See. Serve. Connect. with Dr. Jim Wipke: Recent Episodes
Ladue Schools
Dr. Wipke visits with Rod and Diane Patershuk, two longtime Ladue Schools supporters who were instrumental in helping the district pass three different voter initiatives.
Listen in as Dr. Wipke talks with LHWHS social studies teacher Ashley Lock and Spoede Elementary librarian Jennifer Johnson about teaching memories, innovative classes, and upcoming learning experiences.
Dr. Wipke chats with members of his High School Student Advisory Council about an exciting new campaign on which they are working.
Listen as Dr. Wipke revisits his Commencement address to the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Class of 2023 on May 21, 2023. Before receiving their diplomas, he posed one important question to the graduating seniors, something to think about as they look back on their time with Ladue Schools and also look ahead to their next chapters in life.
Listen in as Dr. Wipke sits down with former Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke to reflect on her almost 30 years of service to the district.
To celebrate American Education Week, Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke is joined by LMS Industrial Technology teacher Mark Biernbaum and Fifth Grade Center Instructional Coach Leah Crawford for an enlightening discussion about why they teach and what brings them joy each day in the Ladue School District.
Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke introduces listeners to the district's newest principal, Dr. Angela Thompson of Ladue Middle School.
Dr. Wipke visits the Fifth Grade Center to talk to students Ellen, James, Kai, Malia, Max, and Miriam about Board of Education Recognition Month and what qualities are important in a board member and leader.
Dr. Wipke is joined by Ladue Horton Watkins High School seniors Kennedy Alexander, Avinash Kamath, Oviya Srihari, and Ryan Tung to talk about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and expand on one of his famous quotes on the meaning of service.
Dr. Wipke is joined by Ladue Middle School Principal Dr. Tiffany Taylor-Johnson and her son, Fifth Grade Center student Tristen, for a discussion on the district's One Book, One Community book club and "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei.
The community is invited to read the book as a family and join in on a virtual community book club discussion on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. More information can be found on the district's website at www.ladueschools.net.
Dr. Wipke chats with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Amy Zielinski and ELA Coordinator Laila Crabtree about developing the Strategic Plan and how Ladue Schools families can be part of the process.
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with art teacher Brenna Roth of the Fifth Grade Center in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with kindergarten teacher Jamie Strauss of Conway Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with art teacher Tara McCarthy of the Ladue Early Childhood Center in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with technology specialist Patricia Brown of Old Bonhomme Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with John R. Green, a former student at Old Bonhomme Elementary who now is Executive Producer of Special Programming with ABC News. John has kept his former school close to his heart in large part because of his first-grade teacher, Christine Williams. The two have remained close friends ever since John was a student in her class in the 1970s. In fact, Christine's influence on John's life inspired him to take on a new role in his professional career: children's author. John read two of his books to first-grade classes at Old Bonhomme via Zoom in December, with his former teacher also on the call.
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with counselor Susan Gartenberg of Reed Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #6: December 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Kelly Jackson of Spoede Elementary
Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Megan Grossbauer, 7th grade math teacher at Ladue Middle School and winner of the district's Excellence in Education Award for October.
Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Wendy Guhr, English teacher at Ladue Horton Watkins High School and winner of the district's Excellence in Education Award for September.
Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Amy Zielinski to talk about staff and parent questions related to the district's Return to Learn Plan for the 2020-21 school year.
Ladue School District Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke interviews three graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 about how they are coping being out of school and in isolation during the pandemic, their favorite memories from high school, and what's next for each student. This episode was produced by Don Goble, May, 2020.
Join Ladue Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke as he speaks to integral members of the Ladue community on the new podcast, See. Serve. Connect.
In this introductory episode, Dr. Wipke outlines the future of this podcast – we hope you'll follow along!
This podcast will serve to:
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Support our students and staff to promote the wonderful happenings in our district!
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Discuss public school education in today’s times.
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Engage our community
Dr. Wipke will also have a thought to live by until the next podcast!
If you'd like to view the video of this podcast, click here.