
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
30 episodes
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

Eps. 24: LJCHS Principal Dr. William Sorensen
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with La Joya Community High School's Principal Dr. Bill Sorensen. Dr. Sorensen breaks down the exciting goals for La Joya, and its proud place in the Tolleson Uni...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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15:38

Eps. 23: Gov. Board President Leezah Sun
On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles introduces the district to our new Governing Board President Leezah Sun.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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18:12

Eps. 22: Celebrating Lunar New Year
On this episode of The Education Exchange, we meet with two Mandarin teachers at West Point High School along with Governing Board President Leezah Sun to discuss Lunar New Year celebrations.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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26:06
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Eps. 21: TUHSD Sports
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with all six Athletic Directors from each school within the Tolleson Union High School District. We learn when is the best time to try out for sports, the variety of...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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43:05

Eps. 20: Federal Programs to Support Students
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the district's Grants and Federal Programs Director, as well as a Parent Engagement Specialist, on the topic of grants and federal programs in the Tolleson Unio...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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24:15

Eps. 19: New Construction Projects
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the district's CFO and Facilities Director on the topic of new construction projects across our schools. They break down the process for project completion, as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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29:58

Eps. 18: More Diploma Seal Options
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with representatives of our diploma seals about opportunities our students have to receive a specialized qualification seals on their graduation diploma, and how the...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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30:26

Eps. 17: Serving Up Lunch (and Breakfast)
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with TUHD's CFO, Ken Hicks, and Food Services Director, Kimberly Luvisi, about the free breakfast and lunches served at all TUHSD schools, and breaks down the proces...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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20:43
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Eps. 16: AI in Curriculum
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with OLAS Director, Felipe Baez, and TI Coordinator, Tara Suggs, about AI and its inevitable implementation into education, as well as where to be excited, and where...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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45:20

Eps. 15: Jobs for Arizona Graduates - JAG
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with JAG CEO/President, Marjorie DeRubeis, and its Program Director, Trinetta Lipsey, about what makes JAG a highly sought-after education program, and how it elevat...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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53:00

Eps. 14: Opportunities in Transportation
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the Director of Transportation for TUHSD, Mr. Robert Herzog about career opportunities in the district as a bus driver, as well as the new innovations our buses...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:01

Eps. 13: Diploma Seal of Biliteracy
In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with members of our English Acquisition Department about opportunities our students have to receive a biliteracy seal on their graduation diploma, and the importance...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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25:12

Eps. 12: Commitment Day in Review
In this episode of The Education Exchange, we interview Superintendent Jeremy Calles to get his feedback on our Commitment Day. Making its debut at State Farm Stadium September 17th & 18th, our staff breaks down what went right, and what ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:45

Eps. 11: The Career & Technical Education Path
In this episode of The Education Exchange, we deep dive into Career & Technical Education pathways. CTE classes are offered at each of our high school campuses and provide students with hands on career skills in industries like marketing, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:45

Eps. 10: NAU Offers Out of State Appeal with In State Affordability
In this episode of The Education Exchange we head upstate to Northern Arizona University. Home of the Lumberjacks, NAU offers students a lot more than cooler weather and gorgeous scenery. The university offers diverse academic programs, researc...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:23

Eps. 9: A Look Into Joining the Air Force
On this episode, Superintendent Jeremy Calles joins U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeants Vallejo, Ripper and Marler. This conversation does a deep dive into today's requirements to enlist in the Air Force and the different jobs and careers the Air Fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:14

Eps. 8: Arizona Needs Skilled Trades People, Too
In this episode, we sit down with Rytan Construction Owner Ignacio Gastelum. He discusses the high demands Arizona has for tradesmen (and women) and how a student's high school experience can prepare them to work in industries like carpentry, p...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:11

Eps. 7: What Is Commitment Day?
On this episode... TUHSD has created this one-of-a-kind event -- Commitment Day -- for every senior to learn more about after graduation opportunities. Listen in about why this event was created and why students and their families should take f...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:11
