Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast: Recent Episodes
Logan Petlak
Learning Together: A Prairie South Podcast is a podcast about learning in the Prairie South School Division - PSSD (prairiesouth.ca). The hope is to have conversations amongst members across the Prairie South learning community to help create reconnections and relationships throughout our geographically large and diverse school system. Expect episodes every month as we meet with wonderful people throughout our public school system in south central Saskatchewan, Canada.
The podcast is run by Logan Petlak (petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca) and supervised by Dustin Swanson and the PSSD.
Welcome to Pathways School!
Highlights from the Interview
- About Angus and Tessa!
- About Pathways!
Episode Overview
- Introduction (0:00 - 0:05:05)
- Interview w/ Tessa and Angus (0:05:05 - 0:57:23)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (0:57.23 - 1:03;52)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode delves into the lives and daily work of Mark Dunne and Cole Evans, members of Prairie South School Division’s IT department. I start the interview off with spilling my coffee all over my recording device so it was a tough start but everything else is great!
Highlights from the Interview
- What does the IT department do (and each role)?
- Challenges for IT in Prairie South
Episode Overview
- Introduction (0:00 - 4:42)
- Interview w/ Mark Dunne and Cole Evans (4:43 - 1:16:32)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:16:33 - 1:25:36)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode delves into the work of our Early Learning Consultant, Tammy Grieve. Tammy is an absolute delight and hopefully you finish the interview smiling just as I did.
Highlights from the Interview
- Tammy's Educational Journey
- Self-Regulation and Learning Environment Tips
- "Lighting up" for others
Episode Overview
- Introduction (0:00 - 0:04:55)
- Interview w/ Tammy (0:04:56 - 0:44:43)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (0:44:44 - 0:51:31)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode delves into what all the learning consultants do on a regular basis to support learning in the division.
Highlights from the Interview
- Leah & Miranda's educational journeys to becoming consultants.
- Math classroom tips and resources!
- Robots and EAL highlights and resources!
Episode Overview
- Introduction (0:00 - 5:37)
- Interview w/ D (5:38 - 1:08:17)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:08:18 - 1:17:12)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode we wrap up the 2021-2022 school year with graduating students from Central and Riverview Collegiate in Moose Jaw, SK.
Highlights from the Interview w/ CCI Graduating Students:
- What's next for Mariam, Rachel, and Eller.
- Excitement for a summer without restrictions.
Highlights from the Interview w/ RVCI Graduating Students:
- What's next for both Madison and Daulton.
- The value in participating in drama and extracurriculars
Episode Overview
- Introduction (0:00 - 5:37)
- Interview w/ CCI Graduating Students (5:37 - 42:45) Follow Central Collegiate: @ccicyclonenation
- Quick Post-Interview Notes (42:45 - 44:00)
- Interview w/ RVCI Graduating Students (44:00 - 1:18:45) - Follow Riverview Collegiate: @riverviewcollegiate
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:18:45 - 1:29:13)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode we talk about the PSTA with its current president, Suzanne Vance.
Highlights from the Interview:
- Suzanne's educational journey
- Supporting learners at Prince Arthur School
- Overview of the Prairie South Teacher's Association
Episode Overview
- Introduction (0:00 - 5:32)
- Interview w/ Suzanne (5:32 - 1:11:36)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:11:36 - 1:17:46)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode we talk about Eyebrow School with their principal, Eleese Aitken.
Highlights from the Interview:
- Teaching multigrade in rural SK
- Leadership styles and philosophies
- Eleese's educational journey
Episode Overview
- Introduction (including a special guest voice) (0:00 - 5:51)
- Interview w/ Eleese (5:51 - 1:15:56)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:15:56 - 1:28:14)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode we talk about the Transportation Department with its manager, Lonny Holmes.
Highlights from the Interview
- Lonny's journey as an industrial arts educator to consulting to administration to "retirement".
- Sports and the value of extracurricular work
- Leadership philosophies
Episode Overview
- Introduction (including a special guest voice) (0:00 - 3:32)
- Interview w/ Lonny (3:32 - 1:24:53)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:24:53 - 1:33:31)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode delves into the world of educational technology and elementary school administration in Moose Jaw with vice principal of Sunningdale, Durston McKenna.
