DNUSD Coffee and Conversation

Join us this week for our Native American Heritage Month episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast where we get to talk to Phillip Williams and James Gensaw about the importance of Native American Heritage in our district and around the country as well as the growth and revitalization of our local tribes.

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guests:

Phillip Williams - Yurok Tribal Council Member

James Gensaw - Yurok Language Cultural Coordinator, Teacher of Yurok Language

Join us this week for a Veteran's Day episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast where we are joined by three of our staff who have all served in the military. Get an inside look at what military life is like and what opportunities it may hold for potential future service members.

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guests:

Jimmy Diehl - Maintenance Specialist II

Shawn Schubert - Maintenance Specialist II

Tom Fortier - Network Systems Administrator

Tune in this week as we are joined by Erin Gates, Deputy District Superintendent of the Redwood National and State Parks. We discuss the Greater Outdoor Access and Learning program and the great opportunity this brings to our community. 

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guests:

Erin Gates - Deputy District Superintendent of the Redwood National and State Parks

Tune in this week as we are joined by Lisa Howard, the DNCOE MTSS Coordinator, as well as Nicholas LaFazio, a Special Education Program Specialist at our district. They will be talking about Multi-tiered systems of support, also known as MTSS. MTSS is an important topic that covers almost the full educational spectrum for our students, including attendance, academics, and social-emotional learning.

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guest:

Lisa Howard

Nicholas LaFazio

Join us this week as we talk with two of our district teachers about parent/teacher conferences. Find out what to expect at your students conference and get some helpful insight as to what you should be asking their teachers.

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guests:

Thaddeus Wuest - Teacher - Crescent Elk Middle School

Jaime Wanke - Teacher - Bess Maxwell Elementary

Check out this weeks episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast where we will be joined by four of our outstanding Del Norte High School students for a great conversation about their school, the programs that are offered and what the future holds for DNHS. Get a student's perspective on what's going on in the district.

Host:

Jeff Harris

Guests:

Haven Diehl

Lillian Flores

Riley Hudson

Noah Hergenrader

Join us for our latest episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast where we will be discussing transportation within our district. We are joined by the Director of Transportation as well as two of our bus drivers to discuss what's new in their department and important information on school bus safety.

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guests:

Kenna Burshem - Director of Transportation

Heather Rodriguez - Bus Driver

Rachel LeBlanc - Bus Driver

Join us for this episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast where we will be talking technology within our district. In this episode we are joined by the Director of Information Network Services to discuss the importance of technology in schools today, what's new with tech and devices in our schools and how our district plans to stay ahead of the technological curve.

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guests:

Ryan Bahten - Director of Information Network Services

Join us for this episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast where we will be talking about mental health and wellness. Learn about resources available in our district and the importance of mental health and wellness in schools.

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guests:

Lisa Howard - MTSS Specialist

Terrin Musbach - Culture & Climate Coach

Nick LaFazio - Special Education: Program Specialist

Tune in to this latest episode where we will be talking about Health & Wellness as well as Reading Interventions. We are joined this week by Jennifer Eames, Lora Schultz, Luana Pennington, and Vonya Genoud to talk about health and wellness for all students and how their programs help to ensure a child gets the most out of their educational opportunities.

Host:

Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools

Guests:

Jennifer Eames - School Psychologist

Lora Schultz - School Counselor, Mental Health Demonstration Grant Coordinator

Luana Pennington - District School Nurse

Vonya Genoud - Reading Intervention Specialist