The Floresville ISD Teaching & Learning Team facilitates conversations focused on district news, the hottest news in education, and highlights our amazing staff.
The Teaching & Learning Talks Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Galloway and Ms. Bailey interviewed Dr. Michaela Steele. Dr. Steele is the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for FISD. We discussed the fantastic CTE options available to our students and the recent certification successes of our students.
Additionally, this episode's FELA highlights Mirna Garza and Norma Idrach, two participants from our dual language program.
16 Dec 2020
Episode 18: Christmas Trees and Community Engagement
We interviewed FMS Principal David Lehman about his school's Christmas Tree decorating contest and how it benefits families in need. We discussed the importance of community engagement. This episode's FELA highlight is Celest Martinez. Celeste is an Assistant Principals at FHS. She discussed the importance of leadership development and how her FELA project will be benefiting Assistant Principals in FISD and our surrounding school district.
7 Nov 2020
Episode 17: Floresville ISD Educational Leadership Academy (FELA)
In this episode, we interview Angela Garcia and Maggie Boozer. The topic is the FELA program and how FISD is building leadership capacity in our district.
8 Oct 2020
Episode 16: Floresville ISD VOCA Grant Coordinator and Counselors
In this episode, Dr. Galloway and Ms. Bailey interviewed the FISD VOCA Coordinator and Counselors. Topics included the October 10th Mental Health Day FISD VOCA Counselor Facebook Page, trauma-informed care, and SEL in Floresville ISD.
11 Sept 2020
Episode 15: Remote Learning in FISD
On this episode we interviewed Floresville North Elementary teacher Ms. Chavez.
20 Aug 2020
Episode 14: Welcome Back to Floresville ISD 2020-2021
In this podcast episode, Chris and Olivia interviewed Dr. Bays. She shares with the community what parents and students can expect this year.
5 Mar 2020
Episode 13: 5x5 Block Scheduling at Floresville High School
Listen to Episode 13 of the Teaching & Learning podcast to hear how 5x5 block scheduling will have a positive impact on FHS staff and students. In this episode, Dr. Galloway and Ms. Bailey interviewed Judson High School Principal Jesus Hernandez III , a FHS 9th grade student, Teacher Dixie Haag, Principal Marcia Gonzales, and Athletic Coordinator Andrew Rohrs.
31 Jan 2020
Episode 12: Blended Learning in FISD
On this episode, we interview Denise Knight, Digital Learning Specialist and Project Manager for Floresville ISD's blended learning program. We discuss Texas literacy expectations and how blending learning will support them. Olivia Bailey joins the T&L Talks Podcast as the new co-host.
22 Dec 2019
Episode 11: The FISD School Board
On this week's episode we interview Floresville ISD School Board President Penny Smith. We discuss the role the school board plays in the operations of our district and highlight great things in FISD.
22 Nov 2019
Episode 10: Floresville ISD Social Worker and Resources for Families
This week we interviewed the Floresville ISD Social Worker, Jennifer Grant, and learned about some of the resources available to our students and their families.
8 Nov 2019
Episode 9: Floresville ISD Innovation Night
On this episode we are highlighting Floresville ISD's Innovation Night. Guest this week are Tara Jacob and Denise Knight from Floresville ISD.
11 Oct 2019
Episode 8: Dual Language in Floresville ISD
This week we highlight the Dual Language program in Floresville ISD. We interviewed dual language teachers at Floresville North Elementary, Floresville MIddle School, and the instructional coach from Floresville Middle School.
27 Sept 2019
Episode 7: Gifted and Talented
This episode Chris and Irma will explore gifted and talented services in Floresville ISD, the new State Plan, and opportunities with the Region 20 Service Center. Interviews this week are with FISD teacher Vicki Root and Region 20 G/T Consultant Rolando Ruvalcaba.
13 Sept 2019
Episode 6 Changes in FISD
This week we discus a few of the exciting changes in Floresville ISD and speak to Jessica Galarza from Region 13 about TExGuide.
30 Aug 2019
Episode 5 Innovation in Floresville ISD
This week the T & L Talks Podcast explored innovation in Floresville ISD. Hear interviews with Floresville Middle School art teacher Megan Aguilar and Floresville Alternative School principal Angela Garcia. Topics include podcasting, blended learning, social-emotional learning, and so much more!
18 Aug 2019
Episode 4: Interview with FISD Superintendent Dr. Bays
This week we talked with our superintendent Dr. Bays. We discussed our districts strategic plan, summer activities, our community service projects, and goals for the 2019-2020 school year.
6 Aug 2019
Episode 3: New Staff to FISD
This episode we discuss the New Staff Orientation and meet a few of the new teachers joining the Floresville ISD family.
25 Jul 2019
Episode 2 - Professional Learning Communities
Last week FISD attended the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) conference. The T & L Team will dive into PLC's and what were the highlights of the conference. Hear brief interviews with Dr. Rhonda Wade, Walter Lewis, and David Lehman.
18 Jul 2019
Welcome to the T&L Talks Podcast
Chris & Irma want to welcome all of the listeners to their podcast. They also discuss all of the great professional development that has been going on this summer.
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