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Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 55 - Improving Kindergarten Vocabulary? That’s Child’s Play!Ask anyone who works in the wonderful world of kindergarten, and it’s no secret that teaching reading and vocabulary to a lively group of feisty five- and six-year-olds is certainly rewarding, but never easy! Especially with varied learning levels in classroom, how do teachers make sure ALL students understand new words and how to incorporate them into conversations? The answer: a structured and scheduled part of every NCSD kindergarten day called “Language For All (LFA),” which includes kids playing pretend roles in scenarios as they use new vocabulary. In this episode, meet NCSD kindergarten teachers Kristin Blaine (Oregon Trail), Kapo C...2025-05-0134 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 54 - Loving To Teach...All About SpeechAdmittedly, sometimes NCSD students spend more time talking in class than working on assignments. But what about those students who have all the words in their head, but can’t quite get them to sound correctly? That’s where our amazing NCSD Speech & Language Pathologists come in! in this episode, we hear the voices of five NCSD SLPs: Stephanie Gaslin (Milwaukie High), Ambyr Henderson (Spring Mountain), Katie Lee (Linwood, Sojourner), Malory Manderfield (Oak Grove), and Heather Tomsky (Cannady), who share about their unique profession and why they love to teach…all about speech. 2025-03-0634 min
Public Health Review Morning EditionSTI Surveillance Report, Maryland “SHIP” A Team EffortDr. Bradley Stoner, Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the CDC, reports the findings in the latest STI Surveillance report; Katherine Feldman, Chief Performance Officer at the Maryland Department of Health, details the success of Maryland’s State Health Improvement Plan; an ASTHO blog article outlines heart disease and stroke prevention in the pacific territories; and the Alabama Department of Public Health marks 150 years in existence. National Coalition of STD Directors Web Page: NCSD Congratulates Dr. Bradley Stoner on CDC Appointment; Applauds Leadership During STI Crisis CDC Web Page: Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance, 2023...2025-02-2603 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionNew CDC STD lead, Circle Project Aims at SyphilisDr. Bradley Stoner, Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the CDC, discusses the first few weeks in his new role; Dr. Barbara Van Der Pol, Professor of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, explains how the UAB Circle Project will work to combat syphilis; the deadline to apply for the 2025 ASTHO Leadership Institute in March 3rd; and Dr. Erica Pan, Director and State Public Health Officer for the California Department of Public Health, is ASTHO’s newest member. National Coalition of STD Directors Web Page: NCSD Congratulates Dr. Bradley Stoner on...2025-02-2504 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 53 - Never a Bad Hair Day in These ClassesThere’s quite a buzz happening each week in our Sabin-Schellenberg’s Cosmetology program, and it’s not just the electric clippers snipping the final touches on a perfect haircut. Fridays in February are Client Days, when NCSD community members make appointments with Cosmetology students getting hands-on training in haircuts to highlights and perms to pedicures. In this episode, we make an appointment with Cosmetology’s lead instructor Jeri Davis, who says 20+ years of helping students pursue their passions post high school never goes out of style.
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Thriving EducatorsS4Ep2: Spencer Riley & Katie Walker on Curriculum & Pedagogy (5D)Spencer Riley is the Director of English Language Development and State and Federal Programs for the NCSD. Katie Walker is an elementary level instructional coach. This episode is part of a series on the 5D instructional framework.2025-02-1724 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 52 - When Every Day is Career DayForget pressure-packed athletic events or attending first prom dances, many NCSD students say their stomachs start to churn most when facing their first-ever job interview. But thanks to unique College & Career courses required for 9th and 11th graders, NCSD students are more confident than ever answering tough interview questions and planning for careers after high school. In this episode, we dust off our resume and visit with NCSD College & Career teacher Aaron Hazel, along with Kim Amador and Brittanie Strutz- two Teachers-On-Special-Assignment who have helped develop this hands-on curriculum that has students researching college and potential career paths, perfecting resumes...2025-01-3025 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 51 - Lovable Lunch Ladies Care Beyond The CafeteriaIf you know any young readers, you’ll want to keep sliding your tray along into this week’s episode! Our story begins once upon a time in the Oak Grove Elementary library, where staff can’t seem to keep up with orders for Lunch Lady, a set of popular graphic novels in which the school Lunch Lady solves captivating cafeteria capers. That’s until NCSD Nutrition Services managers Kris DeHut and Raimi Kaan said “Hold Your Horseradish!” to the Oak Grove book shortage—donating an entire set of books to the school and providing a cooking demonstration for students dressed as the...2025-01-1623 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 50 - Inside the Huddle with our District Athletic DirectorsYou may hear music in a mall or snow projections in a weather report, but the first true signs of winter in NCSD are heard in all of our high school gyms, in pools, and on the wrestling mats. December means the tip-off of the Winter athletic season! Ever wondered who hires all the coaches, arranges the busses, and schedules all the practice and game times? It’s our four high school Athletic Directors! In this episode, we whistle Tom Moore (MHS/MAA), Tricia Halonen (RPHS), John Arntson (CHS), and Dana Cappelucci (ANHS) into the studio to share the joys an...2024-12-1221 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 49 - A Day in the Principal's OfficeSure, you might see them outside the front doors in the morning greeting families…or roaming the hallways throughout the day checking in with students…but have you ever wondered what a day in the life of an NCSD principal really looks and sounds like? In this episode, host Curtis Long keeps the microphones rolling as he spends an entire Friday as the substitute principal at Spring Mountain Elementary School. Can he calm the crabby kindergartner visiting his office? How about settle a squabble on the playground between frustrated fourth graders? And what happens when he’s suddenly put in charge...2024-11-1434 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 48 - A Shamrock Shoutout To Rowe Middle School!If your family has a student older than second grade, you likely know about the annual Oregon State Assessments administered to students across the state each spring in English/Language Arts and Math. Although results are down statewide, NCSD’s Rowe Middle School is one of the only middle schools in Oregon where students showed growth in both English/Language Arts and Math at all three grade levels for three straight years. In this episode, we give a special Shamrock shoutout to the Rowe students and staff, and learn from Principal Emily Moore, Instructional Coach Jen Martin, and 8th grade Lan...2024-10-2426 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 47 - Proud To Be Preschool in NCSD!Since Oregon state policy says students need to be five years old before entering public kindergarten, none of our schools in North Clackamas enroll students younger than that, right? Well, not exactly…did you know that in one NCSD elementary school, you’ll find one colorful classroom where thriving three- and four-year-olds playfully paint, sing, and even snooze as they learn to be a part of a classroom community? In this episode, we sit down (in tiny chairs) with “Ms. Melinda” at Oak Grove Elementary, who teaches NCSD’s only preschool classroom. You’ll hear both the silly…and the serious sounds o...2024-10-1024 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 46 - It's A Matter Of PrincipalNearly everyone can relate to the feeling of being a new student at school…the nerves, the uncertainty, with maybe even a little excitement mixed in. But what if you were brand new to a school…as the principal? In this episode, meet two new NCSD administrators who felt all the emotions of not only being new to their school, but also new to the principal position. We start with Katrina Edwards, the new enthusiastic principal of Verne Duncan Elementary, who shares the joy she finds each day in her first principal assignment. Then it’s off to high school, visitin...2024-09-2625 min
Proud To Be NCSDSeason 3, Episode 45 - Tackling a Hot Topic: NCSD’s Extreme Heat ClosureIn the past, NCSD has canceled school days because of icy road conditions or poor outdoor air quality…but never extreme heat during a school year. That is, until Friday, September 6th…as temperatures crept toward triple digits the previous afternoon without major cooling in the overnight forecast. In this season’s debut episode, we sit down with Superintendent Dr. Shay James, NCSD Chief of Operations Teresa Neff-Webster, Facility Operations Supervisor Leif Palmer, and Adrienne C. Nelson High School Principal Greg Harris to give you behind-the-scenes look at the many aspects considered before making such an important decision.
