On The Air with Dr. Ryan: Recent Episodes
GCISD Podcasts
In GCISD, our mission is to be the best, and we define that as Building Excellent Schools Together. We work best together, when we know each other, so this podcast will give you the opportunity to meet staff members and even some GCISD students or community members who help us be the BEST!
Appease your FOMO and listen to a real bulldog from the Garden State, HMS AVID teacher Melissa Richards, as she talks to us about her journey that lead her to her career, a place where the kids are happy.
"Hey you guys!"... a quote from one of his favorite movies, Bryan Calvert lets us in on the secret of raising twins, as well as why we truly are the BEST in GCISD.
Former GCISD teacher and a regular as a substitute, the legendary Marylin Weber talks AP World History, pasta and that 'B' is for "Breakfast" while reminding us that "Yes, we can."
In our first podcast of 2020 we visit with Carolyn Ann Walgren and Dr. Cindy Ryan to discuss what impact they have on the needs of GCISD through their work in CONNECT.
Talking to him, you'd never know that this young man was drafted 2nd overall in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. Hardworking and humble, hear more about the life of the newest member of the Kansas City Royals and former GCISD student, Bobby Witt Jr.
He'll tell you he isn't a Broadway star, but he sure is a star in GCISD. Silver Lake assistant principal, Robert Rains, shares some stories from the theater as well as some of his music with us on today's episode.
Music is fluid, so is kindergarten. How is "Flight of the Bumblebees" like kindergartners? This week we speak with kindergarten teacher and musician, Vonna McMeans. Have you ever wondered what the difference between a violin and a fiddle are? Join us to find out.
Join us this week as we get a sneak peek behind the scenes of HR with Erica Pasvar to learn where we find such great people to work in GCISD.
With a pedigree in education, a love for data and numbers, a passion for genealogy, Mr. Wevodau shares his "why" and his love for learning.
In this episode we put together a show with some parts that were laying around Doug Poteet's garage. Join us as we discuss cars, ribs and what tools you need to be successful after graduation.
In this episode we go a few rounds with someone who has fought to be where she is today and wrestled with the challenges of today's classroom, Lauren Jackson.
In this episode we speak with Natalie Finch, 2018-2019 Elementary Teacher of the Year and longtime GCISD pre-school teacher.
Today we juggle many topics with Dr. Lancaster from collegiate sports to cooking to music and how she motivates today's students.
In this episode we discuss how important it is for GCISD to never settle, how "every kid needs a champion" and Dr. Whitfield shares how he found success on the basketball court.
Today we visit with Ivan Lum, a man with a large personality with whom we get to hear about the 3 M's; the mainland, motorcycles and maintenance.
In Episode 2 we visit with longtime kindergarten teacher, Shauna Barnard, where we talk about having change without change, West Texas roots and her hop across the pond.
In this inaugural episode Dr. Ryan visits with GCISD's Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Brad Schnautz. The two talk about Baseball, BBQ and how those two led to a career in education.