In this episode of Tips and Salsa, we’re joined by sixth-grade filmmaking phenom Calvin Catania! 🎬 From taco-fueled inspiration to film noir flair, Calvin shares the stories behind his standout RUSD FilmFest submissions and what it’s like to see his work hit the big screen.

2025 film: Cheap$kate

2024 fim: The Young Cowboy

Is scrolling getting in the way of schooling? In this episode, we sit down with Sue Thotz from Common Sense Education to talk about online safety, digital citizenship, and the growing push for phone-free schools. Tune in as we explore the challenges, the new California law, and what schools, parents, and students need to know!

How does our district stay connected and protected? In this episode, we chat with David Monaco, Director of Technology Services, about the challenges of managing IT, the importance of cybersecurity, and what’s next for tech in our schools.

Join us as we chat with Karen Burk, our 2024 Garner Holt Teacher of the Year, about the amazing AniMakerspace Lab at Victoria, her favorite projects, and how it’s inspiring students to create and innovate!

Meet our student guests!

Join us as we dive into the California Science & Engineering Fair with teacher Colleen Duncan and standout student Michael Stodelle. Learn about the fair's impact and how to get involved, and hear how Michael's project last year reached the international stage!

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In this episode, we’re joined once again by Redlands USD Superintendent Cabral for a “one year later” check-in. We first spoke with him as he began his journey with RUSD, and now he’s back to share reflections on his first year, the challenges and accomplishments along the way, and his vision for the year ahead.

We're back! In this episode, we chat with Jenn Moore, President of the Redlands Educational Partnership Foundation, about REP's mission and the fantastic opportunities it offers RUSD teachers.

After listening, check out rep4schools.com!

Join us as we reminisce about the past year, bid some heartfelt farewells, and explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

Today, Canva's our guest, as we dive into the ins and outs of this fantastic tool for teachers and students!

Join us as Tiffany Feduska takes us behind the scenes of her incredible journey – from the airwaves to the classroom. What lessons has she carried from radio to education? Tune in to find out!