2024-09-1232 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionPause to Heal Campaign, House Minority Leadership MeetingDr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, tells us about his state’s “Pause to Heal” campaign; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, discusses a recent meeting she attended where she heard from staff members with the House Minority Leader’s office; the National Coalition of STD Directors and ASTHO will host a webinar on May 22 that will feature a “policy 101” perspective focused on state legislative sessions; and Emma Talkington, ASTHO Senior Analyst on the Environmental Health team, recaps the State Environmental Health Directors meeting. Illinois Press Release: Ill...2024-05-1707 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 44 - Students With IEPs: Inspirational Exceptional ParentsIf you have students in school, you’ve probably heard your share of school-related acronyms, including I-E-P. An Individualized Education Plan serves as a vital connection between schools and families with students who need a little extra help with academics or behavior. But what exactly is an IEP, and how does the legal document help foster a trusting bond between families and school personnel? In this episode, meet NCSD parents Colleen Sackos and Sean Kriloff, who each have kids receiving Special Education services in different NCSD schools, and share their emotional story of how an IEP helps give their students an ex...2024-05-1634 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionSocial Media Interventions, Center Builds Capacity to Help Older AdultsDr. Jessica Schleider, Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University, says social media platforms are one of the best ways to reach kids in crisis; Josh Hodges, Chief Customer Officer at the National Council on Aging, explains how older adults will be helped by a new direct care workforce strategy center; and a webinar will offer perspective on several ways to effectively advance STI program needs. STAT News Article: Banning teens from social media won’t help their mental health. Here’s what might ASTHO Webpage: Social and Behavioral Health National Coun...2024-05-0104 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 43 - Persuasive Prose & Trader Joe'sWhy did three enthusiastic team members from the Clackamas Trader Joe’s recently pay a very special visit to a Mt. Scott Elementary classroom? It turns out they received a unique request in a persuasive letter written by third grader Xander Sievers, then responded in a way students in teacher Liz Maxwell’s classroom won’t soon forget! In this episode, learn why Xander’s letter now proudly hangs on display at the grocery store, and how NCSD’s focus on elementary writing skills is resulting in more students excited about putting pencil to paper, and more teachers excited to teach the po...2024-04-2529 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionClimate Health Training, Updated PFAS Provider GuidanceBen Fulgencio-Turner, Director of the Climate for Health Program at EcoAmerica, discusses a new ASTHO training program that connects the impacts of climate change to public health; Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, tells the news site Governing that coordination between agriculture and public health officials is critical as more dairy herds test positive for avian influenza; Dr. Ari Bernstein, Director of the National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at the CDC, reviews updated guidance for clinicians with patients exposed to PFAS; an ASTHO blog article summarizes public health policy...2024-04-1805 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 42 - Spring Mountain's "Midnight Tigers" Earn Their StripesWhen thinking about famous Tigers, some might think about an icon in professional golf…or the Grrrrrreat spokesperson of a favorite breakfast cereal…but did you know that NCSD has its own team of Tigers roaring past all competition in the annual Oregon Battle of the Books? Spring Mountain Elementary’s Midnight Tigers are a gifted group of five fabulous fifth graders who recently outperformed schools from all across the region in the fast-paced question-and-answer reading comprehension challenge, advancing all the way to the state finals! In this episode, we learn how “The Midnight Tigers” challenged themselves chapter by chapter in 16 differ...2024-04-1123 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 41 - Field Trip Day For All NCSD High School JuniorsAll in one day, more than 1,400 NCSD high school juniors boarded busses for a field trip to downtown Portland’s Convention Center to participate in the Northwest Youth Careers Expo…and this episode of the “Proud To Be NCSD” podcast follows them from start to finish! As you’ll hear, this was certainly not “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off!” Students from Milwaukie, Rex Putnam, Clackamas, Adrienne C. Nelson, Clackamas Web Academy, Clackamas Middle College, and the Virtual Online Program spent hours learning about potential careers, building their resumes, and participating in mock job interviews.2024-03-2119 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 40 - When Two Podcasts CollideSince launching nearly two years ago, we've featured some very special guests…from NCSD’s Superintendent to extraordinary teachers and students who have captivated us with amazing stories from their school communities. This week, we take a very unique approach to celebrate the podcast’s 40th episode...as three students from the Rowe Middle School Podcast Network (8th graders Jose-Angel Barraza, Kenadi Hammond, and Hayden Moreland) take over as hosts and interview Mr. Long before he gets a chance to interview them. They uncover little-known facts about Mr. Long, then explain the ups and downs of middle school life as high sch...2024-03-0733 minThriving EducatorsS3Ep9: Shai Simmons on managing behaviorShai Simmons is a social worker and the Coordinator of Autism Services for NCSD.2024-03-0626 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 39 - Boosting Beliefs & Strengthening Self-EsteemWhen our students face changes and challenges both inside and outside school walls, where can they turn to confess their concerns, discuss their doubts, and shout out their successes? NCSD school counselors are always there to make sure ALL students feel seen, supported, and most importantly, celebrated for who they are. In this episode, it’s a conversation full of compassion as we’re joined by a school counselor from each level: Clackamas High School’s Laura Nelson, Alder Creek Middle School’s Stephanie Atkinson, and Scouters Mountain Elementary’s Jessica Winfrey. Together, they explain how they help meet student and family nee...2024-02-2229 min
Dr. M's Women and Children First PodcastDr. M’s SPA Newsletter Audiocast Volume 14 Issue 5Sugar, Immune Health and Two Studies
Let us start right out of the gate with two studies. #1: Here is the abstract from European Journal of Clinical Nutrition: "Milk contributes with saturated fat, but randomized controlled trials (RCT) on the effects of dairy on the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) where dairy is given as whole foods are scarce. The objective of our study was to investigate the long-term effects of semi-skimmed milk on insulin sensitivity and further to compare milk with sugar-sweetened soft drinks (SSSD). A secondary analysis of a 6-month RCT with 60 overweight and obese subjects randomly assigned...2024-02-1517 minDr. M's Women and Children First PodcastDr. M’s SPA Newsletter Audiocast Volume 14 Issue 5Sugar, Immune Health and Two Studies
