Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 28: Staying Healthy: Coping Skills During COVID-19 Crisis

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The podcast recorded via teleconferencingAs we all navigate these challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know that students and families are not alone, even though we all may be spending the majority of time at home.

On this episode of the Supercast, Superintendent Anthony Godfrey talks to Jordan School District Health and Wellness Specialist McKinley Withers about how families can find comfort and cope in this time of uncertainty.

Supercast Episode 27: The Coronavirus – Schools, Student and Parent Preparedness

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Washing handsJordan School District, in conjunction with the Salt Lake County Health Department, has developed plans regarding the coronavirus, (COVID-19) to help prevent the spread of disease and keep our students, faculty and staff healthy. Teaching students in a safe and healthy environment is our top priority.

This podcast was recorded on Monday, March 2, 2020 and the information is current as of that date.

 

Supercast Episode 26: Help Wanted. How Local Businesses Court Students for Successful Careers

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Students practice on equipment simulatorsTimes have changed in how local business and industries court students for successful careers. Some are even trying to get students to sign on before they graduate.

In this episode of the Supercast, we visit the ‘Pathways to Professions’ Career Expo for students. We’ll show you how they are being courted for good jobs, who is hiring and how students can get the upper hand in jump starting their careers.

  • Episode Info & Show Notes for Episode 26: Help Wanted. How Local Businesses Court Students for Successful Careers
  • Previous episodes can be found at supercast.jordandistrict.org

Supercast Episode 25: Driver Education – Helping Parents Navigate New Teen Drivers

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Superintendent Godfrey & the driver education crewParents often worry about new teen drivers behind the wheel. In this episode of the Supercast we try to take some of the worry and anxiety out of that experience by heading out to the driving range at Riverton Highl. That’s where Superintendent Godfrey rides along with Driver Ed Instructor Steve Galley and a few of his students.

Superintendent Godfrey learned some valuable driving tips to keep everyone safe on the road.  Safe driving tips that might give parents a little peace of mind as they navigate new teen drivers.

Supercast Episode 24: “Winston the Pig” Playing His Part in Ag Education at West Jordan High

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Superintendent Godfrey stands with Ag Program students and facultyStudents in the Agriculture Program at West Jordan High are getting hands-on lessons that look nothing like Ag programs of the past. Here, high tech is combined with live farm animals and a working greenhouse to teach students where their food comes from. In many cases, they are students who may have never set foot on a farm before.

In this week’s episode of the Supercast, we meet Ag students and their instructor, along with Winston the Pig who is part of the Ag Program.