Amazing Education Podcast

A podcast on education-related topics with a blend of local and national conversations. The show is produced by the Ames Community School District in Ames, Iowa.

Amazing Education Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Ames Community School District, with 89 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ames Community School District hosts Amazing Education Podcast, a education show with 89 episodes published.

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  Episode #89

  Kindergarten Unlocked: Tips from a Teacher

  Aug 7, 202618 min

  Veteran kindergarten teacher Allison Fisher shares practical advice for families preparing children for kindergarten, drawing on 20-plus years of classroom experience in the Ames Community School District. She emphasizes social-emotional skills and independence, along with routines like consistent sleep, breakfast, limited screen time, and reading together. The episode offers reassurance about the transition, describes a typical modern kindergarten day, and celebrates the rapid growth children make academically and socially during their first year.

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  Episode #87

  #087 - Brandon Johnson - Ames High Senior

  May 20, 202614 min

  In this episode, we sit down with Ames High senior Brandon Johnson to talk about his journey as a multi-sport athlete, his decision to continue his football career at the University of Northern Iowa, and the people and experiences that helped him along the way. Brandon reflects on his favorite memories as a Little Cyclone and what excites him most about the next chapter, both on and off the field.

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  Episode #86

  #086 - Laura Chen - AHS Senior & Iowa's 2026 Distinguished Young Woman

  May 15, 202624 min

  What does it take to truly be your best self, and how do you balance it all along the way? In this episode, we sit down with Ames High senior Laura Chen, recently named Iowa’s Distinguished Young Woman for 2026. From her involvement in activities like tennis and orchestra to her work in cancer research, Laura shares how her experiences have shaped who she is today and what comes next on her journey.

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  Episode #85

  #085 - Isabelle Stagg - Ames High Senior

  May 11, 202611 min

  In this episode, we’re joined by Ames High senior Isabelle Stagg as she reflects on where her cheer journey began, and whether she ever imagined it would lead her to Iowa State University. You’ll hear how her time in Ames High cheer shaped her skills while building leadership, teamwork, and perseverance, along with the moments that made her experience truly meaningful.

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  Episode #84

  #084 - Charles Grim - A Lifetime of Music

  Apr 23, 202616 min

  In this episode of the Amazing Education Podcast, host Amy DeLashmutt talks with Charles Grim, the longtime music teacher at Meeker Elementary, as he prepares to retire. Grimm reflects on his unexpected path into elementary music, his love for playing and teaching, and the energetic joy he brings to every class. The conversation highlights Grimm’s impact on students — encouraging them to try band, orchestra, and chorus — and the memorable moments when former students return to share how music shaped their lives. He also shares what he’ll miss about teaching and looks forward to more family time and new opportunities after retirement.

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