Let us start right out of the gate with two studies. #1: Here is the abstract from European Journal of Clinical Nutrition: "Milk contributes with saturated fat, but randomized controlled trials (RCT) on the effects of dairy on the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) where dairy is given as whole foods are scarce. The objective of our study was to investigate the long-term effects of semi-skimmed milk on insulin sensitivity and further to compare milk with sugar-sweetened soft drinks (SSSD). A secondary analysis of a 6-month RCT with 60 overweight and obese subjects randomly assigned...2024-02-1517 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 38 - Motion To Approve Our School Board!Although January is Oregon School Board Recognition Month, a certain ice storm put the freeze on our first try at coordinating calendars to record this appreciative podcast. Now that the ice has melted away, we’ve made a new motion to honor the seven superheroes who tirelessly volunteer on our NCSD Board. In this episode, get to know two of our newest Directors, April Dobson and Paul Kemp, as we call to order topics ranging from why they chose to run for such an important role…to the unfinished business they continually advocate for on behalf of all North Clackamas studen...2024-02-0832 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 37 - Our DLI Program Hits The High NotesAs the first round of final exams wraps up in NCSD high schools, we shine the spotlight on three amazing Rex Putnam High School students whose journey through NCSD schools has looked (and sounded) a little different than most of their peers. These high-achieving high schoolers have been a part of the district’s Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program since elementary school, meaning they’ve spent parts of their days learning in English…and the other parts 100% in Spanish. This week, meet seniors Sebastian Castillo-Graduno and Leslie Osorio Martinez, along with sophomore Dahlia Sanchez Martinez, who share how growing up in NCSD’...2024-02-0120 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 36 - A Creative Coyote Putting The Brakes On BullyingStudents’ first years in elementary school can bring them their first best friend, and of course their first favorite teacher. But for one Scouters Mountain Elementary student, fifth grade started with a not-so-pleasant first experience for him— being teased on the playground by classmates he considered his friends. This week, hear the incredible story of 10-year-old Makiah Butler, who not only forgave the teasers, but took the negative emotions he felt and turned them into a positive…by starting a schoolwide recognition program awarding kids for being “Upstanders,” and motivating an entire school to break down bullying before it begins.2024-01-1122 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 35 - High School Drama Students Steal The ShowWhen discussing extracurricular activities in our North Clackamas high schools, the conversation often turns to athletics. But what about the hundreds of high schoolers who spend countless hours before and after school practicing an instrument, singing in choirs, or like this week’s special guests, creating costumes and memorizing lines for an unforgettable drama performance? This week, meet Nelson High School sophomore Melly DaMetz, junior Tyson Thames, and junior Emily Sutliff…three lively leaders of the school’s latest stage production, “Alice In Wonderland.” We go behind-the-scenes to learn what it takes to bring the famous children’s story to life, especiall...2023-12-0736 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 34 - A Foundation Of GivingFor more than three decades, the North Clackamas Education Foundation has been serving NCSD through teacher grants, scholarships, gifts to after-school and pre-K programs, services for food-insecure families, and so much more. In the past year alone, members of this amazing foundation funded more than $227,000 to students, teachers, and families. How do they do it? In this episode, we meet two of NCEF’s “heartest” workers – Executive Director Stephanie Rose and Communications Coordinator Sam Hobson. Learn why giving back to the NCSD community is so important to them, and hear from students excitedly putting a recent grant to good use!
2023-11-0926 min
The Record News and SportsRamblers' Huge W, Tennis Champs, Much More in Episode 146As you probably already heard, Loyola-Mount Carmel was legit! Another CCL classic with the Ramblers holding on to complete their perfect regular season and nab the league title. We go through what we saw from the sidelines.
Plus — so much more — Trevs football ends strong, NT tennis is a champion, NCSD soccer wins sectional and on and on!2023-10-2651 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 33 - Why Students Love Doing The Write StuffWith the first eight weeks of the school year now in the books, it seems likely that NCSD’s elementary students have chosen a favorite subject they love learning most about each day…but you may be surprised at the overwhelming answer! Recess? TAG- not it! Social Studies? That’s history! These days, NCSD elementary students are falling head over highlighters for writing time! In this episode, we learn why students can’t wait to put their pencils to paper, thanks to some energizing professional development for teachers and NCSD author-ities like Mt. Scott 3rd grade teacher Liz Maxwell, Oak Grove 1st grad...2023-10-2640 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 32 - Celebrating More Than A Decade Of DedicationConverted from a neighborhood elementary school nearly 13 years ago, NCSD’s Wichita Center For Family & Community offers district families access to resources including dental screenings, employment training, preschool, mental health support, a food pantry, and a clothes closet…all under one roof. Yet perhaps the center’s most important offering—hope for a better future. In this episode, meet three of the special staff members who help manage this one-of-a-kind community hub, Natalie Whisler, Jen Kiltow, and the person who knows and greets every visitor by name, Claudia Milena.2023-10-1232 min
Proud To Be NCSDSeason 2, Episode 31 - Our Superintendent & Super Engagement SpecialistsSeason #2 kicks off the school year visiting with our district’s top leader, Superintendent Dr. Shay James, who helps introduce us to members of our amazing Student & Community Engagement team, dedicated to making sure students and families from all cultures feel safe, welcome, and celebrated in each of our district’s 32 schools. In this episode, hear incredible insights from three of NCSD’s Student & Community Engagement Specialists, Cheryl Shane, Raquel De Jesus-Mendoza, and Ed Villa, along with their recently named Director, Dr. Khaliyah Williams-Rodriguez. 2023-09-2830 min
Elevate Youth ProgrammingAdolescent Health And Sexually Transmitted InfectionsIn this episode, “Adolescent Health and Sexually Transmitted Infections,” Elevate Youth Programming sat down with Christy Altidor and Jerrica Davis from the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) to discuss sexually transmitted infection (STI)/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) trends and tools and resources to advance adolescent sexual health. Despite significant declines in teen pregnancies in the United States, STI rates are increasing, with almost half of new STIs occurring among youth aged 15-24. Disparities exist among youth of color, lower socioeconomic status, and who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and are exacerbated by discrimination and lack of quality access to care. Comp...2023-07-2631 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 30 - Sources Of Strength At Nelson HighMedia reports say that teen suicides have risen nearly 30% in the past decade, but the stories of lives saved rarely make headlines. Neither do the powerful prevention efforts of teenagers featured in this episode: Adrienne C. Nelson High’s Imani Lewis, Delanie Woolcock, and Natalie Sangasy are charter members of a new peer leadership group called Sources Of Strength, and take time out of their lunch break each week to host wellness activities and make sure students who feel they have no way out…always have an “in” with classmates who care about them.
