Utah Charter School Conversations

May 02 2024 41 ep. 31 mins 5
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We do a little training, speak with charter school leaders, and touch on issues that affect Utah charter schools.

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Expressing Your Learning at Ascent Academy with Wade Glathar, Executive Director

May 02 2024 38 mins  
Join our discussion all about Ascent Academies of Utah and the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). With 5 campuses (Lehi, Saratoga Springs, West Valley, West Jordan, and Farmington), Ascent Academies provides an education not only geared to a student's learning type but to their expression type of learning through SEM. Developed at the University of Connecticut, Ascent teachers rece

Your Money Made Simple with Able & Strong, Investment Partners of UAPCS

Apr 25 2024 38 mins  
UAPCS partners with several companies to offer shared services at better rates and with more options that a school may be able to receive on their own.Able & Strong, formerly Verapath, offers financial services including retirement investment options including a 401K program. In this podcast, we speak with Greg Misener, Chief Compliance Officer, and Sarah Cox, Director of Busin

Everyone is Important at Athenian eAcademy with Jared Ferguson, Executive Director

Mar 29 2024 42 mins  
Join our conversation with Jared Ferguson, Executive Director, at Athenian eAcademy. Athenian has six campuses in Tremonton, Delta, Ephraim, Nephi, Richfield, and Ballard in addition to a blended program that combines home learning with school supports. Jared believes in the importance of each person at school from students to parents, and support staff to teachers. Athenian strive

2024 Legislative Wrap-Up with Royce Van Tassell, Executive Director UAPCS

Mar 16 2024 33 mins  
Join Royce Van Tassell, Executive Director, Utah Association of Public Charter Schools as we discuss what bills passed, what was discussed, and how much money we'll get for education in the coming year. Please take a look at the summary document on our website HERE. You can also see all the updates during the session on our website at https://www.utahcharters.org/legislative-update

Happy Clickers, PPCD, and the Critical Role of Each Person with Lani Rounds, Principal, Bridge Elementary

Feb 23 2024 41 mins  
Meet the delightful and experienced Lani Rounds, Principal at Bridge Elementary in Roy, UT. A long-time educator, Lani has worked with multiple charter schools in leadership positions, but began in education as a SPED teacher. Designing Bridge Elementary after Special Education principles of personalized learning, her school is active, "sometimes noisy," and full of enthusiastic pr

Meet the New Leadership of the Utah State Charter School Board Staff with Marie Steffenson and Dr. Paul Kremer

Feb 09 2024 60 mins  
In this double episode (!) we get two interviews-first with Marie Steffenson, Associate Executive Director, State Charter School Board. Marie has extensive experience with Utah's charter schools as a teacher, instructional coach, and school director. Her desire to build relationships and support charter schools comes through. We discuss what an authorizer does, what supportive auth

What to Watch for in the 2024 Legislative Session with Royce Van Tassell, Executive Director of UAPCS

Jan 11 2024 19 mins  
This episode covers items pertinent to public charter schools coming up in the Utah State Legislature session. Royce Van Tassell, Executive Director, UAPCS, is right in the center of conversations with lawmakers and let's us know what to watch for. The 45 day session runs from January 16, 2024-March 1, 2024.We discuss the following items:Governor's Budget RecommendationsHB 29, Rep.

Education Enriched with Native American Culture with Brittany Luck and Ronee Wopsock Pawwinnee, Uintah River High School

Dec 08 2023 48 mins  
Join the discussion with Brittany Luck, Principal, Uintah River High School, and Ronee Wopsock Pawwinnee, Ute Indian Tribe Education Director to talk about Uintah River High School. This public charter school is located on Ute tribal land in Fort Duchesne, UT. The school serves 80 students, most with tribal affiliation (506 students refer to federally funded appropriations for Amer

Building a School Family with Simon Raubenheimer, Principal at Endeavor Hall

Nov 17 2023 43 mins  
We're all on a long road trip together...it helps to stay positive, focus on the same goals, and have mutual respect. Join this conversation with Simon Raubenheimer, Principal, Endeavor Hall, to learn how a South African native, runs a school with nearly a third English language learners. One of the Simon's tools is his positive outlook on life and the ability to build a family-lik

Lessons in Clear Communication with Jennilyn Derbidge, Principal, Utah County Academy of Sciences

Oct 19 2023 45 mins  
This discussion covers all things UCAS (Utah County Academy of Sciences) including its partnership with Utah Valley University, close-knit student group, and leadership in communication that brings together students and staff for great student success. The great majority of UCAS graduates have completed an Associate degree which covers a significant portion of their general college