The Recess-An Inside Look at the Auburn School District

Jan 23 2025 27 ep. 29 mins 3

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Auburn School District's vision is each student will have an educational experience in which they are seen and valued for who they are now, while developing their full academic and social potential to prepare them for the future they choose.

This podcast features amazing staff, students and programs that make our vision come true for the Auburn community.

There are so many people making a difference in Auburn and Superintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati can’t wait to share those stories with listeners!

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Episode #26-Lisa Wilkinson, Elementary Office Manager

Jan 23 2025 19 mins

Hear Dr. Spicciati talk with Chinook Elementary office manager, Lisa Wilkinson. Topics include diagramming sentences, welcoming families and sledding at recess! Take a listen!

Episode #25 Cathy Meyer-School Nurse

Jan 09 2025 21 mins

Dr. Spicciati talks with lead school nurse Cathy Meyer about her path to school nursing, working with families and students, and memories of swinging at recess.

Episode #24- Abe VanDerPuy, Auburn High School Teacher

Dec 05 2024 36 mins

Dr. Spicciati interviews Abe VanDerPuy, longtime teacher and coach. Hear about his journey to teaching, AP African American Studies and fostering a feeling of family.

Episode #23-Brandon Hoggans, Behavior Intervention Specialist

Nov 21 2024 29 mins

In this epidode of The Recess, hear from Brandon Hoggans as he talks about his path to Lea Hill Elementary, his passion for being a role model and his double-dutch skills.

Episode #22-Corrie Agnew, Middle School AVID teacher

Nov 07 2024 30 mins

Learn about the ASD's amazing AVID program as Dr. Spicciati interviews Corrie Agnew, AVID teacher at Cascade Middle School. Hear about her path to teaching, her passion for student learning and her favorite recess activity.

Episode #21-Sergio Rios, Coordinator of Maintenance

Oct 24 2024 31 mins

Dr. Spicciati interviews coordinator of maintenance, Sergio Rios. Hear about all the ways he supports students and staff, his passion for playing drums and his fondest recess memories.

Episode #20-Tracy Arnold & Arlista Holman, ASD School Board Members

Oct 10 2024 32 mins

Dr. Spicciati interviews two ASD Board members as they talk about the role of the school board, their deep connections to the ASD community and, of course, their favorite recess activities.

Episode #19-Terri Herren, High School Principal

Sep 26 2024 29 mins

Dr. Spicciati interviews Auburn Mountainview Principal Terri Herren. Hear about her journey as ASD's first female high school principal, her advice for aspiring principals and her love of students.

Episode #18-Julie McKenzie, Kindergarten Teacher

Sep 12 2024 28 mins

Dr. Spicciati interviews Julie McKenzie, a Kindergarten teacher at Gildo Rey Elementary. Hear all about today's Kindergarten classroom, the importance of learning to read and of course her favorite recess activity!

Episode #17: Khysner Ayo- Auburn High Senior

Jun 28 2024 26 mins

We close out the year with Dr. Spicciati's interview with Auburn High senior Khysner Ayo. She talks about moving from the Phillipines to the US, her excellent middle school experience and her love of swinging.