Springdale Today Podcast
Springdale Today is a free weekly podcast produced by the Springdale Public Schools Communications office on topics relevant to the Springdale, Arkansas, community. Episodes are released Wednesdays at noon on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.
Episodes
60 episodes
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 31 | Graduating Springdale 2
Springdale Today host Mary Jordan sits down with an inspiring group of local seniors as they stand on the cusp of graduation, preparing to take their next big steps into the future. Joining the conversation are Sepesim Francis-Mongk...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 30 | Iawke: Hello, Goodbye.
Springdale Today welcomes Springdale High School teacher Rachelle Nichols; Bulldog Media Program students Angel Kumtak and Yulissa Martinez-Fuentes; film director Nathan Fitch; and creative director and designer Jacob Hawkes, whose story inspir...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 29 | Heavy Stuff
In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking shift in vocational education through a heavy equipment operations training program that is breaking the traditional mold. While most specialized technical training is typically managed by colleges o...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 28 | Showcase of the Arts
In this special episode of Springdale Today, we packed up the microphones and cameras and headed to beautiful Downtown Springdale to capture a historic night for our schools! We are bringing you all the highlights from the first-ever Showcase o...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 27 | Engineering Empathy
Springdale Today visits J.O. Kelly Middle School to spotlight a powerful story of empathy and innovation. The episode features an inspiring conversation with sixth-grader Yosseph Lakhal, who is engineering a specialized tool for his classmate, ...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 26 | Project Adam
In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of school safety and cardiac health. Joining the conversation are Charles Wooley, Project ADAM Coordinator with Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Lynn Ryan, Principal of Walker Elementary; and f...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 25 | Bridge to Independence
How do we ensure that the lessons learned within school walls translate to a lifetime of independence?In this episode, we’re sitting down with two dedicated educators from Springdale Schools: Cindy Wilton of Monitor Elementary School, Je...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 24 | Floor Work
On this week's episode of Springdale Today, we’re breaking the mold and proving that the spirit of innovation is alive and well in the most unexpected places. We’re heading straight to the Don Tyson School of Innovation, but we aren't stopping ...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 23 | Engineering the Edge
In Springdale Public Schools, the "real world" isn't a destination after graduation—it's the classroom experience happening right now. In today's episode, we visit the Don Tyson School of Innovation to meet a student who is literally building t...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 22 | Lights, Camera, Agriculture
From the classroom to the national spotlight! In this episode, we sit down with Patti Priest, Agricultural Sciences Instructor at Har-Ber High School, along with standout students Adalyn Hanning and Ruby Douangmala. Last fall, Futur...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 21 | Dedicated to Teaching
Dedicated to Teaching: Every teacher in Springdale has a "why." It’s the reason they show up early, stay late and pour their hearts into every student who walks through their door. Dedicated to Teaching is a seat at the table with the people wh...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 20 | Unplug and Play
Springdale Today features Hunt Elementary School Assistant Principal Patti Athey, parent and therapist Dr. Myranda Victoria and third-grader Ian Victoria, who discuss the school’s Unplug and Play initiative. The school program encourages famili...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 19 | Rumble in the Rotunda
What does it feel like to wrestle in the heart of your own school? Seniors Miriam Pedro and Lucas Cahill join us alongside Coach Nika West to pull back the curtain on Har-Ber Wrestling. We discuss their individual journeys, the team's training ...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 18 | Dual Lanes
Springdale Today dives into the story of Hayden and Riley Gibson, twin sisters who compete for Har-Ber High School and have committed to swim in college for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 17 | Service in Action
Springdale Schools celebrates School Board Recognition Month through conversations with School Board Members Michelle Cook and Randy Hutchinson and School Board Secretary Eddie Ramos.
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 16 | Food for Thought
Join us on Springdale Today for a look at community wellness and nutrition efforts in Springdale. We talked with Janet Hornberger, Springdale Public Schools Coordinated School Health and Treehouse Pantry Coordinator, Rodrigo Menocal, Cobbles...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 15 | Rooted in Recycling
This week, we explored the fascinating intersection of e-waste, art, and education! We sat down with artist Eugene Sargent, teacher Jennifer Boogart from John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation, and her EAST students, Zharia and Finn. They d...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 14 | The Learning Stage
On this episode of Springdale Today, we dive into the exciting world where literature meets the stage! We're joined by Knapp Elementary School third-grade teacher Kira Hart, her enthusiastic student Emiliano Manjarrez and Salli...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 13 | The Digital Habit Reset
Is tech overload taking a toll on your family? Responsibly managing technology is one of the biggest challenges facing youth today—and the struggle is real for parents and educators, too. In this essential episode, we sit down with Ian McRea...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 12 | Talking Turkey II
Get ready to laugh! This week, we throw out the history books and go straight to the source of Rollins Elementary School of Innovation kindergarteners to ask them the “insightful” questions about Thanksgiving. Expect priceless commentary on gra...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 11 | Revolutionary Resources
This week, we celebrate Don Tyson School of Innovation English teacher Autumn Doss, who was selected by PBS to join an elite group of only twelve teachers across the country. Her mission? To develop comprehensive educational resources to accomp...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 10 | Honoring Our Own
Veterans Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dirk Bisby, Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Eric Smith, Army National Guard First Sgt. Paul Hardin and Army Spc. Mary Jordan share their military history and some good-natured camaraderie in this special Veterans...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 9 | Art Speaks
The Crystal Bridges School Partnership Program is expected to more than 10,000 students, enhancing wellbeing and advocacy for the arts during a critical time for development. The multi-year partnership will culminate with a public art project b...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 8 | The SRO Connection
School Resource Officer Travis Beyer and ninth graders Evanna Wilson and Asher Copeland share their experiences with the Junior School Resource Officer Program at Central Junior High School. Together, they talk about what the program means to s...
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 7 | Creative Futures
Springdale Today records live from the heart of the Ozark Media Arts Festival at The Medium, where over 600 talented multimedia students gathered for the biggest event of its kind in the Midwest. Our unique panel brought together Festival Direc...