The Heart of Alburnett: Recent Episodes
Dani
Conversations with current Alburnett staff and students - interests, goals, and what it means to be Purple on Purpose
on high school activities, what they would tell their kindergarten selves, and on being Purple on Purpose
Hailey Carolan, Lilly Winterrowd, & Lucas Ahrendsen share about what it's like to be part of the Alburnett National Honor Society.
Alexia Miller, Dylan Barenz, Rachel Bemer, & Lacey Neighbor share about what it's like to be part of these student organizations.
on favorite books, favorite movies, focussing on positives, and on being Purple on Purpose
on listening to podcasts, his new puppy, the atmosphere at Alburnett, and on being Purple on Purpose.
on deciding to be a teacher, leadership as a teacher, his love of sports, and on being Purple on Purpose.
on always wanting to be a teacher, life on the farm, meeting everyone at Alburnett, and being Purple on Purpose.
on bringing his background in business to the classroom, a love for sports and coaching, being outdoors, and on being Purple on Purpose
on helping children be their best selves, country music, camping, and on being Purple on Purpose
on music choices, learning to play the guitar, artistic outlets, and on being Purple on Purpose
on building relationships with students, traveling, working on a master's degree, and on being Purple on Purpose
on returning athletes, summer workouts, our cross country program, and on being Purple on Purpose.
on returning players, summer workouts, the upcoming season, and on being Purple on Purpose.
on returning players, summer workouts, season matchups, and on being Purple on Purpose.
on time with family, reading Charlotte's Web to students, being in the moment, and being Purple on Purpose
on wanting to be in education from an early age, audio books and podcasts, lessons learned in 10 years of teaching, and on being Purple on Purpose
on learning to love reading, time with family, superhero movies, and being Purple on Purpose.
on coming from a family of teachers, reading many books each year, the good oldies on TV, and on being Purple on Purpose.
on drawing up classroom designs as a 3rd grader, coaching and attending sporting events, ensuring student success, and on being Purple on Purpose
on always loving school, taking up yoga, working on a Master's Degree, and on being Purple on Purpose
on always wanting to be a teacher, Mindset by Carol Dweck, staying present, and being Purple on Purpose.
on the teacher that made a difference, Drive by Daniel Pink, being a trained storm spotter, and on being Purple on Purpose.
on being a 'boy mom,' Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior, raising a family in this community, and being Purple on Purpose
on people who influenced her career path, her music of choice, LOTS of miles walked, and being Purple on Purpose.
on becoming a teacher, a love of reading, creating a safe and happy classroom, and on being Purple on Purpose.
on his path to being an educator, a love of reading articles, juggling many hats, and being Purple on Purpose.
Alburnett students, Cecily and Larissa , join us to share more about the Iowa BIG program.
on moving to Alburnett, singing along to 2000's rap music, being a better version of herself each day, and on being Purple on Purpose
on The Power of Moments, her labradoodles, helping children gain confidence, and being Purple on Purpose
on her path to education, a love of reading, the power of a positive attitude, and being Purple on Purpose
on 5 generations of Pirates, modifying recipes, moving forward in a positive way every day, and being Purple on Purpose
on wanting to be a teacher since 3rd grade, country music, her puppy Cooper, and being Purple on Purpose
on enjoying family time, Where the Red Fern Grows, giving grace, and being Purple on Purpose
on finding her passion in education, The Genius In All Of Us, grit, and being Purple on Purpose
on Derek Jeter, The Office, learning something new everyday, and being Purple on Purpose
on influential coaches, Band of Brothers, why Kirk Ferentz doesn't ask his opinion, and being Purple on Purpose
on his ah ha moment, being a human jungle gym, loving wrestling, and being Purple on Purpose.
on always wanting to be a teacher, To Kill a Mockingbird, 1family support, and being Purple on Purpose
on an influential teacher, time with his daughter, Friday Night Lights, and being Purple on Purpose
on her love of teaching preschool, Jack Johnson, staying positive, and being Purple on Purpose