The Education Exchange
The Education Exchange aims to enlighten parents and empower students as they navigate through the high school experience and beyond. This podcast is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District.
Episodes
49 episodes
S2 E12 - LJCHS International Baccalaureate Program
On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson meets with Jason Ward, the International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator at La Joya Community High School. They discuss what is new and exciting about debut...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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22:32
S2 E11 - Tolleson Union Education Association
On this episode of The Education Exchange, TUHSD Superintendent Jeremy Calles interviews members of the Tolleson Union Education Association. They discuss the most current issues facing teachers within the district, as well as new updates to pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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40:02
S2 E10 - Welding at Westview
On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR and Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson interviews Westview High School's CTE welding instructor and one of their students. They discuss the course curriculum, and what makes welding one of the most u...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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23:54
S2 E9 - CCHS Az-Techs Robotics
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Sports Content Creator Anthony Sanchez interviews students from Copper Canyon High School's robotics team: the Az-Techs. They discuss the origins of their robotics team, the events that unfold during a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:01
S2 E8 - LJCHS Digital Media Teacher Heather Eaton
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson from the Tolleson Union High School District interviews Heather Eaton, a Digital Media teacher from La Joya Community High School.She discu...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:14
S2 E7 - LJCHS 9/11 Remembrance Event
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson from the Tolleson Union High School District interviews two PE teachers from La Joya Community High School to discuss their school's 9/11 Remembra...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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18:03
S2 E6 - Commitment Day 2025
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent Jeremy Calles interviews committee members of Commitment Day, TUHSD's annual event to promote post-graduation success in its students. Joi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:13
S2 E5 - Thursday Night Lights
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Sports Content Creator Anthony Sanchez interviews students from Tolleson Union High School's football team, cheer squad and pomline. They talk about the home opener game against Agua Fria High School, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:14
S2 E4 - Teacher of the Year Candidate Tyler Hill
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Tolleson Union High School District is proud to highlight Tyler Hill, science teacher at University High School, as he is listed as a Top 10 Teacher in Arizona, and in the running to win Teacher of the...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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17:31
S2 E3 - TUHS Biology Teacher Kylor Kawaihae
On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson travels to Tolleson Union High School to meet with first-year biology teacher Kylor Kawaihae. Here, they discuss his education background, what interested him...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:54
S2 E2 - ASU TRIO Program
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles meets with Talent Search Coordinators of the ASU TRIO Program. Here, they dive into what is the ASU TRIO Program, and how it benefits graduating students from the Tolleson ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:16
S2 E1 - TUHS Principal Martin Perez Jr.
Welcome back to The Education Exchange! In our Season 2 Premiere, Superintendent Jeremy Calles introduces Tolleson Union High School's newest principal: Martin Perez Jr. He breaks down his plans and ambitions for TUHS, as well as the school's u...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:01
Eps. 37: Planning for High School No. 8
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with TUHSD CFO Ken Hicks and Director of Facilities Gabriel Martinez about what to expect in the future for the next steps to be taken in regard to the 8th high scho...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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26:49
Eps. 36: The Undermining of Public Education
On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson speaks with Superintendent Jeremy Calles about how public education is undermined to encourage parents to choose private education.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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29:39
Eps. 35: The Privatization of Education
On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson speaks with Superintendent Jeremy Calles about the history the movement to privatize education, and the increased pressure to approve this movement in recent ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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29:29
Eps. 34: Dr. Rosalva Lagunas-Kuauhtli Executive Director of OLAS
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the Executive Director of OLAS Dr. Rosalva Lagunas-Kuauhtli about the department's successes and goals for the future.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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27:33
Eps. 33: Stacie Almaraz: Executive Director of Human Resources
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the Executive Director of Human Resources Stacie Almaraz about the district's benefits for staff members, and where we are with employment retention and the sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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21:53
Eps. 32: Breaking Down the Isaac Deal
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles breaks down the Isaac Deal that Tolleson Union High School District made with the Isaac School District.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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42:16
Eps. 31: Gov. Board Member Miguel Ortega-Romero
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles introduces the district to our new Governing Board Member Miguel Ortega-Romero.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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16:09
Eps. 30: Alternative Education Principal Travis Johnson
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with Alternative Education Principal Travis Johnson to discuss everything from academics to future goals.
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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26:58
Eps. 29: Distance Learning Academy Principal Nicole Baumgart
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with Distance Learning Academy Principal Nicole Baumgart to discuss everything from academics to future goals.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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15:57
Eps. 28: University High School Principal Vickie Landis
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with University High School Principal Vickie Landis to discuss everything from academics to future goals.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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25:19
Eps. 27: Sierra Linda Principal Randy Camacho
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with Sierra Linda High School Principal Randy Camacho to discuss everything from academics to future goals for the Bulldogs.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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26:18
Eps. 26: Westview Principal Natalie Quinonez
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with Westview High School Principal Natalie Quinonez to discuss everything from academics to future goals for the Knights.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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14:06
Eps. 25: WPHS Principal Brandi Haskins
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with West Point's High School's Principal Brandi Haskins. Together they celebrate the school's A rating, discuss the Lunar New Year and Mandarin programs offered ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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20:41