051: For The Game—For The Students: Leadership, Mentorship, and Impact
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert sits down with retiring Coach David DeVaughn, Alaska’s winningest high school football coach, and longtime Activities Coordinator Wayne Sawchuk to reflect o...
26 Touko 27min
050: The Power of School Culture: North Pole Middle
In this episode, we sit down with the leadership team from North Pole Middle School to discuss the importance of student experience, positive school culture, and the relationships that help students s...
12 Touko 32min
049: Stronger Together: Supporting Military-Connected Students and Families
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert is joined by Colonel John Campbell, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Wainwright; Colonel Timothy Foster, 354th Mission Support Group Commander, Eielson Air F...
17 Huhti 31min
048: Pathways to Independence: Inside Project SEARCH
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert sits down with Lisa Laqua, Project SEARCH Instructor, and Jessie Beyer, Talent Development Specialist at Foundation Health Partners, to discuss how this uni...
7 Huhti 27min
047: Investing in Our Schools: Understanding the FY27 Budget and Reinvestment
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert is joined by Board President Bobby Burgess and Board Clerk/Board Budget Committee Chair Morgan Dulian to walk through the district’s FY27 Recommended Budget...
24 Maalis 45min
046: Beyond the Field: Service, Leadership, and Football
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert sits down with Luke Balash, Lathrop High Head Football Coach and Health/PE Teacher, along with juniors Gabriel Guffey and Joseph Lavatai, to talk about how ...
3 Maalis 32min
045: Leading with Excellence: Celebrating Alaska’s Principal and Teacher of the Year
In this special episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert sits down with Heather Johnson, Alaska Principal of the Year and Principal of Tanana Middle School and Pete Daley, Alaska Teacher of the Year and We...
17 Helmi 36min
044: Why School Meals Matter for Student Success
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert is joined by Representative Maxine Dibert and the district’s Nutrition Services Director, Amy Rouse, for a closer look at why school meals are essential to ...
3 Helmi 27min
