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
56 episodes
S2 E19 - West Point High School Earns Second 'A' Rating
On this episode of The Education Exchange, TUHSD Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with Brandi Haskins, West Point High School's principal. They discuss how a second 'A' rating inspires tradition amongst the WPHS Dragons, and what that mental...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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15:34
S2 E18 - La Joya Community High School Earns First 'A' Rating
On this episode of The Education Exchange, TUHSD Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with Dr. William Sorensen, La Joya Community High School's principal. They discuss the celebratory success of Lobo pride amongst the students and staff, how su...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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20:19
S2 E17 - West Point Theater Program
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Video Production Specialist Killian Davies speaks with West Point High School's Theater Director Jesus Alvarez, as well as three of his theater students. They discuss the production process of bringing...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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39:54
S2 E16 - National Board-Certified Teachers
On this episode of The Education Exchange, TUHSD Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with Steven Humble, La Joya Community High School's Science Department Chair, about national board-certified teachers. They breakdown what that means for educa...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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16:59
S2 E15 - West Point Leadership Academy
On this episode of The Education Exchange, TUHSD Superintendent Jeremy Calles visits West Point High School to speak students involved in its Leadership Academy. They discuss the benefits of participating in the Leadership Academy, and how they...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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20:07
S2 E14 - Copper Canyon High School Marching Band
On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson visits Copper Canyon High School and to discuss the resurgence of its marching band. They discuss the band's newly found success, the process behind their con...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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23:54
S2 E13 - Haunted Fun at Westview High School
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Video Production Specialist Killian Davies visits Westview's Haunted House and speaks to several scare actors, as well as the Theater Teacher Haley Honeman. They discuss the production process of build...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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28:49
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