reveal what happens behind the scenes to support our G-P Wildcats every day -- in all kinds of weather, circumstances, and unique opportunities! G-P High School Student Donovan Yglesias is our host for this week -- tune in now, and don't miss this one, 'CATS!
2024-01-2628 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastG-P Early Childhood Center - A New Gateway for LearningImagination takes center stage as G-PISD prepares to unveil the new Early Childhood Center (ECC) with a learning model all its own to engage our youngest Pre-K and Kindergartner learners in deep knowledge through play! Listen as our Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos, Director of the ECC Mrs. Robin Rice, and Student Host Eli Lopez explain what to expect, how the project is going, and what it will mean to "wonder constantly" at the new G-PECC!
2023-12-0124 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastPublic Education Matters: A Student, a Senator & a SuperintendentJoin Senator Morgan La Mantia, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos, and our own talented Wildcat Elentiya Carey as they discuss public education in Texas -- why it matters, what's happening now, and how decisions made at the state level impact Texas students, staff, and communities. It's a discussion you won't want to miss, so tune in and let's learn together G-P!
Do you have an idea for an upcoming CATCast episode? Tell us what you'd like to hear by emailing us @ communications@g-pisd.org. Thanks, 'CATS!
2023-11-1736 minGregory-Portland ISD CATCastWhat Learning Looks Like from Home to SchoolCommunication is key, especially when it comes to advocating for and supporting our Wildcats! Tune in to this week's CATCast and hear from a great Dad, Mr. Christopher Butler, and an awesome Mom (who is also a G-P Teacher), Mrs. Virginia Ellyson, as they discuss the importance of the family-teacher relationship as well as share tips for improving connections from home to school! This episode was hosted by our incredible Wildcat Tyler Dobbs. Don't miss it!
2023-11-0337 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastNext-Level Learning @ Our P-TECH High SchoolSenior Jayden Hays and G-PISD's Mrs. Hilda Salinas, Director of Career and Technical Education, were interviewed for this episode that's all about how G-P Wildcats can benefit from earning college credit, job certifications, and more while at G-P's P-TECH High School! Stay informed and tune in now for this week's show hosted by one of our incredible Wildcats, Rolando Mireles!
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2023-10-2318 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastG-P Education Foundation for Today & TomorrowMomentum is building as our G-P Education Foundation continues to grow and provide district-wide support! Hear from President Joseph Vasquez and Development Chair Patti Cass Strain in this week's CATCast, as they share why they are involved, what the organization does, what's planned next, and what it means for students, staff, and our greater community.
Learn, connect, and be involved with the G-PEF "for today, and tomorrow!" Special thanks to our student host of this week's episode, Noah Haan, for an exceptional job interviewing our community leaders!
SHOW NOTES:
State of the District 2023: www...
2023-10-2017 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCast"Green means Growth" - Academic Progress @ G-PISD
Hear all about why "Green means Growth!" in terms of Student Progress and academic success all across G-PISD! Thanks to the hard work of our teachers and staff district-wide, as well as our campus and district leaders supporting their efforts, we're seeing our students achieve and GROW in ways our Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos and Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction Penny Armstrong will share via this CATCast! Thanks to our student host of this week's episode, Aubrey Deighan, for her stellar job leading this important discussion!
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2023-10-1430 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastStudent Growth through the Eyes of our G-P TeachersThey see it all, and they lead learning across G-PISD ... today, hear from our two current District Teachers of the Year as they explain what student progress really looks like to them and what's new in our classrooms. Thanks to Mrs. Kayla Charlton and Mrs. Stacey McClary for lending us their insight, and to Guest Host Elias Vasquez from G-P High School. Thanks for listening to YOUR CATCast, G-P! #goGPwildcats #GPtogether
2023-09-2921 minGregory-Portland ISD CATCast"PAWSitive" Praise @ G-PISDIt's FAST, it's EASY, and it MEANS A LOT for others, G-P! Tune in to this episode and learn how to pay it forward in just two minutes or less with "PAWSitive Praise" for our incredible Team G-P! Plus, hear how the district is focusing on honoring our awesome teachers and staff in other ways with Chief Communications & Engagement Officer Crystal Matern, Executive Director of Human Resources Dr. Daniel Ceballos, and Guest Host Sage Moss with GPTV! PAWSitivity is contagious -- check it out, G-P! #goGPwildcats #GPCatCast
2023-09-2130 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastLOWER Tax Rate & New Annual BudgetIt's a new school year, and a NEW TOTAL TAX RATE for G-PISD -- with a decrease that passes the savings onto our taxpayers! Tune in and learn all about it as well as the district's annual budget process and how we're spending our dollars. Your experts on deck for this episode are Board Vice President Carrie Gregory and Assistant Superintendent for Business-Finance and Operations Dr. Ismael Gonzalez III. Guest host for this episode is G-P Wildcat Alyssa Roden -- don't miss it!
