Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast

Welcome to Pathways School!

Highlights from the Interview

• About Angus and Tessa!
• About Pathways!

Episode Overview

• Introduction (0:00 - 0:05:05)

• Interview w/ Tessa and Angus (0:05:05 - 0:57:23)

• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (0:57.23 - 1:03;52)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

I get to interview my brother and mom! Yay! A heartfelt end to the year! I hope you enjoy, we had to record it twice as the file got corrupted in the transfer to edit. Unfortunately you missed out on me crying for a couple minutes trying to thank my mom for being an incredible educator, but hey, hope you love this anyway.

Intro (feat. Kohen) (00:00:00 - 00:07:41)

Interview (00:07:41 - 01:24:13)

Closing (01:24:13 - 01:32:46)

This episode delves into the lives and daily work of Mark Dunne and Cole Evans, members of Prairie South School Division’s IT department. I start the interview off with spilling my coffee all over my recording device so it was a tough start but everything else is great!

Highlights from the Interview

• What does the IT department do (and each role)?

• Challenges for IT in Prairie South

Episode Overview

• Introduction (0:00 - 4:42)

• Interview w/ Mark Dunne and Cole Evans (4:43 - 1:16:32)

• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:16:33 - 1:25:36)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

This episode delves into the work of our Early Learning Consultant, Tammy Grieve. Tammy is an absolute delight and hopefully you finish the interview smiling just as I did.

Highlights from the Interview

• Tammy's Educational Journey
• Self-Regulation and Learning Environment Tips
• "Lighting up" for others

Episode Overview

• Introduction (0:00 - 0:04:55)
• Interview w/ Tammy (0:04:56 - 0:44:43)
• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (0:44:44 - 0:51:31)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

This episode delves into what all the learning consultants do on a regular basis to support learning in the division.

Highlights from the Interview

• Leah & Miranda's educational journeys to becoming consultants.
• Math classroom tips and resources!
• Robots and EAL highlights and resources!

Episode Overview

• Introduction (0:00 - 5:37)
• Interview w/ D (5:38 - 1:08:17)
• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:08:18 - 1:17:12)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

This episode we wrap up the 2021-2022 school year with graduating students from Central and Riverview Collegiate in Moose Jaw, SK.

Highlights from the Interview w/ CCI Graduating Students:

• What's next for Mariam, Rachel, and Eller. 
• Excitement for a summer without restrictions.

Highlights from the Interview w/ RVCI Graduating Students:

•  What's next for both Madison and Daulton.
• The value in participating in drama and extracurriculars

Episode Overview

• Introduction (0:00 - 5:37)
• Interview w/ CCI Graduating Students (5:37 - 42:45) Follow Central Collegiate: @ccicyclonenation
• Quick Post-Interview Notes (42:45 - 44:00)
• Interview w/ RVCI Graduating Students (44:00 - 1:18:45) - Follow Riverview Collegiate: @riverviewcollegiate
• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:18:45 - 1:29:13)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

This episode we talk about the PSTA with its current president, Suzanne Vance.

Highlights from the Interview:

• Suzanne's educational journey
• Supporting learners at Prince Arthur School
• Overview of the Prairie South Teacher's Association

Episode Overview

• Introduction (0:00 - 5:32)
• Interview w/ Suzanne (5:32 - 1:11:36)
• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:11:36 - 1:17:46)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

This episode we talk about Eyebrow School with their principal, Eleese Aitken.

Highlights from the Interview:

• Teaching multigrade in rural SK
• Leadership styles and philosophies
• Eleese's educational journey

Episode Overview

• Introduction (including a special guest voice) (0:00 - 5:51) 
• Interview w/ Eleese (5:51 - 1:15:56) 
• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:15:56 - 1:28:14)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

This episode we talk about the Transportation Department with its manager, Lonny Holmes.

Highlights from the Interview

• Lonny's journey as an industrial arts educator to consulting to administration to "retirement".
• Sports and the value of extracurricular work
• Leadership philosophies

Episode Overview

• Introduction (including a special guest voice) (0:00 - 3:32)
• Interview w/ Lonny (3:32 - 1:24:53)
• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:24:53 - 1:33:31)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

This episode delves into the world of educational technology and elementary school administration in Moose Jaw with vice principal of Sunningdale, Durston McKenna.

Highlights from the Interview

• Durston’s passion for educational technology with some EdTech suggestions.
• Discussions around relationships with staff as an administrator.
• We talk about the importance of reflecting upon our identity and positionality as educators.

Episode Overview

• Introduction (0:00 - 6:12)
• Interview w/ Durston (6:12 - 1:45:21)
• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:45:21 - 1:58:17)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.

This (Valentine's Day) episode provides a bit more details on the husband/wife combo of Michelle and Scott Wicker at CCI in Moose Jaw.

Highlights from the Interview

• Michelle and Scott's educational journeys from King George and Calgary to Central Collegiate Institute.
• Navigating extracurriculars and being positive.
• A special edition lightning round of love!

Episode Overview

• Intro: Welcome Back (0:00 - 6:34)
• Interview w/ Michelle and Scott (6:34 - 1:00:18)
• Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:00:18 - 1:10:10)

Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.