Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast
Welcome to "Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast," your backstage pass to the heart of what and who makes Tooele County School District run. In this podcast, we're breaking down classroom walls and opening up conversations with students, educators, community leaders, and more. Whether you're a lifelong learner, a dedicated educator, or just passionate about education, join us on this journey of discovery as we uncover the stories, achievements, and heart of our educational community.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
EPISODE 30: Crafting Futures in Woodworking
In this episode of Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast, we explore the exciting world of woodworking with Jeff Goodsell from Grantsville High School and Wyatt Harding from Stansbury High School, two of…
EPISODE 29: Kickin' Cancer's Can
In episode 29 of Elevated Insights, Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst hosts a powerful discussion with Andrea Rawlings, a fifth-grade teacher at Overlake Elementary, and Lilian Matson, a 2023 graduate of…
EPISODE 28: Cultivating Culinary Chops at the CLC
We're serving up something special on this episode of Elevated Insights! Join us as we chat with Chef Bronco Cloward, leader of the ProStart program, and his talented students, Ebon Davis and Canyon …
EPISODE 27: Beyond Football's Xs & Os
Elevated Insights is back for Season 2! In our "kickoff" episode, Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst sits down with three local high school football coaches: BJ Hunter from Tooele, Lee Leslie from Stansbu…
EPISODE 26: Graduation at the Concert Hall and Senior Memories/Advice
As the first year of "Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast" comes to an close, what a better way to end it than talking about graduation and celebrating the wonderful accomplishments of our seniors.
Dr. …
EPISODE 25: TEF & Ophir Classes
This week on Elevated Insights, Dr. Ernst sits down with the dynamic team from the Tooele Education Foundation, the unsung heroes of our district. Joining the conversation are Keith Bird, Ed Dalton, …
EPISODE 24: A Road Trip to Talk National Board Certification
Buckle up, because this week we're hitting the road as we record from Rose Park Elementary School in Salt Lake. Dr. Ernst is your guide on this journey as we jump into the world of National Board Cer…
EPISODE 23: Homework... What Is It Good For?
Welcome to Episode 23 of "Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast"! From the clang of the first school bell to the last page of your textbook, homework has been a cornerstone of our educational journey. Bu…
EPISODE 22: Boys & Girls Club's New Crib
Step into the vibrant world of the Tooele Boys and Girls Club, where every child's potential is nurtured, and futures take flight! Join Dr. Mark Ernst, Superintendent of Tooele County School District…
EPISODE 21: Fresh Fruits & Vegetables... and Lots of Laughs
Are you curious about the taste of dragon fruit or kumquats? Have you heard about blue bananas from Mexico? Ever paired strawberries with honey? Prepare for a delicious adventure as we invite you to …
EPISODE 20: Stories with Teacher Mentors
Welcome to another episode of Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast, where we delve into the world of education with a focus on mentorship. Join Dr. Mark Ernst, the Superintendent of Schools, as he engag…
EPISODE 19: Unified Sports with Abby Cox
On this special episode of Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast, recorded from the KSL Podcast studios, we shine the spotlight on some unsung heroes in our communities—students facing intellectual disab…
EPISODE 18: THS Yearbook Legacy Continues
Join us on this episode of Elevated Insights as we sit down with Jamie Broderick, a passionate photography teacher and yearbook advisor at Tooele High School. With over two decades of experience in t…
EPISODE 17: Cell Phones in the Classroom
Join Superintendent Ernst as he hosts a compelling episode diving into the complexities of cell phones in classrooms. In this engaging discussion, Dr. Ernst is joined by a diverse panel of guests, in…
EPISODE 16: Celebrate CTE Month with Stories about NASA, Astronauts
Join Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst as he explores Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Tooele County School District during CTE month. In this episode, Dr. Ernst and CTE Director Kristy McLachlan …
EPISODE 15: Understanding School Funding & Budgets
In this episode of "Elevated Insights" guest host Brett Valdez steps in as Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst joins us to educate us about school funding and budgets. Together, they break down essential t…
Episode 14: Exploring Dugway's Newly Established FFA Chapter with the School's Unique Community Feel
Gear up for an unexpected journey into the world of agriculture in Dugway! Join us as we dive into the thriving FFA program in a place not commonly associated with farming. Dr. Ernst sits down with a…
EPISODE 13: PICA & "Diversity at Stansbury High"
Discover the diversity at Stansbury High School in our last podcast of the year. Join the conversation with Aurian, PICA club president and student, and Whitney Cruz, advisor and English teacher at S…
EPISODE 12: Winter Tree Festival & "A Holiday Legacy"
For over three decades, Tooele High School's Winter Tree Festival has been a holiday cornerstone of the Tooele community, impacting countless lives within the school's halls and beyond. Join Kami Per…
EPISODE 11: Preschool Adventures
In this week's episode, we sit down with some of our preschool contingent to talk about "Preschool Adventures". While we explore practical tips for parents to prepare their little ones for school, th…