Shows
The Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #34-Andrea Love, High School PrincipalDr. Spicciati interviews West Auburn principal Andrea Love. Learn what makes Auburn's alternative high school a great place and Ms. Love's memories of 4-square.2025-05-2928 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #33-Sir Naomas Failautusi, West Auburn SeniorDr. Spicciati interviews West Auburn graduating senior Sir Naomas Failautusi. Hear about his path to graduation, plans for next year and learn a little bit about rugby!2025-05-1520 min
That's So Auburn!“Never Too Cool for School” with Dr. Alan Spicciati2025-05-0242 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #32-Jeanne Tuia, Auburn High School SeniorDr. Spicciati interviews Auburn High senior Jeanne Tuia. Hear about her involvement in ASB, her commitment to helping others and her passoin for kickball and jumproping.2025-05-0124 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #31-Ryan Monsen, Auburn Riverside SeniorDr. Spicciati inteviews Ryan Monsen, from Auburn Riverside's Class of 2025! Hear about Ryan's music path, his advice for being successful in high school and his love of basketball.2025-04-1723 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #30-Principal Paul McKenzie, Dual Language ProgramWe try something new with this edition of The Recess. Dr. Spicciati interviews Paul McKenzie, principal at Pioneer Elementary about the Spanish-English dual language program launching this fall. This podcast is presented in English and Spanish, check it out!2025-03-2722 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #29-Kyle Rees, High School Jewelry TeacherDr. Spicciati talks with Kyle Rees, jewelry teacher at Auburn Riverside, about his journey to being a jewelry teacher, hissing cockroaches and memories of box hockey.2025-03-1336 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #28 Dee Nelons-Director of Safety & SecurityDr. Spicciati interviews Dee Nelons, director of safety and security, in this episode of The Recess. Learn about the variety of tools we use to keep students and staff safe, how to submit a school safety concern and dodgeball specifics.2025-02-2734 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #27 Erika Broaden-Family Engagement LiaisonDr. Spicciati interviews Erika Broaden, family engagement liaison. Learn about how she supports families, her journey to Auburn and, of course, her favorite recess activity.2025-02-0625 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #26-Lisa Wilkinson, Elementary Office ManagerHear Dr. Spicciati talk with Chinook Elementary office manager, Lisa Wilkinson. Topics include diagramming sentences, welcoming families and sledding at recess! Take a listen!2025-01-2319 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #25 Cathy Meyer-School NurseDr. Spicciati talks with lead school nurse Cathy Meyer about her path to school nursing, working with families and students, and memories of swinging at recess.2025-01-0921 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #24- Abe VanDerPuy, Auburn High School TeacherDr. Spicciati interviews Abe VanDerPuy, longtime teacher and coach. Hear about his journey to teaching, AP African American Studies and fostering a feeling of family.2024-12-0536 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #23-Brandon Hoggans, Behavior Intervention SpecialistIn this epidode of The Recess, hear from Brandon Hoggans as he talks about his path to Lea Hill Elementary, his passion for being a role model and his double-dutch skills.2024-11-2129 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #22-Corrie Agnew, Middle School AVID teacherLearn about the ASD's amazing AVID program as Dr. Spicciati interviews Corrie Agnew, AVID teacher at Cascade Middle School. Hear about her path to teaching, her passion for student learning and her favorite recess activity.2024-11-0730 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #21-Sergio Rios, Coordinator of MaintenanceDr. Spicciati interviews coordinator of maintenance, Sergio Rios. Hear about all the ways he supports students and staff, his passion for playing drums and his fondest recess memories.2024-10-2431 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #20-Tracy Arnold & Arlista Holman, ASD School Board MembersDr. Spicciati interviews two ASD Board members as they talk about the role of the school board, their deep connections to the ASD community and, of course, their favorite recess activities.2024-10-1032 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #19-Terri Herren, High School PrincipalDr. Spicciati interviews Auburn Mountainview Principal Terri Herren. Hear about her journey as ASD's first female high school principal, her advice for aspiring principals and her love of students.2024-09-2629 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #18-Julie McKenzie, Kindergarten TeacherDr. Spicciati interviews Julie McKenzie, a Kindergarten teacher at Gildo Rey Elementary. Hear all about today's Kindergarten classroom, the importance of learning to read and of course her favorite recess activity!2024-09-1228 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #17: Khysner Ayo- Auburn High SeniorWe close out the year with Dr. Spicciati's interview with Auburn High senior Khysner Ayo. She talks about moving from the Phillipines to the US, her excellent middle school experience and her love of swinging.2024-06-2826 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode 