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Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast

Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast

By Logan Petlak

Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast is a podcast about learning in the Prairie South School Division - PSSD (prairiesouth.ca). The hope is to have conversations amongst members across the Prairie South learning community to help create reconnections and relationships throughout our geographically large and diverse school system. Expect episodes every month as we meet with wonderful people throughout our public school system in south central Saskatchewan, Canada.

The podcast is run by Logan Petlak (petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca) and supervised by Dustin Swanson and the PSSD.
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Episode 12 Early Years Learning feat. Tammy Grieve

Learning Together: A Prairie South PodcastFeb 16, 2023

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Episode 12 Early Years Learning feat. Tammy Grieve

Episode 12 Early Years Learning feat. Tammy Grieve

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.

Feb 16, 202353:31
Episode 11: Learning Consultants feat. Leah Tschetter and Miranda Sonmor

Episode 11: Learning Consultants feat. Leah Tschetter and Miranda Sonmor

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.

Feb 07, 202301:17:12
Episode 10b: Graduating Students of CCI and RVCI

Episode 10b: Graduating Students of CCI and RVCI

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.

Jun 22, 202201:29:13
Episode 10a: PSTA feat. Suzanne Vance

Episode 10a: PSTA feat. Suzanne Vance

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.

Jun 22, 202201:17:47
Episode 09: Eyebrow School feat. Eleese Aitken

Episode 09: Eyebrow School feat. Eleese Aitken

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.

May 25, 202201:28:14
Episode 08: Transportation feat. Lonny Holmes

Episode 08: Transportation feat. Lonny Holmes

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.

Apr 25, 202201:33:32
Episode 7: Elementary City Administration & EdTech feat. Durston McKenna

Episode 7: Elementary City Administration & EdTech feat. Durston McKenna

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.

Mar 29, 202201:58:18
Episode 06 Meet the Wickers of CCI feat. Michelle & Scott Wicker

Episode 06 Meet the Wickers of CCI feat. Michelle & Scott Wicker

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.

Feb 14, 202201:10:10
Episode 05 Coronach School feat. Nathan Beselaere
Jan 04, 202201:17:18
Episode 04 Prairie South Virtual School feat. Jeff Boulton & Charmaine Collinge
Dec 14, 202101:29:31
Episode 03 Advocacy and Behaviour Support Consultants feat. Kirsten Lawson Knoop & Candace Spanjer
Nov 29, 202101:42:37
Episode 02 The Prairie South School Board feat. Brett Hagan

Episode 02 The Prairie South School Board feat. Brett Hagan

This episode provides a bit more details on Prairie South’s School Board and includes our interview with one of the Moose Jaw subdivision board trustees, Brett Hagan.

Highlights from the Interview

What a day (and week) in the life of a board member looks like. Talking about fitness and Mental Health:
Ruck it Up, Fitness Training with Main Street Strength & Conditioning and Instagram @HaganFit_mbs. The lightning round where Brett reveals how much coffee he drinks per day!

Episode Overview

Intro: About the Prairie South School Board (0:00 - 6:20) Interview w/ Brett Hagan (6:21 - 57:25) Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (57:26 - 1:09:02)

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

Nov 18, 202101:09:03
Episode 01 Introducing Learning Together feat. Ryan Boughen
Oct 27, 202158:57