BG CAST Podcast
1) BG CAST 47: BGPS Leadership Past, Present, and Future
Today on the show, we’re talking with two key figures in Battle Ground Public Schools history: former Superintendent Mark Ross and the district's next leader, Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten. Mar...Show More
2) BG CAST 46: School Food provided by Chartwells and Alum Katie Bauer
On this episode, we spotlight Battle Ground Public Schools alum Katie Bauer, who proves that success can start at any age. She shares her journey from working at Detroit Pizza at age 16—a job that pro...Show More
3) BG CAST 45: The Role Nursing Plays in BGPS; Spotlight on Zac French
In today's episode, we get to have a great conversation about the significant role that nurses play in all the schools in our district. I think you're going to be surprised and impressed by everything...Show More
4) BG CAST 44: Support For Students Who Are Homeless Or In Foster Care
In today's episode, Denny and I sit down with Travis Blankenship and Chelsea Ward from the district's Family and Community Resource Center. We talk about the many services that are offered to students...Show More
5) BG CAST 43: Battle Ground Virtual Academy; Spotlight on CAM students giving back
In this episode, Denny and I sit down with Matt Stanfill (principal) and Michael Syron (teacher) from Battle Ground Virtual Academy (BGVA) to talk about what the BGVA is, its history, and how it's bee...Show More
6) BG CAST 42: Denny & Shelly Talk Levy; Ted Shelvin, Story Walk
In this episode, Denny and Shelly dig into the details about the upcoming levy that Battle Ground citizens will be voting on. We talk about what it is and also try to address some of the concerns that...Show More
7) BGCAST 41: The AWARE Grant; Open Doors
In this episode of the podcast, we have a great conversation with Tamra Scheetz and Erick Suksdorf about the district receiving the AWARE grant for the second time (and why that's a big deal)! We also...Show More
8) BG CAST 40: PTA's and PTO's; Spotlight on River Homelink
In this episode of the BG CAST we have the privilege of talking with a couple of volunteers with PTO's and PTA's in the district. You'll hear from Erica Bedrosian (Pleasant Valley PTA) and Mia Kaski (...Show More
9) BG CAST 39: Mayor Troy McCoy; Spotlight on Prairie Unified Sports
In this episode, we got the chance to talk with the new mayor of Battle Ground, Troy McCoy. We'll hear a little bit of his history, which includes some time on the BGPS school board. We'll also talk w...Show More
10) BG CAST 38: BGEF; Spotlight on Bev Jones
In this episode, we talk with Colleen O'Neal about the Battle Ground Education Foundation, its history of supporting the schools, and some things ways that people can get involved. We also have a chat...Show More