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Springdale Today Podcast
Springdale Today is a weekly podcast produced by the Springdale Public Schools Communications Office and is released every Wednesday at 7 p.m. across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and major streaming platforms. The podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at the people, programs and community initiatives driving local education.
Hosted and produced by Mary Jordan alongside technical producer and editor Micah DeLacy, the show features conversations with teachers, community, administrators…
Episodes
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 9 | Curiosity First
Send us Fan Mail How do you turn elementary school learning into an interactive STEM adventure? You partner with a children's museum, of course! In this…
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 8 | Like Mother, Like Teacher
Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an electrifying episode featuring the ultimate education dynamic duo! Today, we’re visiting with veteran educator Kimberly…
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 7 | Beyond the Diploma
Send us Fan Mail College? Trade school? Immediate workforce? The path after high school isn't one-size-fits-all anymore. In this episode, we’re joined by Blake…
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 6 | Unlocking Potential
Send us Fan Mail Every student's journey is unique, and Arthur's is one you won't forget. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Myranda Victoria, a…
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 5 | The AI Generation
Send us Fan Mail Two Springdale students are making national education history! Don Tyson School of Innovation sophomores Ramey Jones and Danielle Robertson…
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 4 | Why Lindsay Teaches
Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off our very first episode of the Why We Teach series on Springdale Today with Bernice Young Elementary special education…
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 3 | Stronger Together
Send us Fan Mail Stronger Together: How is a $749,406 grant transforming local education? Springdale Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Shannon Tisher…
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 2 | New School, Big Vision
Send us Fan Mail A game-changer for Northwest Arkansas education is officially here! Join us for a conversation with Jones PREP Academy Administer Nichole…
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Springdale Today Season 3, Episode 1 | The Principal's Office
Send us Fan Mail A new school year brings a bold new era of leadership to Springdale! We sit down with Dr. Michael Shepherd (Don Tyson School of Innovation)…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 31 | Graduating Springdale 2
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today host Mary Jordan sits down with an inspiring group of local seniors as they stand on the cusp of graduation, preparing to…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 30 | Iawke: Hello, Goodbye.
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today welcomes Springdale High School teacher Rachelle Nichols; Bulldog Media Program students Angel Kumtak and Yulissa…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 29 | Heavy Stuff
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking shift in vocational education through a heavy equipment operations training program that is…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 28 | Showcase of the Arts
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Springdale Today, we packed up the microphones and cameras and headed to beautiful Downtown Springdale to capture a…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 27 | Engineering Empathy
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today visits J.O. Kelly Middle School to spotlight a powerful story of empathy and innovation. The episode features an inspiring…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 26 | Project Adam
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of school safety and cardiac health. Joining the conversation are Charles Wooley…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 25 | Bridge to Independence
Send us Fan Mail How do we ensure that the lessons learned within school walls translate to a lifetime of independence? In this episode, we’re sitting down…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 24 | Floor Work
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of Springdale Today, we’re breaking the mold and proving that the spirit of innovation is alive and well in the most…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 23 | Engineering the Edge
Send us Fan Mail In Springdale Public Schools, the "real world" isn't a destination after graduation—it's the classroom experience happening right now. In…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 22 | Lights, Camera, Agriculture
Send us Fan Mail From the classroom to the national spotlight! In this episode, we sit down with Patti Priest, Agricultural Sciences Instructor at Har-Ber High…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 21 | Dedicated to Teaching
Send us Fan Mail Dedicated to Teaching: Every teacher in Springdale has a "why." It’s the reason they show up early, stay late and pour their hearts into every…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 20 | Unplug and Play
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today features Hunt Elementary School Assistant Principal Patti Athey, parent and therapist Dr. Myranda Victoria and third-grader…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 19 | Rumble in the Rotunda
Send us Fan Mail What does it feel like to wrestle in the heart of your own school? Seniors Miriam Pedro and Lucas Cahill join us alongside Coach Nika West to…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 18 | Dual Lanes
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today dives into the story of Hayden and Riley Gibson, twin sisters who compete for Har-Ber High School and have committed to swim…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 17 | Service in Action
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Schools celebrates School Board Recognition Month through conversations with School Board Members Michelle Cook and Randy…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 16 | Food for Thought
Send us Fan Mail Join us on Springdale Today for a look at community wellness and nutrition efforts in Springdale. We talked with Janet Hornberger, Springdale…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 15 | Rooted in Recycling
Send us Fan Mail This week, we explored the fascinating intersection of e-waste, art, and education! We sat down with artist Eugene Sargent, teacher Jennifer…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 14 | The Learning Stage
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Springdale Today, we dive into the exciting world where literature meets the stage! We're joined by Knapp Elementary School…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 13 | The Digital Habit Reset
Send us Fan Mail Is tech overload taking a toll on your family? Responsibly managing technology is one of the biggest challenges facing youth today—and the…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 12 | Talking Turkey II
