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.
Springdale Today Podcast
Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 27 | Engineering Empathy
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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, helping him overcome barriers to classroom participation.
Joined by parent Ekaterina Gaisina, EAST facilitator Abby Farrell and art teacher Pamela Lock, the group discusses the collaborative effort required to bring this project to life and the profound impact it’s had on student learning.
From the technical challenges of the design to the heartwarming motivation behind it, this episode celebrates the spirit of inclusion and the incredible things that happen when students use their creativity to serve others.
