Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
Members of Inderkum High School’s Sikh Honors and Service Society talk about their culture in this episode. Students Sharnjeet and Suhana, along with Mandeep Singh, of the Jakarta Movement; share the values they hold, the importance of gurdwaras, and helping out communities in need.
6 days ago
6 days ago
Jennifer Rustin; an NUSD staff member, parent, and a member of the White River Apaches of Arizona; and her daughter Nevaeh; a student of Leroy Greene Academy celebrate their culture in this episode. Rustin shares the importance of sharing her culture with her family by making regular visits to Arizona, participating in cultural traditions such as a “Sunrise Dance,” which is a coming-of-age celebration for a young woman.
Friday Oct 04, 2024
The Stories We Weave with The Farnias Family
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Happy Filipino American History Month! One of the ways we are celebrating is by sharing the Farinias family story. Watch or listen to the podcast. Joseph Farinias' grandpa served in the U.S. Army's 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment during World War II, and he shares that story and more with his two children, Mila and Joseph (Witter Ranch Elementary students).
Monday Sep 16, 2024
The Stories We Weave with The Bojorquez Family
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Listen and/or watch our video podcast “The Stories We Weave” with The Bojorquez Family. In this podcast, Ivonne Bojorquez talks about her Mexican and Cuban heritage with two of her sons, Victor and Carlos (Leroy Greene Academy students).
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
NUSD Alumni Covering 2024 Summer Olympics
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Family Communication and Problem Solving Techniques
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Approaching family challenges may seem daunting, but given the right tools may help parents communicate better with their children. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over tips to help parents/guardians communicate with their kids.
This is the fourth episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the communities where they live, work, and play.
In the next episode, Da Re will share tips on LUV (Listen, Understand, Validate) Listening.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Family Rules and Expectations
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Setting family rules and expectations may seem intimidating and daunting, but may help families strengthen their bond. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over involving your kids in rule making and going over strategies as a family to help set routines.
This is the sixth episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the communities where they live, work, and play.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
LUV(Listen, Understand, Validate) Listening Techniques
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
LUV (listen, understand, validate) listening techniques may help you and your family maintain the peace. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over the LUV listening techniques, to help families understand one another’s emotions.
This is the fifth episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the communities where they live, work, and play.
In the next episode, Da Re will share tips on family rules and expectations.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Tips for Better Sleep
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Sleeping well is essential! However, most adults and kids are not getting enough good quality sleep. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over tips for better sleep.
This is the third episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the communities where they live, work, and play.
In the next episode, Da Re will share tips on family communication and problem solving techniques.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
From the Forklift to the Uplift: A Conversation with Interim Counselor Markus Benjamin
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Paths to success are not always linear, for Markus Benjamin, the interim counselor at Natomas Middle, his journey was a more than 23 years long process. Benjamin was an NUSD warehouse specialist before joining the Natomas Middle School team. He explains how he balances work and life, stemming from his start with the Sacramento Job Corps, being a small business owner, a husband and father, an NUSD employee, and a Diverse Future Teachers participant. We proudly share this Conversations with NUSD podcast, in celebration of National School Counseling Week.