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Hosted by Andrew McDonald · education · EN-US · 22 episodes
Campfire conversations celebrating the people, practices, and purpose that make our schools thrive.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools is hosted by Andrew McDonald. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Faith on the Frontier: Episode 4 - Renewal and Recommittment" (15 July 2026, 15 minutes), "Faith on the Frontier: Episode 3 - The Brink" (8 July 2026, 19 minutes), and "Faith on the Frontier: Episode 2 - A Changing Landscape" (1 July 2026, 33 minutes).
Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools's contact route on record: verified email.
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Andrew McDonald hosts Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools, an education show with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #4
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...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
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...
Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools
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...
Episode #13
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...
Episode #12
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Episode #11
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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.</p><p>The conversation focuses on...
Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>As the school year comes to a close, Andrew McDonald reflects on a year of growth, gratitude, and forward momentum across Billings Catholic Schools.</p><p>In this episode, Andrew shares key...
Episode #10
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Rooted & Rising: Stories From Across Our Schools
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Episode #9
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Episode #8
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Episode #7
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Episode #6
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Episode #6
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Episode #5
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Episode #3
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with Lacey Weidman & Geoff Melder to explore one foundational truth: literacy touches everything.</p><p>The conversation looks at...
Episode #2
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Andrew McDonald sits down with Branden Martinez, teacher extraordinaire and director of the BCCHS drama program, following the school’s production of Fiddler...
Episode #4
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
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