Blue Jays Mic'd Up

Welcome to Blue Jays Mic’d Up, a podcast hosted by Dr. Cassandra Suggs, Superintendent of the School District of Washington. Each episode takes listeners beyond the job title through conversations with the people, partners, and organizations that help make our schools and community stronger.

In our second episode, Dr. Suggs welcomes Craig Vonder Haar, Communications Director, to give listeners a closer look at what he does behind the scenes. He discusses his responsibilities, the stories he helps share, and how he keeps the school district connected with the community.

Welcome to Blue Jays Mic’d Up, a podcast hosted by Dr. Cassandra Suggs, Superintendent of the School District of Washington. Each episode takes listeners beyond the job title through conversations with the people, partners, and organizations that help make our schools and community stronger.

In our first episode, Dr. Suggs sits down with Kaitlin Huber, District Business Connection Coordinator, to explore how relationships between our schools, local businesses, and community partners create meaningful opportunities for students. Mrs. Huber shares more about her role, the partnerships she helps develop, and how those connections support students as they prepare for their futures.

Dr. Kephart welcomes our new superintendent, Dr. Cassandra Suggs, to discuss her personal and professional journey, as well as the bright future of our district. Listeners can learn more about Dr. Suggs at the link below.

https://washington.k12.mo.us/15618?articleID=56909

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kephart from the CAPS Podcast Team!

Join us as Dr. Kephart meets with Dr. Rachael Wilcox and Jennifer Meyer to discuss Conscious Discipline.

Join us as Dr. Kephart and her guests discuss the WINGS Educational Foundation and the impact it has on the district.

Join us this month as Dr. Kephart meets with the Citizens for a Great School Committee to discuss Proposition W and why it matters for our students, staff, and schools. 

Additional information on Proposition W can be found here:

https://washington.k12.mo.us/propw

Join us this month as Dr. Kephart speaks with District Curriculum Coordinator Andrea See about the Readers ROCK initiative, staff LETRS training, and other literacy-related topics.

Additional resources on literacy can be found here: https://www.washington.k12.mo.us/49241_3

Join us this month as Dr. Kephart speaks with District Technology Director, Casey Fisher, to discuss artificial intelligence in the school district.

Join us this month as Dr. Kephart speaks with district Library Media Specialists to discuss Fall Book Bingo as well as other topics related to reading.

The challenge runs November 1st through the 30th. Complete a BINGO (across, down, diagonal, or blackout) to earn a Readers ROCK bookmark and entry into the prize drawing for Blue Jay spirit wear, books from Neighborhood Reads, and a special treat from Dr. Kephart. You can view the bingo card here:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGymkxk88M/NKQo0aHQOGLYfejVMZYBKQ/view?utm_content=DAGymkxk88M&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Join us this month as Dr. Kephart speaks with Washington High School Principle, Dr. Eric Turner, and two current Juniors about future facility planning for Washington High School.

You can view the slideshow used at the meeting as well as additional information on the subject here: https://washington.k12.mo.us/144633_2