Treasuring Education

Brenda and Kaili discuss how the Bridging the Parent Gap program works, including this podcast series and the videos that go with it. Learn a little about the hosts,  the purpose of the program, and how it is organized.

Teacher and Coach Jeffrey Stoppenhagen discusses with us why Speech & Debate is a school program that should not be overlooked! He explains how the typical program operates, the many benefits for students, and how parents can participate. It's a transformational activity for high school students!

Darcey Shallberg, M.S., CCC-SLP, MEd Leadership, talks with us about an often misunderstood resource at school, the Speech Language Pathologist. She shares with us the many ways the SLP can help children with speech or language delays or disorders. If you're concerned about how your child communicates, both speaking or listening, this episode is for you! 

Bud Ayers explains how his social dance course is about more than dance. Learn how he shares his wisdom with his students everyday, building their confidence and changing their internal dialogue. He's compiled many of his life lessons in his book Words Matter: Change Your Words, Change Your Life.

Let us show you how parents can find the right activities for their children and how young adults can learn the steps to a thriving life.

Get a signed copy at WordsMatterByBudAyers or an unsigned copy at Amazon.

Idaho’s Best Nightclub of 2021: Rocco Torres and Wendie Soucier, the well-spoken owners of Rocco’s Roadhouse in Nampa, Idaho, share words of wisdom on following your passions and working with a dual discipline plan - you can do both! Somehow we slip in Devil Wears Prada, Tide commercials, Britney Spears, Howard Stern, Mad Men, eggs, and baskets… Find out how!

Listen as Joan gives us examples and practical, easy to implement practices to make gratitude part of daily living. Learn five steps for leaving a legacy of gratefulness!

Joan Polzin of Growing Gratitude explains why building gratitude in children is beneficial, the problems parents face, and who is responsible for teaching gratitude. She heartfully shares her personal journey, discovering the healing power of gratefulness.

Brenda and Kaili discuss why Treasuring Education exists, what we offer, and how parents can access resources.

The five W's, who, what, why,  when, and where of Treasuring Education. Brenda Close and Kaili Smalley explain the vision.