ASDChat4ALL: Recent Episodes
Addison School District 4
Keeping our community and families informed with the latest news from Addison School District 4!
Hosted by ASD4 Superintendent Dr. Nick Sutton and Dean Constantopoulos.
Mira nuestro podcast con subtítulos en español en: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnEx7fFjfUzFRjk2T2hhXOqUjrPNfum9r
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/m1icle_x4Ts
We use lots of different acronyms here at ASD4, but what is CCV? How does CCV play a role in our schools and in our students' educations? We sit down and chat with the CCV team at Wesley School to hear how they tackle topics like kindness, acceptance, and respect with a fun and interesting spin! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/LBh2-gaDIN4
You've likely seen them around the District, but who are our new Curriculum Coordinators, and what is this position all about? We get the chance to chat with Kristen and Ashlyn to learn all about their role in the District, what their plans are for the curriculum, why this position matters at ASD4, and much more! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/SzrvYFl5meg
We've heard about the dual language and mono language classrooms here at Addison School District 4, but what are they all about? Dean sits down with Wesley school teachers Eve Merdian and Maritza Gaston to talk about their experience running a dual and mono language classroom, how these programs benefit our students, and much more! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/Y-4Uuq9IzLQ
What is the role of a school social worker? How do school social workers tackle the many challenges that students and families face on a daily basis. Dean sits down and chats with one of our school social workers, Amy Wildman, to talk about all of these topics and more! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/OMubtwuSI40
Dr. Sutton and Dean sit down and chat with one of our Assistant Principals of Indian Trail JHS, Christina Vasilakos! Christina chats with us about events and changes happening at Indian Trail, the Addison Great Shake and how it's getting more and more traction with students, information about her time in education, and much more! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/dOFJtN2GFj0
Dr. Sutton and Dean sit down and chat with our new Assistant Director of Biliteracy, Bianca Magaña! Bianca talks to us about the importance of having bilingual supports for our English learners, ways that we are improving our biliteracy program, opportunities for families to get involved in the school district regardless of what language they speak, and much more! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/et0_qJvd3T4
Dr. Christine Warren, new principal of Army Trail Elementary School, sits down with Dean to discuss all things Army Trail! Dr. Warren shares her experience going from the classroom to administration, her move from Colorado to Illinois, her goals and aspirations for Army Trail, and much more! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/EBF9MwPAc4c
Dr. Sutton and Dean sit down and chat with the new Dean of Students over at Indian Trail Junior High School, Dr. Anthony Jett! Dr. Jett has a wealth of knowledge and experience from his career in education, and he has lots of interesting things to share with us regarding his time in education, his views on being present for students, the importance of education in our community, and much more! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/BwKGMPPWp20
Dr. Sutton and Dean sit down and chat with the new Assistant Principal over at Indian Trail Junior High School, Mrs. Cathy Ales! Cathy tells them all about her experience in education, what interested her in Addison School District 4, many of the changes going on right now at the junior high, and much more. Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/D8xxy1zoK1U
New Assistant Directors of Student Services Amanda Guida and Janette Barrett sit down with Dr. Nick and Dean to talk about their new positions in the district! They talk about why these positions were needed, how they serve our students, plans to work collaboratively with all facets of our district, and much more. Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/3Sz327pUn9c
Dr. Sutton and Dean sit down and chat with the new principal over at Fullerton Elementary School, Mr. Bryan Bolton! Bryan tells them all about his experience in education, what interested him in Addison School District 4, what he's excited about for the upcoming school year, and much more. Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/cEUb4xzZqOQ
Dr. Sutton and Dean have the opportunity to sit down and chat with new principal of Indian Trail JHS, Mrs. Francie Capp. Francie is a veteran educator with lots of new ideas and goals for Indian Trail, and we're so excited to share her ideas with all of our listeners. Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/Dw02Boi3DwI
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year here at Addison School District 4! Dr. Sutton and Dean are back at it again this year, and their first guest is Dr. Kim Lohse, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. Dr. Lohse was an integral part of a planning committee that put on a community-wide safety drill at Ardmore Elementary school this summer on August 4th, and we're here to pick her brain regarding what that was all about! Interested in hearing more? Stop on by for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/yYoL6NMhERo
New ASD4 Board of Education member Eddie Castillo sits down with Dr. Nick and Dean to discuss his involvement with Addison School District 4 and the Addison community, what got him interested in joining the Board of Education, things he's looking forward to with the school district, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/wYRvw-S7ygY
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down and chat with three Indian Trail students who made it all the way to the final round of our first annual Addison Great Shake, Edy, Gigi, and Sofia! They spend time discussing how the students got involved with the Addison Great Shake, what they enjoy about the competition, how being involved in the competition has changed them over the course of the school year, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/sVz23OuENWM
