See. Serve. Connect. with Dr. Jim Wipke
By Ladue Schools
See. Serve. Connect. with Dr. Jim WipkeJan 12, 2022
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #22: Sharing Stories with Two Teachers of the Year
Listen in as Dr. Wipke talks with LHWHS social studies teacher Ashley Lock and Spoede Elementary librarian Jennifer Johnson about teaching memories, innovative classes, and upcoming learning experiences.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #21: How the Student Advisory Council wants to make a difference
Dr. Wipke chats with members of his High School Student Advisory Council about an exciting new campaign on which they are working.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #20: A charge to the LHWHS Class of 2023
Listen as Dr. Wipke revisits his Commencement address to the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Class of 2023 on May 21, 2023. Before receiving their diplomas, he posed one important question to the graduating seniors, something to think about as they look back on their time with Ladue Schools and also look ahead to their next chapters in life.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #19: Reconnecting with a former Ladue Schools Superintendent
Listen in as Dr. Wipke sits down with former Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke to reflect on her almost 30 years of service to the district.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #18: Recognizing Two Outstanding Teachers for American Education Week
To celebrate American Education Week, Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke is joined by LMS Industrial Technology teacher Mark Biernbaum and Fifth Grade Center Instructional Coach Leah Crawford for an enlightening discussion about why they teach and what brings them joy each day in the Ladue School District.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #17: Get to know new LMS Principal Dr. Angela Thompson
Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke introduces listeners to the district's newest principal, Dr. Angela Thompson of Ladue Middle School.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #16: What does it mean to serve on a Board of Education?
Dr. Wipke visits the Fifth Grade Center to talk to students Ellen, James, Kai, Malia, Max, and Miriam about Board of Education Recognition Month and what qualities are important in a board member and leader.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #15: Discussing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service with LHWHS seniors
Dr. Wipke is joined by Ladue Horton Watkins High School seniors Kennedy Alexander, Avinash Kamath, Oviya Srihari, and Ryan Tung to talk about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and expand on one of his famous quotes on the meaning of service.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #14: Talking about the district's newly-formed community book club
Dr. Wipke is joined by Ladue Middle School Principal Dr. Tiffany Taylor-Johnson and her son, Fifth Grade Center student Tristen, for a discussion on the district's One Book, One Community book club and "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei.
The community is invited to read the book as a family and join in on a virtual community book club discussion on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. More information can be found on the district's website at www.ladueschools.net.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #13: Looking ahead to the Future-Ready Strategic Plan 2022-2027
Dr. Wipke chats with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Amy Zielinski and ELA Coordinator Laila Crabtree about developing the Strategic Plan and how Ladue Schools families can be part of the process.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #12: May 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Brenna Roth of the Fifth Grade Center
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with art teacher Brenna Roth of the Fifth Grade Center in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #11: April 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Jamie Strauss of Conway Elementary
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with kindergarten teacher Jamie Strauss of Conway Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #10: March 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Tara McCarthy of the Ladue Early Childhood Center
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with art teacher Tara McCarthy of the Ladue Early Childhood Center in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #9: February 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Patricia Brown of Old Bonhomme Elementary
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with technology specialist Patricia Brown of Old Bonhomme Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #8: A conversation with John R. Green, executive producer with ABC News and former Ladue Schools student
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with John R. Green, a former student at Old Bonhomme Elementary who now is Executive Producer of Special Programming with ABC News. John has kept his former school close to his heart in large part because of his first-grade teacher, Christine Williams. The two have remained close friends ever since John was a student in her class in the 1970s. In fact, Christine's influence on John's life inspired him to take on a new role in his professional career: children's author. John read two of his books to first-grade classes at Old Bonhomme via Zoom in December, with his former teacher also on the call.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #7: January 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Susan Gartenberg of Reed Elementary
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with counselor Susan Gartenberg of Reed Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #6: December 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Kelly Jackson of Spoede Elementary
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #6: December 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Kelly Jackson of Spoede Elementary
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #5: October 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Megan Grossbauer of Ladue Middle School
Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Megan Grossbauer, 7th grade math teacher at Ladue Middle School and winner of the district's Excellence in Education Award for October.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #4: Talking with Excellence in Education Award-winner Wendy Guhr of LHWHS
Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Wendy Guhr, English teacher at Ladue Horton Watkins High School and winner of the district's Excellence in Education Award for September.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #3: Return to Learn Plan
Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Amy Zielinski to talk about staff and parent questions related to the district's Return to Learn Plan for the 2020-21 school year.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #2: High School Seniors Interviewed
Ladue School District Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke interviews three graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 about how they are coping being out of school and in isolation during the pandemic, their favorite memories from high school, and what's next for each student. This episode was produced by Don Goble, May, 2020.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #1 with Dr. Jim Wipke
Join Ladue Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke as he speaks to integral members of the Ladue community on the new podcast, See. Serve. Connect.
In this introductory episode, Dr. Wipke outlines the future of this podcast – we hope you'll follow along!
This podcast will serve to:
1. Support our students and staff to promote the wonderful happenings in our district!
2. Discuss public school education in today’s times.
3. Engage our community
Dr. Wipke will also have a thought to live by until the next podcast!
If you'd like to view the video of this podcast, click here.