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See. Serve. Connect. with Dr. Jim Wipke

See. Serve. Connect. with Dr. Jim Wipke

By Ladue Schools

Join Ladue Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke as he speaks to integral members of the Ladue community.
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See. Serve. Connect. Episode #17: Get to know new LMS Principal Dr. Angela Thompson

See. Serve. Connect. with Dr. Jim WipkeSep 07, 2022

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See. Serve. Connect. Episode #21: How the Student Advisory Council wants to make a difference

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #21: How the Student Advisory Council wants to make a difference

Dr. Wipke chats with members of his High School Student Advisory Council about an exciting new campaign on which they are working.

Mar 28, 202420:43
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #20: A charge to the LHWHS Class of 2023

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #20: A charge to the LHWHS Class of 2023

Listen as Dr. Wipke revisits his Commencement address to the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Class of 2023 on May 21, 2023. Before receiving their diplomas, he posed one important question to the graduating seniors, something to think about as they look back on their time with Ladue Schools and also look ahead to their next chapters in life.

Jun 07, 202307:33
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #19: Reconnecting with a former Ladue Schools Superintendent

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #19: Reconnecting with a former Ladue Schools Superintendent

Listen in as Dr. Wipke sits down with former Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke to reflect on her almost 30 years of service to the district.

Apr 14, 202329:01
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #18: Recognizing Two Outstanding Teachers for American Education Week

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #18: Recognizing Two Outstanding Teachers for American Education Week

To celebrate American Education Week, Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke is joined by LMS Industrial Technology teacher Mark Biernbaum and Fifth Grade Center Instructional Coach Leah Crawford for an enlightening discussion about why they teach and what brings them joy each day in the Ladue School District.

Nov 16, 202221:04
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #17: Get to know new LMS Principal Dr. Angela Thompson

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #17: Get to know new LMS Principal Dr. Angela Thompson

Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke introduces listeners to the district's newest principal, Dr. Angela Thompson of Ladue Middle School.

Sep 07, 202214:39
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #16: What does it mean to serve on a Board of Education?

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #16: What does it mean to serve on a Board of Education?

Dr. Wipke visits the Fifth Grade Center to talk to students Ellen, James, Kai, Malia, Max, and Miriam about Board of Education Recognition Month and what qualities are important in a board member and leader.

Mar 10, 202209:46
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #15: Discussing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service with LHWHS seniors

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #15: Discussing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service with LHWHS seniors

Dr. Wipke is joined by Ladue Horton Watkins High School seniors Kennedy Alexander, Avinash Kamath, Oviya Srihari, and Ryan Tung to talk about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and expand on one of his famous quotes on the meaning of service.

Jan 12, 202224:49
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #14: Talking about the district's newly-formed community book club

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #14: Talking about the district's newly-formed community book club

Dr. Wipke is joined by Ladue Middle School Principal Dr. Tiffany Taylor-Johnson and her son, Fifth Grade Center student Tristen, for a discussion on the district's One Book, One Community book club and "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei.

The community is invited to read the book as a family and join in on a virtual community book club discussion on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. More information can be found on the district's website at www.ladueschools.net.

Nov 11, 202113:30
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #13: Looking ahead to the Future-Ready Strategic Plan 2022-2027

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #13: Looking ahead to the Future-Ready Strategic Plan 2022-2027

Dr. Wipke chats with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Amy Zielinski and ELA Coordinator Laila Crabtree about developing the Strategic Plan and how Ladue Schools families can be part of the process.

Oct 01, 202127:55
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #12: May 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Brenna Roth of the Fifth Grade Center

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #12: May 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Brenna Roth of the Fifth Grade Center

Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with art teacher Brenna Roth of the Fifth Grade Center in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.

May 28, 202112:03
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #11: April 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Jamie Strauss of Conway Elementary

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #11: April 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Jamie Strauss of Conway Elementary

Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with kindergarten teacher Jamie Strauss of Conway Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.

Apr 30, 202119:23
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #10: March 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Tara McCarthy of the Ladue Early Childhood Center

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #10: March 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Tara McCarthy of the Ladue Early Childhood Center

Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with art teacher Tara McCarthy of the Ladue Early Childhood Center in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.

Mar 10, 202113:59
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #9: February 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Patricia Brown of Old Bonhomme Elementary

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #9: February 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Patricia Brown of Old Bonhomme Elementary

Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with technology specialist Patricia Brown of Old Bonhomme Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.

Feb 24, 202121:42
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #8: A conversation with John R. Green, executive producer with ABC News and former Ladue Schools student

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #8: A conversation with John R. Green, executive producer with ABC News and former Ladue Schools student

Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with John R. Green, a former student at Old Bonhomme Elementary who now is Executive Producer of Special Programming with ABC News. John has kept his former school close to his heart in large part because of his first-grade teacher, Christine Williams. The two have remained close friends ever since John was a student in her class in the 1970s. In fact, Christine's influence on John's life inspired him to take on a new role in his professional career: children's author. John read two of his books to first-grade classes at Old Bonhomme via Zoom in December, with his former teacher also on the call.

Jan 28, 202132:26
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #7: January 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Susan Gartenberg of Reed Elementary

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #7: January 2021 Excellence in Education Award-winner Susan Gartenberg of Reed Elementary

Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke talks with counselor Susan Gartenberg of Reed Elementary in the latest episode of See. Serve. Connect.

Jan 27, 202115:30
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #6: December 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Kelly Jackson of Spoede Elementary

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #6: December 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Kelly Jackson of Spoede Elementary

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #6: December 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Kelly Jackson of Spoede Elementary

Dec 10, 202013:33
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #5: October 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Megan Grossbauer of Ladue Middle School

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #5: October 2020 Excellence in Education Award-winner Megan Grossbauer of Ladue Middle School

Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Megan Grossbauer, 7th grade math teacher at Ladue Middle School and winner of the district's Excellence in Education Award for October.

Oct 27, 202012:44
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #4: Talking with Excellence in Education Award-winner Wendy Guhr of LHWHS

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #4: Talking with Excellence in Education Award-winner Wendy Guhr of LHWHS

Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Wendy Guhr, English teacher at Ladue Horton Watkins High School and winner of the district's Excellence in Education Award for September.

Sep 30, 202015:51
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #3: Return to Learn Plan

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #3: Return to Learn Plan

Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke sits down with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Amy Zielinski to talk about staff and parent questions related to the district's Return to Learn Plan for the 2020-21 school year.

Jul 24, 202022:33
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #2: High School Seniors Interviewed

See. Serve. Connect. Episode #2: High School Seniors Interviewed

Ladue School District Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke interviews three graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 about how they are coping being out of school and in isolation during the pandemic, their favorite memories from high school, and what's next for each student. This episode was produced by Don Goble, May, 2020.

May 08, 202034:24
See. Serve. Connect. Episode #1 with Dr. Jim Wipke
Apr 28, 202010:36