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Affton Unplugged
by tbracht
This podcast features the people and stories that make the Affton School District great. In the Affton School District education is the most important thing we do. Each episode is hosted by the superintendent, Dr.Travis Bracht.
Episodes
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130. Precious Cargo: Inside Affton’s School Bus Safety
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht interviews members of the Affton School District's transportation department as they discuss school bus safety and the daily realities of their profession. The conversation highlights common public misconceptions,...
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129. Voices of Affton: What We're Excited For
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht interviews individuals from across the Affton School District as they share what they are most excited about this school year. Throughout the episode, students of all grade levels and educators from across the…
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128. Building Tomorrow's Leaders: Youth Leadership St. Louis
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht discusses the Youth Leadership St. Louis program with Affton High School teacher Brandon Lewis and two students involved with the program. Administered by FOCUS St. Louis, this internationally recognized initiative...
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127. Building Character & Champions: Inside Affton Football
This podcast episode of Affton Unplugged features Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht interviewing the Affton High School football coach and four team captains. Head Coach Max Buck explains that the program is built on the core values of preparation, competition, and teamwork to help students…
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126. Behind the Screens: Celebrating Affton’s IT Pros
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast features Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht interviewing the school district’s IT department to celebrate National IT Professionals Day. The conversation introduces the technology team members, who discuss their varied roles in maintaining essential...
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125. Building Connections: Meet Dr. Eric Turner
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht introduces Dr. Eric Turner as the new principal of Affton High School. Dr. Turner shares his professional background, noting over two decades of experience as a math teacher and administrator in various Missouri...
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124. Connecting Community, Career & Classroom with Dr. Jason Buck
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht interviews Dr. Jason Buck, who was recently appointed as the Assistant Superintendent of the Affton School District. Dr. Buck reflects on his extensive career in education, which began in the late 1990s and included...
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123. Connected by Community: Inside Affton Parents Club
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast, hosted by Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht, features an interview with leaders from the Affton Parents Club (APC). This nonprofit organization acts as a district-wide parent-teacher organization for all five local schools, though it emphasizes that...
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122. Class of 2026: Growing Up Affton
In this podcast episode of Affton Unplugged, Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews various educators from across the district to celebrate the Class of 2026 as they reach graduation. Teachers and administrators share nostalgic memories, tracing the students' journey from their first days in…
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121. Turning the Tables: Superintendent Travis Bracht Unplugged
In this podcast episode of Affton Unplugged, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cassandra Suggs turns the table on the 2026 Missouri Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Travis Bracht. Dr. Suggs takes the mic to lead this conversation with Dr. Bracht to provide listeners with a personal look at his life and...
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120. Seal of Biliteracy: Real Talk from the Classroom & Beyond
This Affton Unplugged podcast episode, hosted by Superintendent Travis Bracht, explores the Seal of Biliteracy and the profound impact of language education within the Affton School District. Featuring Spanish teacher Matthew O'Brien alongside current and former students, the discussion…
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119. Bridging the Gap: Real-World Learning with STL CAPS
In this podcast episode of Affton Unplugged, Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews the director and several students involved with the St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (STL CAPS). The program offers high school juniors and seniors hands-on professional experiences through...
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118. Beyond the Band-Aid: Celebrating National School Nurse Day
In this podcast episode of Affton Unplugged, Superintendent Travis Bracht hosts a discussion celebrating National School Nurse Day by highlighting the vital role of the district's health services. The conversation features district health leaders and school nurses who explain that their...
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117. The Next Generation of Medicine: STL CAPS Healthcare Showcase
On this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews several high school seniors involved in the St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies Medicine and Health Care program. The students represent various local high schools that include Affton, Bayless,...
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116. On Par For Success: The Rise of Affton Golf
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews two members of the Affton High School golf team and their veteran coach. The discussion highlights a significant surge in participation, growing from just a few participants to a full fifteen-player roster...
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115. The Legacy Chapter: Celebrating Our 2026 Retirees
On this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews several long-serving staff members preparing for their 2026 retirement. These dedicated educators that include Ray Crites, Bridget Nyberg, Laura Bangert and Dr. Deann Myers share reflections on their decades…
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114. Skills That Stick Part 2: Exploring Career-Ready Education With South Tech
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast, Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews South Technical High School Principal Dr. Jacob Lohse and three seniors from Affton High School to discuss the benefits of career and technical education. South Tech offers 22 specialized programs, including...
