One Take: Perspectives on Education

About One Take: Perspectives on Education

Waukesha One Take is the official podcast of the School District of Waukesha, sharing real conversations about education, technology, and teaching in a technology-rich learning environment. In each episode of Waukesha One Take, district educators, students, and leaders offer practical insights into innovative classroom practices, digital learning, and how schools prepare students for life in a tech-driven world. If you’re interested in K–12 education, instructional technology, Apple iPads in schools, or real stories from public education, Waukesha One Take offers a fresh, honest perspective.

Publisher

School District of Waukesha Instructional Technology Team

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jan 2025

Latest episode

25 May 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 May 2026

   Amanda Wagner: AVID and Technology- Success for All

   In this episode, we talk with Amanda Wagner, the AVID coordinator for Waukesha. We talk about the changes in AVID as technology has evolved and how these two keystone features go together to support students to be college and career ready.

2. 

   11 May 2026

   Lowell AVID Team: Engaging ALL Students by Getting Hands-on with Technology

   The Lowell Elementary AVID Team made a decision to build upon the literacy curriculum and it's cross-grade alignment. By bringing meaningful technology use into this alignment, teachers built purposeful experiences that connected the dots between literacy, technology, student ownership of learning, and engaging experiences for students. Hear about the purpose, goals, and work it took the team to make this dream a reality for students. Bask in the victories the team shares from the day, as every student in the school was involved and given choice throughout the technology day experience.

3. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Sandy Matheus and Devante Simmons: Promoting Kindness Through Tech

   What if a simple QR code could change the culture of a school? In this episode of Waukesha One Take, we sit down with Sandy Matheus and Devante Simmons, two elementary educators from the School District of Waukesha, who turned a simple idea into a schoolwide movement of gratitude and kindness. Using tools like Google Forms, Autocrat, QR codes, and iPads, Sandy and Devante created an easy way for students and staff to send uplifting messages to one another—celebrating kindness, recognizing effort, and spreading good news throughout their building. What started as a creative tech solution quickly became something much bigger: a culture-builder that strengthens relationships, lifts spirits, and connects school and home in meaningful ways. This conversation is a reminder that innovation in education doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s about using the tools already in your hands—and a whole lot of heart—to make a lasting impact.

Who has been a guest on One Take: Perspectives on Education

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Marlene Figueroa
• Dr Jim Sebert
• Laura Ryan
• Kristin Kamenar
• Patrick Rooney

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

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Quality

40

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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