Connect Canyons
Learning is about making connections, and we invite you to learn and connect with us. Connect Canyons is a show about what we teach in Canyons District, how we teach, and why. We get up close and personal with some of the people who make our schools great: students, teachers, principals, parents, and more. We meet national experts, too. And we spotlight the “connection makers” — personalities, programs and prospects — we find compelling and inspiring.
Episodes
92 episodes since 2023
Episode 92: Canyons Resource Closet: A Storehouse of Hope for Students, Families in Need
No student should worry about attending school hungry or without access to basic necessities. But a growing number do, which is why Canyons School District created a the Resource Closet, a central storehouse of food and hygie...
September 11, 2024
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19:58
Episode 91: Understanding Food-Allergy Safety in CSD Schools
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies impact one in 13 children. That's about two students per classroom, and those numbers are on the rise, increasing 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. It'...
September 04, 2024
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14:31
Ep 90: Sign Up for Parenting Classes, Student Supports at the Canyons Family Center
People are stressed. The COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, and the always-connected nature of modern life are weighing on our collective consciousness. But no one needs to face these pressures alone. In Canyons District, there’s ...
August 28, 2024
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22:08
Ep 89: Utah Royals Roster Bolstered by Talents, Skills of Alta High Graduates
Michele Vasconcelos set the Alta High record for the number of goals scored in a single season when she dominated the prep scene in 2011 with her Hawk teammates. The big moment came during the 65th minute of the 5A state championship at the the...
August 22, 2024
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5:24
Ep 88: Three Proven Ways to Calm Those Back-to-School Jitters
Positive affirmations and notes tucked into lunchboxes with the encouraging words, “You got this!” There is no shortage of the creative ways parents devise to ease those back-to-school jitters. Seasoned educators, ...
August 14, 2024
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31:17
Ep 87: From Awareness to Action: Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect 31 percent of adolescents while depression affects 13% of our children. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, providing a time to recognize the importance of mental ...
May 23, 2024
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38:08
Ep 86: Anchors Aweigh: Celebrating CSD Retirees as They Set Sail on Their New Adventures
Every retirement marks the end of an era, but also a time to reflect on the profound impact one's career can have. As we bid farewell to our Canyons School District retirees, we're especially privileged to share the story of Connie Crosby, a tr...
May 09, 2024
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22:58
Ep 85: Celebrating Canyons Culture Through Picture Books and Young Adult Books
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and when you add beautiful illustrations to a book, you open up a new world of adventure and learning for young children. For many, picture books are the first introduction to the world of literature...
May 02, 2024
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28:35
Episode 84: Past CSD Teacher of the Year Honorees Share Experience as New Teacher of the Year is Crowned
Canyons Teachers are known for going above and beyond. They are dedicated to their students in the classroom and after school, spending extra time to ensure they succeed and supporting them in their extra-curricular activities. Teachers are the...
April 25, 2024
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23:36
Ep 83: Union Weekly: How a History Class Podcast is Revolutionizing Education
Ever wondered what school would be like if history lessons were as engaging as your favorite podcast? Well, pack your earbuds because we're heading to Union Middle School where Mr. Schlesinger and his students, Zander Frisbey and Hailee Warner,...
April 16, 2024
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21:28
Ep 82: 14th Annual Canyons Film Festival: Nurturing the Next Generation of Story Tellers
Virtually every U.S. household has a streaming device, and Americans spend more than three hours a day streaming digital media, or 21 hours a week. Add to that the $6.5 billion spent in 2022 on movie tickets and it's easy to understand why the ...
April 10, 2024
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25:15
Ep 81: March Madness: Hoops and Hopes Advancing Female Athletes
It’s down to the wire for this year’s March Madness NCAA basketball tournaments and the women’s teams are getting as much attention, if not more, than the men’s this year. We sit down with two of Canyon’s head girls basketball coaches to talk a...
