SUSD Spotlight
The SUSD Spotlight podcast is Scottsdale Unified School District’s official podcast featuring co-hosts Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel and Director of Communications & Marketing, Kristine Harrington, interviewing a wide-range of guests. The stories ”spotlighted” showcase the best of the SUSD’s community of students, alumni, parents, staff members, and community partners and exemplify the district’s commitment to engaging all students in word-class, future-focused learning.
Episodes
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Early Learning & Community Education w/Dr. Christine Bonow
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
In this episode of the "SUSD Spotlight" podcast, we spotlight the amazing early learning opportunities available within the Scottsdale Unified School District. Dr. Christine Bonow, Director of Early Learning & Community Education, and an esteemed SUSD alum, joins us to discuss the array of programs aimed at the youngest learners, from two-year-olds through pre-kindergarten, including gifted programs and the exciting Dual Language Immersion starting in preschool. Let’s have a conversation about nurturing the seeds of education from the earliest stages with a real product of the SUSD system.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
The Eclipse at Laguna Elementary
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
In this thrilling episode of the SUSD Spotlight podcast, Superintendent Menzel takes the show "on-the-road" to Laguna Elementary where 5th graders, along with teacher Brian Vogan, witnessed the historic 2024 solar eclipse. Students used problem solving and research to create their own safe viewing devices out of cereal boxes, showcasing this to Dr. Menzel. They expressed their excitement about the solar event and documented their learning. Also, in this episode, hear some information about Laguna Elementary as a STEAM-focused, award-winning school serving SUSD students as young as 2 years-old.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Gold Dust Avenue
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
In this episode of the "SUSD Spotlight" podcast, we are treated to a conversation with some voices behind “Gold Dust Avenue,” an a cappella group in SUSD that shines. Led by Dr. Sammy Brauer (who has been teaching music in SUSD since 2007) and featuring student singers such as Lillian Apostolou, Gold Dust Avenue has made Chaparral High School proud by placing 2nd in the 2024 SingStrong New York School Competition with five superior ratings, plus Lillian winning for Best Arrangement. Today, we’ll learn more about some amazing musicianship in our schools, the SingStrong event, and hear the group sing an arrangement.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Welcome To The SUSD Spotlight Podcast
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
SUSD is full of stars and each week we will “Spotlight” the people and programs making a difference. This exciting venture is dedicated to bringing you inspiring human interest stories, celebrating the successes of our incredible students and staff, highlighting thriving community partnerships, and showcasing the lasting impact of our alumni. Tune in to "Spotlight" as we shine a light on the extraordinary stories that make the Scottsdale Unified School District a truly exceptional place
Pitch Us: Podcast Ideas Form
SUSD is full of stars and each week we will “Spotlight” those people and programs making a difference. Human interest stories, celebrating the successes of our incredible students and staff, highlighting thriving community partnerships, and showcasing the lasting impact of our alumni.
"Spotlight" aims to capture the essence of the SUSD, by sharing the stories that make our community unique. Whether you're a current or previous SUSD student, teacher, administrator, staff member, parent, community partner, or thought leader, pitch us your story idea!