Safety is a focus in Avondale ESD and the district is hosting a series of collaborative learning opportunities focused around school and community safety. Hear from Robert Vernier, Vice President of the Avondale Elementary School District Governing Board, to learn more about this parent series called Collaborating to Protect and Connect:

Empowering Parents to Ensure Safe Schools and Communities.

Meet the newest leader of the City of Goodyear Police Department, Chief Brian Issitt, and hear about his vision for the department, his passion for the community and his commitment to collaborating with Avondale ESD.

The BHHS Legacy Foundation has a rich history of improving the lives and health of people in the Phoenix area. Hear from Gerry Wissink, CEO of the BHHHS Legacy Foundation, on how this organization partners with local schools and other agencies to help meet the dental, health, and vision needs of students, and the impact they are making in communities throughout the Valley.

Meet Bruce Wall, former President and current Beneficiary Chairman of the West Valley Mavericks, and learn how their members are improving the quality of life for residents of the West Valley through their philanthropic work and charitable giving.

The Rosztoczy Foundation is changing lives for students, schools, families, and communities through a college promise. Learn how this family is impacting entire communities and having a positive impact on education in Arizona by offering surprise college scholarships to an entire grade level at Michael Anderson School.

Hear about the Avondale-Goodyear Education Foundation and how they support students, parents, and staff members of the Avondale Elementary School District.

Meet Tracey Beal, Founder and CEO of School Connect, and hear how they are championing schools, faith organizations, businesses, and community organizations in their quest of building a village of support around schools so that every child can reach their full potential.

Hear how one valley pizza business is supporting and giving back to Avondale ESD by supporting our STEAM initiative and sponsoring employee activities. Peter Piper Pizza is all about great food, family fun, and raising some dough for local schools and students.

Meet members of the Copper Trails National Junior Honor Society and hear how they are building their leadership skills through knowledge and personal experiences gained at the National Junior Honor Society National Conference.

Hear how one simple idea turned into a school-wide event where students got the opportunity of a lifetime to see and touch multiple construction vehicles. In this podcast, you'll meet Greg and Sarah Theim, of E-Z Towing & Recovery, and how they pulled their construction partners together to offer a construction vehicle day for the students at Lattie Coor School.