ProudToBeLBUSD Podcast

Poly High School student Ruthie is the current Long Beach Green Schools Campaign leader. In this episode, we get an update on what the Green Schools Campaign has focused on since the Long Beach Unified School Board passed Board Policy 3510.1, Committing the School District to a 100% Clean Energy Transition.

Jordan High School senior Axel Aguilar speaks with AIMS lead teacher Pamela Canlas. AIMS Academy (Aspirations In Medical Sciences/California Partnership Academy) focuses on medical sciences and patient care. It is a program that incorporates integrated academic and career technical education, as well as business partnerships, mentorship, and internships.

Artist and Wilson High School alum Tidawhitney Lek just had her first solo exhibition at the Long Beach Museum of Art. In this episode, Tidawhitney discusses her journey in art and how growing up in Long Beach influenced her creative process. Visit https://www.tidawhitneylek.com for more about Tidawhitney and her art.#101 Artist Tidawhitney Lek

LBUSD Program Administrator Dr. Nader Twal discusses Vision 2035, a new aspirational vision that reimagines education in the District. Vision 2035 is the result of a year-long community-wide collaborative process centered on developing a long-term vision for how the District aspires to serve children from birth to 12th grade and beyond by 2035. For more information visit: www.lbschools.net/vision2...

The Long Beach Unified School District named Lakewood High School’s Thomas McNamee 2023 Teacher of the Year. McNamee, an Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles teacher for Lakewood’s Applied Technology Magnet (ATM) pathway, discusses his background and his current outlook on teaching and provides advice to teachers and students.

Kathy Leonard, Diné (Navajo), EONA Program Coordinator and Becky Sanchez, Yaqui, Mayo, & Mexican, OCIPD Ethnic Studies and History Coach, discuss the Educational Opportunities for Native Americans (EONA) program. The EONA program’s primary purpose is to meet the special educational and culturally related academic needs of Native American students (K-12) enrolled in the schools of the district.

LBUSD student Michelle speaks with Izzy about SELT (Student Equity Leadership Team), regarding its creation, what the team has accomplished so far, and its plans for the future.

LBUSD Student Board Member, Axel Aguilar, discusses the appointment process to the board, his experience so far, and why he wanted to become the student board member.

This week Anyeli speaks with Robin Thorne, the founder of DemoChicks. DemoChicks is a non-profit organization that empowers young women to become involved in the construction, engineering, or demolition industries.

Anyeli, estudiante de Cabrillo High School, habla de su experiencia al ingresar a LBUSD (Districto Escolar de Long Beach) como estudiante que no habla inglés. Ella cuenta sobre medios de apoyos que le ayudaron y los que no lo hicieron. Ofrece su consejo sobre lo que se puede hacer para los estudiantes que se encuentran actualmente en una situación similar.

Cabrillo High School student Anyeli discusses her experience entering LBUSD as a non-English speaker. She talks about supports that helped and ones that did not and offers her advice on what can be done for students who are currently in a similar situation.

Sato Academy Engineering Teacher and Aviation Club Advisor/Drone Soccer Coach, Albert Gallo and Fremont Elementary STEM Teacher, Andrea Gallo speak with Sato students Alana and Brayden about last year's championship drone soccer season along with their experience in the Engineering pathway.

English and Film teacher Paul Tran, introduces the developing film pathway at Renaissance High School. He discusses how the pathway began, the skills taught in his classes, and what he hopes students take away from the pathway.

Lauren Bouwman, LBUSD Teacher on Special Assignment in the Special Education, Teaching, and Learning department discusses the annual Hackathon event which is taking place this year at 5:00 p.m. on November 30th, at Sato Academy.

Local artist and LBUSD graduate, fuzzgarden, discusses her background, how she strives to capture inclusivity and diversity in her creative projects, and what led her to follow art as a career.

LBUSD's School Choice & Parent Engagement Administrator, Stephanie Heilig discusses what the community can expect from the new year of Parent University. From in-person workshops to virtual workshops and online presentations. For more information visit: https://www.lbschools.net/parentu

Twain Elementary kindergarten teacher, Jennifer Larsen, speaks with the producer of the L.A. Ukulele Festival, Mitch Chang about how the ukulele can make a significant impact on the musical education of students both young and old.

Dr. Kimberly Johnson, LBUSD's Female Leadership Academy District Coordinator, discusses the mission of Female Leadership Academy (FLA), the goals and objectives, and the exciting progress they have made since she last visited the podcast.

The Long Beach Early Learning Hub's mission is to facilitate access for all families seeking early care and learning services through an integrated network of partners (thehublb.org). Guests include Cindy Young, Senior Director of Early Childhood Education and Expanded Learning, Whitney Leathers, Chief Impact Officer of the Mayor's Fund for Long Beach, and Sarah Soriano, the Executive Dire...

Browning High School student, Halona, discusses the reasoning behind, and process of getting an Associate Degree as a high school student.

Dr. Brown, LBUSD’s Deputy Superintendent, discusses with two current high school students a newly created program called SELT (Student Equity Leadership Team) while also elaborating on the LBUSD dress code and its relevance today.

Dr. Jill Baker, LBUSD's Superintendent of Schools, discusses the Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee and the importance of Raising Student Voices and Participation (RSVP) within the district.

LBCC Reading & Teacher Preparation Dept. Head, Megan Kaplinsky and recent Poly High graduate Daisy Martin discuss the Grow Your Own Initiative. In partnership with LBCC, LBUSD has completed a dual enrollment course outline that will allow students to achieve a certificate and be awarded a commitment to a teacher contract to teach in LBUSD.

LBUSD's Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning & Elementary Schools Brian Moskovitz speaks with Jeff Wood, the Program Administrator of Outdoor Education. In this episode, they discuss a returning outdoor learning opportunity for LBUSD students, Hi-Hill at Camp Oaks.

LBUSD's Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning & Elementary Schools Brian Moskovitz speaks with Cindy Young, Senior Director of Early Childhood Education and Expanded Learning. They discuss the updates to Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten and support for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.