The LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)
The LCPS Podcast is all about celebrating, empowering, and connecting with students, staff and families. Through each episode, discussions will highlight relevant topics that will allow listeners to better engage with students and build trusting relationships with their teachers and administrators who are passionate about education. It’s imperative that the community stay informed on critical information regarding our children’s education, activities and general well-being. Subscribe to the LCPS Podcast on all your favorite streaming services today!
Episodes
53 episodes
DEIA: Better Together - Loudoun County: Where the World Learns
In this episode of DEIA: Better Together, Co-Host Everette Callaway is joined by Dr. Michael Grubbs, Director of Career & Technical and Adult Education, Ms. Danyael Graham, Social Sciences & Global Studies Supervisor, and Mr. Grant Scha...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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38:38
How the LCPS Welcome Center Helps Families Start Strong
Superintendent Aaron Spence sits down with Jennifer Ferrance, Supervisor of the LCPS Welcome Center, to explore how her team supports families as they join our school division. In a community with diverse backgrounds, cultural experiences, and ...
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5:39
School Spirit: Aldie Elementary Shares What Makes Their Community ROCK
For the March School Spirit podcast, Renée Dawson, director of Family and Community Engagement, talks with students from Aldie Elementary. They are joined by Aldie Principal Ashley Barkley and behavior resource teacher Jessica Vermo...
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25:18
The State of AI in K-12 Education
This month on the LCPS Podcast, Dr. Spence takes on one of the most important and rapidly evolving topics in education today: generative AI in K-12 schools.Joined by Dr. Tom Ryan of the K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group and LCPS C...
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54:47
DEIA:Better Together - Silence Isn't Neutral
In this episode of DEIA: Better Together, Co-Host Anthony Beckett is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Whitehead, DEIA Specialist, and Mr. Gary Ricci, Restorative Practices Specialist to explore the consequences of choosing comfort over conn...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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34:02
Think Fast: Planning to Attend the United for Wellness Conference
Dr. Aaron Spence talks with Jen Evans, director of LCPS’ Student Mental Health Services, and Brennan, an 11th-grade student at Heritage High School, about the upcoming United for Wellness Conference. Jen shares what you can expect at the con...
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5:24
School Talk: The Role of Assessments in Preparing Students for Their Future
In this episode of School Talk, Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence sits down with education leader Dr. Doug Reeves to explore what parents want most from their children’s schools when it comes to teaching and assessment. Together, they discuss how...
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35:37
Pódcast de la Oficina EL FACE: ¡Participa y Empodérate!
Esta semana, el Podcast de LCPS presenta un episodio especial de Engage and Empower, un podcast creado por la Oficina de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria de Aprendices del Inglés (EL FACE). En este episodio, las instructoras de EL FACE Karl...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:06
EL FACE: Engage & Empower (English)
This week’s LCPS Podcast features a special episode from Engage and Empower, a podcast created by the English Learners Family and Community Engagement Office (EL FACE). In this episode, EL FACE instructors Karla Blasquez and Min Young Cheng gui...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:10
DEIA:Better Together - For Them, By Them: Student-Centered Engagement
In this episode of DEIA: Better Together, we’re exploring the importance of ensuring that students are a part of the planning process as we build programs and initiatives designed to benefit and support them, and the impact of centerin...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:58
School Spirit: What You Do Matters, Blue Ridge Middle Students on Community & Connection
For the January School Spirit podcast, Renée Dawson, director of Family and Community Engagement, talks with five Blue Ridge Middle School students who are active in PEER, the Ambassador program, and Student Council. The students share what com...
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40:14
School Talk: Opportunities for Students in the Workforce
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence speaks with high school students Skyla from Woodgrove HS and GU from Potomac Falls HS about their experiences and opinions on opportunities for LCPS students to learn outside the classroom and discover their...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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21:26
School Spirit: Belonging at Broad Run High School
December’s School Spirit Podcast takes listeners inside Broad Run High School, where Renée Dawson, Director of LCPS’ Division of Family and Community Engagement, chats with students about how they’re building a culture of belonging. From PEER t...
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25:55
DEIA:Better Together - The Power of Professional Development
In this episode of DEIA: Better Together, we’re exploring the powerful link between professional learning and student success. Talent development isn’t just about training — it’s about transformation. When educators grow, student...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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27:37
School Talk: Student Opportunities
This week on School Talk with Dr. Spence, we’re talking workforce development and why it starts long before graduation. Special guests Ed Hidalgo and Dr. Steve Regur, CEO of the Educator’s Cooperative, share how partnerships, early exp...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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44:56
LCPS News: The Value of Competitions in Learning
LCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams speaks to Jack Garvin, a freshman who recently won a national championship for building the fastest dragster in the US. Jack talks about his experience competing, the value it brings to his learni...
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24:31
School Talk: Belonging Through Dignity
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence speaks to authors Dr. Floyd Cobb and John Krownapple about their book, Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity. The book dives into the importance of dignity and belonging, while it might appear to be self-ev...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:13
EL FACE: Engage & Empower (English)
Join the English Learners Family and Community Engagement (EL FACE) Office for a special podcast called “Engage & Empower” designed for multilingual families to learn about LCPS and the School System, participate in EL FACE’s Family program...
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28:02
Pódcast de la Oficina EL FACE: ¡Participa y Empodérate!
Únase a la Oficina de la Alianza, Educativa, Familiar y Comunitaria de Estudiantes de Inglés (EL FACE) para un pódcast especial llamado “Participa y Empodérate”, diseñado para que las familias multilingües aprendan sobre LCPS y el Sistema Escol...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:22
DEIA:Better Together - Inclusive Access for Student Success
DEIA: Better Together – Ep. 8: Inclusive Access for Student SuccessIn this episode, co-host Anthony Beckett, DEIA Specialist, sits down with Tedra Richardson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services; Renee D...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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30:47
School Spirit: Sterling Middle School Advisory
In the October episode of the School Spirit Podcast, Renée Dawson, Director of LCPS’ Division of Family and Community Engagement, sits down with students from Sterling Middle School for a thoughtful conversation about community, their hopes for...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:10
LCPS News: Latest SOL Scores
LCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams speaks to Dr. Ashley Ellis, Chief Academic Officer, about the latest SOL scores for the school division, what it means and where we go from here.
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23:55
DEIA:Better Together - Representation Matters
Season 2 Premiere!Episode 7: Representation MattersHost: Camille JonesGuests: Sarah Ocampo & Dr. Lindsay OrmeWhat does it really mean for students to see themselves reflected in the...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:36
School Spirit: Sources of Strength
In the September episode of the School Spirit Podcast, Renee Dawson, Director of LCPS’s Division of Family and Community Engagement, sits down with Loudoun County High School student leaders and their teacher to explore the impact of the Source...
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24:50
School Talk: A Conversation with the School Superintendents Association
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence speaks with Dr. David Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, about ensuring students feel they belong, multiple pathways for student success, and other topics that are important to parents.
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45:33