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BV Unmuted is your inside look at what’s happening across Blue Valley Schools. Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman and district leaders, each episode features conversations with students, staff and community members about the work, programs and achievements that shape Blue Valley. From sharing about exceptional student experiences to exploring how we are fostering supportive and healthy school communities, this podcast highlights the ideas, people and priorities moving Blue Valley forward.

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Latest Episodes:

Toddcast² - Snow Days And Late Starts (Season 2, Episode 5) Oct 14, 2019

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"With a lot of our employees coming from outside the Johnson County area, it's always a concern for us on mornings where there might be some slick spots. Even if it might not be so slick here in the metro area, getting those support staff to work safely is always a big concern for us." - Dr. Mike Slagle, Deputy Superintendent
Winter is almost here, and with it comes winter weather. In this episode of Toddcast², Superintendent Dr. Todd White talks with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle about how they make the call during inclement weather to either have school, have a snow day, or implement the new two-hour late start.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² - The New Elementary Report Card (Season 2, Episode 4) Sep 30, 2019

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"Both our students and families will be able to see how a student is doing on a specific standard... so instead of just looking at writing, we can talk about how is your student doing with organizing their thoughts, developing a main idea, or even the basic conventions such as capital letters, periods and commas. We feel this will help our students and families know what is going really well, as well as the areas where we continue to practice, work and learn." - Jennifer Luzenske, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary report cards are changing and the Toddcast² is here to tell you how, when and why. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer Luzenske chats with Blue Valley Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd White about what grade levels will see changes, as well as the need for these changes in order to best serve our students and families.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² - The Vaping Epidemic, Pt. 2 (Season 2, Episode 3) Sep 23, 2019

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"One thing I learned is some students aren't even exhaling the vape cloud any more - they're calling it 'zeroing' it. They swallow the vapor so there's no trace of it. The dangers of that in itself is just astounding to me." - David Stubblefield, Executive Director of Administration - High School
We continue the conversation around the battle against vaping in this episode of Toddcast². Blue Valley Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd White discusses the district's efforts with Executive Director of High School Administration David Stubblefield. We also review some of the harmful chemicals that are found in vapes with medical professional and BVSW science teacher Dr. Chris Jenson.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² - A Student Perspective On Strategic Planning (Season 2, Episode 2) Sep 09, 2019

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"No matter how good our school district gets, there will always be some issues to deal with and it's something that we - as a community - can work to perfect. We can make every single child feel that they have a home within their school." - Rabiya Shoaib, student at Blue Valley Southwest.
Continuing our discussion on the strategic planning process, Dr. White visited with BVSW sophomore Rabiya Shoaib to get a student's perspective on not just where the school district is performing well, but also where there are opportunities to be doing even better.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² - Strategic Planning (Season 2, Episode 1) Aug 26, 2019

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"We already have a strategic plan and it's called 'Vision 2020.' Guess what? It's 2020 next year! So it's time for us to take a fresh look at our future and what we want to do here at Blue Valley." - Dr. Tonya Merrigan, Incoming Superintendent
In our season premier of Toddcast², we talk about our journey to reimagine learning and change the world with the help of our entire Blue Valley community. This strategic planning process will ensure that our energies and resources are being invested in those things we value most - our students and their education, future and world.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² , Episode 9: A Look Back And A Look Ahead May 20, 2019

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Thank you!!! Yes - you - reading this right now. Because of you, our inaugural season of the Blue Valley Schools podcast was a huge success. While discussing topics that ranged from screen time to student safety - from virtual learning to vaping - we have engaged with our community in a way that we've never done before. In our Toddcast² season finale, we take a look back at these topics, as well as a look forward at things to come. Superintendent Dr. Todd White sits down with our Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Innovation, Kelly Ott. The conversation includes our efforts to implement and manage technology in order to improve instruction, while also enhancing our student's communication skills to make them ready for the future. Thanks again for an amazing school year and remember to make every day your #BVBestDay.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² , Episode 8: Meet The Incoming Superintendent May 06, 2019

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"I know that this is a gift... there are not many people who get an opportunity to work along side someone for a whole year knowing that you'll eventually take that position over... I absolutely cherish and appreciate that." - Dr. Tonya Merrigan, Incoming Blue Valley Superintendent
In Dr. Merrigan's words, she bleeds Blue Valley blue. Since joining the district in 1999, Tonya has served in many different capacities, from school counselor to Deputy Superintendent. Soon, in the 2020-21 school year, she will embrace her newest role as Superintendent of Blue Valley Schools. In this episode of Toddcast², Dr. Merrigan joins Dr. White as we learn about her previous achievements, as well as what she hopes to help Blue Valley achieve in the future.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² , Episode 7: The Vaping Epidemic Apr 22, 2019

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"It's so easy to use that toddlers can pick it up. You may have an older child in your house who is using a vape device. Perhaps a younger kid, five or six years old, finds it in a drawer. We've seen an astronomical increase through poison centers and emergency rooms across the United States of nicotine overdoses in children of the age seven and under." - Dr. Chris Jenson, medical doctor and BVSW science teacher
You may have heard how prevalent vaping is amongst our children. You may have heard how dangerous it is to their health and development. In this episode of the Toddcast², you'll hear from BVSW principal Scott Roberts and BVSW science teacher Dr. Chris Jenson about what Blue Valley Schools is doing about it.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² , Episode 6: Safety And Security Apr 08, 2019

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“We need to open up and work on those relationships between adults and students in the building, so that students will come to us when they’re feeling bad… whatever it might be, that they have someone they can go to who they trust in the building.” - Dan Carney, Executive Director of Safety and Security
Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all of our schools. In our sixth episode of Toddcast², we speak with Executive Director of Safety and Security Dan Carney about the physical security measures at our schools, as well as the social and emotional aspect of keeping our students safe.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

Toddcast² , Episode 5: The Blue Valley Father's Club Mar 25, 2019

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We have a special third episode in our series on mental health. In this podcast, Superintendent Dr. Todd White is invited to join the BV Father’s Club as they discuss how to promote mental health awareness in our schools and the community. We’ll hear from club co-founder Brad Holdhusen and Netsmart COO Tom Herzog, along with Blue Valley High students Lauren Huck and Colin Wood.

Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.

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