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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 • 48 episodes
West Ada School District Podcast
Latest Episodes
🎙️ Student Voices Rising: West Ada Leaders on High School Life, Leadership & Navigating Social Media
In this episode of 🎧 The West Ada Podcast student leaders Ray Gauthier, ASB Co-President at Eagle High School 🦅, and Maddi Waggoner, ASB Secretary at Centennial High School 🎓, share what it’s really like to be...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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42:05
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🎙️ Ag Expo 2025: An Inside Look at Idaho’s Future Leaders in Agriculture
Last week’s Ag Expo was buzzing—now get the inside story on this West Ada Pulse Podcast. Experience Idaho agriculture 🌾🚜 through two lenses: early learners and emerging leaders.Sara Peltier (First Grade Teacher, Christine D...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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19:41
🎙️ Starting College as a Sophomore: The Power of CTE and Concurrent Enrollment in West Ada
In this edition of the West Ada Podcast, we dive into the benefits of Career and Technical Education (CTE), FFA leadership, AP courses, and concurrent enrollment in West Ada. If college readiness, career ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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31:06
🎙️ 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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57:33
🎙️ 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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40:01