We Are Alta-Aurelia
We Are Alta-Aurelia
We Are Alta-Aurelia
Join Superintendent Bill Walters as he travels throughout the district to meet with teachers to learn about what happens at each of the schools in Alta-Aurelia.
Episode 8: Zach Erpelding and Preston McCoy
For the whole month of May, Zach will be chatting with Alta-Aurelia seniors to discuss their future plans and favorite memories of their time with us. Today, he is joined by Zach Erpelding and then Preston McCoy! Follow us on our socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at [email protected]
May 13, 2022
13 min
Episode 7: Dana Christen and Jeannie Henningsen
First, Zach chats with Middle School ELA teacher, Dana Christen, about her ties to Alta-Aurelia, why she likes ELA, and how that girl's basketball team did this year. Then, Jeannie Henningsen, Aurelia Elementary and Alta-Aurelia Middle School principal, gives some great advice for staff, students, and parents about the upcoming ISASP tests. Follow us on our socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at [email protected]
Apr 1, 2022
15 min
Episode 6: Belinda Shea
Zach sits down with Alta-Aurelia High School guidance counselor Belinda Shea to talk mental health, financial aid, and college readiness! Follow us on our socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at [email protected]
Mar 18, 2022
13 min
Episode 5: Brea Husman
Brea sits down with Bill to chat about her work as an FCS teacher and her rewarding experiences with FCCLA and FCA. Interested in what those acronyms mean? Take a listen! Follow us on our socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at [email protected]
Mar 4, 2022
16 min
Episode 4: Alli Robbins
Alli Robbins, Kindergarten teacher and Technology Coach, joins Bill to Kindergarten standards, how technology can create a great learning environment, and what the Warrior PTO is up to. Follow us on our socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at [email protected]
Feb 18, 2022
13 min
Episode 3: Elizabeth Petersen
Elizabeth Petersen, Art Teacher/Instructional Coach/Olympic Advisor, sits down with Bill to chat about how Art enhances learning and A-A's really exciting Winter Olympic Games. Follow us on our socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at [email protected].
Feb 4, 2022
12 min
Episode 2: Lesa Heschke
Bill chats with Lesa Heschke, 8th grade ELA teacher, about her love of teaching, how she ended up where she is, and what it's like to design professional development.  Follow us on our socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at [email protected].
Jan 21, 2022
10 min
Episode 1: Zach Freking-Smith
Bill Walters interviews Zach Freking-Smith, Technology Coordinator for the Alta-Aurelia School District. They talk tech, telephones, and, of course, their beautiful hometown Burlington, IA. Follow us on our socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at [email protected].
Jan 7, 2022
15 min