Best Alex Dusek Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 54: Form Analysis - Races Sat June 21st Ipswich, Flemington, Randwick, AFL Rnd 15 15:08

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Send us a text Eyeliner Stakes, Ipswich Cup Strickland Stakes at Pinjarra but no bet Flemington generic winter metting One each Randwick and Morphettville AFL Round 15 #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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2025 School Safety Summit - Beyond Response: Building Safer Schools Through Relationships and Resilience - Frank DeAngelis 15:57

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On this episode we are sharing a conversation from the 2025 School Safety Summit. Frank DeAngelis, former longtime principal of Columbine High School, shares powerful lessons on prevention, resilience, and leadership. He highlights why real school safety is about relationships, readiness, and collective action—and reminds us why we must continue wo…

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Episode 53: Form Analysis - Races Sat June 14th Eagle Farm, Sandown, Bunbury, Te Rapa AFL Rnd 14 16:36

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Send us a text Stradbroke Handicap, Brisbane Cup AFL Round 14 #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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A Purposeful Approach to Student Support - Sam Dusek & Jordan Seifert 20:21

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Today our guests are Sam Dusek & Jordan Seifert, School Counselors at Meyer Middle School and part of the team that was awarded the 2025 Wisconsin School Counseling Team of the Year. We talk to Sam & Jordan about how their school counseling program is leading the way in proactive, purpose-driven student support. They share how a clear mission focus…

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Episode 52: Form Analysis - Races Sat June 7th Eagle Farm, Pinjarra, Flemington AFL Rnd 13 35:41

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Send us a text Pinjarra - Hyperion Stakes Eagle Farm - Queensland Oaks, Derby, Kingsford Smith Cup AFL Round 13 #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Holistic Student Support In Action - Cory McCarthy 19:01

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Today our guest is Cory McCarthy, the Chief of Student Support for Boston Public Schools. We talk with Cory about what it means to take a truly holistic approach to student support. He explains the critical difference between technicaland adaptive progress monitoring—and why getting to the “third why” in conversations with students and staff is a g…

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Episode 51: Form Analysis - Races Sat May 31st Eagle Farm, Caulfield, Rosehill, AFL Rnd 12 33:34

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Send us a text Queensland Derby, Kingsford Smith Cup, Fred Best Stakes, Sires Produce, Lord Mayor's Cup, Queen Elizabeth II Cup #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Celebrate the Small Stuff: The Power of Positive School Storytelling - Dr. Vince Breunig 21:01

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Today our guest is Dr. Vince Breunig, District Administrator at the School District of Lodi. We talk to Dr. Breunig about the power of consistently sharing the good happening in our schools. He shares practical strategies for celebrating small but meaningful moments, filling the community with positivity, and making space for authentic engagement—e…

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Episode 50: Form Analysis - Races Sat May 24th Doomben, Sandown, AFL R11 19:05

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Send us a text Doomben Cup, Roses, Chief De Beers Stakes AFL Round 11 #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Sustainability: A Key to Lasting Impact in Education - Dr. Clay Cook 15:24

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Today our guest is Dr. Clay Cook the Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong. We talk to Clay about one the most important parts of implementation: sustainability. From onboarding and monitoring fidelity to embedding new practices into the fabric of school culture, Clay shares the essential systems that help schools avoid implementation drift.…

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Episode 49: Form Analysis - Races Sat May 17th Doomben, Flemington, Scone, AFL R10 26:09

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Send us a text Doomben 10,000, Spirit of Boom Stakes, Chairman's Stakes Andrew Ramsden, Nicholas Hilton Stakes AFL Round 10 #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Tackling Tech & Teen Anxiety: A Community on a Mission - John Hellwich 20:21

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Today our guest is John Hellwich, the Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning at the Peninsula School District in WA. We talk to John about the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula community campaign inspired by the book The Anxious Generation. With anxiety rising and screen time out of control, this grassroots movement is bringing together schools, faith …

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Episode 48: Form Analysis - Races Sat May 10th Caulfield, Gold Coast, Morphettville, AFL R9 20:24

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Send us a text Goodwood Stakes, Proud Miss Stakes, SA Fillies Classic, Centaurea Stakes Gold Coast Bracelet, Gold Coast Guineas, Hollindale Stakes AFL Round 9 SHOWDOWN! #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Showing Up Matters: The Power of Daily Connection - Alex Kajitani 19:15

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Today our guest is Alex Kajitani the 2009 California Teacher of the Year and also The Rappin' Mathematician. We talk to Alex about the foundational role that relationships play in education. He unpacks the three essential components every relationship must have and highlights the different types of relationships students navigate daily—with themsel…

