Buried Treasure

We kick off season 2 of Buried Treasure with Dayton Alum, Bill Stoller. This influential member of the Dayton community shares stories from his youth, and the path that led to his successful career in business and industry. Together we discuss what makes Dayton a special place to live. We are so thankful for his time and commitment to the growth of this community.

Thoughts and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this podcast do not represent that of the Dayton School District.

Today we speak with Dayton School District's Citizen of the Year: Jamie Oliveira.

We learn more about Jamie and why he is so generous with his time and talents. We talk about the ABC Foundation's relationship with the school and share that communities grow stronger when we lift each other up.

Thoughts and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this podcast do not represent that of the Dayton School District.

Today we speak internships and career exploration with former teacher and board member Debbie Kearns. Debbie has been involved with our schools for over 30 years in a wide-range of roles. She shares why she made Dayton her home and how her childhood impacted her steady roll in this community.

We welcome back Robin Van Buren to this show as well. Robin and Debbie compare the parallels of their roles and share what's next in the College and Career Readiness program.

Thoughts and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this podcast do not represent that of the Dayton School District.

Join us as we discuss advocacy and conflict resolution with photographer, volunteer, and fifth-generation resident, Amy Webster. Amy shares her experiences as a parent in our school system: what it is like to navigate the tough issues and how communications has changed significantly since the days of the "School Scene".

Let us guide you through the process of mediation and learn that stronger relationships are be formed by navigating rough waters together.

Thoughts and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this podcast do not represent that of the Dayton School District.

Our desire with this podcast is to uncover the compelling and untold stories around our community. A passion that is also shared with our guest, Shane Wall of Valley Trademark. Whether it is high school basketball, trap shooting, or even a chess match (?) Shane is ready to document and share the experience. In this episode, we learn how this Dayton resident broke into the industry, what it takes to be noticed, and why Dayton SD could be the goldilocks of area schools.

Thoughts and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this podcast do not represent that of the Dayton School District.

We "Meet the Hosts" in this episode. Our hosts Amy Fast and John Bixler share their own stories and backgrounds in education as we learn more about the people behind the podcast. They discuss the evolution of classroom technology, the emergence of artifical intellegence, and ... phobias? It's time to get vulnerable and uncomfortable as we put the hosts in the hot seat. 

En este episodio, Ana Lundren y María Alcaraz-Reyes hablan sobre sus ocupaciones como Enlace Familiar para el distrito escolar de Dayton. Como madres que navegaron por un nuevo 

sistema educativo, Ana y María se convirtieron en firmes defensoras de sus propios hijos. Al hacerlo, aprendieron sobre las muchas oportunidades que ofrece nuestro sistema educativo, así como los desafíos que presenta para familias de diferentes orígenes. En sus funciones actuales, ahora se encuentran haciendo todo lo posible para brindar el apoyo que alguna vez esperaron.

In this episode, Ana Lundren and Maria Alcaraz-Reyes discuss their roles as Family Liaison for the Dayton School District. As parents navigating through a new educational system, Ana and Maria became strong advocates for their own children. In doing so, they learned about the many opportunities our educational system provides as well as the challenges it presents for families of different backgrounds. In their current roles, they now find themselves doing their best to provide the support they once hoped for.

We jump right into it in this episode. There is so much to cover as we welcome Steve Sugg back to the district. Recently retired, Steve was the Superintendent of Dayton Schools from July 2020 to June 2023. He provided stability during a major school disruption (pandemic/ distance learning) and guided us during a multi-million dollar Facilities and Improvements Bond. There was no shortage of stress. Yet, those weren't the things that made him lose sleep at night. Learn how retirement is treating Steve, and why his heart remains with the Dayton Community.

The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Dayton School District.

Come meet long-time resident, parent, and pre-school teacher, Tiffany Ashley. We discuss together the phrase 'daycare desert' and how that pushed Tiffany to develop her program from the early days of a cooperative to being partnered with the school. We also spend a bit of time discussing siblings and the debate of "Nature v.s. Nurture". Tiffany's positivity shines through during this discussion. To learn more about this program, contact the school or follow up on our website.

The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Dayton School District.

Cher, Pele, Shaq, ... Mitch. Today we interviewed Dayton's single name celebrity, Mitch Coleman. Referred to mostly by his first name, Mitch has been teaching Agriculture and leading our nationally recognized FFA program since 1990. Learn what drives him to success and how he's changed his perspective over the course of his long, celebrated career. It's easy to see why so many Dayton families have gone through Mitch's classes over the years. His passion and work ethic are on full display in this episode.

The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Dayton School District.