2023-05-2530 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 29 - Reppin' (And Rappin') Rowe Middle SchoolAlthough his official role at Rowe Middle School is Media Arts & Journalism teacher, Lucas Dix’s unofficial Shamrock title could be School Culture Champion. In this episode meet the energetic teacher who not only leads a team of school reporters to produce weekly “Shamrock News” videos, but also created the school’s writing magazine, invented the One Million Word Club to encourage student reading, and revitalized the school’s cross-country and track teams. Oh, and did we mention he raps in viral school music videos?
2023-05-1839 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 28 - Keeping Kids Moving ForwardWho can NCSD teachers and families count on to make sure students with physical challenges can participate in all the same activities as their peers? That’s when our district’s amazing Occupational and Physical Therapists move in! In this episode, we catch up with members of NCSD’s “Motor Team” – Rose Brenner, Morgan Garner, Lisa Kline, and Nicole Nix. These positive professionals keep students on the move, whether perfecting primary pencil placement, pivoting padlocks, or even helping students in wheelchairs stand up and sing! 2023-05-1138 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 27 - Special Needs Are Their SpecialtyNorth Clackamas schools welcome nearly 17,000 students through their front doors each morning, including hundreds of students with special needs stemming from Autism Spectrum Disorder. How do NCSD staff members ensure students displaying autistic characteristics feel welcome, excited, and inspired in each of our schools? That’s where this week's guests come in! Meet NCSD’s Autism/Behavior Specialists Genoa Hillis, Julia Hunter, and Amy Nielsen, who spend their days criss-crossing the district teaming with teachers, problem-solving with paraeducators, and, most importantly, inspiring all students to feel proud of how special they are. 2023-05-0440 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 26 - The Bookworms: A Story To CelebratePerhaps you’ve heard of the War Of The Roses, the Clash Of The Titans, and even the Attack Of The Clones…but have you ever heard of the Oregon Battle Of The Books? These fabulous fifth graders from Riverside Elementary sure have! They recently outperformed schools across the state in the fast-paced question-and-answer reading comprehension game and advanced all the way to the state finals! In this episode, we learn how “The Bookworms” challenged themselves chapter by chapter in 15 different books to become the only NCSD team…and the first ever from Riverside…to earn statewide recognition as reading rulers! 2023-04-2730 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 25 - Giving Special "CARE" To Kids After SchoolIt may sound strange, but some of NCSD’s elementary and middle school students would be upset if they didn’t get to stay after school each day. That’s because they love being a part of our district’s amazing after-school programs, offered to families who need affordable after-school care options. In this episode, we learn this is far from any “babysitting.” NCSD’s Director of Community Services Natalie Whisler, 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Manager Amber Barnes, and Boys & Girls Club Senior Director Rob Johnson tell us about these safe and structured programs offered at many district elementary and mi...2023-04-2035 min
Public Health ReviewReducing STI Stigma Through Inclusive Care StrategiesSTIs are on the rise. Now more than ever, it is imperative to raise awareness of the current state of STIs, especially their disproportionate impact on marginalized populations. Whole person care and status-neutral approaches to STI treatment and prevention empower people to access resources and services, as well as increase engagement, outreach, and education, all of which are key components of these care models. Hear from Leandro Mena of CDC and Thomas Dobbs (alumni-MS) on the benefits of these approaches. Guests Leandro Mena, MD, MPH, Director of the Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) in National Center...2023-04-2019 minPublic Health ReviewReducing STI Stigma Through Inclusive Care StrategiesSTIs are on the rise. Now more than ever, it is imperative to raise awareness of the current state of STIs, especially their disproportionate impact on marginalized populations. Whole person care and status-neutral approaches to STI treatment and prevention empower people to access resources and services, as well as increase engagement, outreach, and education, all of which are key components of these care models. Hear from Leandro Mena of CDC and Thomas Dobbs (alumni-MS) on the benefits of these approaches. Guests Leandro Mena, MD, MPH, Director of the Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) in National Center...2023-04-2019 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionNew HAI/AR Resources, STI Hurdles and OpportunitiesElizabeth Mothershed, Deputy Associate Director of State Strategy for the CDC, says it’s important for leaders to work together on Healthcare-associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) programs; a new ASTHO report outlines how health department leaders can support effective HAI/AR programs; ASTHO releases two new videos on state approaches to HAI/AR programs; David C. Harvey, Executive Director at National Coalition of STD Directors, explains the importance of STI awareness; and a new ASTHO blog provides resources, programs, and policies to address the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. Eight Ways Health Department Le...2023-04-1805 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 24 - DLI Classrooms: ¡Increíble!Did you know that in several K-12 classrooms throughout our school district, students may learn from their teacher one moment in English, but the next moment in Spanish? These amazing classrooms are part of NCSD’s Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program. This week’s podcast is the first-ever bilingual edition, as we learn in both English and Spanish about DLI classrooms from the tremendously talented teachers themselves: Lot Whitcomb Elementary’s Soltsinansy Hernandez Contreras, Veronica Alvarado, Melissa Sotelo Lopez, Miguel Ortiz, and Rex Putnam High School’s Jackson Doty. 2023-04-1335 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionReducing STI Stigma, Community Engagement BenefitsFor STI Awareness Week, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, former State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, discusses STI treatment and prevention; ASTHO President Dr. Anne Zink urges providers to test their patients for syphilis; a new ASTHO micro-learning translates successful STI interventions into accessible and easy-to-understand tools; Kimberly Brazwell, CEO and Founder of Kimistry, promotes the consideration of qualitative data to improve public health; and rural communities in Kansas are developing tailored solutions to health infrastructure problems. ASTHO and NCSD Issue Joint Statement on Concerning Rise in Syphilis Cases Across U.S. 2023-04-1305 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 23 - Cheers For The Cavaliers - Part 2Before dribbling off to Spring Break, we posted up a preview of our conversation with three key members of the recently crowned OSAA girls basketball state champions, the Clackamas Cavaliers. With March Madness now in the rearview mirror, this episode bounces back with Part 2 of our chat with the champs, where CHS coach Korey Landolt, along with the team’s two seniors, Rhyan Mogel and Eliza Buerk, hold court about their favorite memories of a season that ended with the school’s first-ever state championship basketball trophy.
2023-04-0640 min
Difference MakersDM 2023-04-07 Tara Nelson and Angela Pederson for NCSD School Board - PodcastAngela Pederson & Tara Nelson grew up in the North Clackamas School District where Angela also taught. They share about their observations raising kids there today, advocating, problems, ideas, solutions, balance, safety, comparing candidates, and why they're running for school board alongside Aimee Reiner & Courtneigh Swerzbin.AngelaForNCSD.com TaraNelson.org secure.anedot.com/Aimee-Reiner-and-friends/donate CourtneighForSchoolBoard.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-0647 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 22 - State Champs! A Pre-Spring Break PreviewJust days before Spring Break tips off across the school district, we jump back less than two weeks ago to the OSAA State Girls Basketball Championship, where the Clackamas Cavaliers capped off an incredible season by winning the school’s first ever girls basketball state title. In this pre-Spring Break preview episode, we sit down for Part 1 of our conversation with CHS coach Korey Landolt, along with the team’s two seniors, Rhyan Mogel and Eliza Buerk.
