Shows
LANCSD School BuzzCell Phones And Middle SchoolsEpisode 75- Cell Phones and Middle Schools- Guest Richelle Pulos, principal of Amargosa Creek, discusses the negative impact of cell phones on campus and the district's implementation of Yondr bags for the upcoming school year.
2024-06-1320 minLANCSD School BuzzEl Students And ReclassificationEpisode 74- Guests Cindy Queen and Karla Tobar explain the process by which EL Learners are reclassified and the ways the district supports EL learners and their families.
2024-05-3123 min
LANCSD School BuzzSchool Crisis And Counselors.Episode 73- Guest Trish Wilson, Coordinator of Mental Health, discusses school crisis and the role of counselors.
2024-05-2315 min
LANCSD School BuzzTeacher BonusesEpisode- 72- Guest Todd Coleman, Director of Human Resources, discusses new teacher bonuses and why the school district needs them to recruit highly qualified teachers.
2024-03-0723 min
Sleep Apnea Stories133 - Dr. Pam Sheets - Finding a Sleep Apnea Cure with EASEEmma is joined by Dr. Pam Sheets, a retired doctor who embarked upon a palate expansion called the 'EASE' procedure with Dr. Kasey Li. Pam was able to completely cure her sleep apnea following her procedure.
In this episode:
* Pam noticed that she was very tired a lot of the time and had nasal congestion.
* Stereotypes playing into Pam's thinking that she could not possibly have sleep apnea as a petite otherwise healthy woman.
* Orthodontic extractions and retractive braces...
2024-03-0645 minLANCSD School BuzzStudent Discipline WavEpisode 71- Guest Kym Cochran discusses student behavior on campus and how adults can help. We also talk about the role of social media in influencing students, Capturing Kids Hearts and Positive Behavior Interventions.
2024-03-0122 minLANCSD School BuzzCyber Security 2023Episode 70- Guest Brandon Weber discussed cyber security threats and the tools used to protect the district. He also provides some tips to keep you safe at home online.
2023-10-3120 min
LANCSD School BuzzUsing Social Media.Episode 69- Guests DeeDee Anderson and Edith Avilez discuss the benefits of using social media to inform parents of the positive happenings on campus. They talk about the challenges and creating a team to support them in this work.
2023-09-1215 min
LANCSD School BuzzCommunity Schools GrantEpisode 68- Community Schools Grant. Guest Sam Yuom, the Executive Director of Family and Student Services, provides information on the Community School Grant and how expanded services will be provided for students
2023-09-0613 minLANCSD School BuzzSupporting New TeachersEpisode 67- Supporting New Teachers. Guests Renee Rubio and Michelle Lambeth discuss new teacher support and how to get help if you need it. They even tell us about their first year of teaching.
2023-09-0120 min
Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online"The parents are so happy that we've made them aware" with Dr. Ray Sanchez, Rebecca Cooksey, & Dr. Alena Zachery-RossDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes. Thanks for listening!Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.com/Download the free Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/appLearn the top 150 popu...
2023-08-0717 minSmart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online"ChatGPT is just a tool to help us do a better job" with Dr. Ray Sanchez, Rebecca Cooksey, & Dr. Alena Zachery-RossDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes. Thanks for listening!Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): https://learn.smartsocial.com/Download the free Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/appLearn the top 150 popu...
2023-07-2613 minLANCSD School BuzzEnd Of First YearEpisode 66- End of the First Year- Guest, Superintendent, Dr. Paul Marietti discusses his first year in Lancaster School District - the accomplishments and surprises in our district.
2023-06-2117 minLANCSD School BuzzThe Role Of ASBEpisode 64- The Role of ASB- Guest Challen David from New Vista discusses the role of ASB and how the middle school students helped shape the new dress code.
2023-05-3122 min
LANCSD School BuzzStandards Based Report CardsEpisode 64- Standards Based Report Cards- Guests Kristi Zenno and April Gridler discuss the district's move to standards based report cards. They review the process for developing them and the pilot year coming up.
2023-05-1223 min
LANCSD School BuzzStudent LeadersEpisode 63- Student Leaders. Guests this week are students Mariah and Arturo from Fulton and Aslbury. Both students worked to provide a valuable service to our community. Great to talk to young leaders.
