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Hosted by Andrew McDonald · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 22 episodes
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Campfire conversations celebrating the people, practices, and purpose that make our schools thrive.
Andrew McDonald hosts Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools, a education show with 22 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail As Catholic schools across Montana faced declining enrollment, rising costs, and the loss of traditional support structures, many wondered whether the system could survive. This episode explores the rene
Send us Fan Mail By the mid-to-late 20th century, Catholic education in Montana had grown into a strong and recognizable system. Parishes were established. Schools were thriving. Religious sisters and dedicated educators
Send us Fan Mail As Catholic mission work spread east across Montana, the story took on a different shape. In this episode, we move into eastern Montana and the Billings region, where permanent missions did not take root
Send us Fan Mail The story of Catholic education in Montana begins long before classrooms, systems, or school buildings. It begins with people, and with a relationship. In this opening episode, we travel to the Bitterroo
Send us Fan Mail Description: Before there were schools… there were stories. Before there were systems… there were relationships. This series explores the story of Catholic education in Montana, not just how it was built
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising , Andrew McDonald sits down with Katie Day, K–8 librarian, to talk about how families can keep kids engaged, curious, and learning throughout the summer months. The con
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald shares portions of the final meeting of the year for the Mission & Catholic Identity Committee, offering a reflective look into the heart of how missio
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald is joined by Alissa Miller and Tanya Stewart to explore the vital work of student support in grades 5–8. The conversation focuses on how schools intent
Send us Fan Mail As the school year comes to a close, Andrew McDonald reflects on a year of growth, gratitude, and forward momentum across Billings Catholic Schools. In this episode, Andrew shares key updates from the Pr
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with Suzanne Vaira & Jessi Swain to explore the Walk to Math model and how it supports student growth through targeted, responsive instructio
Send us Fan Mail In this special bonus episode, Andrew McDonald joins Roy Brown on Billings Catholic Radio’s On the Spot podcast for a conversation about the vision behind Rooted & Rising and the role storytelling plays
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with a group of graduating seniors to reflect on their journey through Billings Catholic Schools as they prepare to take their next steps. Th
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with Mrs. Jenni Sogaard and her senior daughter for a conversation that bridges classroom innovation, student experience, and the future of l
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald is joined by Sandi Derrig and Nicole Warn to share the story of the Student Support and Extension work taking shape across K-4. Together, they reflect
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with Angie Gonzales and Mallory Harris, two members of our front office team, to talk about something that shapes every school experience fro
Send us Fan Mail In this special solo episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald shares a comprehensive community update, offering insight into where Billings Catholic Schools are right now and how mission continues to
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald is joined by Krista Cunningham and students Katie Kotecki and Olivia Guenthner to talk about HOSA - Future Health Professionals, and their recent compe
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with Shane Fairbanks to explore how history comes alive when students are invited to experience it, not just read about it. Through hands‑on
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with Lacey Weidman & Geoff Melder to explore one foundational truth: literacy touches everything. The conversation looks at why strong litera
Send us Fan Mail What truly sets Catholic education apart? In the first episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with Krista Wahl and Sean Kahn to explore the heart of Catholic schools—why families choose th
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