2023-03-2307 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 21 - A Sound System For Reading InstructionAside from creating engaging lesson plans for every subject, our elementary school teachers—particularly those in kindergarten, first, and second grade—take on perhaps the most challenging task a teacher can face…teaching kids to read. That’s where this week’s guests on the “Proud To Be NCSD” podcast come in! This week, we get down and wordy with NCSD’s Emergent Literacy Specialists Nadia Boria, Jaime Clarke, and Kari Tunstill, who constantly research, model, and support successful reading strategies and work side by side with NCSD’s kindergarten, first, and second grade teachers.
2023-03-1635 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 20 - When Wild Winter Weather Strikes...As we’ve learned throughout these past winter months and even in March, extreme weather incidents can quickly escalate into NCSD calling for two-hour delays or cancellation of school days. Whether the announcement comes before sunrise or late in the afternoon, each decision impacts every NCSD family’s daily routine and is never taken lightly. In this episode, we turn to NCSD Transportation Director Kathy Calkins, Associate Directors James Prichard and Cheryl Crosgrove, along with Assistant Superintendent Cindy Detchon to answer all the community questions that seem to heat up whenever the weather outside turns freezing cold. 2023-03-0943 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 19 - Field Trip! NCSD Visits The NW Youth Careers ExpoJust before a record-breaking snowfall hit our area last week, a record- breaking field trip took place in our school district! More than 1,400 NCSD high school juniors hopped on buses for downtown Portland’s Convention Center to participate in the Northwest Youth Careers Expo, and this episode follows them from start to finish! As you’ll hear, this was certainly not “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off!” Students from Milwaukie, Rex Putnam, Clackamas, Adrienne C. Nelson, New Urban, Clackamas Web Academy, Clackamas Middle College, and the Virtual Online Program spent hours learning about potential careers, building their resumes, and participating in mock job inte2023-02-2814 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 18 - Mustang Mentors At Milwaukie HighThis week marks the middle of February, which means we’re also right in the middle of celebrating Black History Month in our school district. And while a 34-minute podcast doesn’t allow us to recognize all of the amazing Black educators making a difference in the lives of kids in NCSD, this week’s episode takes us to Milwaukie High School, where we meet three inspirational Mustang mentors. Hear the uplifting ways Craig Sneed, Tim Price, and Terrell “Kiki” Ayo dedicate each day to advocating for students of color in the hallways, in the classroom, and even on the basketball c...2023-02-1634 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 17 - A Check Up With NCSD School Based Health CentersDid you know that NCSD has a professionally staffed medical center inside Milwaukie, Rex Putnam, Clackamas, and Adrienne C. Nelson High Schools? They’re called School Based Health Centers, and did you know that they’re not just for high school students and families…and they can be accessed regardless of insurance coverage? In this eye-opening episode, we learn from a combined nine North Clackamas employees and district partners about these remarkable resources located right down the hallway: Lilly Hankins (ANHS), Jenn Lucas (RPHS & CHS), Sienna Day (MHS), Max Penneck (MHS), Natalie Portis (RPHS), Claire Davis-Thran (NCSD Nurse), Barnaby Gloger (NCSD Stu...2023-02-1038 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 16 - Let's Work Together!
Looking for a job that’s near? Can you bring kids cheer? Or maybe even check a rearview mirror? We just might have your next career! In this informative episode, we make it our job to help you learn about all the employment opportunities available right now in North Clackamas…and who better to answer our interview questions than NCSD’s Associate Human Resources Director Dr. Keylah Boyer, Transportation Director Kathy Calkins, Human Resources Recruiter Mia Tran, and Transportation Recruiter Shannon McGinness. 2023-02-0229 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 15 - Friday Friendship, Fun, & Lots Of FoulsDuring a typical school week, you’ll find many NCSD teachers meeting together in a colleague’s classroom long before the first bell assessing student work or collaborating on lesson plans…but what if staff members met before 6:00 a.m. three times a week not in a classroom, but on a district soccer field or basketball court? And they’ve been having a ball for the past 20+ years! In this week’s fast breaking episode, we catch up with Brian Sien (Clackamas Middle College), Brad Linn (Clackamas Web Academy), Matt Prenger (Milwaukie High School), and John Telesmanich (Putnam High School). These fouling...2023-01-2637 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 14 - A MOM-umental Influence At 2 Schools!Some teachers started their careers in NCSD because they were attracted to our well-known reputation of providing a family atmosphere among all staff. Then there are those who’ve taken “family atmosphere” to a whole new level! In this “All In The Family” edition of the “Proud To Be NCSD” podcast, we meet two mother-son dynamic duos, with Lot Whitcomb’s Shaun Martinez and Bilquist’s Jennifer Oleson, who both started teaching in NCSD 20+ years ago…and now their sons Alec Martinez (Cannady) and Nickoli Oleson (Bilquist) are following in mom’s footsteps…maybe even across the hall!2023-01-1930 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 13 - A Unanimous Appreciation Of Our School BoardJanuary is Oregon School Board Recognition Month, and in this episode, we make a motion to honor the seven superheroes who tirelessly volunteer on our NCSD Board. In candid conversations with Directors Mitzi Bauer and Jena Benologa, we call to order topics ranging from why they voted to run for such a vital district role…to the unfinished business they continually advocate for on behalf of all North Clackamas students and families. 2023-01-1234 min
Create GoodElizabeth Finley - National Coalition of STD DirectorsAbout ElizabethElizabeth is the communications director for the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD), the association that represents the staff and leaders of STI prevention programs and STI clinics across the country. For nearly 20 years, she has worked on strategic communications and policy for public health and child development organizations, and has spent more than a decade communicating about sexual and reproductive health. Before moving to NCSD, Elizabeth oversaw communications, fundraising, and policy work for 12 years at SHIFT NC, a nonprofit that focused on improving adolescent sexual health in North Carolina. She has also worked at...2023-01-1051 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 12 - Hired In The 80s! 4 Totally Tubular TeachersWhen television shows like The Golden Girls and Miami Vice were just getting started, so were the careers of these four guests! In this most excellent episode of the “Proud To Be NCSD” podcast, we share lots of insights (and lots of laughs) with NCSD veteran teachers Chuck Nott (Sabin-Schellenberg), Christy Bunker (Clackamas High), Jeff Schroeder (Sunnyside Elementary), and Carol York (Rock Creek Middle), who have racked up a combined 98 years of service in NCSD! 2023-01-0534 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 11 - A Helping Hand For Homeless StudentsWhile many of our 16,000+ North Clackamas students will spend the upcoming Winter Break celebrating with loved ones inside warm homes, some are worrying about where they’ll lay their heads down to sleep tonight. Those are the students NCSD’s Katie Ray advocates for each day. In this inspiring episode, learn how our district’s Homeless Student & Family Liaison works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our students and families experiencing insecurities in housing, clothing, or food have the resources they need to stay afloat…so kids stay in school.2022-12-1527 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 10 - Heroes Of The Health RoomThey may not wear capes or leap over tall buildings, but our guests this week are truly superheroes when it comes to keeping our 16,000+ students