2023-01-2614 minLANCSD School BuzzParent Teacher ConferencesEpisode 62- Parent Teacher Conferences. Guests Krista Thomsen and Allison Harmon discuss what parents should expect at the parent teacher conferences and how they are structured.
2022-10-1215 minLANCSD School BuzzAssessment And TestingEpisode 61- Assessment and State Testing. Guest Sam Yuom discusses the types of assessment and the role they play in education. He also talks about state testing and what parents can do to help their children.
2022-10-0325 minLANCSD School BuzzServing On The School BoardEpisode 60- Serving as a Board Member. Guest Diana Grooms discusses her role on the school board for 17 years and how the election process works in Lancaster.
2022-08-2620 minLANCSD School BuzzEarly Literacy GrantEpisode 59- Early Reading Grant. Guest Tara Goines and Andrea Williams discuss scientific based practices for teaching young students to read. Our district received a grant to improve reading instruction for students with the goal of having every child read by 3rd grade.
2022-08-1829 minLANCSD School BuzzSchool Safety UpdateEpisode 58- School Safety. Guests Jenny Sampson and Kym Cochran discuss school safety and procedure for keeping staff and students safe. The topic includes safety drills, safe practices and updated technology projects.
2022-08-0925 minLANCSD School BuzzNew SuperintendentDr. Paul Mariette joins the Lancaster School District as our new superintendent. Get to know him and his goals for the district.
2022-08-0420 minLANCSD School BuzzGoodbye Dr Bowers WavEpisode 56- Guest Dr. Michele Bowers discusses her time in the Lancaster School District and her plans for retirement this summer.
2022-06-0242 min
The PaedsHub PodUrinary tract infections and meningitis, monitoring growth and managing febrile infantsWelcome to the first episode of the PaedsHub Pod!
This month Dr Felicity Cooksey discusses the article ‘Infant Escherichia coli urinary tract infection: is it associated with meningitis?’ (https://adc.bmj.com/content/107/3/277)
(10:20) Dr Rebecca Treleaven then explores the best way to monitor growth (https://adc.bmj.com/content/107/4/341).
(19:50) Dr Paulina Connolly ends our episode by reviewing the article ‘Validating clinical practice guidelines for the management of febrile infants presenting to the emergency department in the UK and Ireland’ (https://adc.bmj.com/content/107/4/329).
2022-05-1333 minLANCSD School BuzzEquity In EducationEpisode 55- Guest Alesha Kacee and Krista Thomsen discuss equity in education. We review what Critical Race Theory is and what it is not and how teachers are supported to create supportive environments for students.
2021-11-1637 minLANCSD School BuzzNew Teacher Support ProgramEpisode 54- Guests Krista Thomsen, Renee Rubio, and Michelle Lambeth discuss the New Teacher Induction Program and how they support our newest teachers.
2021-10-2923 minLANCSD School BuzzWork For LancasterEpisode 53- Guest Mike Davis, Director of Human Resources, discussed the how to get hired in Lancaster School District and huge need for new employees. If you are interested in working for the district, go to Edjoin.com
2021-10-2816 minLANCSD School BuzzCyber SecurityGuest Brandon Weber discusses the need for strong cyber security system in the district and how users can protect themselves from cyber attacks.
2021-10-2616 min
LANCSD School BuzzThe Longest YearEpisode 51- The Longest Year. Guest Dr. Michele Bowers, Lancaster School District Superintendent, discusses the early days of the pandemic, plans for safety, and the shifts made in learning and access during this year.
2021-03-1334 minLANCSD School BuzzCreate EventEpisode 49- Create Event. Guests Krista Thomsen, Kristi Zenno, and Gina Wilson discuss the importance of integrating the Visual and Performing Arts Standards and how the Create Event will be different this year due to the pandemic.
2021-03-0114 minLANCSD School BuzzFacilities Update MixdownEpisode 48. Facilities Update. Guest Dr. Larry Freise, the Assistant Superintendent of Business gives us an update on the multitude of projects that his team has been working on during the pandemic. All you ever wanted to know about the complicated freezer project and developer fees.
2021-02-1236 minLANCSD School BuzzSuicide Prevention MixdownEpisode 47. Suicide Prevention. Guests George Garcia and Melissa Zangerle are both school counselors in the Lancaster School District. They discuss suicide prevention and how the district supports students who need assistance.