Highlights from the Interview
- Durston’s passion for educational technology with some EdTech suggestions.
- Discussions around relationships with staff as an administrator.
- We talk about the importance of reflecting upon our identity and positionality as educators.
Episode Overview
- Introduction (0:00 - 6:12)
- Interview w/ Durston (6:12 - 1:45:21)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:45:21 - 1:58:17)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This (Valentine's Day) episode provides a bit more details on the husband/wife combo of Michelle and Scott Wicker at CCI in Moose Jaw.
Highlights from the Interview
- Michelle and Scott's educational journeys from King George and Calgary to Central Collegiate Institute.
- Navigating extracurriculars and being positive.
- A special edition lightning round of love!
Episode Overview
- Intro: Welcome Back (0:00 - 6:34)
- Interview w/ Michelle and Scott (6:34 - 1:00:18)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:00:18 - 1:10:10)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode provides a bit more details on how life looks in Coronach for its administrator, Nathan Beselaere.
Highlights from the Interview
- Nathan's journey from Ontario to Southern Saskatchewan
- Educating at a rural school
- Being a transformational leader
- The lightning round in which we learn Nathan's karaoke jam.
Episode Overview
- Intro: About Coronach School (0:00 - 3:45)
- Interview w/ Nathan (4:27 - 1:08:03)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:08:03 - 1:17:17)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode provides a bit more details on Prairie South Virtual School as we interview its administrators Jeff and Charmaine!
Highlights from the Interview
- Jeff and Charmaine's educational journeys to becoming virtual school administrators. SPOILER: They both are remarkably well-educated to be in these roles!
- Elementary and high school virtual school differences and similarities.
- The challenges and opportunities associated with online learning.
- Jeff and Charmaine's lightning round differences, like Michael Buble vs. Rammstein
Episode Overview
- Intro: About the Virtual School (0:00 - 4:36)
- Interview w/ Jeff and Charmaine (4:37 - 1:19:45)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:19:45 - 1:29:31)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
In this episode we delve into the world of social workers in Prairie South with our Advocacy and Behaviour Support Consultants Kirsten Lawson-Knoop and Candace Spanjer. It's our first episode with two guests at once as well, I hope you enjoy it!
Highlights from the Interview
- Becoming a social worker in Prairie South.
- Being an advocate for everyone & what that means in their roles in education.
- Developing skills to cope with stress.
- Importance of routines, boundaries, and self-care to help maintain our own health.
Episode Overview
- Intro: About the Learning Department (0:00 - 7:32)
- Interview w/ Kirsten and Candace (7:33 - 1:31:35)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (1:31:35 - 1:42:37)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode provides a bit more details on Prairie South’s School Board and includes our interview with one of the Moose Jaw subdivision board trustees, Brett Hagan.
Highlights from the Interview
- What a day (and week) in the life of a board member looks like.
- Talking about fitness and Mental Health: Ruck it Up, Fitness Training with Main Street Strength & Conditioning and Instagram @HaganFit_mbs.
- The lightning round where Brett reveals how much coffee he drinks per day!
Episode Overview
- Intro: About the Prairie South School Board (0:00 - 6:20)
- Interview w/ Brett Hagan (6:21 - 57:25)
- Post-Interview Thoughts, Acknowledgements and Closing (57:26 - 1:09:02)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.
This episode welcomes you to Prairie South School Division’s Learning Together Podcast. This episode introduces some details about the division itself, your host, and includes our interview with the director of PSSD, Ryan Boughen.
Highlights from the Interview
- Ryan’s educational journey from Allan, SK, to Moose Jaw, to Mossbank, to central office.
- Navigating challenges and Ryan’s role as Director and creating effective teams in education.
- Mental health strategies: Maintaining perspective and “Owning your mornings”
Episode Overview
- Intro: About PSSD and Logan Petlak (0:00 - 8:57)
- Interview w/ Ryan Boughen (8:57 - 49:46)
- Post-Interview Thoughts and Episode Acknowledgements (49:47 - 58:56)
Thank you so much for listening. As always, feedback is welcome, please contact Logan at petlak.logan@prairiesouth.ca.