healthy with smiles on their faces. In this heartwarming episode, we visit with seven of our Heroes of the Health Room…the NCSD Nurses Team. Whether they’re monitoring student health conditions, administering advanced medical care, supporting schools with student health records, or many other health-related tasks, it truly takes superpowers to keep up with these cool caretakers on a school day!2022-12-0831 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 9 - Our Substantial Love Of SubstitutesWho do we call when support staff's or teachers’ tummies turn troublesome? We are SO thankful for our super substitutes, who often fill in at a moment’s notice to help make sure the day goes as smoothly as possible for our students and staff. In this appreciative episode, we check in with two of our district’s trusty substitute teachers, Andrea Glasgow and Austin McCarville, who share why substitute teaching is more “heart” work than hard work. Plus, we get a special visit from NCSD Human Resources Directors Alma Morales Galicia and Keylah Boyer, who describe details about substitute qualification...2022-12-0132 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 8 - Campbell's Caring CrewAlthough Campbell Elementary School hasn’t been utilized as an NCSD school since 2011, hundreds of future students and families visit the site every school year! It's now our district's Early Childhood Evaluation Center, welcoming many 0-5-year-olds each day. In this lively episode, we visit with the inspirational staff of the unique center, who evaluate and ensure support systems are in place for our youngest students with special needs long before their first day of kindergarten.2022-11-1721 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 7 - A Veterans Day SaluteDuring this Veterans Day week, we salute all veterans across the United States and especially those working within our own district, like NCSD’s own Greg Neuman, Rowe Middle School principal and Army veteran, along with Yvette Lightbourn, program administrator in our Teaching, Learning, & Professional Development Department and veteran of the Air Force. Greg and Yvette share what Veterans Day means to them and how they’re always moved by the celebrations taking place in many NCSD schools. They also share what it was like for both of them to join the armed forces just days after graduating from high school...2022-11-1034 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 6 - Miss Teen Oregon USANo disrespect to our previous NCSD guests, but we have our BIGGEST celebrity yet on this week’s episode! This week, we visit with Isabella Ellsworth, the recently crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA and senior at Adrienne C. Nelson High School. Isabella and her mom Kristen describe how life has turned upside down since the big announcement, but it hasn’t slowed down Isabella’s busy schedule that includes college-prep courses, varsity athletic participation, community service projects, and, of course, cheering her lungs out Friday nights in the front row of Nelson’s football stadium! 2022-11-0321 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 5 - Oregon Regional Teacher Of The Year Ron AntlitzFor the second consecutive year, one of Oregon’s Regional Teachers of the Year teaches right here in North Clackamas! This week, we’re visiting with the delightful Ron Antlitz, who teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the Transitional Learning Center at Alder Creek Middle School. As you listen, it won’t take long to realize why Mr. Antlitz is so beloved by his students and colleagues, as he inspires kids to overcome learning disabilities through unwavering boosts of self-confidence and self-esteem. 2022-10-2727 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 4 - The Wonderful World Of KindergartenFor the first time this school year, the Proud To Be NCSD Podcast moves out of the studio and into school classrooms…but not just any rooms! In this episode, we’re talking about all the excitement…and exhaustion…that comes with teaching fantastic, frenetic, filterless five-year-olds during the first six weeks of school. Curtis sits down after school with the ever-energetic kindergarten team at Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary: Angela Nelson, Anna Tsoi, and Karen Griswold. 2022-10-2028 min
Livin' in San DiegoBailey's on Palomar, Stone Margs, and The Longest Tenured Padre - Episode #181Welcome back NCSD! Today we wrap up Chris’ 40th up on Palomar Mountain. Cassidy is geared up for Indy Racing. The longest-tenured Padre has some fun post-Dodger win. Burgeon drops some new brews and Buenaveza is a go. Enjoy!
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Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 3 - Happy National School Lunch Week!It’s National School Lunch Week, and that means we’re celebrating the unsung heroes of our school cafeterias who prepare and serve more than 12,000 meals every school day for North Clackamas students. In this tasty episode of the Proud To Be NCSD Podcast, Curtis sits down with NCSD Nutrition Services Operations Manager Greg Collins and Culinary Manager Kris DeHut, who dish up lots of little-known details about which flavorsome foods make it onto our kids’ lunch trays…and which don’t.2022-10-1320 min
The Wright ConversationsA Conversation About STIs and Disclosure with Jenelle Marie Pierce ***Content / Trigger Warning, in this episode we discuss sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Topics like sexual abuse, and physical abuse, including child sexual molestation. This may be an episode to skip, or use headphones for, if you have others around you that may not be prepared to listen.*** Janelle (she/her/hers) is the Executive Director of the STI Project, the Education Manager of HealthHIV, and the Spokesperson for Positive Singles. She is a certified sexuality educator, and she has been dismantling stigma by reclaiming STI narratives through awareness, education, a...2022-10-1240 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 2 - Emergency Response In Our SchoolsThey're words that students, staff members, and especially family members NEVER want to hear…There's an emergency at one of our NCSD schools.
As you'll hear in this episode, one of our North Clackamas high schools recently went into Lockdown…and while nobody was hurt and the event ended without any incident…we want to make sure our community members know first, how serious we take these scary situations, and second, what measures are in place to fulfill our number one priority in all North Clackamas Schools—keeping your kids safe.
Curtis sits down with NCSD Chief Of Staff...2022-10-0625 min
Proud To Be NCSDEpisode 1 - Superintendent Shay JamesIn North Clackamas, you know her name, and you know her face...but who is the always calm Dr. Shay James guiding our district's 2,100+ employees? In Episode #1 of the Proud To Be NCSD Podcast, we learn that there’s no such thing as a “typical” day for our superintendent, and how memories of her first years as a middle school teacher still bring a smile to her face. Now that she’s been on the job for about 15 months, find out what gives her the most pride about our North Clackamas staff…and why she’s excited about the future ahead of our d2022-09-2927 minLivin' in San DiegoHuttopia, The Childish Bambino, and BTR is Closing… - Episode #171What is up NCSD! Today we debate whether glamping is camping and the short answer is kinda. Cassidy went to a Giants/Padres game (notice who he puts first). There are some new spots coming to Encinitas, Restaurant Row in San Marcos may be something new, and Port Brewing just rebranded. Enjoy!
Check out our YouTube Channel: North County San Diego with Chris and Cassidy
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Conversations with CEICheck Yourself! Bringing STI Home Testing to Your PatientsThe COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted the capacity of sexual health clinics across the nation. It also provided insight into the availability and demand for at-home health testing.
The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) and LetsGetChecked, a virtual care company and commercial lab, have partnered on the Check Yourself initiative –the first ever STI home testing solution that was developed by, for, and in partnership with public health departments. Check Yourself was designed to expand capacity for self-collected STI testing within state and local health departments.
In this episode, Dr. Daniela DiMarco chats with Jennifer Ma...2022-07-1435 min
Raising ParentsGood CouncilHave you ever wondered what the counselor at your son/daughter's school knows that you don’t? On this podcast Pastor Harold interviews 14 year NCSD school counselor Stephanie Harrison to learn just that. Learn what influences, opportunities, and obstacles are present in your child's education.2022-04-1332 min
Cancer Healing Journeys by ZenOnco.io & Love Heals CancerPlacental Cancer Survivor : Cindy Lupica : Cancer Survivor StoriesCindy Lupica is a Choriocarcinoma/GTN survivor. She is also an Awareness advocate, Author, ihadcancer Ambassador and NCSD speaker. She was diagnosed with cancer on February 1st, 2014. She started having initial symptoms like contractions during 25 weeks of gestational period. After her baby girl was born at 39 weeks, she started having bleeding. After further tests, It was diagnosed as Choriocarcinoma. She underwent chemotherapy as a part of the treatment. She is very blessed to have a supportive family and friends throughout the treatment. She says, "It's important to listen to other stories as it gives you a purpose to hold on".2022-03-0712 min
The County LineShan WinsteadShan Winstead, a proud lifetime resident of Philadelphia, Mississippi and Neshoba County, joins the County Line to further the discussion surrounding school consolidation in Neshoba County. As a product of the public education system in Neshoba County, Shan possesses a unique perspective having served as a business owner and former NCSD school board member. As a student, Shan attended Philadelphia and Neshoba Central, ultimately graduating from the latter. Shan currently operates an auto restoration business in Neshoba County after years of owning Shan's Paint and Body in Philadelphia. The County Line is grateful f...2022-01-011h 18
Tickle.Life PodcastJenelle Marie Pierce and HerpesThe episode explores Jenelle’s experience living with STI, and how that has interacted with her life, relationships and work. Through her story, she attempts to break the stigma surrounding it and make people come to the realisation that it is not a horror.
Jenelle found out that she had STI (herpes) when 16, a sexually active teen. From feeling terrified when she experienced her first outbreak to running an organisation to challenge the notions and discussions around STIs, Jenelle has come a long way.
Recounting her experience when she found out that she had herpes, there are many things to no...2020-07-0634 min
The Integrated Schools PodcastWhite Supremacy and Black Educational Excellence: Hidden Stories of the Integration MovementThe National Coalition for School Diversity serves as the hub of the school integration movement. While their annual conference was postponed due to COVID, the keynote panel was held virtually. A conversation conceived in honor of Integrated Schools founder and former podcast co-host, Courtney, it offers a chance to better understand the history of desegregation so that we might better conceive of how to move forward. A chance to know better, so that we might do better.
Through a conversation facilitated by journalist Dani McClain, Dr. Vanessa Siddle-Walker tells the story of the excellent, robust, and holistic Black schools and edu...2020-06-101h 00The Integrated Schools PodcastCOVID-19: Matt Gonzales on EquityMatt Gonzales is an educational justice advocate and Director of the Integration and Innovation Initiative at the NYU Metro Center. We are incredibly fortunate to have him as a member of the Integrated Schools Advisory Board. We had a chance to sit down with Matt this week and talk to him about the implications of COVID-19, what building equity could look like now and in the future, and why anti-racist integration matters now more than ever.
Please join us for the NCSD Virtual Keynote on May 14th at 2pm EDT. Free registration is available here.
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Grading for Equity Recommendations...2020-05-1351 min
Something Positive for Positive PeopleSPFPP Episode 118: Self-Health CareAt STD Engage, a conference of public health professionals hosted by the National Coalition of STD Directors, two of the hosts, Samantha and Rebecca shared the stage with an NCSD member sharing their experiences with health care providers in relation to sexual health. Rob, another host, shared their sexual healthcare horror story via video because they were unable to attend in person. Collectively, hearing these three experiences was enough for me to KNOW these had to be shared more for the sake of creating change in the healthcare space.
Hearing the stories of Akua, Rebecca, Sam and Rob during the...2020-02-111h 08
#Nye4Kids_TechGuy2019 - 12 - 16, NCSD Tech Weekly Update PodcastQuarter 2 - Final Week
Click this link if the images don’t show in your email: http://bit.ly/nyetwu121619
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One week to go! You can do it! Be strong!
Over break, we are planning to finish the install of the new Floyd phone system, retool Lightspeed Classroom to sync automatically with IC, and inventory the schools where we plan to refresh computers this summer. Now that I think about it, this seems like a ridiculous amount for the four days we are required to work over br...2019-12-1509 min
#Nye4Kids_TechGuy2019 - 12 - 9, NCSD Tech Weekly Update PodcastWeek of December 9, 2019
Quarter 2
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Folks,
Thing #1: I’m running low on items to create tips around. If you have an idea, please send it to me. Pretty please!
Thing #2: Please take a look at the “Things Rob Remembers Doing” section for information regarding the phone system at Floyd. This is a new responsibility to the technology department, and as we learn how to manage these systems as a team and keep document...2019-12-0810 min
Something Positive for Positive PeopleEpisode 111 Part 1: Live From STD Engage - Perceptions of Stigma with NCSD's Amanda DennisonNovember 19-22 of 2019 I attended STD Engage. The most universal way I can think to describe it is that it was a conference of public health professionals where the goal was to exchange experiences in order to best serve those affected by STDs. What I learned cannot be condensed into the episodes I recorded while there, but this is definitely a start! I met and interviewed Amanda B. Dennison, Director, Programs and Partnerships about her experience. Amanda was diagnosed with genital herpes and as a public health professional stigma has to look a little different, right? I'll let Amanda tell...2019-12-0453 min
Something Positive for Positive PeopleEpisode 111: Live Recording at STD Engage Part 1 - Perceptions of Stigma with NCSD's Amanda DennisonNovember 19-22 of 2019 I attended STD Engage. The most universal way I can think to describe it is that it was a conference of public health professionals where the goal was to exchange experiences in order to best serve those affected by STDs. What I learned cannot be condensed into the episodes I recorded while there, but this is definitely a start! I met and interviewed Amanda B. Dennison, Director, Programs and Partnerships about her experience. Amanda was diagnosed with genital herpes and as a public health professional stigma has to look a little different, right? I'll let Amanda tell...2019-12-0400 min
#Nye4Kids_TechGuy2019 - 12 - 2, NCSD Tech Weekly Update PodcastFolks,
Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! I hope everyone enjoyed their days off. My family had some unexpected downtime as we were all stricken with some sort of cold/cough/ache thing on Friday morning. Despite being ill, it was pretty nice to spend several days just laying around reading and watching the tube. I’m grateful that we had the time to be able to heal this way.
