Ceres Learns
Ceres Learns, hosted by Ceres Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Denise Wickham, addresses topics related to education and their impact on Ceres students, families, and staff. To ask a question for a future episode, email communications@ceres.k12.ca.us. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 1 - School Year Update
A look at the 2021-2022 school year, including COVID updates, hosted by Dr. Denise Wickham with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Amy Peterman and Assistant Superintendents Dan Pangrazio and Dr. David Viss.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:54
Episode 6 - In-person Learning Update and Graduation Announcement
Superintendent Scott Siegel and Deputy Superintendent Denise Wickham provide an update on in-person learning, a glimpse of the 2021-2022 school year, and plans for the remainder of the current school year, including an announcement regarding gr...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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12:41
Episode 5 - Light at the End of the Tunnel
With all CUSD students now attending school in person, Drs. Siegel and Wickham discuss what that looks like and what happens next. Dr. David Viss, District Athletic Director, drops in for a discussion on athletics.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:09
Episode 4 - February Update
As COVID-19 restrictions continue in 2021, Superintendent Scott Siegel and Deputy Superintendent Denise Wickham discuss the county's current tier status and the impact for CUSD schools, as well as the return of small secondary cohorts and vacci...
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14:06
Episode 3 - Secondary Reopening Update
Superintendent Scott Siegel is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Dan Pangrazio and Director of Secondary Instruction Paul Rutishauser for a conversation about returning junior high and high school students to classrooms: W...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:46
Episode 2 - Grading Policy
Dr. Amy Peterman, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, joins Dr. Siegel for a discussion on shifts in the district grading policy during distance learning, and possibly beyond.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:12
Episode 1 - Reopening Update
Scott and Denise provide an update on distance learning and plans for reopening campuses.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:17
Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 8 - What's Next?
Hear from Superintendent Dr. Scott Siegel and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Denise Wickham on what's next as we wrap up the 2019-2020 school year, and look toward 2020-2021.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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12:17
Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 7 - Class of 2020
This episode is all about the Class of 2020, who have watched the plans and expectations they had for their senior year change dramatically as a result of the COVID-19 school closures. Dr. Scott Siegel hears from Assistant Superintendent of Edu...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:13
Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 6 - Staying Healthy During COVID-19 School Closures
District Nurse Jennifer Given and Coordinator of Student Services Brian Murphy join Superintendent Scott Siegel to talk about a range of health topics, from whether it's safe to visit the doctor during the COVD-19 pandemic, to tips for staying ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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13:46
Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 5 - Distance Learning and Special Education
In Episode 5 of Ceres Learns at Home, Superintendent Scott Siegel talks with Director of Special Education Kristi Britton about distance learning challenges that are unique to special education, resources and support available to families, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:24
Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 4 - Social-Emotional Support
Join Superintendent Scott Siegel and members of the CUSD Student Support Services team in talking about the social-emotional impacts of social distancing, ways students and families can manage their response to this situation, and resources ava...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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15:54
Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 3 - Technology
Ceres Learns at Home: Director of Technology Services Chris Higle and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Dan Pangrazio join Superintendent Scott Siegel for a conversation about the important role of technology in distance learning, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:34
Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 2 - Distance Learning
In Episode 2 of Ceres Learns at Home, Superintendent Scott Siegel sits down with Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Dr. Amy Peterman, Director of Secondary Education Paul Rutishauser, and Director of Elementary Education Kirsten S...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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14:15
Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 1 - Pilot
In this pilot episode of Ceres Learns at Home, Ceres Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Siegel talks with Communications Specialist Beth Parker Jimenez about the purpose of a podcast during school closures, and how listeners can e...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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