Building Bridges

On this episode Sarah and Jacob discuss using questions to drive learning - and what that looks like and sounds like in class, so that parents might ask deep thinking questions at home. To finish off the episode Sarah and Jacob discuss the idea of asking the community directly for questions or topics they might like addressed on the podcast. There is a link below in the show notes if you would lik...

On this episode Sarah and Jacob have a fantastic conversation with Ms. Rebecca Jones - a Math TOSA and Math Intervention teacher in the Del Mar Union School District. She is a deep well of knowledge and wisdom - and just so very fun to talk to about mathematical understanding. We discuss the complexity of elementary math and the creation of a strong foundation that allows kids to be thinkers and p...

Today we are very excited to be joined by TAMMIE BABBITT. This is the first time on the Building Bridges podcast that we are joined by an author. Tammie is a public school leader, writer, and advocate for hope-centered leadership in education. With more than two decades of experience in public schools, she has served as a teacher, instructional coach, and elementary school principal. Her work is g...

Guest: Teacher - Mrs. Teisher!!! - On this episode Sarah and Jacob are joined by the amazing kindergarten teacher Mrs. Teisher. We discuss the upcoming and first in-person Building Bridges Parent Education Session on August 27, 2026. We also give an overview and a sneak peek of the book we will be using to kick on off the in-person parent education sessions - Raising Mentally Strong Kids. It is a...

Today Sarah and Jacob jump on the podcast to discuss a few ideas to think about as families enjoy the last few days of summer and prepare for the first day of school. Sarah shares a few ideas related to sleep routines and help preparing for the shift to the school eating schedule. Jacob shares a few thoughts about great conversations to have with students/children to promote success at school. We...

Staff/Guest Spotlight: Melissa Jaramillo (PTA President) On this episode Sarah and Jacob welcome Melissa Jaramillo to discuss the topics of community and the PTA. We live in such a complex and sometimes chaotic world - so creating a school community that is safe and welcoming and joyful and fun - is very important. Check out the conversation and look below for ways to communicate and participate!...

Sarah had the great idea to do a bonus episode for Father's Day. We decided that we would share 3 stories and connect the stories to something we learned from our dads that impact us as parents today. We want to thank all the Dads out there showing love and raising amazing little humans - and want to acknowledge and celebrate all the people in our lives who support us, love us, and help us be bett...

In this episode Sarah and Jacob dip into the big and very complex topic of technology use and screen time - at school and at home. The particular episode is really about creating a dialogue with other educators and parents and the community as it relates to confronting the use of screen time with children. Sarah and Jacob discuss a few screen alternative ideas and present the idea of balance/moder...

Staff Spotlight: Michelle Jackson - On this episode we are joined by 3rd grade teacher Ms. Michelle Jackson to discuss the summer slide vs the summer stride. The idea is how do we as parents have a fun summer - but continue to engage kids as learners and thinkers! We offer some fun ideas and it is another great dialogue! Article #1 https://www.edutopia.org/blog/turning-summer-reading-loss-learning...

Staff Spotlight: Alexis D'Souza (Office Staff) - Today Sarah and Jacob are joined by the Torrey Hills Office Assistant and San Diego Foodie! We go back to a book we discussed in Episode #3 - Raising Awe Seeker - and connect the ideas from the book to the fun idea of creating moments of awe with food! This episode is just a fun conversation - with a lot of great restaurant recommendations aroun...

Episode #3: Sarah and Jacob discuss the book Raising Awe Seekers by Deborah Farmer Kris. Sarah explains the use art to create a sense of awe and Jacob shares some thoughts about nature/outdoors. Hikes/Trails Mentioned: Torrey Pines State Park - Del Mar Cowles Mountain - La Mesa Corte Madera - Lake Moreno/Buckman Springs Park Mentioned: Stelzer County Park - Lakeside

Building Bridges - April 27, 2026  Second Episode - Featuring Special Guest School Counselor Ms. Maddie Blake Topic: Self Regulation and Emotional Resileince - Connected to Good Inside

Building Bridges - April 16,  2026  Introducing the FIRST Building Bridges Episode!  Book Review: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy