Utah PTA Pulse Podcast

In this episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast, hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo sit down with National PTA President Yvonne Johnson to discuss her historic three-year term, major advocacy wins, and the incredible power of a parent's voice. Get ready to be inspired! In this special episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast , host Corey Fairholm and co-host Angelee Aedo are joined by a truly phenom...

Join Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo for an inspiring conversation with Howie Berman, who has served as the Executive Director of National PTA for nearly a year. With over 20 years of experience in the association and education space, Howie shares his unique perspective as both a seasoned professional and a dedicated PTA parent. In this episode, we dive deep into the "three buckets" of National PT...

Get ready to rock! 🎙️ In this episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast, host Corey Fairholm and Director of Communications Mike Williams are diving deep into one of the most exciting events of the school year: the Utah PTA Battle of the Bands. 🏆 We are joined by Ashley Rayback, the state chair for the program, and Wes Brehm, a local film and sound professional who helps capture the magic of these st...

Welcome back to the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast ! 🎙️ In this episode, host Corey Fairholm and Director of Communications Mike Williams are thrilled to welcome a true Utah PTA legend, Patsy Chandler . Patsy joins us to share the incredible origin story of a program that has spent the last 24 years transforming the lives of students through music: the Utah PTA Battle of the Bands . 🏆🤘 From a "committee...

Welcome to the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast , the heartbeat of education and advocacy in Utah! 🌟 In this episode, host Corey Fairholm (Immediate Past President) is joined by Mike Williams (Director of Communications), filling in for Angelee Aedo, to welcome a longtime friend of the Utah PTA, Steve James . Together, they discuss the importance of Resilient Utah Month , which begins every April 1st , and...

The Utah PTA Pulse Podcast connects parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss the powerful impact of the National PTA School of Excellence program. Welcome to the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast ! 🎙️ In this engaging episode, hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo dive deep into the collaborative world of education and advocacy. This week, they are joined by two incredible leaders who are making a di...

Welcome back to the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast ! Join your hosts Corey Fairholm , Immediate Past President, and Angelee Aedo , VP of Advocacy, for an insightful and lively conversation with our special guest, Cammy Whitchurch, the Utah PTA President-elect and Convention Chair. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Utah PTA Convention: Kami shares an inside look at the planning process and the excite...

In this episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast , hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo are joined by Carol Rednour , the current Utah PTA Secretary. After a lighthearted icebreaker about video game nostalgia and the struggles of mastering Mario Kart, the conversation dives into the heart of PTA leadership. Carol, now in her third year of service, shares her passion for volunteering and explains why...

Welcome back to the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast , where we bridge the gap between policy and the people it affects! 📢 Hosted by "Corey Fairholm" and "Angelee Aedo" , this episode continues our deep dive into the world of education leadership and advocacy. In this installment, our hosts are joined once again by Amber Bonner , the Utah PTA Education Commissioner, to untangle the "hierarchy of decision-m...

Welcome to the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast , your go-to source for everything happening in the world of Utah education and advocacy! 📢 Hosted by "Corey Fairholm" (Immediate Past President of Utah PTA) and "Angelee Aedo" (Vice President of Advocacy), this podcast brings you insightful, lighthearted, and essential conversations about how we can better support our children and schools. 🍎👪 In this episo...

Join hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo as they welcome Yvonne Johnson, National PTA President, for an inspiring conversation about the power of parent advocacy! 🎙️ In this episode, discover how advocacy is woven into the DNA of PTA and why it matters more than ever. Yvonne shares her personal journey from a frustrated parent fighting for religious holiday recognition to becoming the leader of...

On this episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast, hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo (VP of Advocacy Angelietta is mentioned in the transcript ) are joined by Raquel Fodole Clark from the partner organization, One Kind Act A Day. Before diving into kindness initiatives, co-host Angelee Aedo asks Raquel, who is expecting a baby, what she's most looking forward to—seeing her child’s personality deve...

Hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo chat with Amanda Morton, VP of Relationship Development at Cyprus Credit Union , about their partnership with Utah PTA. Amanda highlights Cyprus's commitment to supporting educators and students , including providing the free Stukent Financial Literacy Software to every high school in the state of Utah. This software is a digital version of the Game of Life ,...

