FISD Teaching & Learning Talks

The Teaching & Learning Talks Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Galloway and Ms. Bailey interviewed Dr. Michaela Steele. Dr. Steele is the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for FISD. We discussed the fantastic CTE options available to our students and the recent certification successes of our students.

Additionally, this episode's FELA highlights Mirna Garza and Norma Idrach, two participants from our dual language program.

We interviewed FMS Principal David Lehman about his school's Christmas Tree decorating contest and how it benefits families in need. We discussed the importance of community engagement. This episode's FELA highlight is Celest Martinez. Celeste is an Assistant Principals at FHS. She discussed the importance of leadership development and how her FELA project will be benefiting Assistant Principals in FISD and our surrounding school district.

In this episode, we interview Angela Garcia and Maggie Boozer. The topic is the FELA program and how FISD is building leadership capacity in our district. 

In this episode, Dr. Galloway and Ms. Bailey interviewed the FISD VOCA Coordinator and Counselors. Topics included the October 10th Mental Health Day FISD VOCA Counselor Facebook Page, trauma-informed care, and SEL in Floresville ISD.

On this episode we interviewed Floresville North Elementary teacher Ms. Chavez. 

In this podcast episode, Chris and Olivia interviewed Dr. Bays. She shares with the community what parents and students can expect this year. 

Listen to Episode 13 of the Teaching & Learning podcast to hear how 5x5 block scheduling will have a positive impact on FHS staff and students. In this episode, Dr. Galloway and Ms. Bailey interviewed Judson High School Principal Jesus Hernandez III , a FHS 9th grade student, Teacher Dixie Haag, Principal Marcia Gonzales, and Athletic Coordinator Andrew Rohrs.

On this episode, we interview Denise Knight, Digital Learning Specialist and Project Manager for Floresville ISD's blended learning program. We discuss Texas literacy expectations and how blending learning will support them. Olivia Bailey joins the T&L Talks Podcast as the new co-host.   

On this week's episode we interview Floresville ISD School Board President Penny Smith. We discuss the role the school board plays in the operations of our district and highlight great things in FISD. 

This week we interviewed the Floresville ISD Social Worker, Jennifer Grant, and learned about some of the resources available to our students and their families.