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
29 episodes
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 29 l Graduating Springdale
Learn more about seniors Saliyare Aponte-Madera of Springdale High School, Daniel Paxton of Don Tyson School of Innovation and Ethana Hang of Har-Ber High School and discover their exciting next steps following graduation.
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Episode 29
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32:13
Springdale Today Season 1, Episode 28 I Shaking it Up
Springdale Today records at the Jones Center for the Amazing Shake NWA. Featuring: Shaw Elementary School fifth-graders Jake Helms and Hallie Sloneker, Cox Communications Public Affairs Manager Olin Ericksen and SOAR Afterschool Pro...
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Episode 28
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14:22
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 27 l Space Talk
Sonora Elementary School EAST Facilitator Josh Worthy and fourth-grader Bexley Powell and Lakeside Junior High School EAST Facilitator Jamie Stallings and ninth-grader Miles Boomer chat about their experience communicating with the Internationa...
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Episode 27
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28:16
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 26 l Driven
Learn more about Ramey Cassady, a Don Tyson School of Innovation senior as he shares about everything from Formula 1 racing to robotics to mechanical engineering.
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Episode 26
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20:42
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 25 l Food for Thought
Springdale Today records from the Don Tyson School of Innovation Culinary classroom for a conversation with Culinary Arts Instructor Sherry Rickard, student Ian Elliott and Chef William Mauk of the French restaurant Bienvenue. The S...
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Episode 25
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23:12
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 24 l Shaping History
Helen Tyson Middle School instructional facilitator Jean Hill shares about her experience with the 2024 Rural Experience in America. The three-year project is an initiative by the nonprofit National Council for History Education and...
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Episode 24
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31:58
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 23 l Music Speaks
Har-Ber High School Choir Director Clint Pianalto and choir students Quinzy Jibbaw and Martin Labuon share the story of a talented Marshallese performance group, who performs some special pieces on this episode of Springdale Today.Also f...
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Episode 23
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22:51
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 22 l Animal Therapy
Counselors Katie Jenkins of Shaw Elementary School and Andrea George of George Junior High School share how therapy animals like their dogs Kashi and Desi are serving Springdale staff and students to help make schools even healthier places to w...
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Episode 22
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18:16
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 21 l Coaching Wildcats
Get to know Har-Ber High School Head Football Coach Aaron Danenhauer as he prepares the Wildcats to conquer on the field on this episode of Springdale Today!
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Episode 21
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18:04
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 20 l Walking the Talk
John Tyson Elementary School Assistant Principal Ashley Kirby, parent Maria Morales, and student GiGi Alarcon, who will share information on some innovative English as a Second Language programming that’s allowing John Tyson students, staff and...
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Episode 20
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16:27
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 19 l Partnership Power
Springdale Today records on location at the Jones Center to discuss some partnerships Jones Elementary School has with the center and Arvest Bank to mentor students and teach the young Jaguars to swim!Featuring: Jones Elementary School P...
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Episode 19
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18:16
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 18 l 600 and Counting
Head Har-Ber High School girls basketball coach Kimberly Jenkins shares about coaching her 600th winning game, her coaching career and what it's like to be a Sports Hall of Honor inductee for the Razorbacks!Also featuring: Sarah Pa...
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Episode 18
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30:53
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 17 l Gifted Administrator
Get to know Dr. Stacey Plumlee, Springdale Public Schools’ Gifted and Talented director and Learner Supports assistant director. The Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators has selected Dr. Plumlee as the 2024 Administra...
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Episode 17
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32:42
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 16 l The Art of Opportunity
Har-Ber High School Principal Dr. Paul Griep shares about his commitment to promoting creative life and art skills for students. The Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association named Dr. Griep as the Administrator of the Yea...
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Episode 16
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24:41
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 15 | No Contest
Springdale graduate RJ Iban shares his experience representing the Marshall Islands at the 2024 Micronesian Games, where he earned two gold and a silver medal. Featuring athlete RJ Iban and Josh Rivers, Springdale High School wrestl...
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Episode 15
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31:44
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 14 | Mindful Practices
Special Education Supervisor Rachel Underdown and School Psychology Specialists Aaliyah Chavis and Camille Kirby discuss how district psychologists are supporting Springdale Schools and students.
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Episode 14
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31:51
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 13 | Game On
Don Tyson School of Innovation esports athletes are turning video game experience into college scholarships and degrees! Featuring student-athlete Ky'Andre Wawrzaszek, Coach Burl Sniff and DTSOI graduate Anthony White. <...
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Episode 13
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44:00
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 12 | Music Maker
Har-Ber High School graduate Graham Mynatt shares his story as a professional musician and a bass trombone fellow at the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Episode 12
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42:44
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 11 | Talking Turkey
Springdale Today host Mary Jordan chats with Springdale kindergartners about all the food, fun and family traditions of Thanksgiving on location at Walker Elementary School!
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Episode 11
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32:24
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 10 | Hudson Sis-Stars & Excellence in Education
Hudson Sis-Stars: Sisters and record-breaking Springdale High School student-athletes Charleen and Carolinda Hudson share their story. Featuring Head Girls Basketball Coach Heather Hunsucker. Excellence in Education: Amy A...
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Episode 10
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28:43
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 9 | Serving Military Families
Springdale Today honors Veterans Day by recording on location at Don Tyson School of Innovation, one of two district Purple Star schools! Featuring Assistant Principal Aurelian Sennett, teacher Cindy Lyons and student Emma Bullingt...
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Episode 9
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27:17
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 8 | Empowering Voters
Bilingual students volunteer to translate for Washington County voters and help voters overcome some of the barriers that may exist for residents who speak English as a second language. Featuring Springdale High School Law and Publ...
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Episode 8
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22:31
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 7 | Teaching Springdale
Walker Elementary School Principal Lynn Ryan and teacher Haley Beaver chat about how the district has changed over the years and Haley’s experience as a first-year teacher.
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Episode 7
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21:55
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 6 | Student Congress & Building Springdale
Roselyn Guzman and Keila Ortiz Salinas of Springdale High School discuss their experience at the National Student Leadership Congress in Washington, D.C.Support Services Director Jeremy White and Springdale Athletic Foundation Executive ...
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Episode 6
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38:35
Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 5 | Planting Seeds
Springdale Today records on location at Apple Seeds Teaching Farm, a Fayetteville-based nonprofit offering garden-based education for Northwest Arkansas. Featuring Apple Seeds Program Director Ryan Patterson and Knapp Elementary School Pr...
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Episode 5
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27:34