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Let's talk about... Ankeny Community School District! Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt is your host as he talks about all things Ankeny Schools with staff, students and community members.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchLet's talk about... Ankeny Community School District! Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt is your host as he talks about all things Ankeny Schools with staff, students and community members.
We Are Ankeny is hosted by Ankeny Community School District. The show has published 101 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Advancing The Vision: Exceptional People" (21 October 2026, 4 minutes), "Let's Talk About... A New Foodie Generation" (8 September 2026, 32 minutes), and "Let's Talk About... Built To Support" (25 August 2026, 37 minutes).
We Are Ankeny publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 101 episodes.
Booking probability for We Are Ankeny is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. We Are Ankeny requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. We Are Ankeny's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for We Are Ankeny are Schools (K-12). We Are Ankeny has an education audience.
Ankeny Community School District hosts We Are Ankeny, an education podcast with 101 episodes published.
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Episode #8
The people who make the Ankeny Experience exceptional. Every student's success is supported by a team of dedicated professionals who bring knowledge, compassion, and specialized expertise to Ankeny Schools. In this...
What’s for lunch? Burnt Ends Day is back, and you'd better believe it has Dr. Pruitt’s attention. The latest We Are Ankeny is serving up A New Foodie Generation ! Director of Nutrition Services Scott Litchfield, Chef...
Episode #4
Great schools are built by many people working together, and not all of them are in the classroom. We're introducing three new members of the Ankeny Schools senior leadership team: Chief Financial Officer Deb Farver...
Episode #3
What does a building hold mean? How is it different from a shelter in place or a lockdown ? Asst. Superintendent Dr. Amy Dittmar is joined by ACSD Safety Coordinators Erin Kohlsdorf and Tanner Iverson, both Ankeny...
Construction Junction... what's your function? Keeping schools moving forward, one project at a time! Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt sits down with Chief Operating Officer Mark Moss and Director of Operations Mike...
Episode #1
A lot is happening behind the scenes to support Ankeny students and families, and much of it starts with Family and Community Engagement (FACE). 💙 In this episode of Let's Talk About It, Dr. Erick Pruitt sits down with...
Episode #18
Discover why more families are choosing Ankeny Schools' Transitional Kindergarten program. Listen to our latest podcast and learn what it means to be #TKStrong with Ankeny Asst. Principal Ken Vacek, TK teacher Nicole...
The next generation of leaders isn't waiting for the future. Northview students share how attending the 2026 Student Voice Symposium in West Des Moines challenged them to think bigger, speak up, and lead with purpose.
Scholarships. Classroom grants. Big impact for Ankeny students. Dr. Erick Pruitt talks with Executive Board Director Sarah Barthole and board members Barb Kesterson and Jen Cross on the newest episode of Let’s Talk...
This show highlights the stories of two Before & After School (B/ASP) student participants who came full circle to become program employees. Dr. Erick Pruitt hosts Nancy Jeffs, B/ASP Manager; Mason VanderWaal, who...
You hear the music. You feel the energy. Ankeny’s band directors, Scott Hook, Jennifer Williams, Janelle Hook, and Kelly Weber, share stories from marching band and color guard to the full instrumental music experience...
Madisen Gaskin, Ankeny Schools' Family & Community Engagement Manager, brings together guests from the Kirkendall Library, Ankeny Parks & Recreation, and the Uptown Ankeny Association to share real ideas on ways kids...
Curious about how Ankeny plans for a bright future? Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt’s March update dives into school finance and budget planning. In just under 5 minutes, get the latest on how we’re working to support...
Dr. Erick Pruitt sits down with local non-profit leaders Amy Ratekin and Ako Abdul-Samad. From powerful personal stories to practical advice, this conversation explores how belonging, support, & courage help turn...
Big changes are coming this spring at Northview MS! 🚧 We’re adding 178 new parking spots for Northview and Ankeny Stadium, and getting ready for the Innovative Secondary Center. Guests include: Dr. Darin Haack, Asst...
Recently, our Ankeny Schools' Action Team Committees launched important work focused on the future of learning in our district. On the podcast, we’re joined by educators Heidi Reichart, a middle school computer science...
Life after high school includes understanding how to pay for it. So, let's talk about FAFSA and ISAVE 529 with guests, Alicia Callannan, deputy treasurer for the State of Iowa, Erick Danielson of ICAN Succeed, and...
Starting school can bring questions, especially when your child needs extra support. Hear directly from the leaders who guide special education across our district and in their school buildings. Joining Dr. Pruitt are...
These students think fast, and today they’re talking even faster. Dr. Pruitt hosts Quiz Bowl team members for a conversation full of laughs and strategy. Guests: Eli Pattee, William Peterson, Nolan Gentry, Gabriella...
A new way of teaching. A renewed love for reading. A revolution in how students learn. Listen in as the Literacy Leadership team explains evidence-based "The Science of Reading", the “why” behind Ankeny’s Reading...
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Head of the Psychology Department, Lutheran Heritage Foundation
Superintendent of the Ankeny School District, Ankeny Community School District
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Great Outdoors Foundation
Manager of Grid Assets for Electric T&D Vegetation Management, Mississippi Department of Public Safety
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