
Coffee Cast
742 Coffee Cast is your ultimate destination for insightful conversations, thought-provoking ideas, innovative strategies and fascinating personalities in the St. Cloud Area School District.
New podcasts will drop the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Learn more about St. Cloud Area School District 742 at isd742.org.
Episodes
11 episodes
Ep. 10: Blair Lyerly-Samuelson and Sam Oveson: Unlocking Summer Opportunities Through Community Education
Ever wondered how to keep your kids engaged and learning during the hot summer months? Discover the secret formula to a fun and educational summer in our latest episode of the 742 CoffeeCast. From art to robotics, these experts reveal the exten...
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Episode 10
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21:10

Ep. 9: Gail Cruikshank: Bridging Education and Industry for Future Careers
Get ready to uncover the secrets of integrating real-world industry insights into education with Gail Cruikshank from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC). Ever wondered how local businesses and schools can team up to better pre...
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Episode 9
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28:53

Ep. 8: Jeff Wucherer: Creating Magic in the Kindergarten Classroom
What makes a kindergarten classroom truly magical? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jeff Wucherer, a veteran kindergarten teacher with 25 years of experience, as he shares his journey into the world of education. Influenced by his ...
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Episode 8
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36:43

Ep. 7: School Counselors and the Heart of Education with Krisi Lain and Rick Larson
Ever wonder what it's like to shape the future, one student at a time? Krisi Lain and Rick Larson, seasoned school counselors from the St. Cloud Area School District, join us to weave a tale of their life's work. Their stories capture the heart...
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Episode 7
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30:43

Ep.6: The Art of Steering Young Lives: Bus Driver Dads
Ever wonder who's at the heart of our children's daily journey to school? Today, we're tipping our hats to the heroes of the morning rush—school bus drivers. Our very own Ayan Omar, joined by three of District 742's finest, Abdi Kaarshe, Abdul ...
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Episode 6
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31:15

Ep. 5 Holly Nelson: Revolutionizing School Libraries and Igniting Imagination with Tech
Embark on a transformative journey with Holly Nelson, media specialist at Kennedy Community School, as she reveals the secrets behind pioneering school libraries that spark a love for reading and foster innovation in today's tech-savvy students...
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Episode 5
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47:08

Ep. 4 Jean Voigt: Nurturing Self-Worth and Potential in Every Child
"If I could choose to be somewhere right now, I'd choose this place." - Jean VoigtEvery child walks into a classroom with a unique story, but it's the rare educator like Jean Voigt who ensures they all leave with a shared feeling of tri...
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Episode 4
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24:00

Ep. 3 Laura Steabner With Literacy and LETRS
Director of Elementary Education Laura Steabner joins Coffee Cast and talks about all things literacy, including transformative changes throughout the nation in philosophy and pedagogy, and LETRS, the professional development program recently a...
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Episode 3
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36:39

Ep. 2 Behind the Scenes with the Tech Morning Show
This week meet Tech High School students Zam Zam Hashi, Romeriah Ellis and Umayma Abdi, the driving and powerful force behind the Tech Morning Show: hosting, producing and editing each weekly segment. And we will also hear from Dr. Matt Keil, t...
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Episode 2
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48:00

Ep. 1 Modern Classroom, AI and Even Keurig Coffee Makers!
Today on Coffee Cast we are going to talk about what a Modern Classroom looks/feels like, what’s up with Artificial Intelligence, and even Keurig coffee makers! Apollo High School science teacher Devon Bowker is going to cover it all. Sit...
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Episode 1
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41:12
