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Knight Cast by Mater Dei
Our weekly rundown of what's essential, what's on our principal's mind, and what members of our community want to share.
Episodes
85 episodes
S4:E9 A Talk with Dad: The Man, the Myth, the Legend!
In this episode, our principal talks with our guest, and her dad, Mark Limbird, about the importance of friendships, having a good work ethic, and consequences. Music credit: Music by audionau...
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S4:E8 Talking Love and Logic with Mr. White!
In this episode, our principal talks with our guest, Eric White, about the Love and Logic Model of discipline and why both of them think it is good for kids, parents, and teachers! Music credit: Music by
S4:E7 Having Tough Conversations & Why it is Important
In this episode, our principal talks with our guest, Sarah Gowen, about those times we need to talk about sad and scary stuff with our children. And even though we want to shield them from all of those things, we talk about why the conversation...
S4:E6 Talking With A Mater Dei Ambassador!
In this episode, our principal talks with our guest Adam Siemieniewksi, who has become an outstanding ambassador for our school. Adam will share what he has learned as he transitions from a Mater Dei parent to a Hayden Catholic High School Pare...
S4:E5 Traditions, Insights, and Being Present for Your Kids!
In this episode, our principal and our guest, Lindsay Monroe, talk about traditions and insights that she has as a mother of an incoming Kindergartner AND an outgoing 8th grader! Then she shares how she works to be present for her family and wh...
S4:E4 Starting Strong in the New School Year!
In this episode, our principal and our guest, Relynn Reynoso, talk about starting the school year on the right foot, and how schools and families can work together to help our students! Music credit: Music by
S4:E3 The 30,000 Foot View of Education!
In this episode, our principal and our guest, Dr. Renee Nugent, talk about education with a high level view of what is happening in classrooms around Kansas. Music credit: Music by audionautix...
S4:E2 Hope is the Heart of Education
In this episode, our principal and our guest, Michael Flax, talk about hope as the heart of education, the very foundation of what we do in schools. Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used ...
S4:E1 Lessons Learned From Soccer & Getting to Know Mrs. Ford!
In this episode, our principal talks about lessons learned from her children's soccer experiences. Then, our guest, Mary Ford, introduces herself to the Mater Dei community!Music credit: Music by audiona...
S3:E30 Summer Fun IS Summer Learning & Getting to Know Our Seminarian!
In this episode, our principal talks about easy ways to sneak some learning into your summer fun! Then, our guest, Seminarian Gabriel Zuniga, introduces herself to the Mater Dei community!Music credit: Music by
S3:E29 A Tribute to My Dad & Getting to Know Ms. Dister!
In this episode, our principal pays tribute to her dad and acknowledges the incredible impact that dads are making! Then, our guest, Cara Dister, introduces herself to the Mater Dei community!Music credit: Music by
S3:E28 How Many "Chances" Do Our Kids Need & the 0.5K!
In this episode, our principal makes a case for NOT giving our kids a lot of "chances." Then, our guest, Candice Schulz, shares all the details about this year's 0.5K - that's right, it's a HALF K! Music credit: Music by
S3:E27 Tips for Taking Young Children to Mass and Summer Reading!
In this episode, our principal speaks with our guest, Ally Figgs, about taking young children to Mass, summer reading, and community activities for families! Music credit: Music by audionautix...
S3:E26 Class of 2026 - Part 3: On to Our Next Adventures!
In this episode, our principal speaks with members of the Class of 2026 about what they are most looking forward to as they prepare to begin their high school careers! Music credit: Music by audiona...
S3:E25 Class of 2026 - Part 2: Words of Wisdom!
In this episode, our principal speaks with members of the Class of 2026 about the advice they would give our younger Knights! Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons ...
S3:E24 Class of 2026 - Part 1: Memories
In this episode, our principal speaks with member of the Class of 2026 about their Mater Dei Memories! Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodr...
S3:E23 Finishing the School Year Strong!
In this episode, our guest, Relynn Reynoso, talks about finishing the school year strong. For a deeper dive on some of those suggestions, check out the following episodes from Season 3: 17, 19, and 22. Music credit: Music by
S3:E22 Setting an Example and Checking in With an AlumKnight!
In this episode, our principal talks about setting an example and how our kids are always watching. Then our guest, AlumKnight Miranda, talks about her plans for the future, how Mater Dei prepared her, and she offers advice to our 8th grades as...
S3:E21 Mr. Gentry Talks About Holy Week!
In this episode, our guest, Ethan Gentry, talks about "finishing strong" for Lent and then celebrating the holiest days in the Catholic Church. Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under...
S3:E20 Let's Talk Tantrums & The Importance of Making Connections
In this episode, our Principal talks about tantrums - the science behind them, the blueprint for them, and what we as adults can do to help. Then our guest, Merrill Befort, talks about the importance of making connections and how it can help us...
S3:E19 Reliability: Why It Matters, How to Teach It, & All Things IrishFest!
In this episode, our Principal talks about why she just loves to hear "when you want something done, find a Mater Dei student." Then our guest, Mary Tritsch, is going to give us all the details about the Topeka IrishFest and the IF5K - it turns...
S3:E18 Find the Helpers
In this episode, our Principal talks about finding the helpers. Then our guest, Michela Marquez, talks about her work at the Catholic Education Foundation, where she is connecting helpers to those who need them!Music credit: Music by
S3:E17 Motivation and Discipline - We Need Both!
In this episode, our Principal talks about motivation and how - alone - it is not enough. Then our guest, Nancy Cina, invites us to Lenten Suppers and they are so much more than just great food! Music credit: Music by
S3:E16 Don't Embarrass Me in Public - Teaching Kids Self-Regulation!
In this episode, our Principal remembers one time (of many) that her children threw a public tantrum. Then our guest, LCSW Chandler McKinley, gives us some strategies for teaching self-regulation to our children. Music credit:...