Talking the WCASD Way
Talking with WCASD is a 20-minute biweekly podcast hosted by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Kalia Reynolds, sharing stories and conversations from across the West Chester Area School District. Hear from students, staff, and community members as we highlight the people, programs, and priorities shaping our schools.
Episodes
12 episodes
East Excellence in Action: Building Culture Through Continuous Improvement
What does “East Excellence” really look like? In this episode of Talking the WCASD Way, we visit East High School to talk about how school culture is shaped by clear goals, strong teamwork, and a focus on the district’s Portrait of a Graduate.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:13
The WCASD Way: Reflections & Highlights
In this special highlights episode of Talking the WCASD Way, Dr. Jimmy Conley steps in as guest host to revisit some of our favorite moments from past conversations across WCASD.From student voice and purposeful assessment to real-world...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:55
AI, the WCASD Way: Innovation with Intention
What does responsible AI use look like in a public school district? This episode takes a closer look at WCASD’s beliefs, current practices, and guardrails around artificial intelligence, highlighting how AI can enhance learning, amplify creativ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:47
Course Selection: Designing a Path That Fits
How do students choose courses that reflect who they are, and who they’re becoming?In this episode of Talking the WCASD Way, we explore high school course selection and how thoughtful planning helps students design learning paths aligne...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:39
The State of WCASD: Celebrating Progress and Charting the Path Forward
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. David Christopher joins Talking the WCASD Way for a State of the District conversation. Together, David and Kalia reflect on accomplishments across classrooms and communities, discuss current priorities, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:11
Behind the Mic: Why We Started Our Podcast!
Sometimes the best conversations are the unplanned ones! In this pre-winter break episode, Mrs. Molly Schwemler and Dr. Kalia Reynolds hit pause on the typical episode plan and talk about how Talking the WCASD Way came to life, why creating spa...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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13:27
Returning to Lead: WCASD Graduates Share Their Journey Into Education
In this episode of Talking the WCASD Way, we sit down with two WCASD graduates who returned to the district as school leaders. Principal John Meanix and Assistant Principal Alyse Gonzalez reflect on what inspired them to choose education, how t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:31
From Classroom to Career: WCASD’s Career Compass in Action
In this episode, Dr. Kalia Reynolds talks with WCASD leaders and student intern Lauren Hillanbrand about Career Compass, our district’s work-based learning program that connects students with real-world career exploration. Learn how these exper...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:07
Measuring What Matters: The Purpose Behind Student Assessments
What do school assessments really tell us about student learning? In this episode of Talking the WCASD Way, Dr. Kalia Reynolds talks with Jim Ronayne, Supervisor of Assessment and Accountability, about how WCASD uses purposeful assessments—from...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:38
Walking in Their Shoes: Inside the Student Experience
What happens when district leaders spend a day walking in students’ shoes? In this episode of Talking the WCASD Way, Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Jimmy Conley reconnect with two students they shadowed last year, one now navigating high school,...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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13:37
Bringing the Portrait to Life: How Greystone Builds the WCASD Graduate
In this first episode of Talking the WCASD Way, host Dr. Kalia Reynolds sits down with Greystone Elementary leaders Dr. Erin Stephen and Mrs. Ashley Melanson to explore how the district’s Portrait of a Graduate is coming to life across classroo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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17:49