Send us Fan Mail Get ready to laugh! This week, we throw out the history books and go straight to the source of Rollins Elementary School of Innovation…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 11 | Revolutionary Resources
Send us Fan Mail This week, we celebrate Don Tyson School of Innovation English teacher Autumn Doss, who was selected by PBS to join an elite group of only…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 10 | Honoring Our Own
Send us Fan Mail Veterans Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dirk Bisby, Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Eric Smith, Army National Guard First Sgt. Paul Hardin and Army…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 9 | Art Speaks
Send us Fan Mail The Crystal Bridges School Partnership Program is expected to more than 10,000 students, enhancing wellbeing and advocacy for the arts during…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 8 | The SRO Connection
Send us Fan Mail School Resource Officer Travis Beyer and ninth graders Evanna Wilson and Asher Copeland share their experiences with the Junior School…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 7 | Creative Futures
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today records live from the heart of the Ozark Media Arts Festival at The Medium, where over 600 talented multimedia students…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 6 | Voices of Connection
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk with Edison Enos and Rojien DeBrum, Marshallese liaisons for the Springdale School District. Springdale is home to the…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 5 | Building a Culture of Safety
Send us Fan Mail Building a Culture of Safety: Springdale’s Executive Director of Student Services Damon Donnell, District Safety Coordinator Larry Little, and…
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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 4 | Nurturing Creativity
Send us Fan Mail Nurturing Creativity: Springdale Today host Mary Jordan sits down with art educators and working artists Whitney Bell of Springdale High…
Springdale Today PodcastSpringdale Today | Season 2, Episode 3 | A New Era on the Court
Send us Fan Mail A New Era on the Court: Get ready, Bulldog fans! In this episode, we’re getting to know Coach Greg Scott, the new leader of the Springdale…
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Springdale Today | Season 2, Episode 2 | Teaching America's Defining Moments
Send us Fan Mail Teaching America’s Defining Moments: Springdale Today records on location at Don Tyson School of Innovation with teachers Marian Hendrickson…
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Springdale Today | Back to School Special | Season 2, Episode 1
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland shares what’s ahead for the 2025–26 school year! From the sense of community…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 29 l Graduating Springdale
Send us Fan Mail Learn more about seniors Saliyare Aponte-Madera of Springdale High School, Daniel Paxton of Don Tyson School of Innovation and Ethana Hang of…
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Springdale Today Season 1, Episode 28 I Shaking it Up
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today records at the Jones Center for the Amazing Shake NWA. Featuring: Shaw Elementary School fifth-graders Jake Helms and Hallie…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 27 l Space Talk
Send us Fan Mail Sonora Elementary School EAST Facilitator Josh Worthy and fourth-grader Bexley Powell and Lakeside Junior High School EAST Facilitator Jamie…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 26 l Driven
Send us Fan Mail Learn more about Ramey Cassady, a Don Tyson School of Innovation senior as he shares about everything from Formula 1 racing to robotics to…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 25 l Food for Thought
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today records from the Don Tyson School of Innovation Culinary classroom for a conversation with Culinary Arts Instructor Sherry…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 24 l Shaping History
Send us Fan Mail Helen Tyson Middle School instructional facilitator Jean Hill shares about her experience with the 2024 Rural Experience in America. The…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 23 l Music Speaks
Send us Fan Mail Har-Ber High School Choir Director Clint Pianalto and choir students Quinzy Jibbaw and Martin Labuon share the story of a talented Marshallese…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 22 l Animal Therapy
Send us Fan Mail Counselors Katie Jenkins of Shaw Elementary School and Andrea George of George Junior High School share how therapy animals like their dogs…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 21 l Coaching Wildcats
Send us Fan Mail Get to know Har-Ber High School Head Football Coach Aaron Danenhauer as he prepares the Wildcats to conquer on the field on this episode of…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 20 l Walking the Talk
Send us Fan Mail John Tyson Elementary School Assistant Principal Ashley Kirby, parent Maria Morales, and student GiGi Alarcon, who will share information on…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 19 l Partnership Power
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today records on location at the Jones Center to discuss some partnerships Jones Elementary School has with the center and Arvest…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 18 l 600 and Counting
Send us Fan Mail Head Har-Ber High School girls basketball coach Kimberly Jenkins shares about coaching her 600th winning game, her coaching career and what…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 17 l Gifted Administrator
Send us Fan Mail Get to know Dr. Stacey Plumlee, Springdale Public Schools’ Gifted and Talented director and Learner Supports assistant director. The Arkansas…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 16 l The Art of Opportunity
Send us Fan Mail Har-Ber High School Principal Dr. Paul Griep shares about his commitment to promoting creative life and art skills for students. The Arkansas…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 15 | No Contest
Send us Fan Mail Springdale graduate RJ Iban shares his experience representing the Marshall Islands at the 2024 Micronesian Games, where he earned two gold…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 14 | Mindful Practices
Send us Fan Mail Special Education Supervisor Rachel Underdown and School Psychology Specialists Aaliyah Chavis and Camille Kirby discuss how district…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 13 | Game On
Send us Fan Mail Don Tyson School of Innovation esports athletes are turning video game experience into college scholarships and degrees! Featuring…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 12 | Music Maker
Send us Fan Mail Har-Ber High School graduate Graham Mynatt shares his story as a professional musician and a bass trombone fellow at the New World Symphony in…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 11 | Talking Turkey
Send us Fan Mail Springdale Today host Mary Jordan chats with Springdale kindergartners about all the food, fun and family traditions of Thanksgiving on…
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Springdale Today Season 1 Episode 10 | Hudson Sis-Stars & Excellence in Education
Send us Fan Mail Hudson Sis-Stars: Sisters and record-breaking Springdale High School student-athletes Charleen and Carolinda Hudson share their story…