In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews Commadant Chris Acuna from the Washington Youth Challenge Academy. Mr. Acuna talks about what the Washington Youth Challenge Academy is all about, his passion for working for the kids, and how it has impacted so many kids across Washington State! Also, for a cross reference, Episode 17 features graduated Senior student from Chimacum, Gerald Lindsey who just finished the residential phase this last June! Highly recommended to listen to this episode with Commandant Acuna, then go back to Episode 17!

In this episode, Mr. A. stops by Evergreen State College (the Tacoma branch) and interviews Emory Otso, Karen Varges, and Ajahnee Hudson from the Living Life Leadership organization which supports and builds communities for students and people of color. One of the biggest topics discussed in the episode is the issue of racism and their experiences with it.

Mr. Abastilla interviews Dr. Rupert Tomada who currently works at Silverdale Kaiser Permanente in Kitsap County Wa. Dr. Tomada explains his journey to becoming a doctor and gives advice to those who want to be in the medical field.

In this episode, Mr. A. interviews his friend Chris Barnes who currently works as truck driver delivering oxygen tanks to various businesses around the Puget Sound area. Chris goes into detail the life and the process of what a truck driver does.

Mr. Abastilla interviews the founder and director of Alta Vista Life Integrated Services Ashley Ruiz who talks about her upbringing, issues with mental health with youth, and how she founded Alta Vista

In this unique interview edition, Mr. Abastilla actually interviews his wife, Yolanda Abastilla asking her about life as a mother raising our two kids who are 8 and 10 years old respectively.

Well! I’m back! Didn’t think I’d be back but consider the last episode merely a SEASON finale! It’s time to begin season 2!! This is just a short episode introducing things! Let’s see how this episode plays out!!

In this season finale episode of Conversations With Mr. A., Mr. Abastilla shares his experiences and thoughts about Chimacum as he will be leaving the district. Whether or not this is a season finale or series finale will be determined later.

Mr. Abastilla interviews Gerald Lindsey on the last day of school after he finished the residential phase of the Washington Youth Academy. This was minutes after Mr. A. surprised him with his High School Diploma.

Mr. Abastilla interviews the Class of 2023 Salutatorian for Chimacum, Madison Burgess, and the Co Validictorian for Chimacum, Maria Powell and Connor Paterson