Episodes
![#060 - with Scott Grimes, New Ames CSD Superintendent](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/060sm_Grimes_Episode_Thumbnails_936iuj_300x300.png)
Monday Jul 01, 2024
#060 - with Scott Grimes, New Ames CSD Superintendent
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
On this episode, we are joined by Scott Grimes, new Superintendent for the Ames Community School District. We had an amazing conversation about his vision for the District, plans to engage students, families and the community, how he will measure success as superintendent, and his message for students and families as we go into a new school year.
![#059 - with Dan Rader, Director of Technology](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/059_Episode_Thumbnail-sm_j8z54p_300x300.png)
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
#059 - with Dan Rader, Director of Technology
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
On today’s episode, we were joined by Dan Rader, Director of Technology for the Ames Community School District. We had an amazing conversation about K-12 technology, how it has evolved over the years and its impact on education, new tech advancements, and tips for student technology use.
![#058 - with Ames High Student & Artist, Ella Grail](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/Grail_Episode_Thumbnails_pxpb5m_300x300.png)
Thursday May 30, 2024
#058 - with Ames High Student & Artist, Ella Grail
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
On this episode, we were joined by Ames High 9th grader, Ella Grail. We had an amazing conversation about being the Iowa winner for the Doodle for Google contest, how she became interested in art, and how she balances both her artwork and school work at the same time.
![#057 with Ben Matthies about Alternative Learning Program (ALP)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/_057MatthiesThumbnails_Sm_c7kqrw_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
#057 with Ben Matthies about Alternative Learning Program (ALP)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
On this episode, we were joined by Ames High teacher, Ben Matthies. We had an amazing conversation about the Alternative Learning Program at Ames High, including what is ALP, how it is different from traditional education models, and the role teachers, students, and parents play.
![#056 - with Dr. Numedahl, Ames High Principal](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/PodcastSocial_thumbnail_Numedahl_xxcdd7_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 01, 2024
#056 - with Dr. Numedahl, Ames High Principal
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
On today’s episode, we were joined by Ames High Principal Dr. Paul Numedahl. We had an amazing conversation about what inspired him to go into school leadership, the rewarding aspects of his role, and his hopes and aspirations for the future of Ames High.
![#055 - with Commander Dan Walter about P3 Campus](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/Walter_Sm_055Thumbnail_zzj8kc_300x300.png)
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
#055 - with Commander Dan Walter about P3 Campus
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
On this episode, we were joined by Dan Walter, Commander at the Ames Police Department. We had an amazing conversation about our new anonymous reporting tool called P3 Campus, including how the system works collaboratively between the District and Ames PD, and the benefits of having such a system in place.
![#054 - with Matt Steffen about Ames High Girl's Wrestling](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/054_Steffen_Sm_Episode_Thumbnail_e2dj7r_300x300.png)
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
#054 - with Matt Steffen about Ames High Girl's Wrestling
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
On this episode, we were joined by Matt Steffen, Ames High’s head girl’s wrestling coach. We had an amazing conversation about what it’s like to coach girl’s wrestling, the increase in participation at Ames High, and advice he would give to future athletes.
![#053 - with Deani Thomas About The AMES Center](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/053_Sm_Episode_Thumbnail_pg7u9r_300x300.png)
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
#053 - with Deani Thomas About The AMES Center
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
On this episode, we were joined by Deani Thomas, director of special education at the Ames CSD. We’re going to have an amazing conversation about the new AMES Center, what will be housed in this new space, how the needs of students directly informed the programming there, and when it will fully open.
![#052 - with Karina, Adalyn, and Julia about Art Club at Ames High](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/_052EpisodeThumbnail_z7kz4k_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
#052 - with Karina, Adalyn, and Julia about Art Club at Ames High
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
On this episode, we were joined by Ames High students Karina Scott, Adalyn McKeag, and Julia Fuerst. We had an amazing conversation about Art Club, how they became involved in art, what influences their work, and how they run a busy club all while being Ames High students.
![#051 - Miles Peterson and Behind the Scenes with Theatre](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5657125/051_Peterson_3qr8ff_300x300.png)
Friday Dec 15, 2023
#051 - Miles Peterson and Behind the Scenes with Theatre
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
On today’s episode, we were joined by Ames High School junior, Miles Peterson. We had an amazing conversation about the technical side of theatre, the skills he has gained both on stage and backstage, and his advice for getting involved at Ames High.