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Feeling hungry? PSUSD Director of Nutrition Services Stephanie Bruce, Wellness Coordinator Jennifer Mattocks, and Rancho Mirage High School Nutrition Services Assistant Jared Andresen tackle the challenges of feeding thousands of students every day. From following federal guidelines and providing nutritional meals to impressive logistics and revamping menus with new choices, they take you behind the scenes of PSUSD Nutrition Services.
Original air date: 8/15/15
Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Christine Anderson and PSUSD Board of Education President Karen Cornett talk with Joan about what to look forward to in the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.
Original air date: 8/8/15
PSUSD Arts Coordinator and Joan's monthly co-host Louisa Castrodale is back in the show. She brings with her Dr. Lisa Soccio, Director of the Walter Marks Gallery and Art Professor at College of the Desert.
Original air date: 8/1/15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator Ed Perry brings in several students to discuss the inaugural year of the IB program at Cathedral City High School.
IB is a rigorous academic program that requires students to work at a collegiate level. After a multi-year application process, Cathedral City High School will be the first IB school in PSUSD, and only the second IB high school in the Coachella Valley.
Original air date: 7/25/15
Jewish Family Services Executive Director Maureen Forman and JFS Healthy Life Program Coordinator Xochi Ortiz discuss the organization's many missions (mental health, senior assistance, 1-1 counseling, and preventative teaching), including an anti bullying and drug prevention 4th and 5th grade curriculum for PSUSD. The PSUSD program is provided as a no cost intervention to fight middle school drug use and prepare kids for the pressures they may face as they grow up.
Joan wraps up the show by catching up with the DATA student producers and their plans for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.
Original air date: 7/18/15
Health is the focus of the show today! Jill Beighley from the all-volunteer Assistance League and PSUSD Lead Nurse Karin Staumietis explain the Hygiene Kit donation to fourth grade girls and fifth grade girls, and how important that support can be during what can be a rough time for children.
Karin goes on to discuss the role of school nurses and the rigorous qualification needed to work at a school site and the challenges required to provide care for an entire school district.
Original air date: 7/11/15
Celebrate the 4th of July with PSUSD Arts Coordinator Louisa Castrodale and Palm Springs International Film Society Membership and Educational Program Manager Nikki Gordon as they recap the their 8 year partnership collaborating within the district.
The Palm Springs International Film Society hosts an annual Student Day film screening event during the world-famous Palm Springs International Film Festival and Short Film Festival based in Palm Springs.
Original air date: 7/4/15
Now that PSUSD graduations have passed, it's time to hear from the Valedictorians. Guest host Tom Buck talks with the 2015 valedictorians from Cathedral City High School and Palm Springs High School about their journeys to the top of the class, and how they were supported by school and family along the way.
Original air date: 6/27/15
Dr. Mike Swize stops returns to the show to discuss the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the responsibilities that it entails.
Dr. Swize also brings two Tech TOSAs (Teachers on Special Assignment) to help explain where how PSUSD has developed on a technological front, including the prioritization of portable devices and training/teaching integration.
Original air date: 6/20/15