ConnectED

ConnectED

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ConnectED episodes

  • More Than a Meal: Behind the Scenes with Child Nutrition
    ['What goes into feeding thousands of students every day? Dr. Z sits down with Child Nutrition Director Whitney Johnson, Assistant Director Kevin White and TWHS Cafeteria Manager Kari Walton to go behind the scenes and explore how Tomball ISD’s Child Nutrition team does more than serve meals — they nourish students, support learning and make a difference every day!', 'What goes into feeding thousands of students every day? Dr. Z sits down with Child Nutrition Director Whitney Johnson, Assistant Director Kevin White and TWHS Cafeteria Manager Kari Walton to go behind the scenes and explore how Tomball ISD’s Child Nutrition team does more than serve meals — they nourish students, support learning and make a difference every day!']
    32 min
  • What Does it Really Mean to be an A-Rated School District?
    ['Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Webb, Dr. Flores and Dr. Munoz to go beyond the letter grade and talk about what an A rating really represents — from student achievement and growth to the incredible work of our teachers and campus staff every day. Plus, a look at the community support that helps make student success possible across Tomball ISD.', 'Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Webb, Dr. Flores and Dr. Munoz to go beyond the letter grade and talk about what an A rating really represents — from student achievement and growth to the incredible work of our teachers and campus staff every day. Plus, a look at the community support that helps make student success possible across Tomball ISD.']
    25 min
  • Hope Squad
    ['Hope Squad highlights the importance of connection, peer support, and mental health awareness in school communities. Dr. Z is joined by three student leaders who share their insight into being a Hope Squad leader on campus. Sponsored by Next Level Urgent Care', 'Hope Squad highlights the importance of connection, peer support, and mental health awareness in school communities. Dr. Z is joined by three student leaders who share their insight into being a Hope Squad leader on campus. Sponsored by Next Level Urgent Care.']
    23 min
  • Leaders of Tomball
    ['Tomball is a special place. Hear from the community leaders who shape and serve Tomball — Mayor Lori Klein Quinn, Chamber President Bruce Hillegeist, and City Manager David Esquivel as they join in conversation with Dr. Z. Together, they discuss leadership, service, and the collaborative spirit that continues to strengthen the Tomball community. Sponsored by Colleen Pye.', 'Tomball is a special place. Hear from the community leaders who shape and serve Tomball — Mayor Lori Klein Quinn, Chamber President Bruce Hillegeist, and City Manager David Esquivel as they join in conversation with Dr. Z. Together, they discuss leadership, service, and the collaborative spirit that continues to strengthen the Tomball community. Sponsored by Colleen Pye.']
    31 min
  • School Finance
    ['Award-winning fiscal management doesn’t happen by accident. Dr. Z sits down with the TISD Finance Team to break down school funding, budgeting, transparency, and what it takes to keep our schools strong, growing, and financially sound. Sponsored by Eve Kneller Real Estate Group.', 'Award-winning fiscal management doesn’t happen by accident. Dr. Z sits down with the TISD Finance Team to break down school funding, budgeting, transparency, and what it takes to keep our schools strong, growing, and financially sound. Sponsored by Eve Kneller Real Estate Group.']
    22 min
  • P-TECH in Tomball ISD
    ["P-TECH opportunities are growing in Tomball ISD, and offering an incredible option for one's educational journey. Dr. Z, joined by three individuals Dr. Michael Webb, Karla Sandoval and Bob Thompson, discuss the many benefits and value of a P-TECH and how it lends itself to supporting career exploration and work-based learning opportunities for our students.", "P-TECH opportunities are growing in Tomball ISD, and offering an incredible option for one's educational journey. Dr. Z, joined by three individuals Dr. Michael Webb, Karla Sandoval and Bob Thompson, discuss the many benefits and value of a P-TECH and how it lends itself to supporting career exploration and work-based learning opportunities for our students."]
    14 min
  • Serving as a Trustee in Tomball ISD
    ['Three dedicated individuals in Dr. Michael Pratt, Mark Lewandowski and John McStravick, who represent 62 years of combined service on the Tomball ISD School Board, joined Dr. Z to reflect on their time as Board Members, and what makes Tomball ISD the connected community that it is today.', 'Three dedicated individuals in Dr. Michael Pratt, Mark Lewandowski and John McStravick, who represent 62 years of combined service on the Tomball ISD School Board, joined Dr. Z to reflect on their time as Board Members, and what makes Tomball ISD the connected community that it is today.']
    22 min
  • Opening a New School in Tomball ISD
    ['Opening a New School in Tomball ISD is no easy feat but three Principals in Dr. Kim McKinney (GLJHS), Dr. Jessica Perez (EEA) and Mr. Chad Schmidt (WEST) have made the transition look seamless and are now sharing their thoughts and insight with Dr. Z on the latest episode of ConnectED.', 'Opening a New School in Tomball ISD is no easy feat but three Principals in Dr. Kim McKinney (GLJHS), Dr. Jessica Perez (EEA) and Mr. Chad Schmidt (WEST) have made the transition look seamless and are now sharing their thoughts and insight with Dr. Z on the latest episode of ConnectED.']
    23 min
  • Great Expectations (GE) in Tomball ISD
    ['Great Expectations (GE) in Tomball ISD promotes a climate of mutual respect and academic excellence. Dr. Z was joined by teachers Laura Lagos and Stephanie Ryan and Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Innovation Dr. Lee Wright to discuss creating an intentional focus to embrace GE as a culture instead of a program.', 'Great Expectations (GE) in Tomball ISD promotes a climate of mutual respect and academic excellence. Dr. Z was joined by teachers Laura Lagos and Stephanie Ryan and Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Innovation Dr. Lee Wright to discuss creating an intentional focus to embrace GE as a culture instead of a program.']
    24 min
  • Teachers in Tomball ISD
    ["Tomball ISD teachers continue to create a dynamic education environment for their students and Dr. Z was fortunate to have three leading educators in Amber Hess, Emily Adams and Cindy Hearn join her in a conversation about teaching, why they chose education and Tomball ISD, and reflect on the impact they have made on students' lives over the years.", "Tomball ISD teachers continue to create a dynamic education environment for their students and Dr. Z was fortunate to have three leading educators in Amber Hess, Emily Adams and Cindy Hearn join her in a conversation about teaching, why they chose education and Tomball ISD, and reflect on the impact they have made on students' lives over the years."]
    33 min

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ConnectED Podcast with Dr. Z features special guests in a monthly episode that provides valuable insight into Tomball ISD and how it's defining excellence in education and connecting with the…