Build Highlands Back Podcast with Jonathan Raymond

About Build Highlands Back Podcast with Jonathan Raymond

Hosted by Jonathan Raymond, Executive Director of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools in Sacramento, this podcast highlights the power of adult education. Highlands serves adult learners 22 and older, from all walks of life, who have not earned a high school diploma, offering a pathway to new opportunities. Jonathan sits down with students, staff, legislators, and community leaders to explore real stories of perseverance, the policies shaping education, and the impact of education on families and communities.

Publisher

Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Sept 2025

Latest episode

14 May 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 May 2026

   Episode 7 - Jerry Simmons on the 5/19 SCOE Appeal

   Jonathan sits down with HCCTS' general law counsel, Jerry Simmons, of Young, Minney & Corr to discuss the appeal HCCTS is bringing before the board at the Sacramento County Office of Education on May 19th, 2026. They explain what the appeal is and what it isn't!

2. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Episode 6 - Charles Husted - Safety, Security & Service

   Jonathan discusses a life of public service with HCCTS' new Director of Safety and Security, Charles Husted.

3. 

   21 Jan 2026

   Episode 5 - Dr. Stacey Ault & Dr. Addie Ellis

   Jonathan Raymond, Executive Director of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools discusses the importance of holistic student services for adult learners and the positive community impact they can have.

4. 

   17 Dec 2025

   Episode 4 - Eric Chapman - HCCTS Chief Educational Officer

   In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Eric Chapman, Chief Educational Officer for Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, to explore his experiences in education and shares some details about ambitious academic rebuild taking shape at Highlands.

5. 

   31 Oct 2025

   Ep. 2 - Kathy Chao Rothberg - Lao Family

   Jonathan sits down with Kathy Chao Rothberg to discuss the state of adult education in California and the importance of accessibility of education and the ways it benefits a community.

6. 

   5 Sept 2025

   Ep. 1 - Meet Jonathan Raymond

   To accept the role as the new Executive Director for Highlands Community Charter and Technical School, Jonathan Raymond also had to accept the very real challenges that face HCCTS. In this Episode, Jonathan and Studio 23x producer Nate Garcia discuss Jonathan's vision for the future of Highlands.

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