Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast

Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast

By Logan PetlakEducation
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Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast episodes

  • Episode 14: The Petlak Family: Student Support and Substitute Teaching feat. Cheryl and Kain Petlak

    I get to interview my brother and mom! Yay! A heartfelt end to the year! I hope you enjoy, we had to record it twice as the file got corrupted in the transfer to edit. Unfortunately you missed out on me crying for a couple minutes trying to thank my mom for being an incredible educator, but hey, hope you love this anyway.


    Intro (feat. Kohen) (00:00:00 - 00:07:41)

    Interview (00:07:41 - 01:24:13)

    Closing (01:24:13 - 01:32:46)

    1 hr 33 min
  • Episode 13: IT - Information Technology feat. Mark Dunne and Cole Evans

    This episode delves into the lives and daily work of Mark Dunne and Cole Evans, members of Prairie South School Division’s IT department. I start the interview off with spilling my coffee all over my recording device so it was a tough start but everything else is great!

    Highlights from the Interview

    • What does the IT department do (and each role)?

    • Challenges for IT in Prairie South

      • Episode Overview

      • Introduction (0:00 - 4:42)

      • Interview w/ Mark Dunne and Cole Evans (4:43 - 1:16:32)

      • Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:16:33 - 1:25:36)

        • Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at [email protected].

        1 hr 26 min
      • Episode 12 Early Years Learning feat. Tammy Grieve

        This episode delves into the work of our Early Learning Consultant, Tammy Grieve. Tammy is an absolute delight and hopefully you finish the interview smiling just as I did.

        Highlights from the Interview

        • Tammy's Educational Journey
        • Self-Regulation and Learning Environment Tips
        • "Lighting up" for others

          • Episode Overview

          • Introduction (0:00 - 0:04:55)
          • Interview w/ Tammy (0:04:56 - 0:44:43)
          • Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (0:44:44 - 0:51:31)

            • Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at [email protected].

            54 min
          • Episode 11: Learning Consultants feat. Leah Tschetter and Miranda Sonmor

            This episode delves into what all the learning consultants do on a regular basis to support learning in the division.

            Highlights from the Interview

            • Leah & Miranda's educational journeys to becoming consultants.
            • Math classroom tips and resources!
            • Robots and EAL highlights and resources!

              • Episode Overview

              • Introduction (0:00 - 5:37)
              • Interview w/ D (5:38 - 1:08:17)
              • Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:08:18 - 1:17:12)

                • Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at [email protected].

                1 hr 18 min
              • Episode 10b: Graduating Students of CCI and RVCI

                This episode we wrap up the 2021-2022 school year with graduating students from Central and Riverview Collegiate in Moose Jaw, SK.

                Highlights from the Interview w/ CCI Graduating Students:

                • What's next for Mariam, Rachel, and Eller. 
                • Excitement for a summer without restrictions.

                  • Highlights from the Interview w/ RVCI Graduating Students:

                  •  What's next for both Madison and Daulton.
                  • The value in participating in drama and extracurriculars

                    • Episode Overview

                    • Introduction (0:00 - 5:37)
                    • Interview w/ CCI Graduating Students (5:37 - 42:45) Follow Central Collegiate: @ccicyclonenation
                    • Quick Post-Interview Notes (42:45 - 44:00)
                    • Interview w/ RVCI Graduating Students (44:00 - 1:18:45) - Follow Riverview Collegiate: @riverviewcollegiate
                    • Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:18:45 - 1:29:13)

                      • Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at [email protected].

                      1 hr 30 min
                    • Episode 10a: PSTA feat. Suzanne Vance

                      This episode we talk about the PSTA with its current president, Suzanne Vance.

                      Highlights from the Interview:

                      • Suzanne's educational journey
                      • Supporting learners at Prince Arthur School
                      • Overview of the Prairie South Teacher's Association

                        • Episode Overview

                        • Introduction (0:00 - 5:32)
                        • Interview w/ Suzanne (5:32 - 1:11:36)
                        • Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:11:36 - 1:17:46)

                          • Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at [email protected].

                          1 hr 18 min
                        • Episode 09: Eyebrow School feat. Eleese Aitken

                          This episode we talk about Eyebrow School with their principal, Eleese Aitken.

                          Highlights from the Interview:

                          • Teaching multigrade in rural SK
                          • Leadership styles and philosophies
                          • Eleese's educational journey

                            • Episode Overview

                            • Introduction (including a special guest voice) (0:00 - 5:51) 
                            • Interview w/ Eleese (5:51 - 1:15:56) 
                            • Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:15:56 - 1:28:14)

                              • Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at [email protected].

                              1 hr 29 min
                            • Episode 08: Transportation feat. Lonny Holmes

                              This episode we talk about the Transportation Department with its manager, Lonny Holmes.

                              Highlights from the Interview

                              • Lonny's journey as an industrial arts educator to consulting to administration to "retirement".
                              • Sports and the value of extracurricular work
                              • Leadership philosophies

                                • Episode Overview

                                • Introduction (including a special guest voice) (0:00 - 3:32)
                                • Interview w/ Lonny (3:32 - 1:24:53)
                                • Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:24:53 - 1:33:31)

                                  • Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at [email protected].

                                  1 hr 34 min
                                • Episode 7: Elementary City Administration & EdTech feat. Durston McKenna

                                  This episode delves into the world of educational technology and elementary school administration in Moose Jaw with vice principal of Sunningdale, Durston McKenna.

                                  Highlights from the Interview

                                  • Durston’s passion for educational technology with some EdTech suggestions.
                                  • Discussions around relationships with staff as an administrator.
                                  • We talk about the importance of reflecting upon our identity and positionality as educators.

                                    • Episode Overview

                                    • Introduction (0:00 - 6:12)
                                    • Interview w/ Durston (6:12 - 1:45:21)
                                    • Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:45:21 - 1:58:17)

                                      • Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at [email protected].

                                      1 hr 59 min

                                    About Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast

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                                    Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast is a podcast about learning in the Prairie South School Division - PSSD (prairiesouth.ca). The hope is to have conversations amongst members across the Prairie South learning community to help create reconnections and relationships throughout our geographically large and diverse school system. Expect episodes every month as we meet with wonderful people throughout our public school system in south central Saskatchewan, Canada.