A look at the 2021-2022 school year, including COVID updates, hosted by Dr. Denise Wickham with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Amy Peterman and Assistant Superintendents Dan Pangrazio and Dr. David Viss.

Episode 6 - In-person Learning Update and Graduation Announcement

Apr 22nd, 2021 12m 41s

Superintendent Scott Siegel and Deputy Superintendent Denise Wickham provide an update on in-person learning, a glimpse of the 2021-2022 school year, and plans for the remainder of the current school year, including an announcement regarding gr

Episode 5 - Light at the End of the Tunnel

Mar 26th, 2021 13m 9s

With all CUSD students now attending school in person, Drs. Siegel and Wickham discuss what that looks like and what happens next. Dr. David Viss, District Athletic Director, drops in for a discussion on athletics.

Episode 4 - February Update

Feb 5th, 2021 14m 6s

As COVID-19 restrictions continue in 2021, Superintendent Scott Siegel and Deputy Superintendent Denise Wickham discuss the county's current tier status and the impact for CUSD schools, as well as the return of small secondary cohorts and vacci

Episode 3 - Secondary Reopening Update

Nov 25th, 2020 14m 46s

Superintendent Scott Siegel is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Dan Pangrazio and Director of Secondary Instruction Paul Rutishauser for a conversation about returning junior high and high school students to classrooms: W

Episode 2 - Grading Policy

Oct 15th, 2020 17m 12s

Dr. Amy Peterman, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, joins Dr. Siegel for a discussion on shifts in the district grading policy during distance learning, and possibly beyond.

Episode 1 - Reopening Update

Sep 17th, 2020 15m 17s

Scott and Denise provide an update on distance learning and plans for reopening campuses.

Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 8 - What's Next?

Jun 4th, 2020 12m 17s

Hear from Superintendent Dr. Scott Siegel and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Denise Wickham on what's next as we wrap up the 2019-2020 school year, and look toward 2020-2021.

Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 7 - Class of 2020

May 28th, 2020 24m 13s

This episode is all about the Class of 2020, who have watched the plans and expectations they had for their senior year change dramatically as a result of the COVID-19 school closures. Dr. Scott Siegel hears from Assistant Superintendent of Edu

Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 6 - Staying Healthy During COVID-19 School Closures

May 21st, 2020 13m 46s

District Nurse Jennifer Given and Coordinator of Student Services Brian Murphy join Superintendent Scott Siegel to talk about a range of health topics, from whether it's safe to visit the doctor during the COVD-19 pandemic, to tips for staying

Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 5 - Distance Learning and Special Education

May 15th, 2020 10m 24s

In Episode 5 of Ceres Learns at Home, Superintendent Scott Siegel talks with Director of Special Education Kristi Britton about distance learning challenges that are unique to special education, resources and support available to families, and

Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 4 - Social-Emotional Support

May 8th, 2020 15m 54s

Join Superintendent Scott Siegel and members of the CUSD Student Support Services team in talking about the social-emotional impacts of social distancing, ways students and families can manage their response to this situation, and resources ava

Episode 3 - Technology

May 1st, 2020 12m 35s

Director of Technology Services Chris Higle and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Dan Pangrazio join Superintendent Scott Siegel for a conversation about the vital role of technology in distance learning, and how families can stay c

Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 3 - Technology

May 1st, 2020 12m 34s

Ceres Learns at Home: Director of Technology Services Chris Higle and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Dan Pangrazio join Superintendent Scott Siegel for a conversation about the important role of technology in distance learning, a

Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 2 - Distance Learning

Apr 23rd, 2020 14m 15s

In Episode 2 of Ceres Learns at Home, Superintendent Scott Siegel sits down with Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Dr. Amy Peterman, Director of Secondary Education Paul Rutishauser, and Director of Elementary Education Kirsten S

Ceres Learns at Home: Episode 1 - Pilot

Apr 17th, 2020 6m 32s

In this pilot episode of Ceres Learns at Home, Ceres Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Siegel talks with Communications Specialist Beth Parker Jimenez about the purpose of a podcast during school closures, and how listeners can e

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