The Cougar Cast

In Part 2, Principal Daniel Araujo shares that he visited Mrs. Greer’s and Mrs. Van Den Bosch’s fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms to collect student questions for the podcast, then surprises them with the questions. The teachers answer about favorite fast food orders, worst sickness experiences, relationship advice and reveal their favorite student answer! They close by sharing hopes for students...

In Part 1, Principal Daniel Araujo hosts the Cougar Cast from the “Teacher's Lounge with fourth grade teacher Lindsay Greer and fifth grade teacher Sarah Van Den Bosch to help families get to know the people behind the classroom. Mrs. Greer shares her path from missionary work and teaching in Mexico to homeschooling, then teaching at Christian schools in Chicago and California, discovering she...

In this episode of Cougar Cast, hosts Daniel Araujo, Juliana Basil, and Julius Siebenga discuss the significance of school accreditation. The episode provides insight into the accreditation process overseen by Christian Schools International (CSI), including its impact on school improvement, governance, and community culture. Additionally, the hosts share how family participation and feedback play...

In this episode, principal Juliana Basil hosts a discussion with special guests Dave Price and Tim Osterhout, who share their experiences and insights into fostering spiritual growth and worship within middle and high school settings. Dave, a long-time youth and senior pastor now teaching Bible and geometry, and Tim, the high school worship director, explore their collaboration in integrating wors...

Join host Daniel Araujo of Contra Costa Christian Schools as he dives into the Preschool program with Preschool Director, Miss Lyvette Loyola. They discuss the importance of early childhood education, the journey of preschool development, and the integration of faith-based learning. The episode covers significant aspects of the preschool curriculum, such as extended learning projects (ELPs) and ki...

Inside Kindergarten: Teaching Insights and Readiness MythsJoin Principal Daniel Araujo as he introduces and interviews kindergarten teachers Tiara Hardisty and Audrey Bacosa. They share their unique journeys into teaching, discuss the joys and challenges of working with kindergartners, and bust common myths about kindergarten readiness. The teachers emphasize the importance of social-emotional dev...

In this episode of the CougarCast, hosts Daniel Araujo and Juliana Basil, principals at Contra Costa Christian Schools, share a conversation about Juliana's unique upbringing and her journey into Christian education. They discuss the significance of integrating faith with learning experiences and the importance of student engagement in the classroom. Juliana also participates in a fun 'Thi...

Understanding School Governance and Parent Involvement at CCCSIn this episode of the Cougar Cast, Julius Siebenga delves into the governance of Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) and how parents and stakeholders can participate in this process. He is joined by Andrea, the board president, who shares insights on her family's long-term involvement with the school and the responsibilities of t...

Introducing Cougar Cast: Stories of Faith, Learning, and Community! In the inaugural episode of The Cougar Cast, the Principals and Head of Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) - Daniel Araujo, Juliana Basil, and Julius Siebenga - discuss the inspiration behind starting the podcast. The episode aims to foster transparency and community engagement, highlighting the unique spirit and opportunities...