16-Mande Wanlemvo-Auburn Mountainview SeniorHear Dr. Spicciati's interview with Auburn Mountainview senior Mande Wanlemvo. He talks about the impact of AVID, the Superintendent's Student Advisory and his elementary football memories.2024-06-2028 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #15: Rory Murry, Auburn Riverside High School SeniorDr. Spicciati is highlighting graduates for the rest of the year and kicks it off with an interview with Rory Murry, Auburn Riverside High School senior. Hear about her journey through the ASD, future soccer plans and her recess memories.2024-05-3020 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #14: Dan Duran, Coordinator of MaintenanceDr. Spicciati talks with Dan Duran, coordinator of maintence. They discuss the many aspects of keeping our buildings great learning environments, his path as an ASD graduate to his current role and of course, his favorite recess activity!2024-05-1631 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #13: Ryann Mead, Assistant Director of PK-8 Student LearningDr. Spicciati talks with Ryann Mead, assistant director of PK-8 student learning. Hear about the science of reading, the importance of literacy and her love of double-dutch.2024-05-0229 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #12: Robert Powell, Prevention & Intervention SpecialistDr. Spicciati talks with Prevention & Intervention Specialist Robert Powell. He talks about the ongoing fight against vaping, the importance of checking in with students and, of course, his favorite recess memories.2024-04-1834 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #11: Noah Tenner, Auburn Riverside studentDr. Spicciati talks with Auburn Riverside High School student Noah Tenner about his experience on the Superintendent's Advisory Council, the game of tag and the importance of student voice.2024-03-2829 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #10: DJ Eastlick, West Auburn High School GraduateDr. Spicciati talks with recent West Auburn High School graduate DJ Eastlick about her high school experience, being class president and her bright future. 2024-03-1429 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #9: Analia Galloway, Director of Human ResourcesDr. Spicciati talks with HR Director Analia Galloway. She highlights the wide variety of positions in the district, how to apply and why you should come work with us! Join us for the ASD Hiring Fair, March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Auburn High School. All departments will be represented. 2024-02-2933 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #8: Elisabeth Ronley, Ceramics & Painting TeacherDr. Spicciati talks with Auburn High Art teacher Elisabeth Ronley. Learn about the Auburn High mural projects, the value of arts education and friendship bracelets.2024-02-1536 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #7: Kevin Paustian, Band TeacherDr. Spicciati talks with Mt. Baker Middle School Band teacher Kevin Paustian about trumpets, marbles and being the Washington State Middle School Band Teacher of the Year!2024-02-0137 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #6: Cindi Blansfield, Associate Superintendent of Business & OperationsDr. Spicciati talks with Cindi about funding sources that make up the district budget, the upcoming replacement levy and jumping off swings!2024-01-1926 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #5: Marci Killian, Culinary Arts TeacherDr. Spicciati talks with Auburn High School Culinary Arts teacher Marci Killian. From favorite recipes to grease fires, hear about one of the ASD's strong Career & Technical Education programs from a great teacher!2024-01-0531 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #4: Maeghan Bowman, Assistant Director of Multilingual LearnersSuperintendent Dr. Spicciati talks with Maeghan about the richness of the languages of the students who call Auburn home and the teachers and programs that support them.2023-12-1937 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #3 Ben Atkinson, Assistant Director of Child NutritionDr. Spicciati talks to Ben about the importance of nutrition, Auburn's innovative Farm to School work with local farms and of course his best recess memory.2023-12-0130 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #2: Patrick Mulick, Director of Student EngagementSuperintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati talks with Patrick Mulick about cheerleading, special education and what inclusion means for the success of students with disabilities.2023-11-0939 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictEpisode #1: Blaire Penry, Washington State Teacher of the YearSuperintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati talks with Blaire Penry, the first Auburn School District teacher ever selected as the Washington State Teacher of the Year! Hear from Blaire about her path to Teacher of the Year, her favorite teacher and her platform as the state winner. 2023-10-2725 minThe Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School DistrictIntroduction to The Recess with Dr. Alan SpicciatiThis is a short introduction to the podcast Superintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati is launching that will focus on the stories of the staff, students, families and community members in the Auburn School District.This introductory podcast features a dad joke!2023-10-1202 min