Episodes
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Even One is Too Many: Taking on Bias Incidents in Our Schools
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Today’s podcast takes on a serious, disheartening subject: bias incidents in our schools. Superintendent Steven Cook, Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Kinsey Martin and Assistant Director of Student Services Eric Powell walk listeners through what we are seeing in schools and how our staff are responding. Listeners will learn how many bias incidents have been reported this year, how each report is investigated and what restorative practices are in place to help after an incident.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
No Dusty Shelves
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
It’s School Library Month and Dr. Cook is connecting with two outstanding teacher librarians, Eila Overcash (Summit High) and Donna Layne (Mountain View High), to get an inside look at our thriving libraries. The duo share tips on how to find a book to reach even the most reluctant reader, how they approach books with controversial subjects and how they have turned their libraries into the center of the school (Wordle, a mannequin, a prize wheel and WWII museum all play a part). Plus, four book recommendations worth checking out!
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Athletic Directors Are Getting Back On Track
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
In today’s episode, Dr. Steven Cook talks with two athletic directors about the moment everything changed in their worlds, how they handle ever-changing protocols, and the transformative power of athletics. Caldera’s Dave Williams and Mountain View’s Lance Haas share the importance of staying flexible and why they know their work matters for kids.
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
What It’s like to be a School Resource Officer
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
What does a School Resource Officer do? Superintendent Steven Cook talks with longtime School Resource Officer Amy Ward from Bend Police Department about her day-to-day duties, how she collaborates with Bend High Principal Chris Reese, and why relationships are at the heart of everything she does.
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
It’s OK to reach out for help
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
In this episode, Superintendent Steven Cook learns about a key local resource for mental health support for students – YouthLine, a free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line. Dr. Cook talks with two of YouthLine’s local student volunteers who share the kind of issues and challenges they are hearing from students, how youth today are breaking the stigma of reaching out for help and what’s giving them hope right now. This is part 2 in a series on student mental health.
Note: This podcast episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, mental health illness and grief. You are advised to refrain from listening to the podcast if you may be adversely impacted to these topics.
If you or someone needs mental health support, reach out:
First Step App, firststeporegon.org
Deschutes County crisis line - 541-322-7500 ext. 9 (bilingual)
Oregon YouthLine (a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line; teens are available 4 to 10 p.m. daily; adults available all other times) 1-877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863 (bilingual)
National Suicide Prevention hotline: English 1-800-273-8255 and Español - 1-888-628-9454
Many other resources available on District Student Mental Health website also available en Espańol
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
BONUS: Snow is here! How to know if school is in session
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Snow is here! Learn how to find out if school is in session. In this bonus clip, learn how we decide whether to delay or close schools during inclement weather (staff hit the roads at 3 a.m.!) and find out how to learn about those decisions as soon as they happen. Featuring Transportation Director Kim Crabtree and Superintendent Steven Cook.
BLConnect: https://bls.fyi/connect
My Stop: https://bls.fyi/mystop
NOTE: This is a short excerpt from an interview Superintendent Steven Cook conducted with Transportation Director Kim Crabtree earlier this year. Listen to the full episode now
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Supporting Student Mental Health
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
In this deep dive, Superintendent Steven Cook talks with two dynamic school counselors about why this time of year can be challenging for some families, finding our strengths, how to talk to teens about serious issues and why our students make them hopeful for the future. Thank you to Bend Senior High School’s Christine Ewing and La Pine High School’s Kelsey Jaeckel for sharing your stories and passion for supporting students with listeners.
Note: This podcast episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, mental health illness and grief. You are advised to refrain from listening to the podcast if you may be adversely impacted to these topics.
Resources highlighted during episode:
- First Step App
- Deschutes County Stabilization center
- Deschutes County crisis line - 541-322-7500 ext. 9 (bilingual)
- Oregon Youthline (a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line; teens are available 4 to 10 p.m. daily; adults available all other times) 1-877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863 (bilingual)
- District Student Mental Health website also available en Espańol
- How to help a friend resource
- Partners in Care
- Dougy Center
- The Trevor Project - Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 13-24
- WeRNative
- National Suicide Prevention hotline: English1-800-273-8255 and Español - 1-888-628-9454
Many other resources available on District Student Mental Health website also available en Espańol
Note: BRYT, mentioned by Christine Ewing during the episode, is the name of the organization that Bend-La Pine Schools is partnering with to build our Student Success Program at each of our school sites. Middle and high school students and families can reach out to counselors for support; elementary school students and families can reach out to school administrators.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Every Student Belongs and the Importance of Uncomfortable Conversations
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Today on the Supe’s on!, Dr. Steven Cook talks with Kinsey Martin, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, about new Every Student Belongs legislation, the difference between bias and hate, pushing back on the notion that our community isn’t diverse, and the importance of empathy and staying at the table during uncomfortable conversations.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Preparing for Inclement Weather and What It‘s Like Driving a School Bus
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
With cold, blustery weather on the horizon, it’s a good time to get prepared for inclement weather. Today on the Supe’s On! Podcast, Superintendent Cook talks with our Transportation Director Kim Crabtree about how we make decisions about when to call snow days and how our drivers prepare for inclement weather of all kinds. Learn what it’s like behind the wheel, the numerous ways Crabtree and the crew have adapted during the past two years and what’s making her hopeful for the future.
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Executive Chef Takes us Behind the Scenes
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Did you know Bend-La Pine Schools has its very own Executive Chef? On this episode Tracie Surgeon takes us into the high tech production kitchen at Bend High, where she and Superintendent Steven Cook talk supply chain issues, buying local, the surprisingly sophisticated palates of kindergartners and why she is proud to be called THE Lunch Lady. Plus the pride she feels of preparing to feed from-scratch chili and cornbread to 1,200 community members at Caldera's ribbon cutting Oct. 21.