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Episode 47: Form Analysis - Races Sat May 3rd Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Hawkesbury, Te Rapa, AFL Round 8 23:38

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Send us a text Hawkesbury Guineas, Adelaide Guineas, South Australian Derby,Port Adelaide Cup Dalrello Stakes, Queensland Guineas, Victory Stakes #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Start Small, Lead Big: Building Culture with Student Leaders - Julia Kennedy 15:56

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Today our guest is Julia Kennedy the SEL Coach at Meduxnekeag Consolidated School in Woodstock, NB. We talk with Julia about her school’s CharacterStrong journey and the intentional steps they’ve taken to build a stronger culture. She shares how they’ve created meaningful opportunities for student engagement—like having 200 students sign up to gree…

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Episode 46: Form Analysis - Races Sat Apr 26th Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Ascot, AFL Round 7 26:19

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Send us a text Calaway Gal Stakes, Mick Dittman Plate Queen of the South, Australasian Oaks, Robert Sangster Stakes The Quokka, The Joey, Karrakatta Plate #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Character Traits That Connect: A K–12 Approach - Dr. Mark Chapin 14:17

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Today our guest is Dr. Mark Chapin, Principal at Meyer Middle School. We talk to Dr. Chapin about how his district takes a purposeful approach to character development—from monthly character kickoff presentations to unifying yearly themes. He explains how each trait is clearly defined and modeled across all grade levels, K–12, and how community inp…

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Episode 45: Form Analysis - Races Sat Apr 19th Randwick, Mornington, Eagle Farm, AFL Round 6 18:23

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Send us a text Champagne Stakes, All Aged Stakes, Frank Packer Plate Mornington Guineas and Cup Dongara Cup #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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From Curriculum to Connection: Building Belonging with PBIS 19:41

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Today our guest is Mariah Reed-Brown, School Counselor at Paradise Valley High School. We talk to Mariah about how she’s customized the CharacterStrong curriculum to strengthen her school’s PBIS framework. She shares how getting into classrooms and intentionally connecting Tier 1 practices to PBIS has helped foster a stronger sense of belonging for…

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Equipping Students To Navigate Conflict With Compassion - Jocelyn Pajimula 17:02

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Today our guest is Jocelyn Pajimula the Social and Emotional Learning Coordinator & Restorative Practices Coach at Ewa Makai Middle School. We talk to Jocelyn about how her school have created a system to give students tools to repair and prevent broken broken relationships. She breaks down their two key strategies when conflict arises and introduc…

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Episode 44: Form Analysis - Races Sat Apr 12th Randwick, Ascot, Bendigo, AFL Gather Round 5 27:21

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Send us a text Queen of The Turf, Queen Elizabeth, Sydney Cup, Oaks Bendigo Golden Mile, Bendigo Guineas, AFL Rnd 5 Gather Round #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Episode 43: Form Analysis - Races Sat Apr 5th Randwick, Ascot, Morphettville, Eagle Farm, Caulfield, AFL Rnd 4 24:07

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Send us a text Doncaster Mile, TJ Smith Stakes, Dequetteville Stakes, Easter Cup AFL Round 4By Alex Dusek

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Living Out Your Purpose - Taryne Dismuke 18:39

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Today our guest is Taryne Dismuke, Culture Catalyst at DO EWE Coaching & Consulting. We talk to Taryne about the concept of living out your pillars of purpose. She unpacks how easy it is to get pulled away from our core purpose in education—and how that drift can lead to burnout. Taryne offers practical insights on staying grounded in our “why,” an…

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Episode 42: Form Analysis - Races Sat Mar 29th Flemington, Ascot, Trentham AFL Rnd 3 24:07

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Send us a text Australian Cup, Bob Hoysted, Sires ProduceBy Alex Dusek

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Helping Students Stay Present And Focused - Cara Newman 15:49

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Today our guest is Cara Newman a 4th grade educator in the Plainedge School District. We talk to Cara about how a simple yet powerful practice—having students set intentions throughout the day—can increase focus, presence, and ownership in the classroom. She explains how this strategy fosters student buy-in, supports self-regulation, and ultimately…

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Episode 41: Form Analysis - Races Sat Mar 22nd Moonee Valley, Rosehill, AFL Rnd 2 31:50

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Send us a text William Reid, Sunline Stakes, Don Casboult Classic Darby Munro Stakes, Rosehill Guineas, Ranvet Stakes Golden Slipper, Galaxy Stakes AFL Round 2 #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Building a Student-Centered MTSS: Mental Health Strategies That Work - Dr. Tinisha Parker 30:23

