Voices of Bellevue Podcast
Voices of Bellevue: Belong, Learn, Lead
Connected to the Bellevue School District's 2024-29 Strategic Plan: Building Human-Centered Systems, Cultivating Student Engagement and Learning, and Strengthening Collective Leadership, this podcast series will inform and inspire the Bellevue community about:
- Significant cultural traditions, customs and life experiences of our Bellevue Beloved Community. (We Belong)
- Academic programs, educational initiatives, curriculum along with the staff and students behind them. (We Learn)
- Discussions with leaders in our community on topics that drive innovation in education. (We Lead)
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Episode 5:
Secondary Art Teacher of the Year!
December 3, 2024
Jennifer Bitter, Washington State Secondary Art Teacher of the Year, chats with Janine and Dr. Aramaki about her journey as an educator at Newport High School. Jen shares how she creates inclusive, empowering spaces for students to express themselves through art. From her innovative AP Art program to fun projects like the Teacher Creature Feature, Jen inspires students to find their voice and celebrate their identities. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, creativity, and the impact of art education.
Episode 4: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 24, 2024
Janine Thorn and Dr. Kelly Aramaki sit down with music teacher Abraham Luna and the students of Highland Middle School's mariachi band. They talk about the school’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and how music connects students to their culture.
Episode 3: Safety and Security
September 17, 2024
In this episode of Voices of Bellevue, Bellevue School District’s Chief Communications Officer, Janine Thorn, speaks with Douglas James, Director of Security, and Kelle Hansman, Emergency Management Coordinator. They share insights on BSD’s top priority: ensuring the safety and security of students and staff.
Episode 2: We Belong, We Learn, We Lead
September 10, 2024
In the second episode of Voices of Bellevue, Bellevue School District's Chief Communications Officer, Janine Thorn, sits down with Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki. They hit all the highlights of connecting BSD's 2024-29 Strategic Plan to the People and Practices in the BSD Community.
Episode 1: Why a Podcast?
September 10, 2024
For the premiere episode of Voices of Bellevue, Bellevue School District's Chief Communications Officer, Janine Thorn, sits down with Superintendent, Dr. Kelly Aramaki, to talk about why the Bellevue School District created a podcast.