Host Corey Fairholm and VP of Advocacy Angelee Aedo welcome Utah PTA Family Life Commissioner Aimee Warren to discuss her role, which focuses on everything happening outside of school hours , including foster care and adoption, after-school programs, and encouraging family time. Amy shares details about her ongoing initiative, Table Talk Tuesday , a weekly social media post on the Utah PTA Faceboo...

One-Sentence Description: Utah PTA Safety Commissioner Tina Seastrand reveals the expansive world of school safety—from cyberbullying to funding challenges—and how parents can get involved in protecting students. Full Description: 🎧 Episode Overview: Join hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo as they sit down with Tina Seastrand, Utah PTA Safety Commissioner, for an eye-opening conversation about...

Did you know Utah schools receive over $110 million annually from a fund that began before statehood? Hosts Corey Fairholm and Angelee Aedo talk with Sherry Mattle, Utah PTA's Trust Lands Chair, about this powerful education resource. Discover how a 1989 PTA resolution transformed a $50 million fund into today's $3.7 billion for education. Learn why Utah PTA serves as watchdog for these funds, and...

🎧 New Podcast Alert! Utah PTA Leadership Academy Insights! 🚀 Want to take your PTA leadership skills to the next level? You've got to hear the latest episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast ! Immediate Past President Corey Fairholm and VP of Advocacy Angelee Aedo welcome guest Stacey Mollinet to discuss the acclaimed Utah PTA Leadership Academy ! What You'll Learn: The Leadership Academy equips AL...

In this episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast , host Corey Fairholm, the immediate past president , and Angelee Aedo, the VP of Advocacy , sit down with Andrea Hinton, the Director of Membership , to discuss the vital role of membership in empowering the Utah PTA's mission. Membership is the backbone of the organization, providing the powerful voice needed to advocate for all children on Capitol H...

Join hosts Corey Fairholm (Utah PTA Immediate Past President) and Andrea Hinton (Director of Membership) as they sit down with Angelee Aedo (VP of Advocacy) for an inspiring conversation about Utah PTA's upcoming Advocacy Conference. In celebration of 100 years of advocacy excellence, this special event promises to honor the past while equipping parents, educators, and community members with the e...

Join hosts Angelee Aedo (VP of Advocacy) and Mike Williams (Director of Communications) as they welcome new co-host Corey Fairholm, Utah PTA's Immediate Past President! Corey shares her perspective serving on the National PTA Membership Committee and reveals how Utah's 70,000 members are part of a powerful nationwide movement. Discover how PTA membership creates real impact beyond your local schoo...

Advocacy doesn't have to be intimidating! Join VP of Advocacy Angelee Aedo and Immediate Past President Corey Fairholm as they break down practical ways to engage with legislators during Utah's interim session. Learn why NOW is the critical time to build relationships, how to attend committee meetings (in-person or online), and simple strategies to invite legislators into your school community. Fr...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast! Hosts Angelee Aedo (VP of Advocacy), Corey Fairholm (Immediate Past President), and producer Mike Williams share essential guidance for PTA leaders launching the new school year. This episode covers membership drives, building principal partnerships, budget management, and volunteer recruitment. Discover how PTAs solve real problems—like innovativ...

Join hosts Angelee Aedo and Cammy Whitchurch with special guest Cindy Gerhardt, National PTA's Healthy Minds Ambassador, for a powerful conversation about mental health and children's emotional wellbeing. Recorded at Utah PTA's convention, this episode explores how PTA leaders can identify struggling children, start conversations about anxiety and mental health, and access National PTA's Healthy M...

Join hosts Angelee Aedo and Cammy Whitchurch as they welcome Jenny Taylor, Utah PTA's Military Family Specialist, for an eye-opening conversation about the hidden challenges military families face in our schools. Whether you're a PTA leader, teacher, or engaged parent, this episode reveals why every school has military-connected children—and how your community can better support them. Jenny shares...

Join hosts Angelee Aedo and Cammy Whitchurch as they welcome Jenny Taylor, Utah PTA's Military Family Specialist, for an eye-opening conversation about the hidden challenges military families face in our schools. Whether you're a PTA leader, teacher, or engaged parent, this episode reveals why every school has military-connected children—and how your community can better support them. Jenny shares...