April 01, 2024
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24:22
Ep 80: Enroll Now in CSD’s Online Summer School, Camps
Whether you’re a parent looking for a fun, intellectually challenging way for your kids to spend their summer, or you’re a high school student desiring to retake a course or get a jump your studies for next year, Canyons School District offers ...
March 22, 2024
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11:57
Ep 79: Women in Tech: How Canyons District is Leading the Charge for Women in Tech
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said – “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” When it comes to our growing world of technology, women continue to ...
March 13, 2024
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29:01
Ep 78: National Nutrition Month: How Canyons Juggles Healthy Foods with a Healthy Mindset
Our everyday vocabulary is peppered with mottos and witticism about food. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as cool as a cucumber, like two peas in a pod, the list goes on. Aside from the biological need for food, we incorporate it into our...
March 06, 2024
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14:58
Ep 77: Celebrating Mont Millerberg: A Legacy of Educational Advocacy and Community Service
Today, we honor a man whose impact on education and community service was as profound as it was heartfelt. Mont Millerberg, the cherished vice president of Canyon's Board of Education , left us with a legacy that echoes in the corridors o...
February 28, 2024
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18:33
Ep 76: Digital Diet: Helpful Conversations for Families to Regulate Screen Time
In Canyon District, we teach and model digital safety and citizenship every day in our classrooms. Our goal is to empower students to use technology responsibly. More than that, we want them to use it to create, investigate, collaborate, and an...
February 21, 2024
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22:57
Ep 75: National Library Lover’s Month – How Canyons Students are Drawn to District Libraries
Ever wondered about the hidden gems that ignite a lifelong love affair with reading? Anyone who is fond of books knows that feeling of walking into a room with floor-to-ceiling books and taking in a deep breath. There have been a number of stud...
February 14, 2024
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24:53
Bonus Episode 74: From Sidelines to Super Bowl the Impact of Coaching Excellence
Few other events bring the country together like the Super Bowl. Last year's battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles drew the largest numbers of viewers in history. 115 million people tuned in to watch. Whether you're ...
February 09, 2024
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22:27
Episode 73: Hillcrest Theater Set to Raise the Curtain on American Debut of The James Plays
“All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players.” It's a quote you may have heard before, particularly those who are fond of theater. But the beginning of this monologue from William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" has...
February 07, 2024
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27:02
Ep 72: CSDtv Broadcasting Students Gaining Hands-on Experience in Digital Age
Here at Canyon School District, we strive to provide our students with opportunities for hands on learning to ensure every Canyon student graduates college and career ready. CSDTV is joining in these efforts with a new student...
January 31, 2024
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18:05
Episode 71: Champions On and Off the Floor
It’s no wonder the Hillcrest High School Drill Team are 28-time regional champions and seven-time state champions, with their eyes on an eighth. Two members of the coaching staff have dance, and Drill in particular, in their blood. As we learn ...
January 24, 2024
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20:21
Episode 70: Putting Wellness First How One Room is Helping Students Manage Emotions
Fred Rogers once said, “I'm convinced that when we help our children find healthy ways of dealing with their feelings, ways that don't hurt them or anyone else, we're helping to make our world a safer, better place.” In today'...
January 17, 2024
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19:10
Episode 69: Applying for Preschool: How Canyons Works to Help Children Succeed Early in Education
“Children love coming to our preschool programs,” says Terri Mitchell, Early Childhood Program Administrator in the latest episode of Connect Canyons. In this episode, we learn how Canyons early childhood educators are trained to guide children...
January 10, 2024
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15:19
Episode 68: New Year, Same Goals: Local Ninja Warrior Shares How Failure and Consistency Are Key to Achieving Goals
It’s the time of year where the idea of setting new goals for a new year becomes a main topic of conversation. Are you setting goals? How do you keep your goals not just through January but all year long? Eastmont Middle School Principal Stacy ...
January 03, 2024
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19:28