Hosted by West Aurora District 129 · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 55 episodes
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Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael Smith, is joined by members of the West Aurora 129 community, including students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders, to discuss personal stories and issues relevant to our school district community.
West Aurora District 129 hosts West Aurora 129 Podcast, a education show with 55 episodes published.
In Episode 56 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith welcomes Jewel Middle School special education teachers Mia Gianfrancesco and Heather Van Lear for a conversation about mentorship, relations
In Episode 55 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith is joined by West Aurora High School senior and student board representative Dexter McWilliams for a student-centered conversation on the dis
In Episode 54 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith sits down with Dr. Robert Halverson, Superintendent of East Aurora School District 131, for a crosstown conversation rooted in shared experie
In Episode 53 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith centers the conversation on a core question in the district’s strategic framework: what it really means to support every learner. Joined by K
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith sits down with West Aurora alumni Leah Warren (Class of 2016) and Dr. Wendy Andrade (Class of 2013) as they return to campus to connect with current students. The convers
In Episode 51 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith welcomes West Aurora High School senior Noe Ruiz and Career Development Coordinator Katie Johnson for a conversation about the school’s growing internship p
In Episode 50 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith sits down with A+ Foundation Executive Director Ingrid Roney and Foundation President Scott Voris, both proud West Aurora graduates, to talk
In Episode 49 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith kicks off the 2025–2026 school year with Cynthia Ramos, Department Administrator for K-5 Literacy and Bilingual Education, and Heather Turner
In Episode 48 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith wraps up the season with a conversation featuring Jen Bernal, Principal of Nicholson Elementary, and Justin McIntosh, Principal of Schneider
In Episode 47 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith talks with Cindy Larry, Principal of Herget Middle School, and Jeff Bryant, Principal of Jefferson Middle School. They reflect on how their diverse career p
In Episode 46 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith talks with Jana Ream and Liz Linning, principals at Freeman and Hall Elementary. They explore how their backgrounds in psychology and STEM influence their a
In Episode 45 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith welcomes Dr. Kelly Person and Dr. Laurie Klomhaus, principals of Hope D. Wall School and the Early Learning Academy, respectively. They discuss their past c
In Episode 44 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith talks with principals Daniel Ulrich of McCleery Elementary and Dr. Katy Schafermeyer of Fearn Elementary. They delve into their leadership ap
Episode 43 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Smith explores high school educational pathways with Dr. Whitney Martino and Mr. Dave Sally from West Aurora High School, along with Mr. David Aguilar of Blackhaw
In Episode 42 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith explores the journeys of Jeff Hetrick and Kelly Papp, principals of Goodwin and Greenman Elementary Schools, respectively. They discuss their pathways to le
In Episode 41 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith continues hosting building leaders within the school district. This episode features Tim McKenna and Marchel Rogers, first-year principals at Jewel Middle S
In Episode 40 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith introduces the new season's theme of highlighting building leadership within School District 129 and the school communities they serve. Joine
In Episode 39 of the SD129 Podcast, Dr. Jeff Craig steps out of his usual role as host to sit in the guest chair and is interviewed by guest host Neal Ormond. Dr. Craig reflects on his transformative tenure at SD129 and
In Episode 38 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Jeff Craig talks with North Aurora Mayor, Mark Gaffino, a lifelong North Aurora resident and local business owner. Mayor Gaffino reflects on his roots in the community, h
In Episode 37 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Jeff Craig speaks with Dr. Brian Knetl, President of Waubonsee Community College, and Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills, President of Aurora University. They delve into their recen
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