
In this episode of Keller ISD's "In The Interim" podcast, Keller ISD's new Superintendent, Dr. Tracy Johnson, introduces herself to the KISD community and talks about her hope for the future of the District.
Join the Keller ISD Communications Department's Nicole McCollum and Bryce Nieman as they visit with Dr. Johnson and learn more about her passion for serving students' needs and how KISD leaders are working to maintain exceptional learning experiences in the face of current budget challenges. (Please note, this interview was recorded prior to the District's decision to retain the current, modified block schedule at the high school level, so references to changing the high school schedule are outdated.)
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on X and Instagram and Facebook.com/KellerISD. Remember, you can find archived Keller ISD podcast episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast.
Feb 14, 2024
30 min

In this episode of Keller ISD's "In The Interim" podcast, Director of Fine Arts Kim Blann and Director of Athletics Eric Persyn discuss their passion for providing students with opportunities to build community within their schools. We also get to hear from Fossil Ridge High School sophomore Carson Grounds who is taking advantage of every opportunity he has in high school – playing varsity football, varsity baseball, and marching in the Panther Regiment, all while taking Honors and AP courses.
Join the Keller ISD Communications Department's Nicole McCollum and Bryce Nieman as they visit with these Keller ISD administrative and student leaders and dig into the extracurricular offerings that help make KISD stand out among its peers.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on X and Instagram and Facebook.com/KellerISD. Remember, you can find archived Keller ISD podcast episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast.
Dec 12, 2023
53 min

In the first edition of Keller ISD's "In The Interim" podcast, our panel talks about the District's current budget situation, Texas public school funding, and how KISD stakeholders can reach out and let elected officials know how important their schools are to them.
Keller ISD Communications Department's Nicole McCollum and Bryce Nieman are joined by KISD CFO Scott Wrehe, KISD General Counsel Amanda Bigbee, and Keller Council of PTAs Advocacy Chair Cherie Moeller for this pivotal conversation.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and visit www.KellerISD.net/LegislativeUpdates for updates from Austin and to find out how to contact your elected representatives!
Find archived Keller ISD podcast episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast.
Oct 18, 2023
33 min

Keller ISD recently bid farewell to retiring Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall, who not only led the District for the past six years, but has also been the host of the Westfall One-on-One podcast. Join us for one last conversation with the Superintendent, where we put him the hot seat and learn more about his career and his passion for supporting public education.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter! You can also find archived episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast.
Jul 19, 2023
30 min

Just like Keller ISD students, Keller ISD teachers and staff come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences that impact how they support students and shape the lens through which they recognize opportunities for student growth. In this episode of Westfall One-on-One, KISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall chats with Eva Gutierrez, Bilingual Academic Specialist at Caprock Elementary, who shares her story of perseverance and commitment to education in the face of some extremely challenging circumstances, and how her own experience has prepared her to be a resource for the students with whom she supports.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter! You can also find archived episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast.
Apr 21, 2023
34 min

Keller ISD is one unified educational community, but the District's four feeder patterns provide opportunities for students, families, and staff to unite on an even more local level and rally under their respective high school banners. In this episode of Westfall One-one-One, KISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall chats with Charger feeder pattern parent Katie Kilcoyne who has utilized her position as an elementary school parent and wife of a high school football coach to make connections across school levels and throughout the Central High community.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter! You can also find archived episodes at www.KellerISD.net/Podcast.
Feb 23, 2023
27 min

Keller ISD values the exploration and the pursuit of one’s passion that leads to personal growth. Educators in the District are constantly finding ways to connect students' interests and hobbies to learning opportunities. In this episode of Westfall One-on-One, KISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall sits down with Vista Ridge Middle School 8th grader Emmanuel Tuffour who has taken his passion for sports and turned it into his own podcast with the help of his teacher, providing him invaluable experience as he explores future career paths.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter! Also, be sure to download and subscribe to Emmanuel's podcast – Tuff Talk with Tuffour.
Nov 22, 2022
30 min

Keller ISD’s Genius Team is a group of students who provide technology on-boarding and device support for District teachers and staff. In this episode of One-on-One, Dr. Westfall visits with Genius Team Member and Keller High junior Hannah Edgar who talks about the program and the lessons she’s taken away from her experience so far.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter!
Oct 18, 2022
26 min

Keller ISD is blessed with many former students who recognize how special the District is and return to teach and work here. Whitley Road Elementary School Principal Melissa Finstad is one such student. After attending KISD K-12 – including five years at WRES as a student – Finstad is now the principal at the school and an involved member of the school's community. In the first episode of our 2022-23 season, Dr. Westfall sits down with her to learn more about her journey and the importance of being invested in local school communities.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter!
Sep 16, 2022
22 min

Ever wonder what work is happening behind the scenes in a school district during the summer? Dr. Westfall sat down with LePaula Smith this month to share a little bit more information about that! Smith is Keller ISD's Director of Operations and Distribution, and she and her team work year-round to ensure our campuses are equipped and ready to provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for our students and staff.
Be sure to follow Keller ISD on social media – @KellerISD on Twitter and Instagram, and Facebook.com/KellerISD, and connect with Dr. Westfall at @DrRDubKellerISD on Twitter!
Jun 27, 2022
21 min
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