Springdale Today Podcast

About Springdale Today Podcast

Springdale Today is a weekly podcast produced by the Springdale Public Schools Communications Office and is released every Wednesday at 7 p.m. across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and major streaming platforms. The podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at the people, programs and community initiatives driving local education. Hosted and produced by Mary Jordan alongside technical producer and editor Micah DeLacy, the show features conversations with teachers, community, administrators, district leaders, distinguished graduates, local families and students. While centered around the public school system, one of Arkansas's largest and most diverse school districts, the content spans educator and student achievements, community partnerships, grant initiatives, special education breakthroughs and student innovations. Join us weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. when new episodes drop!

Publisher

Springdale Public Schools

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Sept 2024

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 9 | Curiosity First

   Send us Fan Mail How do you turn elementary school learning into an interactive STEM adventure? You partner with a children's museum, of course! In this episode, guests Lynn Ryan, Bethany Cebuhar and Sarah Wiley spill the details on Walker Elementary's collaboration with the Scott Family Amazeum. We chat about hands-on teacher cohorts, preparing for their big April site visit, and the nervous excitement of waiting for July's official designation results.

2. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 8 | Like Mother, Like Teacher

   Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an electrifying episode featuring the ultimate education dynamic duo! Today, we’re visiting with veteran educator Kimberly Blackston from the Don Tyson School of Innovation and her daughter Teagan, who is bringing fresh energy to her very first year teaching at Jones PREP Academy. Tune in for an inspiring, high-energy conversation as this incredible mother-daughter team shares what it takes to pass the teaching torch, shape young minds and build a lasting family...

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   22 Oct 2026

   Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 7 | Beyond the Diploma

   Send us Fan Mail College? Trade school? Immediate workforce? The path after high school isn't one-size-fits-all anymore. In this episode, we’re joined by Blake Baxendale, Cameron Jones, and Melissa Meyers from the Springdale Schools College Empowerment Team to reveal how they’re helping students ditch the guesswork and build real, actionable roadmaps for life after graduation. Tune in to discover how personalized career pathways are changing the game for students across the district! &...

Who has been a guest on Springdale Today Podcast

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

• Dr. Paul Griep
• Lauren Loehndorf
• Skylar Hart
• Rachel Underdown
• Aaliyah Chavis

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

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Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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