On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Sumner Elementary Special Education Teacher Laura Jertson.

Packercast shares the real stories of Austin Public Schools: students discovering who they are, staff helping them take the next step, and programs creating opportunities that can change the direction of a life. Each episode gives listeners a closer look at the people, programs, and experiences that make Austin Public Schools what it is. We’ll talk about learning, leadership, belonging, opportunity, and the everyday work that helps students grow. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and accelerate every learner. Packercast is one more way to show what that mission looks like in real life: real stories, real people, and the work behind every student’s success.

Do you have a suggestion for someone you'd like to hear on Packercast? Visit https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/communications/packercast and stay tuned!

On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Austin Public Schools Student Board Member Michael Garry.

Packercast shares the real stories of Austin Public Schools: students discovering who they are, staff helping them take the next step, and programs creating opportunities that can change the direction of a life. Each episode gives listeners a closer look at the people, programs, and experiences that make Austin Public Schools what it is. We’ll talk about learning, leadership, belonging, opportunity, and the everyday work that helps students grow. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and accelerate every learner. Packercast is one more way to show what that mission looks like in real life: real stories, real people, and the work behind every student’s success.

Do you have a suggestion for someone you'd like to hear on Packercast? Visit https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/communications/packercast and stay tuned!

On this episode of Packercast, we sit down with Adult Basic Education EL Instructor Jayne Ekins.

Our goal here at Packercast is to share the stories of the staff that help to weave the tapestry of a successful education. From teachers and paraprofessionals to coaches, custodians, and secretaries, a successful education relies on a multitude of people working together to help support students and move toward our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate students as we prepare them to make a difference in the world.

Do you have a suggestion for someone you'd like to hear on Packercast? Visit https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/communications/packercast and stay tuned!