The ACEPod Podcast
1) How Are Your Classes Sizing Up?
We discuss the future of the Grade Span Adjustment funding and its effect on K-3 class sizes.
2) ACE - The Right Choice
In this podcast we interview ACE Officers Amy Kilburn and Elizabeth Houtsinger about the differences between ACE and ICUE. Stay tuned to the end, and listen for our challenge.
3) How's the Climate in Clovis?
In this podcast, ACE explores the annual Climate Assessment, the QIT process, and the ways in which employee needs are assessed and acted upon.
4) The PERB Decision
We discuss the recent PERB decision to dissolve Faculty Senate. Â We take questions from Amy Kilburn, Kristin Heimerdinger, Jason Roche, and Laura Riley.
5) How ACE Benefits You
This episode, we interview Kristin Heimerdinger and Dan Dritz about the future of health benefits in Clovis and what your union can do to push the conversation.
6) Elementary, My Dear Clovis
We interview Dan Dritz and Jenny Chavera on topics ranging from planning time at the elementary sites to class sizes.
7) ACE is the Answer. ICUE is NOT
In this episode, Kristin Heimerdinger, Jaime Arredondo, Jenny Chavera, and Amy Kilburn draw a clear distinction between ACE, an active and issues-oriented organization with infrastructure and expertis...Show More
8) Another Clovis Parent Supports ACE
Ben Avila, former classroom teacher and current CTA staff member and Clovis Unified parent, discusses the power of educators having an equal voice at the table.
9) Meet the CTA: What is Collective Bargaining?
On this episode, we talked to CTA staff organizer, Brandon Scovill. He shares his journey to the Central Valley and takes a deep dive into collective bargaining.
10) Meet the CTA
On this episode, we talk to CTA organizer, Caroline Gonzales. We discuss her time as a classroom teacher, her journey to the Central Valley, her work with CTA, and her commitment to and her belief in ...Show More