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Puma Pawd

Puma Pawd

By Paul Thiessen Jr

Thoughts, events, musings about school for the Pinebrook and education community
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Puma Pawd: Why does coming to school matter?

Puma PawdMay 15, 2023

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What's it like to be a student leader?

What's it like to be a student leader?

Latoya and Paul talk with 5th-grade students about their leadership positions as Patrols and Student Ambassadors

May 03, 202423:55
What's the word on Word Study?

What's the word on Word Study?

Paul and Turner talk with Reading Specialist Jeannie Baier and 4th-grade teachers Brittany Harris and Amy Jo Bollinger about the power of Word Study.

Dec 10, 202326:37
Puma Pawd: Limitless

Puma Pawd: Limitless

Paul and Turner welcome perspectives from three Pinebrook teachers at three different points in their careers to offer insights into education.

Nov 03, 202328:01
Puma Pawd: Musical Magic

Puma Pawd: Musical Magic

Paul and Latoya talk to our music teachers, Dr. Varona, Mr. Foote, and Ms. Yoo, about the authentic learning experience that is the 5th-grade student musical that is written, produced, and performed all by 5th-graders.

Oct 27, 202332:29
Welcome and who are your new Pinebrook Administrators?

Welcome and who are your new Pinebrook Administrators?

Puma Pawd: Paul talks with new Assistant Principal Turner Donaldson and Student Dean Latoya Davenport about how they got to the Admin seat and they what they want for the Pinebrook community

Sep 08, 202318:32
Puma Pawd: Why does coming to school matter?

Puma Pawd: Why does coming to school matter?

Paul, Leigh, and Turner talk with LCPS Director of Student Services Jen Evans and PNB 4th Grade Teacher Brianna Davis about why it's important not to miss school, who misses, and the impact.

May 15, 202327:22
Puma Pawd: The Tale of Two Pauls - Liberty ES Principal and Pinebrook ES Principal Talk about Schools

Puma Pawd: The Tale of Two Pauls - Liberty ES Principal and Pinebrook ES Principal Talk about Schools

Liberty ES Principal, Paul Pack, joins the Pinebrook Team to discuss cultivating teachers as leaders and empowering students.

May 02, 202318:42
Puma Pawd: Empowering Students - Demystifying the Myth of Technology Use In Schools

Puma Pawd: Empowering Students - Demystifying the Myth of Technology Use In Schools

Leigh and Paul Talk with IFT Kim Keener about Empowering Students through Creativity With Technology.

Apr 27, 202317:22
Puma Pawd: PNB Celebrates Purple Up Day Recognizing The Military Child

Puma Pawd: PNB Celebrates Purple Up Day Recognizing The Military Child

Paul and Turner talk with PNB students Wyatt S. and Michaela U. along with Mrs. Walker to talk about what's special about being a military child and the reason for Purple Up Day.

Apr 23, 202309:50
Puma Pawd: A person that makes a DIF-erence - A look at the Division Instructional Facilitator position at PNB

Puma Pawd: A person that makes a DIF-erence - A look at the Division Instructional Facilitator position at PNB

Paul, Leigh, and Tuner talk with Nicole Bell about her role as Pinebrook's Division Instructional Facilitator and how she impacts student learning.

Apr 19, 202317:04
Puma Pawd: Science of Reading

Puma Pawd: Science of Reading

Paul and Leigh talk with PNB Reading Specialist Hillary about the Science of Reading

Mar 31, 202310:60
Puma Pawd: PNB Talks about Personalized Learning with 5th Grade

Puma Pawd: PNB Talks about Personalized Learning with 5th Grade

Paul, Turner, and Leigh welcome 5th Grade Teachers Jenny Martinson and Donna Josselyn to the Pawd. They share their experience with Personalized Learning.

Mar 25, 202309:13
Puma Pawd: Empowering Students

Puma Pawd: Empowering Students

Paul and Turner welcome Leigh B. and talk about why empowering kids is important.

Mar 24, 202304:59
Puma Pawd: The Introduction

Puma Pawd: The Introduction

Paul and Turner kick off Pinebrook's newest adventure.

Mar 18, 202304:04