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Welcome to The Public School Podcast, where real stories, real people, and real passion for education come together. Hosted by Sara Hornick, Executive Director of the Public School Foundation, and Bobbi Schaefbauer, Community Relations Manager for Rapid City Area Schools, we’re diving into the heart of public education. Each episode, we sit down with community members, dedicated school staff, and passionate advocates to ask one simple but powerful question: Why do public schools matter? From classroom wins to community-wide challenges, The Public School Podcast is your front-row seat to the conversations that shape our students’ futures and our shared tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Public School Podcast, where real stories, real people, and real passion for education come together. Hosted by Sara Hornick, Executive Director of the Public School Foundation, and Bobbi Schaefbauer, Community Relations Manager for Rapid City Area Schools, we’re diving into the heart of public education.
Public School Podcast is hosted by Amy Rose. The show has published 76 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why Public Schools Belong to All of Us" (21 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Great Schools Don’t Happen by Accident" (14 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "You Can’t Be What You Can’t See" (7 October 2026, 22 minutes).
Public School Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 76 episodes.
Booking probability for Public School Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Public School Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Public School Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Public School Podcast are Schools (K-12). Public School Podcast has an education audience.
Amy Rose hosts Public School Podcast, an education podcast with 76 episodes published.
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Episode #40
What happens when your kids graduate from public school? For Holly Knox, you keep showing up. Community advocate, nurse and parent of two former Rapid City Area Schools students Holly Knox joins Sara Hornick and Bobbi...
Episode #39
What does it take to build strong schools, strong kids and a thriving community? Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with Jacqui Dietrich, president and CEO of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, to talk about...
Episode #38
What if students could try on a career before deciding their future? In this episode of the Public School Podcast, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with Colleen Bsharah, senior career development consultant...
Episode #37
Rapid City Area Schools Chief Financial and Operations Officer Coy Sasse joins Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer to break down the proposed $107 million school bond and answer some of the biggest questions surrounding...
Episode #36
Rapid City Area Schools Teacher of the Year Katey Swank thought she had it all figured out when she walked into her first classroom. By the end of day one, she was sitting in a tiny chair trying not to cry. Then someone...
Episode #35
What happens when three fifth-grade teachers decide to grow a garden inside their school? A whole lot more than lettuce. Meadowbrook Elementary teachers Katie Swank, Kylie Blank and Lacey Brown join Sara Hornick and...
Episode #34
What happens when Newton’s laws meet a box of LEGOs? East Middle School science teacher Tiffany Wolla joins Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer to share how she’s turning science lessons into hands-on experiences that...
Episode #33
The library is about a whole lot more than checking out books. Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with Aly Quinn, events coordinator at the Rapid City Public Library, to talk about the programs, partnerships...
Episode #32
West Middle School is welcoming a new leader, and she's ready to bring energy, connection and a student-first mindset to the school community. In this episode of the Public School Podcast, Executive Director Sara...
Episode #31
In this episode of the Public School Podcast, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer welcome Stevens High School Band Director George Dragoo to discuss an unforgettable 12-day journey through Germany, Austria and the Czech...
Episode #30
While students and teachers enjoy summer break, construction crews are hard at work preparing Rapid City Area Schools for another successful year. In this episode of the Public School Podcast , Construction and Planning...
Episode #29
What makes a teacher unforgettable? For Rapid Valley first grade teacher Cassie Wood, it's creating experiences that inspire curiosity, kindness, and confidence long after students leave her classroom. In this episode...
Episode #28
School may be out, but the work never stops! In this special catch-up episode, Sara and Bobbi pull back the curtain on what summer really looks like in Rapid City Area Schools. From preparing for a new school year and...
Episode #27
Ever wonder what it takes to feed thousands of students every single day? This week, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer are joined by Christa Lechner, Student Nutrition Manager, and Assistant Manager Kayla Taylor for a...
Episode #26
Behind every worksheet, yearbook, graduation program, and student certificate is someone making it all happen. This week on the Public School Podcast, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with Angela Buskerud...
Episode #25
What started as a simple idea to help students prepare for the school day has grown into one of Wilson Elementary's most impactful programs. In this episode, hosts Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with Wilson...
What happens when schools focus on recognizing what students are doing right? In this episode, hosts Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with South Middle School educator Stacy Cole and Oceti Sakowin Essential...
Episode #23
Photography is more than taking pictures. It is about telling stories, capturing emotion, and seeing the world from a different perspective. In this episode, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with Central High...
Episode #22
This episode of the Public School Podcast shines a spotlight on the Raider Coffee House at Stevens High School, where students are learning far more than how to make coffee. Hosts Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit...
Episode #21
Central High School students are proving that a great idea can turn into something that truly changes lives. In this episode of the Public School Podcast, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with Central High...
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