The Hart to Hart Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jason d'Autremont
The Hart to Hart Podcast is an informative way to hear about what Hart High School is all about. We have topics that range from what is best for students to how parents can get more involved. We at Hart High School are Alive with Pride since 1945!
Anshal Jain comes on the show to discuss the Robotics Team at Hart and his passion for it.
The Tribe leaders, Max Gardette and Aly Kaneshiro come on the show to discuss student spirit and how they lead student sections at the games. Great episode for future Tribe leaders to listen to!!
Hart's Speech and Debate Club President, Crystal Salinas, comes on the show to share what her club is all about and what goes into making a great speech!
Superintendent-Elect, Mr. Mike Kuhlman comes on the show to share his vision for the Hart District and explain how to partner with our parents. This is one episode you don't want to miss!
Chess Club President, Lucas Enriquez, comes on the show to discuss his club and to share his experiences at Hart High School as a senior who transferred in a few years back.
Recent Hart Graduate, Alex Schmidt, comes on the show to share his sage advice on what he wish he had known in high school. Check out this alumni episode!
Mr. d'Autremont recaps the fall semester 2019 at Hart and thanks our listeners for tuning in to the podcast. An overview of the newly release CDE's Dashboard report on how well Hart did from the CAASPP test last year as well!
After a week off, we finish up with our class talks with Freshmen Riley Koebel and Charlotte Curtis to examine what it is like being a ninth grader at Hart.
In the first episode since the horrific event that occurred at Saugus High School on November 14, 2019, Dr. Aakash Ahuja, Board Certified Psychiatrist, comes on the show to discuss how we move forward from a tragedy such as this one and what we can do as a school and as parents to support our students.
The WiSH Education Foundation Founder and President, Amy Daniels, former Hart parent, comes on the show to discuss what WiSH does and how it benefits our students and families at Hart and throughout the district.
ASB Sophomore President Natalie Cervantes and Vice President Raven Calderon speak as to what is like not being Freshman any longer and what they do for Hart High School.
Junior Officers, Ava Kirchmann and Bri De La Maza talk about what goes on behind the scenes in ASB and how they plan to make this year a special one at Hart!
Senior ASB President Ruby Burroughs and Vice President Natasha Tobler speak about their goals for the year, what makes Hart so special and gives interesting insights from the standpoint of a senior at Hart High School.
After 20 episodes of the inaugural season of The Hart to Hart Podcast, Mr. d'Autremont brings on a student from Hart High School who was critical of the show in his review. The two explore how to make the podcast better and how to add value to this excellent information platform.
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredits educational institutions and our very own Mrs. Paula Bae, WASC Coordinator for Hart, comes on the show to discuss what WASC is and how you can assist in this process!
Hart District Social Worker Ms. Elizabeth Orozco talks about her work with Placerita and Hart and how families can assist in this process. Many families are in need at our schools and Elizabeth does a wonderful job explaining how we are here to help!
Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy, Javier Guzman, Hart's School Resource Officer (SRO) comes on the show to talk about school safety and what it takes to encourage open lines of communication with our students.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tracy Taris, a Hart parent, comes on the show to talk about how to deal with your child's disappointment. Topics ranging from getting cut from a sports team, not passing a test, bombing an audition, or going through relationship breakups, Ms. Taris shares wonderful tips on how to deal with failure in your teenager's life.
Placerita Junior High School's Principal, Mr. John Turner, comes on the show to talk about steps to success on transition from the junior high to high school. Mr. Turner has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to both Placerita and Hart and he is a tremendous guest!
The much anticipated episode on School Site Councils, our Single Plan for Student Achievement and what Title I is all about has landed! Mr. Shane Nazarian, teacher at Hart and School Site Council Chairperson comes on the show to talk about how Title I funding assists Hart High School out.
A new member of the Hart Staff, Ms. Cerstin Breslin, Librarian, talks about Hart's Library and the new and improved things that we are doing in it! Tune in for more information on what goes on in the school library.
At Hart High School, we have a significant amount of English Learner (EL) students who attend our school. In this episode, EL Coordinator Christine Colton comes on the show to discuss who EL students are and what we are doing at Hart to work with this population of students.
In our Community episode, Mr. Jim Backer, co-founder of the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation, speaks about how his foundation assists with Hart High School and other schools in our community.
In the second part of our Assistant Principal episodes, Ms. Huhn and Mr. Welch talk about their job details, bringing their experiences to Hart and other ways in which we can partner with parents to ensure student success!
Two of Hart's Assistant Principals, Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Powell, come on the show to talk about what their job entails, being new to Hart and how we can partner with parents to ensure student success!
Former Hart Principal, Dr. Collyn Nielsen, speaks about his current position at the District Office, Chief Administrative Officer and what he does on a day to day basis. Discussion about the new construction at Hart High School as well as fond memories he has of our outstanding school!
On this episode, Instructional Coach Ms. Laura Graves, talks about her various roles on campus. As Advanced Placement (AP) Literature Teacher, English Department Chair and student newspaper advisor, she has a wealth of knowledge to share on the show!
Want to learn how to partner with Hart to maintain the mental health of your child? On today's show Wellness Coordinator for Hart, Mr. Zach Koebel, AP Psychology teacher as well, talks about what we are doing at Hart to promote wellness and mental health. You don't want to miss this one!
Hart Dance coach comes on the show to talk about the Hart Dance team and how performing groups lead to student success.
Mr. Keith Matkin, Special Education Teacher and Head Track and Field coach, comes on the show to discuss Fall Athletics at Hart as well as Special Education.
One of Hart's Counselors, Ms. Sarian, comes to discuss graduation requirements, classes at Hart and how students can be successful.
Hart Parent Organization President Erika Bird talks about how parents can get more involved.