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The Savvy Leader PodcastJessica Guerrero, This is Your Life Coaching ~ SLP ep 10Stress Eating, Self-Compassion, and Food Insecurity with Jessica Guerrero of This is Your Life Coaching | The Savvy Leader Podcast In this episode of The Savvy Leader Podcast, we sit down with Jessica Guerrero of This is Your Life Coaching, a specialist in helping people heal their relationship with food and overcome binge eating disorders. Jessica shares her expert insights on several key topics, including: Understanding Stress Eating: Learn about the triggers behind stress eating and how to develop healthier coping mechanisms. The Power of Self-Compassion: Discover how to be kinder to yourself on your journey to a better relationship...
2025-09-1943 min
Parent Engage 360Episode 39: You’re the Expert: How to successfully advocate for your childNavigating the mental health system both in the medical and educational settings can be difficult or just a new experience for parents/guardians. In the latest Parent Engage 360 Podcast, Beth Lovre a family peer educator with the National Alliance of Mental Illness Minnesota (NAMI) joined host Liz Burgard to provide information for parents/guardians on the value of parent engagement and advocacy to ensure the best care and treatment for your child.
Lovre will be the guest speaker for the next Parent Engage 360 event set for Thursday, Feb. 29 at Champlin Park High School. The event, titled You’re...
2024-01-1224 minParent Engage 360Episode 36: Parent involvement in schoolsIn the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, host Liz Burgard, district parent involvement coordinator, was joined by Coon Rapids High School principal John Peña and volunteer services coordinator Danille Callahan to discuss the importance of parent involvement in schools.
In the episode, Peña and Callahan discussed their experiences both as parents and in their current roles, and the importance of parents/guardians being involved in their child’s educational journey in a number of ways.
Anoka-Hennepin values parent involvement in education and is committed to offering resources to meet the changing needs...
2023-09-2736 minParent Engage 360Episode 27: How to prepare for parent/teacher conferencesParents and guardians may have recently been invited to sign up for the first round of parent/teacher conferences for this school year, and they may be wondering what to expect or how to prepare for conferences with your child’s teacher or teachers.
In the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, host Liz Burgard, Anoka-Hennepin parent involvement coordinator; Nikole Wodash, Sunrise Elementary School assistant principal; and Jill Alton, Coon Rapids High School assistant principal, hope to answer what parents can expect from conferences, how to prepare, and ways that parents/guardians can work with their chi...
2022-09-3023 minParent Engage 360Episode 20: Mental Health - How to get support in school and in the communityJoin Liz Burgard, Anoka-Hennepin parent involvement coordinator, as she discusses how to get mental health support for your student with PrairieCare child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Stein and Anoka-Hennepin school social worker Julie Beaufeaux.
Dr. Stein outlines programming offered by PrairieCare and how to go about getting a mental health assessment for your child(ren). Beaufeaux talks about the role of a school social worker in Anoka-Hennepin and how they can help facilitate connections to resources such as PrairieCare.
Tune in to the latest episode via Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or on the district website to...
2022-04-0146 minParent Engage 360Episode 19: Anoka-Hennepin Community EducationJoin Liz Burgard, Anoka-Hennepin parent involvement coordinator, as she discusses all things Community Education in the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast.
In this episode, Burgard is joined by Michelle Trelstad, Anoka-Hennepin’s director of community education, and Jamie Law, community education coordinator at Northdale Middle School to discuss all things community education.
Anoka-Hennepin Community Education reaches more than half a million people every year - through classes, services, tours, programs, outreach activities and athletics. Community Education is provided by the Anoka-Hennepin School District as an efficient and effective way to offer residents of all...
2022-02-2830 minParent Engage 360Episode 14: Referendum 2021 OverviewVoters in Anoka-Hennepin communities will have the opportunity to weigh in on three ballot questions on or before Nov. 2, considering a renewal of two levies for learning and investing in a new operating levy providing support for all students. Referendum 2021 includes two questions to renew levies to fund operations and technology that would not increase taxes but would extend current funding while supporting student learning. Planning and research obtained from community surveys over the past year demonstrated community understanding regarding the services this funding provides. By asking the community to weigh in now, the school district may be able...
2021-09-2822 minParent Engage 360Episode 13: Transitioning Back to SchoolFollowing an unprecedented school year filled with non-traditional learning structures, it is important to acknowledge that some students may have a difficult time transitioning back into the traditional in-person learning model - especially those going from elementary to middle school, and middle school to high school.
Join Liz Burgard, Parent Involvement Coordinator, Tom Shaw, Principal of Coon Rapids Middle School, and Mike George, Principal of Champlin Park High School, as they discuss ways to make both students and parents/guardians comfortable as they head back to full-time in-person learning. Hear about how the middle school experience differs...
2021-08-1639 minParent Engage 360Episode 7: Early Intervention and Prevention - Substance UseJoin Liz Burgard, Anoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement Coordinator, as she learns about the topic of substance use from Colleen O'Neil, Anoka-Hennepin Schools Chemical Health Prevention Specialist, and Cindy Doth, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation School and Youth Outreach Manager.
As parents, schools, and communities, understanding what is happening socially and developmentally, and how it may intersect with substance use is crucial in early intervention and prevention. Join us as we help parents gain knowledge about teen substance use and how to set the stage for open communication with their teen(s).
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2020-12-1623 minParent Engage 360Episode 2: Chemical HealthJoin Liz Burgard, Anoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement Coordinator, as she discusses chemical health topics and parenting tips with Colleen O'Neil, Anoka-Hennepin Schools Chemical Health Prevention Specialist, and Kjirsten Anderson, Regional Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Prevention Coordinator.
Discover what parents need to know about chemical health, especially during COVID-19, i.e. warning signs, conversation starters, resources and ways to support their child.
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2020-07-1422 minParent Engage 360Episode 1: Mental HealthJoin Liz Burgard, Anoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement Coordinator, as she discusses mental health topics and parenting tips with Sue Abderholden, Executive Director of NAMI Minnesota, and Megan Lagasse, Anoka-Hennepin School Social Worker.
Discover what parents need to know about mental health, especially during COVID-19, i.e. warning signs, conversation starters, resources and ways to support their child.
https://namimn.org/
https://www.ahschools.us/mentalhealth
2020-06-1123 min
Above & Beyond PodcastLauren Williams - second grade teacher, Hamilton Elementary SchoolWhen Lauren Williams learned of an opening at Hamilton Elementary School in Coon Rapids she went for it with passion and it has turned out to be a perfect match. Her energy for her students shows and meaningful connections are part of daily interactions. Find out more about Williams in this podcast episode.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.
2020-05-0817 min
Above & Beyond PodcastPat Sorteberg - child nutrition site supervisor, Anoka Middle School for the ArtsPat Sorteberg sees her cafeteria at Anoka Middle School for the Arts - Washington Campus as one big restaurant. Learn how she instils a customer service approach that “caters to the customer without giving the business away” in this podcast episode. Sorteberg explains the important role student nutrition plays in educational success for students and how her common sense and business-oriented approach is making a difference.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, liste...
2020-05-0820 min
Above & Beyond PodcastSabrina Olson - band teacher, Anoka Middle School for the ArtsShe serves on the board of directors for the Minnesota Music Teachers Association and plays in a local orchestra but Sabrina Olson knows the importance of connecting with her students is the foundation of her success. Her invitation of a “guest artist” to come to Anoka Middle School for the Arts is one indication of her student-centered approach.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit...
2020-05-0824 min
Above & Beyond PodcastEmily Niemi - English teacher, Anoka Middle School for the ArtsEmily Niemi encourages her students at Anoka Middle School for the Arts to get involved in clubs and activities as a way to build skills needed for success in life. Learn how one the clubs she advises helped homeless youth in a big way in this podcast episode. Her awareness and outreach for all students is a pillar of her approach and allows her to make meaningful connections. Her love of literature shines through but the books on her “must read” list may cause a few students to be surprised.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Found...
2020-05-0820 min
Above & Beyond PodcastKate Mabel - first grade teacher, Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children's EngineeringA career change from a communications/public relations role for Kate Mabel has benefitted first grade students at Monroe Elementary School - Mathematics, Science and Children’s Engineering. Learn how Mabel meets students where they are at, incorporating technology to build engagement and building on students’ ideas to ignite a passion in learning.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.
