2024-2025
Episode 36; In this episode TCDS CEO, Jordan Krause, shares three ways to give your body and brain what it needs in order for you to live a balanced and productive life.
The Self-Driven Child by William Strixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson
Episode 35; Chief Innovation Officer, Mr. Bravo, discusses how TCDS is looking to leverage a revolutionary tool that serves as a personalized, one-on-one math tutor for students.
Episode 34; In this episode TCDS middle school veteran teacher, Mr. Kievit, shares how he uses board games to teach and impact student lives beyond their schooling experience. Listeners are also challenged to hear ten classic board game titles “woven” into the discussion.
Episode 33; In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer, Claudio Bravo, and Jordan Krause discuss takeaways and reflections from their recent visit to One Stone High School in Boise, Idaho, a school featured on PBS News Hour’s “The Future of Education” collection.
Episode 32; In this episode TCDS CEO, Jordan Krause, talks about the exciting potential of the Desert Lab School at TCDS, a “micro-school” idea that uses nature as the primary laboratory for learning.
Lessons Learned from a Forest Kindergarten
Episode 31; In this episode 5th graders Rowan, Ewan, and Gavin talk about video games, what they want to do when they’re adults, favorite Halloween candy, and more!
Episode 30; In this episode Tanque Verde Market (TVM) founder Michelle Bullock talks about how the TVM came to be, what to expect at the December 7th market at TCDS, and why supporting small local businesses is so important.
Episode 29; In this episode 4th graders Evelyn and Tori talk about what makes TCDS special, their hobbies, which Champion Traits they most exhibit, and more!
Episode 28; In this episode TCDS parent and entrepreneur Stephen Jobe talks about lessons and skills learned as an entrepreneur and how schools can instill these in their students. And if you like plumber stories, we’ve got one for you….
Jobe and Sons Plumbing LLC
Plumber’s Crack Coffee Co.
Episode 27; CDS parent, Adam Case, and John Haas discuss their Veteran Trusted Real Estate Network (VTRN), how they can best serve Tucson families looking to buy or sell a home, and how their community development organization, 1 Mission, is changing lives one home at a time.
Related links: www.myhonestoffer.com, www.vtrnhomes.com, https://www.1mission.org/
Episode 26; In this episode Jordan Krause shares the story of the 1914 “Christmas Truce” and how connectedness governs behavior.
Episode 25; In this episode, TCDS parent and digital content coordinator, Hunter Alvarez, gives insight into what makes gaming so popular with kids and adults and why schools miss the mark when it comes to leveraging what motivates people.
Episode 24; In this episode Jordan Krause provides three lessons on innovation using the story of the airbnb.
Episode 23; In this episode 7th grader Dalton Oxley talks about his TCDS journey along with his desire to use the school’s lawn mower, his role as the Top Hat Mafia leader, and more!
Episode 22; The End of Average; TCDS parent, Daniel Raine, joins Jordan Krause in discussing key take aways from Todd Rose’s “End of Average,” a book that helped shape the TCDS Vision.
Episode 21; In this episode CEO Jordan Krause outlines the TCDS 3-year strategic plan.
2023-2024
Episode 0; Tucson Country Day School CEO, Jordan Krause, shares how TCDS is changing the school game from a test-prep model to a model of learning by creating.
Episode 1; TCDS Chief Innovation Officer Claudio Bravo discusses AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its current and potential future impact on education.
Episode 2; TCDS middle school humanities teacher, Mr. Brian Kievit, shares insight into how to establish and nurture connections with teenagers.
Episode 3; TCDS K-5 art teacher, Mrs. Lindsey Kowlaski, discusses the importance of helping students develop and enjoy their process of designing and creating.
Episode 4; TCDS Middle School math teachers Mr. Eddie Dooley and Mrs. Maude Schaede share insight into how they make math usable and fun through building projects.
Episode 5; TCDS middle school communications teachers, Moani Kanae and Uniqua Bowman, discuss their new communications course and how it differs from the traditional English language arts class.
Episode 6; TCDS Chief Student Advocate, Terra Maddock, and Lil’ Champs Director, Wanda McDonnell, discuss how building community in the classroom and in the home starts with the adults.
Episode 7; TCDS literacy specialists Mrs. Denise Fiore and Mrs. Shannon Tresvik give insight into the systems, tools, and “why” behind the TCDS literacy program.
This episode is brought to you by Financial Planning First LLC. Investment planning, Retirement planning, College planning, Estate planning.
Episode 8; TCDS numeracy specialist Agi Post gives insight into the differences between guiding the learner’s discovery of math concepts vs. simply reproducing procedures as a means to developing as a mathematician.
Episode 9; Parent of two Champions, Daniel Raine, gives insight into his experience at TCDS.
Episode 10; TCDS middle school students Rin and Arabella discuss their experience as part of the new “Broadcast Communications” elective.
Episode 11; Former TCDS student and current TCDS paraprofessional, Justin Seibert, shares his unique journey as both a student and employee of TCDS.
Episode 12; TCDS Spanish teachers Señora Elsa and Señora Lewis discuss the importance of learning multiple languages and how they engage students at TCDS.
Episode 13; TCDS Middle School Music Teacher, Alexandra Andersen, speaks to the evolution of the TCDS music program and gives insight into how her students go about composing their own original music.
This episode is sponsored by KMS realty and Nova Home Loans, your local real estate and home loan experts.
Episode 14; TCDS Middle School Art Teacher, Karen Parks, talks about how the mix of individual student autonomy and use of whole group classroom norms creates the ideal environment for students to feel a sense of belonging.
This episode is sponsored by Dr. Anthony Chavez and Desert Mountain Urology. Tucson’s leader in no scalpel vasectomies.
Episode 15; In this episode Elementary P.E. Teacher and TCDS Athletics Director, Tim Hall, and Middle School P.E. Teacher, and Saguaro High School Head Baseball coach, Andres Hackman, talk about how P.E. and athletics are an ideal vehicle for life lessons to be learned.
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Episode 16; In this episode Camp Adventure Director, Moani Kanae, gives insight into the excitement that awaits summer campers at TCDS!
Episode 17; In this episode Chief Innovation Officer, Claudio Bravo, talks about how artificial intelligence will revolutionize school, and not in the way you might think…
This episode is sponsored by KMS realty and Nova Home Loans, your local real estate and home loan experts.