Parent Engage 360

Feb 01 2024 41 ep. 32 mins 5

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The Parent Engage 360 Podcast aims to provide parents and guardians with knowledge from experts in chemical health, mental health, internet safety and more, as well as the tools needed to support their children. Anoka-Hennepin Schools realize the importance of parent engagement in maximizing student success. We hope that providing timely and helpful information through the Parent Engage 360 podcast series will strengthen that bond between school and home with resources parents and guardians can use and share with others.

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Episode 40: One parent’s story on navigating special education services

Feb 01 2024 32 mins

Alison Kacer began her journey as an advocate for her son, Lucas, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was four years old. Then, her mindset shifted from finding a fix to finding the right support system for her son. That support system now includes Andover Elementary School special education teacher Donna Macoskey. In the latest Parent Engage 360 Podcast, Alison

Episode 39: You’re the Expert: How to successfully advocate for your child

Jan 12 2024 24 mins

Navigating the mental health system both in the medical and educational settings can be difficult or just a new experience for parents/guardians. In the latest Parent Engage 360 Podcast, Beth Lovre a family peer educator with the National Alliance of Mental Illness Minnesota (NAMI) joined host Liz Burgard to provide information for parents/guardians on the value of parent engagemen

Episode 38: The Power of Human Connection with Joe Beckman

Dec 22 2023 34 mins

Human connection matters. In today’s increasingly digital world, it is more important than ever to make personal engaging connections with your children. Joe Beckman, author and co-founder of TILL360, joined Liz Burgard on the Parent Engage 360 Podcast to share more about the Power of Human Connection. Beckman was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Coon Rapids High School

Episode 37: Free school meals, educational benefits and nutrition

Oct 24 2023 37 mins

New this school year, every student is able to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the school year due to the state’s Free School Meals program. While the program is new, students will still have access to the same nutritious meals they have come to expect in Anoka-Hennepin. In the latest Parent Engage 360 Podcast, host Liz Burgard was joined by Anoka-Hennepin

Episode 36: Parent involvement in schools

Sep 27 2023 36 mins

In the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, host Liz Burgard, district parent involvement coordinator, was joined by Coon Rapids High School principal John Peña and volunteer services coordinator Danille Callahan to discuss the importance of parent involvement in schools. In the episode, Peña and Callahan discussed their experiences both as parents and in their curre

Episode 35: Welcome back Cory McIntyre

Aug 18 2023 24 mins

Cory McIntyre began his new role as Superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin Schools on July 1 and has been off and running meeting with staff across the district. McIntyre joined Liz Burgard, parent involvement coordinator, in the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast to share his excitement for returning to the district, discuss the theme for the 2023-24 school year and more.

Episode 34: Summer reading

Jul 24 2023 37 mins

When you suggest to your children to read a book or a magazine and to put down the screens and devices, chances are you are met with groans and all kinds of excuses. Check out the he latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, with resources to help! District parent involvement coordinator and host Liz Burgard was joined by district media specialist Holly Groebner, Tiffany Ca

Episode 33: Supporting the whole student

Jun 15 2023 39 mins

Anoka-Hennepin Schools provide structures of support for students to attain the skills and knowledge to succeed. Systems are in place to support students in all areas of academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs. In the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, host Liz Burgard was joined by Angela Ronay, school social worker at Champlin Park High School, and Julia C

Episode 32 Part 2: A districtwide approach to school safety

May 18 2023 39 mins

The latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast is the second of a two-part series focused on school safety. In Episode 32 Part 2, host Liz Burgard was joined by Anoka-Hennepin Chief Operations Officer Greg Cole and Tim Fournier, the district’s Security & Emergency Operations Manager to learn more about the district’s approach to school safety. Anoka-Hennepin Schools' first

Episode 32 Part 1: School Resource Officers working in partnership with Anoka-Hennepin schools

Apr 21 2023 29 mins

The latest Parent Engage 360 Podcast is the first of a two-part series focused on school safety. In Episode 32 Part 1, host Liz Burgard sat down with Champlin Park High School principal Mike George and City of Brooklyn Park Police Officer and School Resource Officer (SRO) Andy Dickman to learn more about the role of the SRO in Anoka-Hennepin and their vital role in safety, building