YRDSB Communications

Tune In YRDSB

Welcome to Tune In YRDSB. Tune In YRDSB is the first podcast of its kind in Ontario. Here we will explore a wide range of topics related to education in York Region and beyond. We look forward to inspiring learning through storytelling. *Episode transcripts are available upon request. Please email communication.services@yrdsb.ca to request a transcript.*

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YRDSB Communications

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Education

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www.yrdsb.ca

Latest episode

Jun 4, 2026

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Episodes

Tune In YRDSB Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report: April and May 2022 02.05.2022

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

Active Routes To School 25.04.2022

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, YRDSB and YCDSB Active Travel Coordinator Reena Mistry is joined by Castlemore P.S. Principal Leeanne Hoover-Joy, Curriculum Consultant Marlee Corcoran and City of Markham Traffic and Transportation Planning Manager Loy Cheah to discuss active routes to school.  

Tune In YRDSB Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report: March and April 2022 01.04.2022

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

Secondary Athletics 31.03.2022

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB , York Region Athletics Association (YRAA) Coordinator of Athletics Mark Arsenault is joined by YRAA President Jeff Masterson, Bill Hogarth Secondary School Coach/Department Head Sarah Succee and Student Athletes Spencer Dillon (Bill Hogarth Secondary School) and Amy Pletsas (King City Secondary School) to discuss athletics at the secondary school level.  

SHINE Episode Two - Jillian Danford (Auntie Jillian) 08.03.2022

(LISTENING) ADVISORY While the intention of this podcast is to create an atmosphere of joy and positive affirmation, some content may be emotionally triggering and of a sensitive nature. This episode of the podcast features content related to suicide, which may be emotionally triggering for some students and families. If you or someone you know is triggered by the content or experiencing a mental...

Tune In YRDSB’s Monthly Review & Calendar Report: February and March 2022 01.03.2022

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

SHINE Episode One - Saeed Renaud 04.02.2022

Welcome to Tune In YRDSB 's new sub-series SHINE .  In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence.  Today's episode features Actor and Vocalist Saeed Renaud and is hosted by Mawuli Chai.  

Tune In YRDSB’s Monthly Review & Calendar Report: January and February 2022 02.02.2022

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

SHINE Conversations that Matter 01.02.2022

Join the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism team as they explore what makes our Black community shine on our new Tune In YRDSB production, SHINE.

GSA Month 31.01.2022

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be taking at a look at GSAs (Genders & Sexualities Alliances or Gay Straight Alliance) throughout the YRDSB in Secondary and Elementary Schools.  Joined today by Missy Mae-Ng - School Social Worker, Hayden Bendavid - Equity Teacher Facilitator & Co-Chair, Elementary GSA Network, Brooke Ginsler - ESL (English as a Second Language) Te...

Nur Muslim Mentorship Program 27.01.2022

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be taking at a look at the Nur Muslim Mentorship Program, brought to you by our guests Wahid Khan - South Asian Teacher Liason, Fahima Raufi - Teacher, Zahra Kaba - Equity Teacher Facilitator, Amira - Grade 10 Student, Alesha - Grade 10 Student and Rhyanne - Grade 9 Student. Our guests will be talking about,  What inspired the need for a Mu...

French Immersion Program 18.01.2022

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be diving deeper into our French Immersion Program, brought to you by our guests Arin Otis - Principal, Deborah Joyce - Principal , Alexandra Papadakis - French Immersion Teacher , Birhavi Somasundaram - Student Teacher , Brandon Wilson - Student Teacher , Kaiden - Grade 3 Student , Mia - Grade 3 Student. Our guests will be talking about, ...

Tune In YRDSB’s Monthly Review & Calendar Report: December & January 2022 07.01.2022

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the  coming weeks!

Tune In YRDSB’s Monthly Review & Calendar Report: November & December 03.12.2021

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening  around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.

Tune In YRDSB’s Monthly Review & Calendar Report: October & November 01.11.2021

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming  weeks.

Pathways Programs 25.10.2021

This week we are talking about some of the many exciting Ontario Youth Apprenticeship opportunities available to our secondary students. There are over 150 skilled trades for our students so that they can explore their interests and pathway options. Joined by Mirella Sanwalka, Principal Curriculum and Instruction Services, Reshma Badiani, Curriculum Coordinator and Linda Alati, Curriculum Consulta...

Tune In YRDSB’s Monthly Review & Calendar Report: September & October 08.10.2021

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.

(Part 1) 2021/22 School Year – Health & Safety Measures 09.09.2021

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are joined by Heather Schreider - Elementary Principal of Operations, Education and Community Services, Dawn Adams - Senior Manager, Property Development and Planning Services, and Dr. Barry Pakes - Public Health Physician, York Region Public Health as they focus on the topic of the health and safety measures that will be implemented in schools for the 2021-...

(Part 2) 2021/22 School Year – School Reopening 07.09.2021

*Part 1 coming soon!*   In our second episode for the 2021/21 School Year, we are joined by, Louise Sirisko - Director of Education, YRDSB, Clayton LaTouche - Associate Director of Education, YRDSB, Dr. Steven Reid - Associate Director of Education, YRDSB, Jannice So - Infection Prevention and Control Specialist, York Region Public Health and Amber Clements - Resource Manager, York Region Pub...

Welcome to Kindergarten - Part Two 28.07.2021

In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Part Two Featuring:  Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Chi...

Welcome to Kindergarten - Part One 28.07.2021

In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Part One Featuring:  Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Chi...

Welcome to Kindergarten Parts One and Two 28.07.2021

In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Featuring:  Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Childhood Ed...

Indigenous Education in YRDSB 29.06.2021

“When we talk about Indigenous education, what are talking about? Is it Indigenous content, is it the way we teach, is it who’s doing the teaching?” In the latest episode of TuneIn YRDSB, hear Indigenous staff members in Inclusive Schools and Community Services discuss this question and more. Listen to this important conversation on Indigenous education in YRDSB – what it is, what it isn’t and whe...

As Long as the Rivers Flow: Treaty Talks - Part 3 03.05.2021

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Indigenous Education Consultant Natasha Bascevan is joined by Amy Brant and Joe Brown from Mohawk Nation at Kenhté:ke as they discuss treaty connections.

Black Student Voice 26.03.2021

Welcome back to Tune IN YRDSB. In today's episode we are joined by York Region District School Board students, Sydney Baxter, Jaylah Hall, Cameron Davis alongside Coordinating Superintendent of Education - Indigenous Education and Equity, Cecil Roach. 

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