Affton Unplugged

This podcast features the people and stories that make the Affton School District great. In the Affton School District education is the most important thing we do. Each episode is hosted by the superintendent, Dr.Travis Bracht.

Affton Unplugged is a education podcast hosted by tbracht, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

tbracht hosts Affton Unplugged, a education show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #130

  128. Building Tomorrow's Leaders: Youth Leadership St. Louis

  Oct 1, 202626 min

  In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht discusses the Youth Leadership St. Louis program with Affton High School teacher Brandon Lewis and two students involved with the program. Administered by FOCUS St. Louis, this internationally recognized initiative gathers high school juniors and seniors from various educational backgrounds to cultivate essential civic and community leadership abilities. Throughout the school year, participants engage in real-world experiences, group discussions, and field trips to locations like the Federal Reserve to explore pressing societal topics. Students also collaborate on action research projects addressing critical local issues such as gun violence and sickle cell awareness, ultimately creating positive community impacts. Both students and faculty emphasize that the program significantly enhances their public speaking, confidence, and interpersonal connection skills, proving invaluable for their future readiness and personal development.

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  Episode #129

  127. Building Character & Champions: Inside Affton Football

  Sep 24, 202623 min

  This podcast episode of Affton Unplugged features Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht interviewing the Affton High School football coach and four team captains. Head Coach Max Buck explains that the program is built on the core values of preparation, competition, and teamwork to help students succeed both on and off the field. The players share personal stories regarding their growth as athletes, detailing how they progressed from winless seasons to a winning record through dedication. Their discussion covers practical aspects of student-athlete life, including the importance of academic balance, the necessity of film study, and unique pre-game rituals like drinking pickle juice. By emphasizing leadership and community support, the participants highlight how the football program fosters a sense of family and character development within the district. The conversation concludes with advice for younger students, encouraging them to embrace the discipline and friendships found in high school sports.

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  Episode #128

  126. Behind the Screens: Celebrating Affton’s IT Pros

  Sep 18, 202629 min

  This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast features Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht interviewing the school district’s IT department to celebrate National IT Professionals Day. The conversation introduces the technology team members, who discuss their varied roles in maintaining essential infrastructure, such as Wi-Fi networks, server-dependent HVAC systems, and cybersecurity protocols. They emphasize the importance of digital safety, offering advice on password management and identifying phishing attempts to protect both district and personal data. The participants also share humorous anecdotes regarding common technical issues, including the effectiveness of restarting devices and the "haunted" nature of mismanaged Smartboards. The discussion highlights how the IT team's behind-the-scenes efforts directly support student success and teacher efficiency through modern learning platforms. The episode concludes with personal reflections on the rewarding nature of working in education technology.

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  Episode #127

  125. Building Connections: Meet Dr. Eric Turner

  Sep 11, 202612 min

  In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht introduces Dr. Eric Turner as the new principal of Affton High School. Dr. Turner shares his professional background, noting over two decades of experience as a math teacher and administrator in various Missouri school districts. He discusses his personal interests, such as golfing and barbecue, while highlighting his deep passion for student success and the transformative power of education. The conversation explores his initial impressions of the Affton community, where he emphasizes the school's strong traditions and upcoming facility improvements. Dr. Turner expresses his excitement for building interpersonal connections with students, staff, and parents during the new school year.

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  Episode #126

  124. Connecting Community, Career & Classroom with Dr. Jason Buck

  Sep 4, 202618 min

  In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht interviews Dr. Jason Buck, who was recently appointed as the Assistant Superintendent of the Affton School District. Dr. Buck reflects on his extensive career in education, which began in the late 1990s and included teaching and administrative roles in Oklahoma and Texas before he settled in Affton in 2010. He describes his professional evolution from a high school assistant principal and middle school principal to his recent work in college and career readiness. During the conversation, he emphasizes the district's strong sense of community and shares personal stories about his own child's experiences within the school system. Dr. Buck expresses excitement about his new leadership role, particularly the opportunity to engage more deeply with elementary and early childhood education. The episode concludes with a look at his unique history of delivering graduation speeches for various student cohorts, illustrating his longstanding dedication to the district's families.

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