2023-09-1530 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastBond 2023 and BeyondNow that YOU have supported and passed Bond 2023, what's next for G-PISD? Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos and Board President Tim Flinn as they sit down with Guest Host Ariel Castellano and discuss their reactions to the bond process last year and the result, projects the district is moving forward to make possible for G-PISD, and how YOUR support makes all the difference for our students, teachers, staff, and community.
Do you have an idea for an upcoming CATCast episode? Tell us what you'd like to hear by emailing us @ communications@g-pisd.org. Thanks, 'CATS!
2023-09-0944 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastFour Years Later: G-PHS Class of 2019Where are they NOW, G-P? Hear from two of our Wildcats who graduated four years ago ... and are doing some amazing things in their travels, and for our community! Hear them share some awesome advice for current Wildcats, especially those in high school who are planning their 'next chapter' soon to come. Don't miss this one, and be sure to follow and subscribe to the CATCast for more insightful episodes this year!
2023-09-0152 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastCelebrating our Seniors: G-P CLASS OF 2023It's time to CELEBRATE, G-P, as we hear from two of our graduating seniors -- Abigail Becka & Chance Hardwick -- as they weigh in on their upcoming graduation, their plans for the future, how the G-P community has prepared them, their experiences with our teachers, and much more! This episode features our proud Superintendent in the host chair as Dr. Michelle Cavazos makes connections and takes us on a journey with these incredible representatives of the G-P CLASS OF 2023! Don't miss this CATCast -- tune in, and share with one person today. #GPpride #GPtogether
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2023-05-2430 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastBuilding G-PISD: Making Decisions about Schools & FacilitiesJoin Board Vice President Carrie Gregory and G-PHS Alumnus Celeste Uribe (Class of '22) as they talk about how the School Board weighs decisions when it comes to schools and facilities, and how community voice plays a big role in the planning and decision-making process. Special thanks to Guest Host Ariel Castellanos for leading the conversation in this episode of the CATCast!
SHOW NOTES:
2022-23 Demographic Study
"The Future of G-PISD" Presentation recording via Facebook Live
Construction / Bond Progress Reports (2020)
2023-02-1732 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastGrowing G-PISD: Economic Changes & Rising Student EnrollmentThe landscape is changing across the Gregory-Portland area, and with it comes new opportunities and new students attending G-PISD. This school year alone we've seen student enrollment increase from 4,660 students on the first day of school in 2022 to more than 4,900 students as of January 2023 -- and climbing!
In this episode, Guest Host and G-PHS Senior Skyla Martini interviews Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos and School Board President Tim Flinn as they weigh in on the realized and anticipated growth in our district; the way we are partnering to educate, inspire, and empower through change; and the outcome of a...
2023-01-3029 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastFuture Focused for College & CareerStep into College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) at G-P High School and learn what's happening right now and what's soon to come as we continue to develop visionary plans for the lifelong success and benefit of our G-P Wildcats! Principal Dr. Michael Norris and Dean of Instruction Shelly Elizalde have some incredible insight through their work to develop our programs as part of G-PISD's CCMR team, and they've got big news for you. Don't miss this one -- listen now!
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P-TECH @ G-P High School (w/ video content featuring some of programs...
2023-01-1435 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastOvercoming Adversity as a G-P WildcatThis holiday, give yourself the GIFT of hearing two of our outstanding Wildcats -- Brandon Redden and Kendall Ramos -- share what it's been like for them to overcome adversity through incredible personal struggles this past year, as provided by Guest Host Elijah Thamaravelil (also a G-P Wildcat)! Hear them now, and be sure to like / subscribe / follow for more of the G-P CATCast!
2022-12-2223 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastThe "High Wealth" DistrictIt's quite possible you've heard that Gregory-Portland ISD is considered a "high wealth district" in the State of Texas ... yet, what does that REALLY mean, and how might the reality of our district's situation be quite different from the way that phrase initially appears at first glance? We've asked our Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Cavazos, and our Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, Dr. Ismael Gonzalez III, to define it in simple terms and share what you as taxpayers, students, families, and staff can expect to see in the years ahead. It makes for great listening at home, in your...
2022-12-1034 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastKicking Off the CATCast w/ Superintendent Dr. Michelle CavazosShe's the leader of our school district, and a bright light in our G-P community -- tune in for the Season 1, Episode 1 of the CATCast and learn a few things about how she grew up, what inspired her to become an educator, what she values, and where she's leading us with our School Board and Administration. You're sure to learn something you didn't know before, so don't miss the first interview now available from Gregory-Portland ISD! #GPeducate_inspire_empower / www.GPcatcast.com
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Learner-Centered Culture
Convocation Video: "One Teacher's Alter Ego" by...
2022-11-1942 min
Gregory-Portland ISD CATCastShow TrailerGregory-Portland ISD is connecting with our incredible community by sharing the voices, stories, questions, and answers from our Wildcats -- students, families, teachers, staff, and community! Every other week, we're releasing something special just for you. Check out our show trailer here, and subscribe to stay informed with the G-P CATCast! #goGPwildcats #GPtogether
2022-11-1801 min