I encourage you to avoid the desire to start a “Countdown to Winter Break” situation in your classroom. First, despite being ready for the break as teaching is exhausting, we don’t want t...2019-11-3008 min
Inner Hoe UprisingI Got A Spiritual Bitch Slap From My Two Spirt FemmeTwo Spirit Trans Femme Indigenous Rock Star Quiahuitl Villegas joins IHU to talk about growing up queer and punk, having a spiritual gender awakening, reconnecting with indigenous roots, Traditional Afro Latinx Music and much more!
Hoe(s) of the Week: @turtlexxo, veryone who wished us happy bidet; Angela D, NCSD Folks (Lakita, Leandrea, Matt, David, Desiree), PLUS Sophia and Chloe and Annie, and all of our new listeners
Self Care Tips: Flex & strengthen your introspection muscle
Cute Date Idea: Attend a glass blowing or ornament making class to make a shared decoration for you and bae.
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#Nye4Kids_TechGuy2019 - 11 - 25, NCSD Tech Weekly Update PodcastFolks,
First things first: Happy birthday, Eldon! He’s the big 39 again this year on Wednesday. Yeah!
Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! We are now on the downhill side of semester two and moving into the heart of holiday season. Yeah! I love this time of year, and I’m sure I drive my family nuts with my desire to start Christmasing too early.
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Resetting Various Password
View this tip in Google Docs: http://bit.ly/ncsdtip112519
In case the mandatory change to your Google password motivates you to adjust the security level of some of our other systems, these dire...2019-11-2416 min
#Nye4Kids_TechGuy2019 - 11 - 18, NCSD Tech Weekly Update PodcastThis weekly update is just the highlights since I've been on vacation.
Here are links to the various things mentioned in the notes:
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#Nye4Kids Technology website: http://bit.ly/nye4kidstech
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Winter MAP roster file upload on Thursday.
Winter window opens 11/18.
Please review this information about MAP testing: http://bit.ly/32VJd5w
Testing Calendars:
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NDE One Sheet: http://bit.ly/2PpFOci
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Please review this three minute video for how to login to Chrome to keep...2019-11-1711 min
#Nye4Kids_TechGuy2019 - 11 - 11 - NCSD Tech Weekly Update - Nov. 11This weekly update is chalk full of information. It's a bit long and I'm going to do another podcast for the tech tip, which isn't the plan for every week, but the amount of information justifies it this week.
Have a great week!2019-11-1020 min
#Nye4Kids_TechGuy2019 - 11 - 04.2, NCSD Tech Weekly UpdateThe one where I review the November 4th Weekly Update: Fall back, Wasting Time on the Internet, Zombies on the Moon, and more...2019-11-0410 min
Livin' in San DiegoNorth County News : 06/25/19What's the craic in NCSD?? Annie's Canyon is awesome, The Wild Animal Park is always a hit, and there's a "train/tractor" museum in Vista. Your real estate 2 minutes. Someone had a blunder in their first softball game. Is the water any warmer? Is there good beer at the fair? Are there any free concerts this weekend? What do you call a group of Pelicans? All is answered within. Enjoy!2019-06-2654 min
Alfred McComber's Code Red! Radio Show | Blog Talk Radio FeedCode Red! Radio Show 12-23-09 - Dec 23,2009During this live episode of the Code Red! radio show, we will be joined by John Simmons, co-founder of Cybercrime.TV and chairman of Denver, CO based School Safety Partners, along with Andy Purdy, a former member of the White House staff team that helped to draft the U.S. National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace. Shortly after its release by then President George W. Bush in February 2003, Mr. Purdy went to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to serve on the team that helped to form the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) and the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness...2009-12-231h 30![DEFCON 17 [Video and Slides] Speeches from the Hacker Convention.](http://www.defcon.org/images/podcast/defcon-17-itunes-logo-video.png){kind=logo}
DEFCON 17 [Video and Slides] Speeches from the Hacker Convention.Panel - Meet the Feds - VideoMeet the Feds 2009Jim Christy DC3Mike Convertino Air ForceJohn Garris NASABarry Grundy TreasuryBob Hopper NW3CMischel Kwon USCERTRobert Lentz OSD/NIIRich Marshall NSAStephane Turgeon RCMPGordon Snow FBIKen Privette USPS IGPaul Sternal DCISJamie Turner NCISLin Wells NDURod Beckstrom Ex-DHSJerry Dixon Ex-DHSAndy Fried Ex-IRSGreg Garcia Ex-DHSJon Idonisi Ex-NavyRay Kessenich Ex-NCIS/DCITAKevin Manson EX-FLETCDid you ever wonder if the...2009-10-0755 min
Credit Union Information Security PodcastDepartment of Homeland Security's Rob Pate Podcast on Protecting Country's Critical InfrastructureThe Information Security Media Group offers a podcast with Rob Pate, Deputy Director of Outreach and Awareness of the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security. Pate explains the role of the NCSD and how it is related to the US Center for Emergency Response Team (US CERT) and its 24X 7 watch and warning center. He also talks to how NCSD helps the financial service industry and DHS's responsibilities in protecting US cyberspace. Pate also speaks to the real consequences of cyber attacks and why education is important.
Listen as he describes the cyberterrorists of today...2007-07-2700 min
Banking Information Security PodcastDepartment of Homeland Security's Rob Pate Podcast on Protecting Country's Critical InfrastructureThe Information Security Media Group offers a podcast with Rob Pate, Deputy Director of Outreach and Awareness of the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security. Pate explains the role of the NCSD and how it is related to the US Center for Emergency Response Team (US CERT) and its 24X 7 watch and warning center. He also talks to how NCSD helps the financial service industry and DHS's responsibilities in protecting US cyberspace. Pate also speaks to the real consequences of cyber attacks and why education is important.
Listen as he describes the cyberterrorists of today...2007-07-2700 min![DEFCON 16 [Video] Speeches from the Hacker Convention.](http://www.defcon.org/images/podcast/defcon-16-video-itunes-logo.png){kind=logo}
DEFCON 16 [Video] Speeches from the Hacker Convention.Panel: Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th PresidencyThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has established a Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency - the administration that will take office in January 2009. The goal of the nonpartisan Commission is to develop recommendations for a comprehensive strategy to improve cyber security in federal systems and in critical infrastructure. Hear what is going on with this Commission, ask questions, and provide input on what you think should be addressed at a Presidential level for the next administration. Michael J. Assante, a recognized security and infrastructure protection visionary and new product development leader, brings a...2006-10-2450 minDEFCON 16 [Video] Speeches from the Hacker Convention.Panel: Meet the FEDsEver had to sweat through an interrogation or watch some poor sap suffer a similar fate? Have you ever wanted to turn the tables and put those cruel individuals responsible on the chopping block? Well, now you can! With representatives from NSA, NASA, FBI, IRS, DHS, and other fine Federal agencies, you will have an abundance of opportunities to attempt to humiliate, harass, threaten, or even bring them to tears. Go ahead hack away and take your best shot! Remember, what is said on this panel in Vegas, stays on this panel in Vegas...Again this year we...2006-10-242h 00