Public School Podcast
Public School Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Public School Podcast—where real stories, real people, and real passion foreducation come together. Hosted by Sara Hornick, Executive Director of the Public SchoolFoundation, and Bobbi Schaefbauer, Community Relations Manager for Rapid City AreaSchools, we’re diving into the heart of public education.Each episode, we sit down with community members, dedicated school staff, and passionateadvocates to ask one simple but powerful question:Why do public schools matter?From classroom wins to community-wide challenges, The Public School Podcast is yourfront-row seat to the conversations that shape our students’ futures—and our shared tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of public education, community partnership, and advocacy. Episodes explore topics such as funding classroom innovations, addressing challenges faced by schools, and celebrating the contributions of support staff. For instance, the inaugural episode highlights the collaboration between the school foundation and the district to provide essential resources for students.
Welcome to The Public School Podcast, where real stories, real people, and real passion for
education come together. Hosted by Sara Hornick, Executive Director of the Public School
Foundation, and Bobbi Schaefbauer, Community Relations Manager for Rapid City Area
Schools, we’re diving into the heart of public education.
Each episode, we sit down with community members, dedicated school staff, and passionate
advocates to ask one simple but powerful question:
Why do public schools matter?
From classroom wins to community-wide challenges, The Public School Podcast is your
front-row seat to the conversations that shape our students’ futures and our shared tomorrow.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we dive into the powerful impact that school communities have beyond just academics. From a heartfelt story about students being relocated due to construction, to the emotional and social connections that happen when kids get to spend time together outside the classroom. We explore the importance of these moments for students’ well-being and how it goes far beyond worksheets and computer work.
We also highlight the incredible achievement of a local school earning the prestigious Lighthouse School certification from the Stephen Covey Foundation. This recognition celebrates the dedication of both teachers and students in developing leadership skills and lifelong habits for success.
Hear inspiring stories from the Evening of Excellence, where students honor teachers who made a lasting impact on their lives — from coaches who kept them on track to teachers who stayed in touch years later. We talk about how these connections validate the hard work educators put in every day.
Finally, we discuss exciting ideas for the future of school sports facilities and what it means to be part of the school foundation board, encouraging listeners to get involved and make a difference.
Join us for a heartfelt conversation about the power of education, community, and leadership.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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