Growing Together

Laurie and Aaron have a conversation with Brandon Slade.  Brandon is the founder and CEO of Untapped Learning and a leading expert on the topic of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD).   Brandon talks about having ADHD and …

Our guest this week is Pam Allyn.  Pam and Erica have a conversation about literacy and how to encourage a love of literacy with our students.  Pam is an author of 26 books for educators.  A few of her books include, …

Laurie and Aaron invite Finessa Ferrell onto the show.   Finessa is a Social & Emotional Learning Specialist with the Colorado Education …

Our guest this week is Tina Boogren.    Tina and Erica have an in-depth conversation about self care for students and educators.  Tina is the Author of "Becoming a Reflective Teacher.   Tina is also an instructional …

Aaron and Laurie invite friend and colleague, Jennifer Gottschalk on the show to talk about how to encourage your children to become better writers. …

Our guest this week is Elena Aguilar.  Elena is the Best Selling Author of "Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators.     She's also the …

Laurie and Aaron invite friend and colleague Jon Widmier to discuss the best way to change some of the bad habits we've picked up over the years. …

Director / Curriculum Instruction & Professional Growth

Erica has an in-depth conversation with 3 Sierra Middle School students and their parents …

Laurie and Aaron invite friend and colleague Jon Widmier to discuss tips & tricks for time management during these stressful times.   Please …

Erica has an in-depth conversation with 2 Chaparral high school students about how to be successful and positive and how to support each other during …

Our guest this week is Dave Burgess.   Dave is the New York Times Best Selling Author of "Teach Like a Pirate".   Dave specializes in teaching hard-to-reach, hard-to-motivate students with techniques that incorporate …

Laurie and Aaron invite friend and colleague Jon Widmier to discuss self advocating and how parents can help their children navigate these uncertain …

Our guest this week is Stephen Barkley.   Stephen is Executive Vice President of PLS 3rd Learning.  Stephen is a master teacher of teachers and …

Laurie and Aaron talk about the scientific and therapeutic benefits of laughter.   Also, Aaron tells a really funny story that will most likely get him in hot water.   You can also watch the vidcast of this episode …

Our guest this week is John Spencer.  John is the best selling author of Empower, Launch, Vintage Innovation, also John has just released and discusses his new book, Empowered at a Distance.   You can also watch the …

During this stressful time of covid and politics, Laurie and Aaron keep it light and each tell one of their favorite life stories.  

Hosts: Lauren …

Our guest for our first show of the 2020/2021 school year is Douglas Fisher.  Douglas is a professor at San Diego State University and co-founder of …

We hope you all have a wonderful summer break! If you have any ideas for our podcast or topics you would like us to talk about, please reach out to …

Erica Mason talks with Alison Smith, Hollie Borrego, Lori Sinclair, Cynthia Berndt and Lisa Knudtson about their transition to remote learning and …

Laurie Lacomb and Aaron Regan talk with John Widmier (the coordinator of social, emotional and behavior services for Littleton Public schools) about …

Erica Mason talks with Jeff Collins, a music teacher at Eagle Academy about how he has adapted to remote learning. 

QUESTIONS:

Tell us about …

Laurie LaComb and Aaron Regan talk about the importance of mindfulness during these times of uncertainty.

QUESTIONS:

In times like these, how can …

Erica Mason talks with Graig MacHendrie (Digital Library Specialist at Sagewood middle school) and Linda Conway (Director of Library Programming) …

Laurie LaComb and Aaron Ragon talk with Dr. Scott Cypers, Director of Stress and Anxiety programs at the Helen and Arthur E Johnson Depression Center, about how to help students with anxiety. 

QUESTIONS:

What advice do …

Erica Mason talks with Tony Jackowski and Mary Murphy about their program at Mesa middle school regarding Global awareness and social …

Laurie LaComb and Aaron Ragon talk with Patrick Alley, the training coordinator at DJEATC about their trade school program.

QUESTIONS:

What does your …

Erica Mason talks with Kent Allison, Technology & Engineering Teacher, Department Chair and Technology Student Association Advisor at Mountain …

Laurie LaComb and Aaron Regan talk with Tiffany Anderson, the Counselor for Prevention at Sierra middle school about the programs and events they …

Erica Mason talks with Joy Griffin, our CPE and CE Coordinator at DCSD about remote learning and student support. 

QUESTIONS:

1) As we rollout and …

Laurie LaComb and Aaron Ragon talk with Marsha Alston, the Youth Services Program Manager at Douglas County Youth Initiative, about the different programs and services that are within Douglas County aimed to help and …

Erica Mason talks with Emma Watson, a Science Teacher at Cimarron middle school about science day, standards, how kids are engaging in the classroom. 

Laurie LaComb and Aaron Ragon talk with Amy Topelson about mental health, suicide prevention and how to help at risk students.

QUESTIONS:

What are signs or indications that a child may need help?

If you see signs that …

Erica Mason talks with Laurie LaComb, Aaron Ragon and Heather Berry about teaching difficult issues like climate change to students. 

QUESTIONS:

How …

Laurie LaComb and Aaron Ragon discuss technology use among students. 

QUESTIONS:

Why should we be talking about technology use?

From a wellness …

Erica Mason talks with Dr. Tiffany Regan about dyslexia and the work Douglas County schools are doing to support students and teachers.

Questions:

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Aaron Ragon talks with Laurie LaComb about mindfulness, what it is and how it is being used in Douglas County schools. 

QUESTIONS:

Can you tell me …

In this episode, you'll hear from two collaborating teachers on how the support English Language Learners through a co-teaching model. Additionally, …

In this episode, Laurie LaComb and Aaron Ragon continue their discussion about preparing your students for college.

QUESTIONS:

Can you describe the …

This podcast will provide some insight from current leaders and implementing educators in DCSD related to MTSS.

QUSTIONS:

What does MTSS look like in your building?

What are the next steps for you this coming year?

When …

In this episode, Laurie LaComb talks with Aaron Ragon about preparing your students for college.  Tips for how to apply, the importance of visiting …

In this episode we visit with two students (Jay Chohan and Zoey Zizzo) from Rock Canyon High School to hear about their Douglas County School …

Laurie LaComb and Aaron Ragon define anxiety, identifying signs of anxiety, and providing a few strategies.

QUESTIONS:

If student struggles arise, …

This week we visit with Deane Kirby to hear a little bit about her vision around instructional leadership and alignment to the strategic plan.

QUESTIONS:

What is your philosophy of instructional leadership?

How does …

Laurie LaComb talks with Aaron Ragon (DCSD Counselor Leader), about what anxiety is followed by strategies and tips to help students and others deal …

Host: Erica Mason
Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Tucker

• Erica Mason and Dr. Thomas Tucker discuss the instructional leadership, the vision and the strategic …