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Why Cartwright

Why Cartwright

By Cartwright School District 83

Welcome to the Cartwright School District #83 podcast! At Cartwright we try to be as transparent as possible with our community. This podcast allows our community to speak directly with our Superintendent and get their important questions answered. We hope you enjoy!
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Why Cartwright Episode 19: Athletics at Cartwright

Why CartwrightMar 01, 2024

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Why Cartwright Episode 19: Athletics at Cartwright

Why Cartwright Episode 19: Athletics at Cartwright

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Brock Higley, Public Relations Executive Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, Superintendent Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor, and special guest Athletic Director Jose Salcido discuss Athletics at Cartwright. They hear from Cartwright coaches, scholar athletes, and Director Salcido about what Athletics look like at Cartwright! Thank you for listening. Please follow us on our social media platforms to know when new episodes go live! #oneteamunafamlia

Mar 01, 202437:16
Why Cartwright Episode 18: Kindergarten at Cartwright

Why Cartwright Episode 18: Kindergarten at Cartwright

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Brock Higley, Public Relations Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, and Superintendent Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor discuss kindergarten at Cartwright. They hear from Cartwright professionals, staff members, and parents about what the day in the life of a kindergartner looks like at Cartwright! Thank you for listening. Please follow us on our social media platforms to know when new episodes go live!

Feb 01, 202431:14
Why Cartwright Episode 17: Health and Wellness

Why Cartwright Episode 17: Health and Wellness

In this episode, Superintendent Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor, Executive Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, and Multimedia Communications Coordinator Brock Higley talk about the importance of health, wellness, and nutrition. At Cartwright, we are working towards providing our scholars with the highest nutritional meals possible. We hear from several professionals like dietitians and advocates who have some shuttering stats about our beautiful Maryvale community. #oneteamunafamilia

Dec 01, 202339:13
Why Cartwright Episode 16: Educational Efficacy of Field Trips
Nov 01, 202332:34
Why Cartwright Episode 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

Why Cartwright Episode 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

In this episode, Superintendent Lawlor, Executive Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, Coordinator Brock Higley, and special guest Principal of John F. Long Elementary School Leticia Castro talk about the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month for our community, scholars, and staff members. As a majority Hispanic district, we take pride in celebrating our community's cultures! #oneteamunafamilia

Oct 01, 202335:46
Why Cartwright Episode 14: 9/11 Education

Why Cartwright Episode 14: 9/11 Education

In this episode, Superintendent Lawlor, Executive Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, Coordinator Brock Higley, and special guest Administrator Andrea Barrera talk about what 9/11 education looks like in the classroom. You'll learn all about what it looks like to teach all grade levels about 9/11. Thank you for listening!

Sep 05, 202336:52
Why Cartwright Episode 11: 6th Grade School Choice
Apr 01, 202346:17
Why Cartwright Episode 10: Parent-Teacher Conferences

Why Cartwright Episode 10: Parent-Teacher Conferences

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Brock Higley, Public Relations Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, and Superintendent Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor discuss the importance of parent-teacher conferences. They hear from Cartwright professionals, staff members, and parents about what we do as a district regarding parent-teacher conferences. Thank you for listening. Please follow us on our social media platforms to know when new episodes go live!

Mar 01, 202329:31
Why Cartwright Episode 9: Kindergarten

Why Cartwright Episode 9: Kindergarten

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Brock Higley, Public Relations Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, and Superintendent Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor discuss kindergarten at Cartwright. They hear from Cartwright professionals, staff members, and parents about what we do as a district when it comes to kindergarten. Thank you for listening. Please follow us on our social media platforms to know when new episodes go live! 


Feb 01, 202331:38
Why Cartwright Episode 8: Safety

Why Cartwright Episode 8: Safety

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Brock Higley, Public Relations Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, and Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor discuss the importance of safety. They hear testimonials from many Cartwright staff members and parents about what we do as a district when it comes to school safety. Thank you for listening. Please follow us on our social media platforms to know when new episodes go live!

Dec 01, 202240:14
Why Cartwright Episode 7: Field Trips

Why Cartwright Episode 7: Field Trips

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Brock Higley, Public Relations Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, and Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor discuss the importance of field trips. They hear testimonials from many Cartwright staff members and even a scholar! Thank you for listening. Please follow us on our social media platforms to know when new episodes go live! 

Nov 01, 202237:18
Why Cartwright Episode 6: Hispanic Heritage Month

Why Cartwright Episode 6: Hispanic Heritage Month

In this episode, Communications Coordinator Brock Higley, Public Relations Director Victor Hugo Rodriguez, and Superintendent Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor team up to discuss the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month. They hear testimonials from many Cartwright staff members, including teachers, cafeteria workers, and administrators. Thank you for listening. Please follow us on our social media platforms to know when new episodes go live!   

Oct 01, 202230:28
Why Cartwright Episode 5: First Week of School

Why Cartwright Episode 5: First Week of School

During this episode, we discuss how the first week of school went for the 2022-2023 School Year. You'll hear testimonials from parents, staff, and scholars about all the new changes Cartwright has seen this year! We also added a new host! Our Director of Public Relations, Victor Hugo Rodriguez, will join Brock and Dr. Lawlor for all future episodes. Thank you for listening; new episodes come out on the first of every month! #oneteamunafamilia 

Sep 01, 202230:46
Why Cartwright Episode 4: Summer School

Why Cartwright Episode 4: Summer School

This month Dr. Lawlor and Brock Higley sat down to discuss Summer School and Summer Programs at the Cartwright School District. During the episode, you'll hear from two of Cartwright's awesome principals and understand the misconceptions that people have about Summer School. Thank you for listening! 

May 01, 202229:30
Why Cartwright Episode 3: Testing

Why Cartwright Episode 3: Testing

During this episode, we talk about all things state testing. Since April is the time when many of our scholars take their state assessments we thought it would be nice to go over what these tests look like and why they are important. Thank you for listening new episodes come out on the first of every month! #oneteamunafamilia  

Apr 01, 202229:36
Why Cartwright Episode 2: The Importance of Extracurriculars

Why Cartwright Episode 2: The Importance of Extracurriculars

During this episode, Public Relations Manager Brock Higley and Superintendent Dr. Lee-Ann Aguilar Lawlor speak about the importance of extracurricular activities in a scholar's early development. They hear information from a current coach, principal, and even some scholars themselves. Thank you for listening! 

Mar 01, 202228:09
Why Cartwright Episode 1: Kindergarten at Cartwright

Why Cartwright Episode 1: Kindergarten at Cartwright

In this episode Superintendent Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor and Public Relations Manager Brock Higley discuss what the kindergarten experience is like at Cartwright. Throughout the episode they hear remarks from current Cartwright parents who have had or will have scholars in kindergarten. Dr. Lawlor also answers questions directly from parents within the Cartwright community. Thank you for listening and keep a lookout for episode 2 next month! "One team, una familia" 

Feb 01, 202229:60