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113. Skills That Stick: Exploring Career-Ready Education With South Tech
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht has a conversation with South Technical High School Principal, Dr. Jacob Lohse, and three juniors from Affton High School pursuing career paths in construction, culinary arts and cosmetology. The discussion highlights…
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112. Choosing Affton: Secondary Edition
On this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews new secondary educators at Rogers Middle School and Afton High School. These professionals come from diverse backgrounds, including military service, student teaching residencies, and previous experience in...
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111. Choosing Affton: Elementary Edition
On this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews a diverse group of new elementary educators at Mesnier Primary School and Gotsch Intermediate School. The participants include first-year teachers, career changers from corporate and service industries, and...
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110. The Rhythm of Respect: A Decade of Ballroom at Gotsch
On this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights staff from both Gotsch Intermediate School and Dance Moves STL. The participants describe a decade-long partnership that brings a ballroom dancing curriculum to fifth-grade students to foster social…
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109. Building Bridges: Connecting Home, School & Community
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews school social workers Jessica Crawford and Kortney Wood to celebrate National School Social Worker Week March 2-6. The guests describe their professional backgrounds and explain how their roles serve as a…
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108. Affton 2027: The CSIP Deep Dive
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast features the NotebookLM AI co-host duo taking a deep dive into the Affton School District 2022-27 Strategic Plan Roadmap. The Affton School District Strategic Plan functions as a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide the community toward specific...
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107. Beyond the Badge: Meet Affton's SROs
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast, Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews three school resource officers to celebrate their contributions in honor of National SRO Day. The conversation features Officer Ashley Meyer, who discusses her transition from community outreach to early...
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106. Bridgebuilders & Advocates: Inside the World of Affton School Counselors
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast highlights National School Counseling Week. Superintendent Travis Bracht sits down with school counselors from across the district as they introduce themselves, explain why they became counselors, and share what they love about supporting students.…
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105. The Next Generation of Diplomats: RMS Model UN
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast features a discussion led by Superintendent Travis Bracht regarding the Model United Nations program at Rogers Middle School. Teacher Laura Hubbard explains how the curriculum, established in 2019, teaches students about global diplomacy, sustainable...
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104. RMS Creative Connections: Art, Leadership, & Belonging
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews members of the Rogers Middle School Art Club. Led by teacher Katie Rice, the club has seen rapid growth and has integrated student leadership roles to help the club and it's members thrive. Students share how...
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103. Small Voices, Big Impact: Leading With Kindness
This episode of Affton Unplugged podcast features Superintendent Travis Bracht discussing Unity Day with students and staff from Gotsch Intermediate School. The conversation highlights how this annual event promotes kindness, inclusion, and acceptance through creative projects like posters and...
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102. Returning to Give Thanks: The AEF Alumni Luncheon
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast highlights an annual event hosted by the Affton Education Foundation, an organization that has provided over half a million dollars in college scholarships since 2005. During a special luncheon, scholarship recipients return to share how these…
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101. Leading by Example: Voices from the RMS Mentoring Program
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast highlights the Rogers Middle School Mentoring Program that is coordinated in partnership with Mesnier Primary School. This episode features the RMS Social-Emotional Learning Interventionist, Lena Mahurin, and several sixth- through eighth-grade student...
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100. Winning Arguments, Building Bonds: Affton Speech & Debate
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast highlights the Affton High School Speech and Debate Team. The episode features interviews with the two faculty sponsors—Ms. Rice and Mrs. Bayha—and five student participants who share their experiences and competition results. The sponsors explain that...
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99. Key To Service: How Affton's Key Club Doubled Down On Community Impact
On this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights the Affton High School Key Club by having a conversation with the faculty sponsor and four student officers. This episode focuses on the student-led organization, which is a community service group sponsored...
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98. Beyond the Grades: The Impact of Affton's National Honor Society
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast highlights the National Honor Society (NHS) program at Affton High School. The episode features interviews with the NHS co-sponsors, Dr. Brian Esselman and Laurie Free, who discuss the organization's mission as a student-run service group built upon…
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97. The Road to National Recognition: MPS School Counseling Program
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights the nationally recognized school counseling program at Mesnier Primary School. School Counselors Megan Smith and Hannah Dreas explain how the state and national certification process serves as a crucial...
