About this 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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 71 episodes
- EPISODE 70: The Science of Inventory · 15 minWarehouse Supervisor sits down with Dr Ernst to discuss the science and planning that goes on behind the scenes at the warehouse to help our schools get many of the supplies they…
- EPISODE 69: Changes to the Cell Phone Policy · 26 minCell phones in schools remain one of education's most talked-about topics. In this follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Dr. Ernst sits down with Principal Ethan…
- EPISODE 68: OFF THE RECORD talking Harry Potter · 7 minA simple question to the GEM students in episode 59 about Harry Potter opened the door to an energetic conversation about books, reading traditions, and Hogwarts houses. Whether…
- EPISODE 67: Hockey Dreams with Griffin · 18 minAs a new NHL season gets underway and excitement around the Utah Mammoth continues to grow, we sit down with Griffin, now an eight-grade student at Grantsville Junior High School…
- EPISODE 66: Jukestir · 17 minWhat do UFC fighters, Parkinson's therapy programs, and a Grantsville High School social studies teacher have in common? In this episode, Dr. Mark Ernst talks with Brad Evans…
- Episode 65: UHSAA Realignment · 25 minThis episode explores the upcoming UHSAA realignment process and some of the changes being used for high school athletics across Utah. Dr. Mark Ernst is joined by TCSD Activities…
- EPISODE 64: Updates and Changes with School Safety · 17 minDr Ernst sits down with Bob Curfew this week to discuss changes and updates in school and student safety. From wearable panic allerts to school guardians, tune in to learn about…
- EPISODE 63: The American Exchange Project · 19 minWe kick off another season of Elevated Insights by talking with Lisa Mecham, a teacher at Grantsville High School, and students Courtney and Chloe about the American Exchange…
- EPISODE 62: Behind the Scenes, Making a Difference · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 62In this episode of Elevated Insights, Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst sits down with three outstanding district leaders recognized at the Annual Recognition Banquet. Lisa Erickson…
- EPISODE 61: Removing Barriers: Inside the Teen Center at Deseret Peak High School · 20 minWhat happens when students have a place where they feel supported, seen, and ready to focus on learning? In this episode of Elevated Insights, Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst…
- EPISODE 60: Grantsville Girls Wrestling - A Budding Dynasty · 20 minIn this episode of Elevated Insights, we step onto the mat with members of the Grantsville High School girls wrestling team, one of the Utah's fastest‑growing sports with one of…
- EPISODE 59: Small Thinkers, Big Ideas... A Visit with GEM Students · 17 minIn this episode of Elevated Insights, we take listeners inside the GEM program, where students explore creative thinking, problem‑solving, and hands‑on academic challenges…
- EPISODE 58: From Grantsville to Sydney... A Conversation with Olympian Amy Palmer · 31 minAs the Winter Olympics conclude in Italy, Elevated Insights brings the Olympic spirit close to home. Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst sits down with Tooele County’s own Olympian…
- EPISODE 57: A Holiday of Music · 13 minJoin us as we visit schools across TCSD to share the sounds of the season! Hear performances from West Elementary, Grantsville Junior High, Tooele Show Choir, and our transition…
- EPISODE 56: From Paris to the Classroom "OFF THE RECORD" · 5 minWhile recording a previous episode in a French Dual Language Immersion classroom, we decided to pull in a few students for an "OFF THE RECORD" conversation about their experience…
- EPISODE 55: Thanksgiving Special · 9 minCelebrate the season of gratitude with our Thanksgiving special! We asked elementary students from Sterling, Old Mill, and Twenty Wells what they’re thankful for and their…
- EPISODE 54: From Industry to Instruction · 25 minIn this episode of Elevated Insights, Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst talks with three educators whose careers began outside the classroom. Chad Valdez (Criminal Justice), Brianna…
- EPISODE 53: The Bookmobile "OFF THE RECORD" · 4 minOur “Off the Record” episodes shares some of the conversations that happen after the official recording ends, at least unofficially. These short bonus episodes capture candid…
- EPISODE 52: The Bookmobile: The Road to Reading · 21 minWhat happens when the library hits the road? In this episode of Elevated Insights, we’re taking you inside the world of the Utah State Library’s Bookmobile—a rolling library that…
- EPISODE 51: From Paris to the Classroom: A Global Journey in Education · 24 minWelcome back to Elevated Insights, the official podcast of Tooele County School District! We’re kicking off a new season with an inspiring episode that highlights the global…
