Post-It Podcast by BNN

In this episode, Bears News Network students discuss their senior experiences and what the TV Production Pathway offered them at PSJA ECHS. Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast, The Weekly Beat, Senior-it-is, and many individual stories around our campus.

In this episode, Alessa and Addison sit down with the amazing Mr. Hernandez! He is the art teacher who is helping our students unlock their creativity, think outside the box, and paint their own paths through the world of art. Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast, The Weekly...

In this episode, Alessa and Addison chat with Early College Director Mrs. Norma Rocha about how PSJA students can jumpstart their college careers while still in high school. Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast, The Weekly Beat, Senior-it-is, and many individual stories aroun...

In this episode, Alessa and Addison talk to Mrs. Claire Rodriguez about her role as a Career and Technical Education Advisor. Ms. Rodriguez discusses her passion for education and all the opportunities PSJA has to offer. Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast, The Weekly Beat,...

In this episode, Alessa and Addison sit down with Ms. Benavidez, the powerhouse pushing our Theatre Company to new heights. They chat about the serious discipline and structure it takes to pull off a massive production from the ground up. Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast,...

In this episode, Alessa and Addison interview Ms. Medrano, the campus Financial Aid Officer. They explore the various opportunities available at PSJA and provide tips on securing scholarships before graduation. Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast, The Weekly Beat, Senior-it-...

Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast, The Weekly Beat, Senior-it-is, and many individual stories around our campus. In this episode, Alessa and Addizon talked to Madeline Wollny, who made history as the first Lady Bear swimmer to reach the UIL 6A State Swim Finals finishing 3...

Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast, The Weekly Beat, Senior-it-is, and many individual stories around our campus. In this episode, Alessa and Addizon talk to Mr. Curtis, a beloved teacher on our campus who was named Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 in honor of his dedicati...

Bears News Network is a club dedicated to showcasing all the great things happening at PSJA Early College High School. Under BNN, we produce the Post-it Podcast, The Weekly Beat, Senior-it-is, and many individual stories around our campus. In this episode, Kazzy and Bri introduce the production team and share their experiences as students on our campus.

Mr. Leija is the Audio Video Communications teacher at PSJA Early College High School. He is the mastermind behind the Bears News Network and leads a group of students who work tirelessly to keep our campus informed. In this episode, Kazzy and Bri learn about his background in television and the drive behind the program.

Mr. Cuevas has been teaching history for a solid 18 years at PSJA ECHS. He teaches AP World and AP European History. In this episode, Kazzy and Bri get the inside scoop on his love for teaching and history, and why Mr. Cuevas is such a hit with students around campus.

Jonah Goldberg serves as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications and Championships at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In this episode, Kazzy and Bri delve into the various communication strategies employed by UTRGV to maintain visibility for their Athletic Program.

Major Thomas Oaks has dedicated his life to service. He spent 17 years in the US Army and 28 years shaping young minds as an esteemed educator. In this episode, Kazzy and Bri got to learn about leadership, commitment, and mentorship.

Dr. Iris Guajardo is the Executive Officer for Secondary Schools at PSJA ISD. In this episode, Kazzy and Vale learn about the motivation that inspires Dr. Guajardo as a long-time educator, as well as how the opportunities at PSJA have impacted her life.

Mr. Alex Del Barrio is an experienced On-Air talent for CBS Sports and ESPN. During his 20-year career, he was also an announcer for WWE and the Harlem Globetrotters. Kazzy and Bri and the opportunity to learn how the industry works from an inside perspective.

In this episode, we were visited by Mr. Carlos Garcia, College Transition Director for PSJA ISD.  Mr. Garcia spoke about all the opportunities our District offers to our students pursuing a higher education.   Kazzy and Brianna learned about grants, scholarships, and college applications.

In this episode, John Garza, our Band Director, visited our studios to tell us what it takes to run our award-winning program. kazzy and Brianna learned about the long ours and preparations behind every show.

Welcome to the 3rd season of the Post-it Podcast. In this episode, Karina Duran, a collaborative leader on our campus, visited our studios to talk about her role in leading our teachers. Kazzy and Brianna learned about her work and her roots in Bear Country.

This is the final Episode of the 2nd Season of the Post-it Podcast and we talked with Student Council President and Senior Class President about the duties of representing their class and our campus. We want to thank our Administration for their continuous support, the BNN crew, and the sponsor for making the Podcast Possible. See you next school year!

In this episode, we talked to Rolando Garcia, Chief of the PSJA ISD Police Department. Kazzandra and Samantha discussed the importance of a secure campus, the goal of the Police Department, and how students seeking a law enforcement career could benefit from programs offered by our District.

In this episode, we talked to Mr. Javier Martinez, a Business Information Technology Teacher, Varsity Golf Coach, and Main Sports Commentator for PSJA ISD. Kazzandra and Samantha learned the preparation behind the microphone before each game in our District.

In this episode, we talked to Nurse Hinojosa about how they deal with 2,500+ students and staff members at our campus. Kazzandra and Samantha learned firsthand what goes on at the Nurse's station and all the hard work they put in to keep our population healthy.

In this episode, Claudia Lemus-Campos talked about the importance of showcasing all the accolades in our District. Kazzandra and Samantha learned about using traditional media and social media as tools for communication.

In this episode, Dr. Rowdy Vela visited our studios to discuss the impact of education on his family and career. Kazzandra and Samantha learned what it takes to lead the crowned jewel of PSJA and his future plans for our campus.

In this episode, Coach Orlando Garcia visited us to discuss the athletic department at PSJA ISD. Coach Garcia shared his passion for football and baseball and the district's vision for the future. Kazzandra and Samantha learned about the different challenges coaches face to make a team successful.