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West Ada School District Podcast
The West Ada School District podcast is about informing and empowering families. Co-hosts Katie Rhodenbaugh and Ken Hyde will bring you guests and topics that will allow you to build trust with your kids and the passionate teachers that have a heart for educating them. At our core, we’re about preparing today's students for tomorrow’s challenges. Our first full episode will drop August 9, 2023. Stay tuned!
Podcasting since 2023 • 45 episodes
West Ada School District Podcast
Latest Episodes
🎙️ Instruction, Data & Test Scores: Turning Numbers Into Growth
In this episode of the West Ada Podcast, we’re diving into how the district uses data to support student learning and achievement. From classroom instruction to district-wide assessments, our leaders unpack what the numbers really mean — and ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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🎙️ Unsung Heroes: The Impact of Paraprofessionals in West Ada
Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes of our schools 👩🏫👨🏫 — supporting classrooms, building connections, and making a difference in students’ lives every single day. In West Ada, there are 486 special education paraprofessionals work...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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🎙️ Celebrating 75 Years: A Conversation with Christine Donnell
In this special episode honoring West Ada School District’s 75th anniversary 🎉, we sit down with retired educator and former superintendent Christine Donnell — a visionary leader whose career shaped the district over 34 years. Fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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🎒 Back to School Prep & Transportation Tips | What West Ada Families Should Know Before Day One
📚🎧 Transportation tips • Campus walkthroughs • Parent prep guide • Student safety • First-day successIn this episode, we’re joined by Lisa Hahle, West Ada’s Director of Elementary Instruction, and Miranda Carson, Director o...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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🍎 Feeding Minds, Fueling Futures: West Ada's Summer Nutrition Story 🎧
The Summer Meals Pulse Podcast is here—bringing you an inside look at how West Ada School District is keeping kids fed, healthy, and ready to thrive all summer long! ☀️🍽️🎙️ Special guests: 👩💼 Anne Brock, West Ada’s Dir...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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