Packercast

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Packercast

Packercast shares the real stories of Austin Public Schools: students discovering who they are, staff helping them take the next step, and programs creating opportunities that can change the direction of a life. Each episode gives listeners a closer look at the people, programs, and experiences that make Austin Public Schools what it is. We’ll talk about learning, leadership, belonging, opportunity, and the everyday work that helps students grow. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and accelerate every learner.

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    Adult Basic Education EL Instructor Jayne Ekins

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Adult Basic Education EL Instructor Jayne Ekins.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.Do you have a suggestion for someone you'd like to hear on Packercast? Visit https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/communications/packercast and stay tuned!

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    IJ Holton Custodial Engineer Adam Wradislavsky

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with IJ Holton Intermediate School Custodial Engineer Adam Wradislavsky.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    APS Activities Director Katie Carter

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with APS Activities Director Katie Carter.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    AHS REACH Teacher and APDT Coach

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with AHS Reach Teacher and APDT Coach Kayla Sellers.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    APS School Board Member Cece Kroc

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with APS School Board Member Cece Kroc.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    IJ Holton Dean of Students Dave Brown

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with IJ Holton Dean of Students Dave Brown.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Southgate Elementary School Principal Derik Gustafson

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Southgate Elementary School Principal Derik Gustafson.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Southgate Elementary School Grade 2 Teacher Morgan Dickman

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Southgate Elementary School Grade 2 Teacher Morgan Dickman.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Austin High School Social Studies Teacher Tom Compton

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Austin High School Social Studies Teacher Tom Compton.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Austin Public Schools Success Coach Santino Deng

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Austin Public Schools Success Coach Santino Deng.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Southgate Elementary School Paraeducator Chelsea Smith

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Southgate Elementary School Paraeducator Chelsea Smith.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Austin High School Head Cook Amber Witt

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Austin High School Head Cook Amber Witt.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Ellis Middle School Social Studies Teacher Liz Blinn

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Ellis Middle School Social Studies Teacher Liz Blinn.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Sumner Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher Kyle Hawe

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Sumner Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher Kyle Hawe.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Neveln Elementary School Success Coach Carla Conradt

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Neveln Elementary School Success Coach Carla Conradt.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    APS School Board Member Peggy Young

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with APS School Board Member Peggy Young.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Banfield Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Abby Akkerman

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Banfield Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Abby Akkerman.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    AHS Social Studies Teacher Rayce Hardy

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with AHS Social Studies teacher Rayce Hardy.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    AHS Science Teacher Robin DeGlavin

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with AHS Science Teacher Robin DeGlavin.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    APS School Board Member Don Leathers

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with APS School Board Member Don Leathers.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    APS Executive Director of Special Services Sheri Willrodt

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with APS Executive Director of Special Services Sheri Willrodt.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    AHS Band Director Christoph Dundas

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with AHS Band Director Chistoph Dundas.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    APS Substitute Teacher Kirsten Nelson

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with APS substitute teacher Kirsten Nelson.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Retired APS Teacher Katie Ulwelling

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with retired APS teacher Katie Ulwelling.Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Speech Language Pathologist Dawn Pope

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Speech Language Pathologist Dawn Pope. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Austin Adult Education Teacher Jodi Vortherms

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Austin Adult Education Teacher Jodi Vortherms. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Ellis Middle School School Counselor Farin Delaney

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Ellis Middle School School Counselor Farin Delaney. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    2024 Austin High School Distinguished Alumnus Jason Baskin

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with 2024 Austin High School Distinguished Alumnus Jason Baskin. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Austin Public Schools Translator Catalina Ferreira

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Austin Public Schools Translator Catalina Ferreira. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Austin School Board Chairperson Dr. Carolyn Dubé

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Austin School Board Chairperson Dr. Carolyn Dubé. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Banfield Elementary School Custodian Gordy Gunter

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Banfield Elementary School Custodian Gordy Gunter. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    AHS/AOA Social Worker & BARR Coordinator Angie Taylor

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with AHS/AOA Social Worker & BARR Coordinator Angie Taylor. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Ellis Middle School Technology Integrationist Anne Christopherson

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Ellis Middle School Technology Integrationist Anne Christopherson. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Ellis Middle School Multilanguage Learner Teacher Renee Gogolewski

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Ellis Middle School Multilanguage Learner Teacher Renee Gogolewski. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    IJ Holton Intermediate School Success Coach Enrique Camarena

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with IJ Holton Intermediate School Success Coach Enrique Camarena. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Southgate Elementary School Administrative Assistant Kellie Humphress

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Southgate Elementary School Administrative Assistant Kellie Humphress. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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    Austin Online Academy Principal Jessica Cabeen

    On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Austin Online Academy Principal Jessica Cabeen. Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Packercast shares the real stories of Austin Public Schools: students discovering who they are, staff helping them take the next step, and programs creating opportunities that can change the direction of a life. Each episode gives listeners a closer look at the people, programs, and experiences that make Austin Public Schools what it is. We’ll talk about learning, leadership, belonging, opportunity, and the everyday work that helps students grow. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and accelerate every learner.

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