2020-05-0821 min
Above & Beyond PodcastCathy Landis - first grade teacher, Eisenhower Elementary SchoolStudents at Eisenhower Elementary School learn how getting in the “green zone” helps them and their classmates do better in school. First grade teacher Cathy Landis focuses on each student, helping them establish a strong foundation in literacy and in skills that will help them achieve success in school and in life. Learn how making the school-home connection also makes a difference for her students in this podcast episode.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above...
2020-05-0820 min
Above & Beyond PodcastJoleen Lundin - fifth grade teacher, Madison Elementary SchoolIt is no secret that Joleen Lundin, fifth grade teacher at Madison Elementary School, is very well liked. Lundin shares just about everything with her students, so much so, that they feel strongly connected to her. Learn all sorts of other ways that Joleen is building on these connections and truly making a difference in the lives of her students and their families.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for a...
2020-05-0821 min
Above & Beyond PodcastJohn Clarkin - special education teacher, River Trail Learning Center“Preparing students for life” is the mission of the Anoka-Hennepin School District and a driving force in the work done by John Clarkin with his students at River Trail Learning Center at L.O. Jacob. Clarkin organizes and involves his students to build skills in school through business ventures and community service that prepare them for life after school.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this serie...
2020-05-0821 min
Above & Beyond PodcastJim Chamberlain - technology paraeducator, McKinley Elementary SchoolJim Chamberlain joined the staff at McKinley Elementary School and immediately found a way to make his mark. His knowledge of the school community is strong - his own children attend the school - and he uses that advantage to create meaningful and effective connections with the community by effectively supporting teachers in the use of technology. His creativity shines in videos that feature Principal Mike Koenig. He has made a difference and fostered positive school culture at McKinley.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their wor...
2020-05-0816 min
Above & Beyond PodcastBlake Bodenburg - business and marketing teacher, Coon Rapids High SchoolCoon Rapids High School has become a powerhouse DECA program in the state, developing leadership and capacity for business careers for students. As DECA advisor, Blake Bodenberg has provided the guidance and direction and let his students shine. His approach as a business and marketing teacher and internships coordinator often reaches beyond the walls of schools and connects students with the community in a meaningful way.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, list...
2020-05-0820 min
Above & Beyond PodcastRachel Berndt - special education teacher, Sand Creek Elementary SchoolAs a special education teacher, Rachel Berndt’s position requires her to focus not only on learning, but welfare and safety matters. Learn more about what drive’s Berndt’s passion for special education as well as how she strives to make all sorts of connections to best support her students and their families.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandb...
2020-05-0819 min
Above & Beyond PodcastAndy Berg - technology facilitator, Anoka Middle School for the ArtsAs a technology facilitator, Andy Berg supports the work of Anoka Middle School for the Arts staff - helping them to best utilize technology tools to teach and support its students. Get to know Berg and how his life experiences have led him on this rewarding career path as well as what he does to accomplish his goals.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or...
2020-05-0822 min
Above & Beyond PodcastTracy Bengtson - art teacher, Anoka-Hennepin Regional High SchoolArt teacher Tracy Bengtson has found a home at Anoka-Hennepin Regional High School. Learn how her high-energy classroom and enthusiastic support of her students is building new skill and confidence in this podcast episode. Bengtson explains how partnerships bring new opportunities for her students as well.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners, listen in for additional podcasts in this series, or visit ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond.
2020-05-0817 min
Above & Beyond PodcastLaura Ahrendt - special education teacher, Anoka High SchoolLaura Ahrendt is an action-oriented “doer” who is making a difference for her students. A special education teacher at Anoka High School, Ahrendt works to build strong connections with her students, and their families. She works as part of a team that is focused on student success and helps organize learning plans for her students that earned her consideration as an Anoka-Hennepin Schools’ Above & Beyond recipient for 2020.
Special thanks goes to the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Above & Beyond Awards. Learn more about their work at ahef.us.
For more about other Above & Beyond winners...
2020-05-0818 min
Above & Beyond PodcastWelcome to Above & Beyond PodcastSuccess in our schools and for our students is a direct result of the energy and commitment of Anoka-Hennepin’s dedicated employees. Each year, the district coordinates recognition for those who exceed expectations through the Above and Beyond Awards. This year’s Above and Beyond Award recipients include a list of 14 exemplar employees.
2020-04-2700 min