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Teaching involves more than just delivering content. The best teachers are able to form connections with students and create a learning environment built on mutual respect. Through taking the time to get to know her students, celebrating milestones in and out of the classroom, and keeping parents informed and involved, Reigning District Secondary Teacher of the Year Azie Kay Russell works to create an environment where all of her students have the opportunity to achieve their highest level of success. Join us as we chat with Mrs. Russell and learn more about her journey to becoming a teacher and her passion for serving students and families. For more information about Keller ISD, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.KellerISD.net⁠⁠⁠⁠, or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes, and leave us a comment to let us know what you would like us to study next time.

Every Keller ISD educator has a story to tell, and there are any number of moments and people along the way that continue to drive their passion for teaching. Reigning District Elementary Teacher of the Year Kim Harris is no exception. As she wraps up another year in the classroom, she sits down with us to share more about her background and what inspires her to give her all for students each and every day. For more information about Keller ISD, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.KellerISD.net⁠⁠⁠⁠, or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes, and leave us a comment to let us know what you would like us to study next time.

It never hurts to squeeze in just a little bit more learning into the day, and that's what Keller ISD's Advanced Academics Department is aiming for with its new Middle School Lunch-and-Learn program. Select seventh and eighth-grade students are participating in the pilot program that provides additional support to prepare students for the SAT, PSAT, and high school success. Join KISD Coordinator of Advanced Academics Suzanne McGahey, GT Specialist Amber Powell, and Abbey, a Keller Middle School student, as we step inside the Lunch-and-Learn experience and discover more about how Keller ISD is making efficient use of time and resources to offer this new program. For more information about Keller ISD, visit ⁠⁠⁠www.KellerISD.net⁠⁠⁠, or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes, and leave us a comment to let us know what you would like us to study next time.

The most important part to a student's academic success is being present and ready to learn, and Keller ISD's Health Services Department and phenomenal school nurses work to make sure that kids are cared for and able to maximize their time while in school. Join KISD Health Services Director Jodi Webster and nurses Nicole Lee and Amy Bache as we pull back the curtain on school nursing and discover the many ways these health heroes provide support to our campuses and keep our students’ learning at the forefront. For more information about Keller ISD, visit ⁠⁠www.KellerISD.net⁠⁠, or follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes, and leave us a comment to let us know what you would like us to study next time.

Keller ISD is excited to welcome back students for the 2025-26 school year, and excited to welcome back our listeners for a new season of the Study Hall podcast. Join new Superintendent Dr. Cory Wilson as we learn more about his journey to this new leadership role and what the KISD community can expect from our schools over the coming months. For more information about Keller ISD, visit ⁠www.KellerISD.net⁠, or follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes, and leave us a comment to let us know what you would like us to study next time.

Keller ISD is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students, as well as a secure working environment for KISD employees. Join Dr. Johnson as we visit with the leaders of Keller ISD's safety and security efforts to learn more about just a few of the actions taken to keep kids safe. Learn more about Keller ISD Safety & Security at www.KellerISD.net/Safety. For more information about Keller ISD, visit www.KellerISD.net, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes, and leave us a comment to let us know what you would like us to study next time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!