49 Voices: A D49 Podcast

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In this episode we visit with KXRM FOX 21 Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister, who takes us through why experts like him have to reach far and wide to put together a forecast that best serves southern Colorado. D49 Chief Executive Officer Peter Hilts weighs in on why tracking quickly changing weather patterns matters as we live up to our commitment of delivering top-notch education for all learners. We’ll also talk about what goes in to announcing the two-word combo students (and others) love to hear: snow day.

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As the Chief Executive Officer of School District 49, Peter Hilts spends his days serving the students, families and the workforce of the fastest growing district in the state of Colorado. His is a story of passion for educating young learners on their chosen pathway to success. While not deeply engaged with his duties as CEO, you may find Peter skillfully eluding bears while sport-fishing in Alaska (true story) and criss-crossing the country to fulfill another of his passions: Fatherhood. On our premier podcast, we’ll spend a few minutes getting to know D49 CEO Peter Hilts.