Parenting Future-Focused Kids
Parenting Future-Focused Kids, hosted by Madison School District, is a podcast for families that provides tips for supporting your child’s academic success, social, emotional and physical wellness. Each episode will focus on a different topic such as early childhood education, independent learning, social/emotional support and more. Learn how to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking all while preparing your child for the future.
Episodes
13 episodes
School Finance & Funding
This episode features Madison's Deputy Superintendent, Lori Garvey. Ms. Garvey has over 30 years of experience in Arizona public schools and holds an MBA. She has served in the Madison Elementary School District for the past 13 years and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:10
Welcoming Superintendent Dr. Guerin
This episode features Dr. Kimberly Guerin, Madison School District's new Superintendent. Dr. Guerin welcomes families, students and staff to the 2022-2023 school year and discusses her vision for the future as she joins the Madison family.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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17:20
Chatting with the Superintendent
This episode features Dr. Kenneth Baca, Superintendent of the Madison School District. Dr. Baca discusses the last few years and the importance of social-emotional wellness in the Madison School District.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:32
The Importance of Before and After School Programs
In this episode, we focus on the Importance of Before and After School Programs with guest, Quisha Breiling, Director of Community Education. Quisha has worked in community education for 16 years helping serve families when students are out of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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18:21
Fueling the Next Generation
This episode of Parenting Future Focused Kids features Kristin Soulsby, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at the Madison School District. The podcast episode will cover how Madison is fueling the next generation of students an...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:23
Resiliency & Strengths
Episode 8 focuses on resilience and how families can adopt a strengths based approach. Guest, Edie Dolan, Director of Student Services, has advanced degrees in General Education, Special Education, and Administration/Leadership, and has served ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:48
Technology in Education
Guest Jason Bruso, IB Digital Design 7 & 8th grade teacher at Madison Meadows , discusses the importance of technology education and how tech education can prepare students for future careers. Jason has taught for the Madison School D...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:18
Responsible Digital Citizenship
Guest Katey McPherson discusses being a responsible digital citizen, the impacts of social media on social-emotional health, and tips on how to promote healthy behaviors online. Katey brings experience in school leadership, pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:45
Finding Your Child's Passion: Visual and Performing Arts
Parenting Future-Focused Kids - Episode 5: "Finding Your Child's Passion: Visual & Performing Arts". Mrs. Cassandra Diffie, Dance Teacher, Athletic Director and Pom Head Coach at Madison No. 1, joins us to talk about our Visual and Pe...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:25
Food for Thought: The Importance of Nutrition
Madison School District's Executive Chef and Wellness Coordinator Lauren Kemmer, RDN, joins us to talk about nutrition education and how to support healthy eating habits for the whole family.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:15
Supporting Social & Emotional Growth During a Pandemic
This episode of Parenting Future Focused Kids discusses how families can support kids' social and emotional needs as well as ways to build resiliency. Guest Jaustina Santos, school counselor at Madison Park Middle School, holds a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:14
Setting Your Child Up for Academic Success
This episode of Parenting Future Focused Kids will focus on the unique academic challenges of the new school year and strategies to help your child thrive. Guest Dr. Mike Winters is starting his eighth year as the Executive Director fo...
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Episode 2
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19:19
The Importance of Early Childhood Education
This podcast will focus on the importance of Early Childhood Education and preparing your young learner for the new school year. Guest, Dr. Eric Bucher, Community Education Program Manager, holds a Doctorate of Education in Leadership &am...
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Episode 1
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24:46