Dr. Nick and Dean get the opportunity to sit down and chat with the principal of the Addison Early Learning Center, Dr. Erin Alexander, as they discuss her time in the District, the importance of having a place to nurture our littlest learners in the District, some fun and exciting activities coming up at the AELC, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/0-Pz7IDGiJg
Dr. Nick and Dean get the opportunity to sit down and chat with one of our All-Star paraprofessionals at District 4, Rose Marinelli! They discuss her time in the District before and after becoming a paraprofessional, the purpose and benefit of having supportive and caring paras in a school district, some wonderful memories and reasons to become a paraprofessional, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/lQWglzfhVy4
ASD4 Board of Education member Chris Bollig sits down with Dr. Nick and Dean to discuss her experience in the field of education and community collaboration, the purpose and benefit of the Citizen's Advisory Committee, how you can get more involved in the District, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/-e882fSajak
Indian Trail Social Studies teacher Kate Figura and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Katie Purse sit down with Dr. Nick and Dean for the first podcast in Indian Trail's new Innovation Center! They discuss the Innovation Center Vision Team, the purpose of this new committee, how we plan to utilize this new space for students, staff, and the community, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/eKhgd2TOJ5I
Dr. Nick and Dean are joined by the Village of Addison's Addison Historical Museum Coordinator Susan English to discuss her time with the Village of Addison, ASD4's fun and educational relationship with the Museum, the importance of remembering our history, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/-CVuJ_rhGUg
Dr. Nick and Dean are joined by Indian Trail Math Interventionist and Kindness Club sponsor Janelle Bledsoe to discuss her time at ASD4, her implementation of the Kindness Club and what the club's purpose is, how the Kindness Club aims to reach every student, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/3nMGP58ZXLI
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down and have a chat with the Village of Addison's Community Relations Director Don Weiss to discuss the importance of community relations in Addison (or any community), the way communications have evolved over the years, how the Village's partnership with ASD4 has fostered a great community relationship, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/zgwkR4YlASY
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down and chat with Library Media Specialist at Indian Trail JHS Sue Kiss to discuss the new and improved Innovation Center at the Junior High, how she keeps the library modern and relevant, her plans for making the library a space for all to enjoy, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/hobYrwvNivo
Addison scientists Vivi Frangidakis and Eileen Santini join Dr. Nick and Dean to chat about the purpose of Science Night, why it's so important to bring the world of science to our students, some of the fun activities to expect at Science Night, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Click here to learn more about Science Night!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/MIOMwdcZJOU
Foundation for Excellence Vice President Irene Boutzarelos sits down and chats with Dr. Nick and Dean about her experience working all across Addison in the field of education, her time with the Foundation, what the Foundation is all about, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/1ly1-Q8m33Y
Dr. Nick and Dean are joined by ASD4 Board of Education President Dave Williams as he talks about his involvement with ASD4 before joining the board, his time and experience as a member of the board of education, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/-v55e8sNW-w
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down with Indian Trail Technology teacher Silvester Bernhardt as he talks about transitioning into the field of education, the impact of technology on education, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/9JDPtkZnaBc
Dr. Nick and Dean are joined by Stone School's Administrative Assistant Jen Angiulo as she talks about her time going from a parent at Stone to working in multiple positions in the building, advice and insight for families, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/Ke9kGzOD-fM
Indian Trail principal Chris Jamrose joins Dr. Nick and Dean as he talks about his time with the district, upcoming events at the Junior High, the state of our renovations and the future of our new Innovation Center, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/SPJgJIzQU-A
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down and talk with ASD4 IT Manager Mike Kucko as he talks about his transition into information technology, how he came to be working in the education field, some exciting information about the future of tech here at District 4, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/5mdM3e36_tc
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down and talk with 5th grade student from Wesley School Paisley as she tells them about her time competing in a Worldwide Karate Championship, traveling all the way to Ireland, and more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/aNUkR6nlhuY
The Village of Addison's Special Projects Coordinator Alyssa Cornelius joins Dr. Nick and Dean to talk about her time with the Village of Addison, how she and the Village plan to bring more Addison businesses into the spotlight, upcoming events in Addison, and more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/Fq78HpNWHpY
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down with Lincoln School teacher Ariana Guerrero and Indian Trail teacher Susana Alvarado to talk about all things Hispanic Heritage Month! What is Hispanic Heritage Month? Why is this celebration so important, and what does this celebration mean to our students and community? We learn about these questions and more on today's episode of ASDChat4ALL! Come and join us for a chat!
