Gregory-Portland ISD CATCast

There's a lot happening across the state of Texas that's impacting public education, and in this episode we're sitting down with our own State Representative J.M. Lozano and G-PISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos as they discuss and share the latest. You're sure to learn something important you didn't know before, so don't miss this insightful interview conducted by one of our awesome G-P Wildcats Timothy Astin. Tune it with us, G-P!

Find out what fuels our teams on the front lines, G-P, and you'll soon discover it's MUCH more than you knew! In this episode, hear from Alton Coleman, Director of Transportation, and Lee Roy Gonzalez, Director of Operations, as they reveal what happens behind the scenes to support our G-P Wildcats every day -- in all kinds of weather, circumstances, and unique opportunities! G-P High School Student Donovan Yglesias is our host for this week -- tune in now, and don't miss this one, 'CATS!

Imagination takes center stage as G-PISD prepares to unveil the new Early Childhood Center (ECC) with a learning model all its own to engage our youngest Pre-K and Kindergartner learners in deep knowledge through play! Listen as our Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos, Director of the ECC Mrs. Robin Rice, and Student Host Eli Lopez explain what to expect, how the project is going, and what it will mean to "wonder constantly" at the new G-PECC!

Join Senator Morgan La Mantia, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos, and our own talented Wildcat Elentiya Carey as they discuss public education in Texas -- why it matters, what's happening now, and how decisions made at the state level impact Texas students, staff, and communities. It's a discussion you won't want to miss, so tune in and let's learn together G-P! 

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Communication is key, especially when it comes to advocating for and supporting our Wildcats! Tune in to this week's CATCast and hear from a great Dad, Mr. Christopher Butler, and an awesome Mom (who is also a G-P Teacher), Mrs. Virginia Ellyson, as they discuss the importance of the family-teacher relationship as well as share tips for improving connections from home to school! This episode was hosted by our incredible Wildcat Tyler Dobbs. Don't miss it! 

Senior Jayden Hays and G-PISD's Mrs. Hilda Salinas, Director of Career and Technical Education, were interviewed for this episode that's all about how G-P Wildcats can benefit from earning college credit, job certifications, and more while at G-P's P-TECH High School! Stay informed and tune in now for this week's show hosted by one of our incredible Wildcats, Rolando Mireles!

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FMI: www.g-pisd.org/PTECH

Momentum is building as our G-P Education Foundation continues to grow and provide district-wide support! Hear from President Joseph Vasquez and Development Chair Patti Cass Strain in this week's CATCast, as they share why they are involved, what the organization does, what's planned next, and what it means for students, staff, and our greater community.

Learn, connect, and be involved with the G-PEF "for today, and tomorrow!" Special thanks to our student host of this week's episode, Noah Haan, for an exceptional job interviewing our community leaders!

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Check out the PRIORITY 1 "Green Growth" Report to the School Board: www.gpisd.org/P1growthreport

Send a G-P employee some PAWSitive Praise today: www.g-pisd.org/praise

They see it all, and they lead learning across G-PISD ... today, hear from our two current District Teachers of the Year as they explain what student progress really looks like to them and what's new in our classrooms. Thanks to Mrs. Kayla Charlton and Mrs. Stacey McClary for lending us their insight, and to Guest Host Elias Vasquez from G-P High School. Thanks for listening to YOUR CATCast, G-P! #goGPwildcats #GPtogether