We Are Ankeny

About We Are Ankeny

Let's talk about... Ankeny Community School District! Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt is your host as he talks about all things Ankeny Schools with staff, students and community members.

Publisher

Ankeny Community School District

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2022

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Advancing The Vision: Exceptional People

   The people who make the Ankeny Experience exceptional. Every student's success is supported by a team of dedicated professionals who bring knowledge, compassion, and specialized expertise to Ankeny Schools. In this month's Advancing the Vision message, Dr. Erick Pruitt shares how these staff members make the difference every day and create exceptional experiences for your student.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Let's Talk About...100th Episode & '26 Fall Construction Update

   🎧For our 100th episode, Dr. Pruitt hosts Mark Moss and Mike Maddalozzo for another ACSD construction check-in. They're giving updates on the new high school facilities, AstroTurf® installation at the baseball/softball fields, and the Ankeny Innovation HUB. Plenty is happening, and more to look forward to. 🎧 Celebrate episode 100 with us and get the latest on what’s taking shape across the district!

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Advancing The Vision: Room To Grow

   Part 1 of a 3-part series, Dr. Erick Pruitt takes a closer look at what families are choosing when they choose Ankeny Schools. From strong academics and early learning foundations to advanced coursework, career pathways, and the Ankeny Innovation Hub, students have room to grow and find their own path. This is the academic side of the Ankeny Experience: a look at the possibilities available to students from preschool through graduation.

Who has been a guest on We Are Ankeny

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

• Mike Bakker
• Nate Lingren
• Josalie Buban
• Quincee Hansen
• Cherop Kipruto

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

3.8 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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