On the 19th episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, Director of Food Service Tace Clarke joins the podcast to bring the Gilbert CSD stakeholders up to date on her department. Chef Clarke joined the district in January and has already done some amazing things! Hear about her career, how she came to Gilbert, and about some of the changes she's already made and some of the changes she would like to make in the future. A really informative discussion that lasts approximately 31 minutes.
5 Feb 2024
Safety and Security and Gilbert CSD
On the 18th episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, Director of Technology Jason Holtan joins the program to talk about safety and security throughout our district. Mr. Holtan and co-host Vic Vanderpool took the lead on a Safety and Security grant the district recently received. Run time is approximately 29 minutes.
8 Dec 2023
Welcome New School Board Members Nathan Kerns and Mindy Rash
On the 17th episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, new school board members Nathan Kerns and Mindy Rash join the discussion to talk about their new roles in the Gilbert Community School District. Both will be sworn in as new board members on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.
14 Nov 2023
New Teachers To Gilbert CSD
In the 16th installment of the Gilbert Connect podcast, several of our new teachers to the district in 2023-24 - Megan McLennan, Stacey Rivera, Abby Brinkman, and Jaime Anderson - join the conversation to talk about their first few months on the job and their impressions of Gilbert CSD. It's great insight into our district. Run time is approximately 36 minutes.
29 Sept 2023
What A Fall For Gilbert Cross Country
In episode No. 15 of the Gilbert Connect podcast, Gilbert cross country head coaches Laura Kautman and Aaron Thomas stop by to talk about the fall season. The Tigers are currently ranked No. 1 (boys) and No. 2 (girls) in Class 3A as they head into the final month of the season. They talk about their teams, the sport, and they divulge what they think their times would be if they ran in a meet. This is a fun one.
12 Sept 2023
Bond Election 2023 - The Facts
On the 14th episode, and first episode of Season 2, of the Gilbert Connect Podcast - Superintendent Dr. Christine Trujillo and School Board President Andrew Ricklefs stop by to talk about the upcoming November bond election. They give the history of the district's master facilities plan, what is included in the bond, and so much more information that will be useful to district parents, residents, and voters leading up to the vote.
16 May 2023
Let's Talk Middle School
Gilbert Middle School Principal Mike Danilson joins the Gilbert Connect podcast for episode No. 13. The middle school is currently up for a prestigious national award and Mr. Danilson graciously came on to talk about that, as well as other happenings in the building.
3 May 2023
The Evolution of Gilbert CSD Communications
In the 12th installment of the Gilbert Connect podcast, the tables are turned on co-host Troy Banning. Co-host Vic Vanderpool, Dr. Christine Trujillo, and Jen Schnormeier interview Gilbert's Director of Community Engagement on the evolution of communications throughout the district. A look at how the position came about and a discussion of the many ways that Gilbert communicates with the public. Run time is approximately 38 minutes.
17 Apr 2023
Graham Lundt and the 2023 Football Schedule
On the 11th episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, head football coach Graham Lundt returns to chat about the 2023 schedule for the Gilbert football team, which was released last week. Coach Lundt discusses the teams on the schedule, the new district, and more over a 40-minute conversation.
27 Mar 2023
Gilbert Girls Golf
On the 10th episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, four members of the Gilbert girls' golf team - Eden Lohrbach, Sydney Lynch, Haley Loonan, and Josie Dukes - stop by to discuss last season and look ahead to the 2023 season.
28 Feb 2023
Facilities Update with Dr. Trujillo
On the 9th episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, Superintendent Dr. Christine Trujillo joins us to discuss a number of topics, highlighted by a facilities update for the district as we continue to plan for our future. Dr. Trujillo also discusses her recent trip to San Antonio, and shares her thoughts on school choice in the state of Iowa.
3 Feb 2023
Teen Mental Health First Aid and Welcome Moving Forward
On the 8th episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, GHS school counselor Jordan Sytsma and instructional coach Jen Schnormeier talk about Teen Mental Health First Aid and the importance of it for our high school students. In segment No. 2, three members of Moving Forward - Allison Fugere, Dalton Nelson and Jack Hackett - join the program to discuss their organization and all of the things it's doing to amplify its goal of inclusion in our hallways. Run time is approximately 49 minutes.
19 Jan 2023
Coach Graham Lundt Talks Gilbert Football
In episode No. 7 of the Gilbert Connect podcast, head football coach Graham Lundt and Activities Director Ian Smith stop by to discuss the changes coming to high school football in the state of Iowa. Coach Lundt offers his perspective on the potential of the move up to Class 4A football and delivers a great message for his players and the community. Check it out.
10 Jan 2023
Meet Our Athletic Trainers: Mason Finn and Kylee Schlorholtz
Gilbert's two full-time athletic trainers Mason Finn and Kylee Schlorholtz join the podcast for episode No. 6 to discuss their duties at Gilbert Schools and how they got started in the field. A great conversation that takes you behind the scenes to their hectic and rewarding profession. Run time is approximately 44 minutes.
19 Dec 2022
Gilbert Schools - The Best of 2022
On the fifth episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, and the final episode of 2022, we look back on all of the great things that Gilbert Schools accomplished during the year. Mrs. Jen Schnormeier is our special guest for this installment. Run time is approximately 49 minutes.
1 Dec 2022
Tradition at Gilbert: Coming Home
In episode No. 4 of the Gilbert Connect podcast, the mother-daughter duo of Carrie Clark and Deedee Haselhoff join us to talk about their experiences at Gilbert. Both grew up in the community and attended Gilbert Schools, and both returned to be educators in the district. Run time is approximately 50 minutes.
16 Nov 2022
Leader In Me with Gilbert Intermediate Principal Amy Griffin
In the third episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, Intermediate Principal Amy Griffin stops by to discuss the Leader In Me program that has been implemented with great success in her building.
2 Nov 2022
An Interview with Activities Director Ian Smith
On the second episode of the Gilbert Connect podcast, Gilbert Activities Director Ian Smith joins the show to talk about his background, as well as the fall and winter activities at Gilbert Schools.
21 Oct 2022
Welcome to Gilbert Connect
Welcome to the Gilbert Connect Podcast, a production of the Gilbert Community School District in Gilbert, IA, with hosts Troy Banning and Vic Vanderpool. Gilbert Connect is our chance to tell the story of Gilbert Schools with our students, our staff, and our community as we strive to meet our motto of Every Student, Every Day.
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