Book Recommendation: Salsa Dancing in Gym Shoes, Developing Cultural Competence to Foster Latino Student Success by Tammy Oberg De La Garza
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/WqH1GIH8-rM
Indian Trail Junior High School's Assistant Principal Jenni Custer joins Dr. Nick and Dean to discuss upcoming events at IT, ways our staff is working to constantly improve and develop for the benefit of our students, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/TRBRjfQa9xw
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down and chat with ASD4 Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Dr. Kim Lohse once again to discuss ways to stay safe and protected during the holiday season of events, ways that ASD4 prepares for a crisis, resources for our students and families who are struggling, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/oXJCk1512ow
The Addison Park District's Marketing and Communications Manager Pam Hamil joins Dr. Nick and Dean to discuss what's going on at the Park District, how the Park District is getting the community involved post-COVID, some fun and exciting events that are on the horizon at the PD, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/lv2nqZv-dyI
ASD4 Family Liaison Noemi Galvez sits down with Dr. Nick and Dean to discuss the new "Family Liaison" role at ASD4, why this role is so important in our District, some of the incredible services our Family Liaisons provide to our families, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/WyWdLfE6Pgg
Dr. Nick and Dean sit down and chat with ASD4 Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Dr. Kim Lohse as she talks about her time in District 4, the incredible career opportunities through our school district, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/A35ZBblI7xM
Addison School District 4 Technology teachers Marypat Hradecky and Sharon Achtien join Dr. Nick and Dean as they explain their role in the district, their transition into technology and STEM, the importance of STEM and STEAM in our schools, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/h0oWCyr3cyc
Addison Partners for Play, Learning, and Education representatives Mary Haley and Rosie Galvez join Dr. Nick and Dean as they explain the reasoning behind their recent rebranding to APPLE, the services that they provide to our students, families, and community, fun ways to engage your student in learning outside of the classroom, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/NC4vN4hSf58
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5th grade teacher at Fullerton school Kerensa Schwarz joins Dr. Nick and Dean to talk about her time with District 4, the impact that patience and support can have on our students, her experience living in multiple countries, and more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/dg3HHIY9iO8
Director of Student Support Services Janet Diaz joins Dr. Nick and Dean to talk about her role at the district, the importance of recognizing our students as unique individuals with unique needs, and the many different forms of support we have available for our students here at ASD4. Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/qjDgDO8_s3g
Is your Elementary student interested in joining band or orchestra this year at Addison School District 4? Join Dr. Nick and Dean as they meet with Elementary Band Teacher Raymond Cannon and Elementary Orchestra Teacher Marc Smith! Raymond and Marc explain how students can sign up, what instruments students can choose from, and why it's so important to let students discover their passion for music early on. Come and join us for a chat!
join.asd4music.org
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/LxIWjdR1Ccc
ASD4 art teacher Denise Ghidorzi joins Dr. Nick and Dean as she explains the importance of the arts in education, her time in District 4, encouraging students to be their authentic selves through their artwork, and much more! Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/KqBnhfWN4mw
Assistant Superintendent for Business/CSBO Tim Keeley joins Dr. Nick and Dean to talk about his role at the district, information about tax levies and school finances, as well as important information regarding hazardous crossings in Addison. Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/XkSpgqqhZII
Dr. Nick and Dean are joined by the Addison Public Library's Communications and Marketing Coordinator Emily Glimco as she explains her role at the library, the many services that the library offers to families across Addison (including many services that you may not have known the library can provide), and much more! Come and in and have a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/zbOs0ZhwhCo
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Katie Purse joins Dr. Nick and Dean to talk about her role at the district, looking forward to a normal school year post-Covid and what that will look like, advice for families on how to stay involved with your student's education, and so much more. Come and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/WM12glI4PFo
Stone School teacher Rachel Anderson joins Dr. Nick and Dean to tell us about Stone's tradition with ducks, advice for new and returning families, and so much more. Come in and join us for a chat!
Ya disponible con subtítulos en español : https://youtu.be/bJNoMGm3Bjc
Indian Trail Band Director Mason Manint joins Dr. Nick and Dean to talk about the many opportunities students have in music, the different programs our students can join and events they can take part in through music, and some great advice to parents and students alike who are interested in trying out the arts. Come and join us for a chat!
¡Ya disponible con subtítulos en español! : https://youtu.be/vZ15zW9zTCk
Dr. Nick and Dean are joined by DuPage High School District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente and Addison Trail High School Principal Jack Andrews as they talk to us about the many partnerships and relationships District 88 shares in Addison, our common educational goals, and even some advice for this year's incoming freshmen! Come on in and join us for a chat!
¡Ya disponible con subtítulos en español! : https://youtu.be/Xhg5ZKB3fts
Join Dr. Nick and Dean as they meet with ASD4's ACPTA President Dan Medina! Dan tells the team about his time in Addison and the impact schools such as the Addison Early Learning Center has had on his family, the history of the PTA and what it can do for our families, and how to get involved. Interested in learning more? Come on in for a chat!
Interested in learning more about who runs your school's PTA? Check us out here! https://acpta.memberhub.com/w/ASD4PTA
¡Ya disponible con subtítulos en español! : https://youtu.be/-vM88OBVvqw
ASD4 Director of Buildings and Grounds Jake Aranki joins Dr. Nick and Dean as he shares his time working in B&G before joining the education sector, his passion and vision for our wonderful district, and the incredible team that makes it happen. Come join us for a chat!
¡Este episodio tiene subtítulos en español! Haga clic aquí: https://youtu.be/wAhwBBNgA2k
Join us as we interview ASD4'S new Director of Biliteracy Yamilette Sosa as she tells us about what exactly biliteracy means, why biliteracy is so important in our schools, and things to look forward to for the upcoming school year. Come and join us for a chat!
Join us as we interview ASD4 Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Information Dr. Teresa Polson as she tells us about her background in education and STEM, what drew her to Addison, and about the fun future of technology here at ASD4! Come and join us for a chat!
ASD4 Board of Education member Serge Ruffolo joins Dr. Nick and Dean to talk about the history of Addison and his experience growing up and raising his own family in town.