PODCAST · education
After The Bell Rings
by Triad CUSD 2
A podcast brought to you by Triad Community Unit School District #2 in Troy, IL about what your kids are learning, how they're learning, and ideas on how to strengthen the school-home partnership.
Episodes
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Episode 24: Fine Motor With Freschi
In Episode 24, Amy Van Hoose and Peyton Freschi discuss fine motor skills for our youngest learners. Whether you are a parent of a student in kindergarten or you have a child getting ready to go to school for the first time, you will want to tune in to this episode for some helpful tips.
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Episode 23: A Conversation About Screen Time
In episode 23, Adam Geisen leads a panel of Mike Wielgus (Instructional Technology Coach), Sarah Phelps (Elementary Computer Science Teacher), Amy Van Hoose (District Curriculum Coordinator), and Dr. Rodney Winslow (High School Principal) in a conversation about screen time.
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Episode 022 - On The Right Path With High School Math
In Episode 22, Amy Van Hoose talks to Triad High School math teachers, Curtis James and Jennifer Mallette, about helping high school students succeed in math. Having a strong background in mathematics prepares high school students for success in a wide variety of careers whether a students…
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Episode 021 - Tech in P.E.
In Episode 21 of "After The Bell Rings", Adam Geisen, one of Triad's Instructional Technology coaches talks with C.A. Henning Elementary Physical Education teacher Marissa Giuffre about how she uses technology in her physical education classes.
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Episode 020 - School Safety
In Episode 20, Amy Van Hoose speaks to the Triad District’s School Resource Officers about their jobs and the safety updates that have happened this year in the district.
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Episode 019 - Merry Tech-Mas
On Episode 19, Adam Geisen and Mike Wielgus, Triad’s Instructional Technology coaches, chat with District Elementary Computer Science Teacher, Sarah Phelps, about some techy “learning toys” that would make excellent Christmas gifts this season.
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Episode 018 - Navigating M.A.P.
On Episode 18, Amy Van Hoose discusses the NWEA MAP test with 3rd grade SJES teacher, Heather Seger, and 3rd grade SCE teacher Ashley Schrage. The NWEA MAP test (Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress) is given to students in 2nd through 8th grade to see what students…
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Episode 017 - IXL, UXL, We All Excel!!!
In episode 17, Amy Van Hoose talks to St. Jacob Elementary Teachers Kelly Jewell and Callie Moore about the IXL program that is used in Triad’s K-8 classrooms.
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Episode 016 - Welcome Back
In Episode 16, Mike, Adam, and Amy sit down with District Superintendent, Leigh Lewis, to share the new and exciting things happening in Triad as we begin the 18-19 school year! Topics discussed include enrollment, curriculum, staff, the Success Center, technology, the 1:1 initiative, Google...
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Episode 015 - Take Home Tech (Summer Edition)
In Episode 15, Mike, Adam, and Amy share multiple technology resources that students can tap into during their summer vacation. Many of these resources are free and allow the learning and exploration to continue into the summer months when inevitably sometime around May 24th, parents will hear…
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Episode 014 - THS Engineering Team Student Showcase
In April 2018, four Triad High School seniors traveled with Career and Technical Education teacher Andy Brendel to Washington D.C. to compete in the SourceAmerica Design Challenge. They built a product that helps a local worker with a disability perform her job with more ease and accuracy. After...
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Episode 013 - College Admissions
In Episode 13, district technology coach, Adam Geisen, talks to THS guidance counselors Katie Brendel and Heidi Houchins about the “how-to’s” of college admissions. Planning for college is not an easy task. Students should prep for college throughout high school, but for rising seniors the…
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Episode 012 - KinderPrep
Is your child ready for kindergarten? It is often a child’s first experience in an academic setting and sometimes parents wonder whether their children are ready for both the academics and the social interactions in a kindergarten classroom. In Episode 12, Amy Van Hoose and Abby Bradshaw share…
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Episode 011 - Preparing For The PSAT & SAT
Many students begin the college prep process early by taking the PSAT as a freshman and sophomore and then taking the SAT and maybe ACT as a junior. As a parent, many questions may come to mind when you start to look at the test like: What is the PSAT? Do colleges prefer scores from the SAT or…
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Episode 010 - Preparing For PARCC
State testing is required by both state and federal law. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, better known as PARCC is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. PARCC assesses the New Illinois...
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Episode 009 - STEM-ifying Your Home
STEM is an acronym that is heard across the country right now. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM is important because science,...
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Episode 008 - Clues For Comprehension
In Episode 8 of ATBR Amy Van Hoose talks to Peyton Freschi about how students comprehend what they read. They discuss skills taught in class and how parents can help at home. Comprehension is a broad topic and we have included some of the basics in this episode. Look for more detailed information...
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Episode 007 - TRIADvances: How Our Teachers Learn
Once teachers earn a bachelor’s degree and teaching certification they are done learning, right? Not quite. In the state of Illinois, when teachers receive their teaching certificate, they are required to attend and track continuing professional development in order to renew their certificate....
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Episode 006 - Getting Past 'How Was Your Day?'
How many times have you picked your child up from school or the bus stop and asked “How was your day?” only to be met with “good” or “fine”. Then you follow up with “What did you do today?” only to, once again, be met with a vague answer like “nothing”. Why do kids do that? Why are they reluctant...
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Episode 005 - Talkin' Tech
Mike Wielgus & Adam Geisen host their first "After The Bell Rings Podcast" in Episode 5 as they explore all things technology at Triad. They discuss their roles as instructional technology coaches, devices that students and teachers use, and introduce two segments that they will highlight in each...
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Episode 004 - Keeping Kids Organized & Accountable
We know that evenings can be hectic at home. There always seems to be more to fit in than hours in the day. In Episode 4, Amy Van Hoose and 1st grade teacher Lisa Patterson discuss ideas for keeping your kids organized and accountable for their own work at home.
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Episode 003 - I.E.P.'s Don't Have To Be Scary
In this episode of "After The Bell Rings", Tricia Aukamp, School Psychologist from Silver Creek Elementary and Marine Elementary, joins Amy Van Hoose to discuss the I.E.P. (Individualized Education Process). In this episode, they will review what exactly an I.E.P. is, how students qualify, and…
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Episode 002 - Cooking With Kids
In this Episode of "After The Bell Rings", Tess Dawson, 3rd Grade Teacher from Silver Creek Elementary, joins Amy Van Hoose to discuss how you can practice math skills at home with your child while cooking.
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Episode 001 - The School-Home Partnership
In this episode, you will learn what to expect in this new podcast as well as learn about your hosts Amy Van Hoose, Mike Wielgus, & Adam Geisen and how this podcast will help strengthen the school-home partnership.
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A podcast brought to you by Triad Community Unit School District #2 in Troy, IL about what your kids are learning, how they're learning, and ideas on how to strengthen the school-home partnership.
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