NLPS ED Talks: Recent Episodes
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD68)
NLPS ED Talks brings you conversations with educators, students, school administrators, managers and Trustees that promote a K-12 education focus while giving insight on the unique individuals that work or attend our school system.
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is one of 60 British Columbia school districts and is centrally located in one of the most beautiful places in Canada - Vancouver Island.
Hosted by Dale Burgos - Executive Director of Communications
NLPS ED Talks Pocast with Ladysmith Secondary Students Sophia Toye and Zack Silvey. They recently took part in the BC K-12 Anti-racism Summit. They share their experience and takeaways.
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Vancouver Island University student recruiters, Rolanda Murray and Francesca Paladino, visit the NLPS ED Talks Podcast booth to discuss post-secondary opportunities for students and adults. We ask the important questions […]
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Back from fighting fires in Northern B.C., Matt Rickett, the district’s Occupational Health and Wellness Officer and the Town of Ladysmith’s Deputy Fire Chief, spares a few minutes out of […]
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Joining us on this episode of the NLPS ED Talks podcast is a group of seven students from Nanaimo District Secondary School: Sabine Rocque, Sophia Lobb, Franklin Rokeby, Natalie La […]
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The school district’s Director of Information Technology swings by the NLPS ED Talks Podcast booth and speaks with Dale about the growing use of Artificial Intelligence, more specifically, platforms such […]
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Gracing us with her presence in the NLPS ED Talks podcast booth is NDSS grade 12 student and Highland Dance World Champion, Annalise Lam. Fresh from award-winning performances (six medals […]
Next up in the NLPS ED Talks Podcast booth is the Executive Director of Human Resources, Shawn Johnston. He’s opened the door for celebs while working for a top hotel […]
Kicking off season four of NLPS Ed Talks Podcast is Child Youth and Family Support Worker Holly Dupont. Executive Director of Communications and host Dale Burgos sat down with Holly […]
We continue our journey through Truth and Reconciliation. We are honoured to have Snuneymuxw First Nation CAO Joan Brown join our podcast to share her story and speak on behalf […]
On this episode we welcome B.C.’s Minister of Education and MLA for New Westminster into... read more
We welcome Dr. Sandra Allison, Medical Health Officer for Central Vancouver Island to the virtual... read more
After a brief hiatus, NLPS ED Talks returns with newly minted Secretary-Treasurer, Mark Walsh. Born... read more
In the podcast booth we have teacher and coach Franjo Crnkovic. Born in Canada and... read more
In the NLPS ED Talks booth we have award winning teacher Chad Jobe! On this... read more
We’ve got a celebrity! Elementary teacher Kitty Kanhoffen (and yes, Kitty is her real name,... read more
New to the district, Kate Russell brings her worldly experiences to the halls of Gabriola... read more
Tracey Teneycke, Grade 7 teacher at Ladysmith Intermediate School, and eight of her students share... read more
At 16, Jacksun Fryer has accomplished what no other BC dancer has done before –... read more
It all started with Tee-Ball and figure skating at four years old. Now 16, Arianna... read more
We dare you to try and read out loud Matt Kuzminski’s accolades in one breath…bet... read more
Bill Shook has been working in the Facilities Department since 1986, but the Shook name... read more
We welcome Sarah Dmytruk, our first student to the NLPS ED Talks podcast. She’s a... read more
The host has become the interviewee! Trustee Bill Robinson returns to NLPS ED Talks to... read more
Charlene McKay is a newly elected Trustee (Oct. 2018) and the current NLPS Board Chair.... read more
Scott Saywell is halfway through his first year as the district’s Superintendent/CEO. Find out where... read more
By day, Nancy Ketchen is the district’s Absence Dispatch Coordinator, by night, she’s a professional... read more
Dominique Sullivan, Teacher-Librarian at École Quarterway in Nanaimo, talks about tech (Google Suite for Education)... read more
Lynn Brown, the district’s Mental Health and Addictions Manager, talks about the legalization of cannabis... read more
Snow or icy conditions on Vancouver Island roads is a challenge! Dave Prevost, Transportation Manager... read more
Crystal Dennison, Executive Director of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation, highlights the good work, needs and... read more
Bill Robinson, third-term school trustee for Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, shares stories from his storied... read more