2020-11-0622 minLANCSD School BuzzComputer Science Schools UpdateEpisode 46. Computer Science Schools Update. Guests Kacee Fortee, Jennifer Krumrei and Janelle Stevens discuss the computer science programs at Mariposa and West Wind Elementary Schools and how the pandemic has changed the program.
2020-10-3020 minLANCSD School BuzzSupporting Teacher During Distance LearningEpisode 45: Supporting Teachers During Distance Learning. Guests Kaitlyn Mang, Sarah Rough, and Marshall Zaun discuss the challenges of supporting teachers during the pandemic and what surprises they have experienced.
2020-10-2625 minLANCSD School BuzzTechnology Update2020 MixdownEpisode 43: Guest Brandon Weber, ITS Director, discusses the challenges of technology during distance learning and some ideas for future plans in the Lancaster School District.
2020-10-1226 minLANCSD School BuzzHelping Your Child During Distance LearningEpisode 42: Guest Sara Rust, school counselor, provides some strategies for parents to help their children stay motivated during distance learning. She discusses parent workshops, Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies and Lunch Bunch opportunities.
2020-09-2520 min
LANCSD School BuzzLooking ForwardEpisode 41- Looking Forward. The pandemic has caused all school districts to scramble to provide continued platforms for student learning. Guest Dr. Michele Bowers, superintendent, discusses the new opportunities and challenges for remote learning and how this has impacted teachers, students, parents, and staff.
2020-04-2333 min
LANCSD School BuzzSocial Emotional SupportEpisode 40- Social and Emotional Support. Guests Clark McKown, president of XSEL labs, and Trish Wilson discuss how parents can support students' social and emotional health during the CA Safe at Home order.
2020-03-2015 min
School BuzzCoronavirus And School Planning.Episode 39- The Coronavirus and School Planning. Guest Chris Jones from Palmdale joins Rebecca via Google Hangouts to discuss how technology departments prepare for emergency situations. Stay calm and carry on!
2020-03-1323 minLANCSD School BuzzCoronavirus And School Planning.Episode 39- The Coronavirus and School Planning. Guest Chris Jones from Palmdale joins Rebecca via Google Hangouts to discuss how technology departments prepare for emergency situations. Stay calm and carry on!
2020-03-1323 minLANCSD School BuzzThe Role Of The Instructional CoachEpisode 38- The Role of the Instructional Coach. Guests Krista Thomsen, Kristi Zenno and Stacy Acosta discuss how the instructional coaches support teacher learning and student progress as a learning partner.
2020-03-0523 minLANCSD School BuzzDual ImmersionEpisode 37- Dual Immersion. Guests from Linda Verde Elementary include Jennifer Chavez, Karla Tobar, Adriana Landeros, and Heather Durant. The educators explain how a dual immersion schools works and the benefits for students.
2020-02-2816 minLANCSD School BuzzStructured PlayEpisode 36- Structured Play Guests from Sierra Elementary include Jill Culver, Latanya Colemen, Taneea Coleman. They discuss the implementation of structured play at school and how students are responding.
2020-02-0517 min
School BuzzCALPADSEpisode 29- CALPADS. Guests Rebecca Morales, John Troeger, and John Zweckbronner discuss why the database was created and what data is monitored by the state of California.
2019-11-2323 min
School BuzzLANCSD School Buzz Good Attendance MixdownEpisode 5 Good Attendance- Hosted by Rebecca Cooksey, guests Terrance Zenno and Stephanie Pielech discuss the importance of good school attendance. They also give parents information on when it is okay for your child to stay home. Recorded April 25, 2019.
2019-04-2617 min
School BuzzLANCSD School Buzz Summer Of Exploration MixdownEpisode 2 recorded April 1. Hosted by Rebecca Cooksey with guests Tara Goines, Jorge Lopez, and Harmony Bell discuss the Summer of Innovation offered to students in Lancaster School District.
2019-04-0316 min
School BuzzLANCSD School Buzz.wav MixdownLancaster School District's first podcast hosted by Rebecca Cooksey and featuring Dr. Michele Bowers, Bart Hoffman and Lorraine Zapata discussing changes in education. Released March 20, 2019
2019-03-2130 min