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96. It's a Madhouse: RMS Drama Club 2025
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights the Rogers Middle School Drama Club’s upcoming production. The episode features an interview with Mr. Joe Murphy, the drama club sponsor and high school teacher, and four students who discuss their roles and...
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95. AHS Curtain Call: Peter and the Starcatcher
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights the upcoming fall production at Affton High School - Peter & the Starcatcher. You will hear from four students—David (Student Director), Cora (Orphan), Anthony (Peter Pan), and Hana (Stage Manager)—involved in...
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94. Honoring Our Principals: Educational Journeys in Affton
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht celebrates National School Principal Month by featuring the principals from the Affton School District. The segment includes interviews with five principals—Dr. Sinamon (Early Childhood Center & PAT), Dr. Been (Mesnier...
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93. Amplifying Voices: Why You Need a Podcast
Superintendent Travis Bracht records from the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) Conference in Kansas City, interviewing school board members and superintendents about what makes their districts special and how podcasts can amplify those voices. Guests share favorite memories and district...
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92. Behind the Scenes: Affton’s SEL Interventionists Changing Student Lives
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht focuses on the district's social emotional learning (SEL) interventionists. The episode introduces four interventionists—Dan Ludwig at Affton High School, Lena Mahurin at Rogers Middle School, Molly Browning at Gotsch...
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91. Voices of Affton: Inside the Choir Program
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights the Choir Program. You will hear from longtime choir director Mr. Dale Fearnley and four students from Affton High School—Liam McCart, David McKenzie, Louisa Sullivan, and Ruby Kuhlman. Mr. Fearnley shares his...
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90. Strings & Stories: Affton's Orchestra Program
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights the Affton Orchestra Program. This episode features the Orchestra Teacher, Mrs. Heithaus, and two student participants, Erma Muminovic and Spencer Slavik, who discuss their involvement and passion for music....
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89. Affton Band: Building Community One Note at a Time
In this episode of the "Affton Unplugged" podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights the Affton Band Program. Featured guests include the Band Director Mr. Curtis Schroyer and three students—Abbi Singer, Denis Gralike, and James McCann—who share their experiences and passion for music....
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88. Game, Set, Match: Affton Girls Tennis In Action
On this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights the Affton High School girls tennis team. The episode features the team's coach, Beth Daniels, a longtime Affton resident and former player, along with two senior players, Miranda Yeates and Emily Wilson. The...
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87. Filming Freedom: Affton Students Take On C-SPAN
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights an Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Government and Politics class at Affton High School. Teacher Tony Muyco and several senior students discuss their participation in the C-SPAN documentary project, which…
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86. Control+ALT+Achieve: Meet Affton's IT Team
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast features Superintendent Travis Bracht interviewing four IT professionals—Bill Wagner, Adam Jasinski, Rachel Watson, and Brandon Clark—from the Affton School District to celebrate National IT Professionals Day. The discussion highlights the diverse...
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85. Back to School, Back Together
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht highlights what students and staff have enjoyed about the first few weeks of school. Teachers across various subjects and grade levels express enjoyment in reconnecting with students and colleagues, establishing…
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84. Future Healthcare Leaders: HOSA In Action
This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast introduces HOSA, Health Occupation Students of America, a national organization that prepares high school students for medical careers. Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews science teacher and HOSA sponsor Lizzie Closser, alongside students Alexis...
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83. Lights, Camera, Leadership: Meet Dr. Suggs
Welcome to Affton Unplugged with Superintendent Travis Bracht. In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Suggs joins the podcast to share her personal and professional journey — from a journalism and TV career (including interviews with Michael Jordan and working with Oprah) to becoming an educator and...
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82. Building Community with the Affton Parents Club
Welcome to the latest episode of Affton Unplugged, a podcast by the Affton School District that highlights the people and stories that make the district great. Join Superintendent Travis Bracht as he sits down with the Affton Parents Club (APC) President, Emily Grozdanic. In this episode, Emily...
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81. Dear Kindergarten Me: Reflections from the Class of 2025
Join Superintendent Travis Bracht in this special episode of "Affton Unplugged," where we celebrate the remarkable journey of the Affton School District's Class of 2025. On the day of their graduation at Chaifetz Arena, these graduates shared heartfelt messages to their kindergarten selves,...
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This podcast features the people and stories that make the Affton School District great. In the Affton School District education is the most important thing we do. Each episode is hosted by the superintendent, Dr.Travis Bracht.
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