The Summer Meals Pulse Podcast is here—bringing you an inside look at how West Ada School District is keeping kids fed, healthy, and ready to thrive all summer long! ☀️🍽️

🎙️ Special guests:
👩‍💼 Anne Brock, West Ada’s Director of School Nutrition
👨‍🍳 Kristen Homer, Assistant Supervisor of School Nutrition

Together, they share:
✅ The purpose & impact of free meals for all kids 1–18
✅ How we’re serving at 9 open sites across the Treasure Valley 🗺️
✅ What it takes to coordinate this massive effort—from parks to libraries
✅ Community events like Westy’s Birthday 🎉
✅ How local partnerships power the program 💛
✅ What’s next for Summer Meals in West Ada 🚀

📍No registration. No ID. Just real access for real families.

🔗 Find meal sites & program details:
👉 https://www.westada.org/article/2193963

▶️ For a behind-the-scenes look at summer meals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl9plSXEvE4
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!

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📌 Description:
Join us for a powerful conversation with West Ada School District Superintendent Dr. Derek Bub as we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year. In this year-end podcast, we reflect on major milestones, academic growth, and the innovative strategies that brought the district's vision — Empowering Minds, Ensuring Excellence — to life.

🎓 From topping the state in ISAT scores to expanding Career & Technical Education, and from integrating AI and classroom tech to strengthening student wellness and safety, this episode covers it all. Dr. Bub also shares insights on community partnerships, financial stewardship, and the district's roadmap for 2025–2026.

🚍 Behind-the-scenes improvements in transportation, staffing, and operations come to light — plus a heartfelt Rapid Fire segment that includes Dr. Bub’s proudest moments.

🎧 Watch or listen to the Flyers podcast here:
🔗 Classroom Behaviors (YouTube)

🗺️ Learn more about our district vision and strategic direction:
🔗 West Ada Strategic Plan: Our Core Values

💙 Support student success through community impact:
🔗 West Ada Education Foundation – Who We Are

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Ahead of the third annual We Are West Ada Staff Awards, we sat down with three remarkable leaders who embody the spirit of educational excellence across the district.

In this special Pulse edition of the West Ada Podcast, you’ll hear from:

• Superintendent Dr. Derek Bub on district-wide vision and leadership,
• Cara Hinkson, Principal of Lake Hazel Middle School, on building strong school culture,
• and Kelli Scimeca, our High School Certified Employee of the Year, on student connection and classroom innovation.

Together, they explore what it truly means to empower educators, support students, and lead with purpose in today’s educational landscape.

▶️ Watch the full awards recap on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mQJWZzV3Q6c

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