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On this episode we are featuring content from our 2025 MTSS Summit! Dr. Tinisha Parker, Executive Director of Student Services for Gwinnett County Public Schools, shares her expertise on integrating mental health within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. With over two decades of experience as an educator, school counselor, and district leader, Dr. …

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Episode 40: Form Analysis - Races Sat Mar 15th Caulfield, Rosehill, AFL Rnd 1 26:55

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Send us a text Vobis Guineas, Vobis Dash, Peter Young Stakes Coolmore Classic, Pago Pago, Magic Night, Phar Lap, Sky High, Ajax Stakes #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Building a Mental Health Continuum Within MTSS: Strategies for Schools - Dr. Sharon Hoover 25:52

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On this episode we are featuring content from our 2025 MTSS Summit! Dr. Sharon Hoover discusses the critical intersection of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and mental health. As a leading expert in school mental health, Dr. Hoover shares insights on how schools can effectively integrate mental health prevention and intervention services within an …

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Odds Deep Dive 1: Interview with a Senior Hand - Tahl Lerner 49:24

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Send us a text In the first Odds 'Deep Dive' episode, I was fortunate to be joined by Tahl Lerner, Senior Hand for Nick Ryan Racing. Tahl talks about his: start in the racing industry, career up to now, stable terminology commonly used gear changes and what the average punter should now most memorable moments in racing in his career so far…

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Episode 39: Form Analysis - Races Sat Mar 8th Flemington, Randwick, AFL Opening Round 23:59

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Send us a text Newmarket Handicap, Kewney Stakes, All-Star Mile, Sires Produce Stakes Reisling Stakes, Todman Stakes, Challenge Stakes, Canterbury Stakes, Randwick Guineas #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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The Power of Community Circles: Strengthening Student Relationships & Behavior - Charles MacGregor 16:07

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Today our guest is Charles MacGregor, a School Counselor at Penrose Elementary and emerging leader with the Colorado School Counselor Association Board of Directors. We talk to Charles about how his school has embraced community circles as part of their morning meetings, fostering stronger relationships and positively impacting student behavior. He…

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Advocating For School Counselors As Mental Health Professionals - Jordan Blevins 18:23

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Today our guest is Jordan Blevins, School Counselor at Pacific Law Academy & 2025 California School Counselor of the Year We talk to Jordan about the critical role school counselors play as student mental health professionals, often being the first point of contact for students in need. She discusses the importance of advocating for the counselor’s…

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Episode 38: Form Analysis - Races Sat Mar 1st Flemington, Randwick, NRL 22:44

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Send us a text Australian Guineas, Blamey Stakes, Surround Stakes, Verry Elleegant Plate, Guy Walter Stakes, Sweet Embrace Stakes, Skyline Stakes #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Always Improving: Making Our Tier 2 Solution Even More Effective For Educators And Students - Dr. Clay Cook 15:38

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Today our guest is Dr. Clay Cook, Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong. We talk with Clay about the importance of Tier 2 interventions in schools. The discussion highlights key improvements to CharacterStrong’s Tier 2 solution, including reducing prep time for small group skill-building sessions, increasing engagement, and enhancing data tr…

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Episode 37: Form Analysis - Races Sat Feb 22nd Caulfield Blue Diamond, Rosehill, Doomben and EPL 31:27

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Send us a text Blue Diamond, Futurity Stakes, Zeditave Stakes, Oakleigh Plate, Millie Fox Stakes, Hobartville Stakes, Angus Armanasco Stakes #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Empowering First-Generation Students: Strategies For Counselors And Schools - Carrie Woodard 13:12

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Today our guest is Carrie Woodard the Director Student Support Services - School Counselors at Pittsburgh Public Schools. We talk to Carrie about ways that school counselors can create a strong support system for first-generation students—offering personalized guidance on navigating the college application process, exploring financial aid options, …

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Episode 36: Form Analysis - Races Sat Feb 15th Flemington, Randwick, Eagle Farm, NRL All-Star Game 21:30

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Send us a text G1 Lightning Stakes CS Hayes Expressway Stakes Tramway Stakes #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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2025 NSCW: Beyond the Basics: Strengthening Student Support Systems - Dr. Damien Sweeney 16:02

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Dr. Damien Sweeney shares his expertise on supporting students through strong relationships, collaboration, and culturally sustaining practices. Drawing from his diverse career in education, counseling, and leadership, Dr. Sweeney discusses the importance of student trust, multi-tiered systems of support, and integrating student voices into decisio…

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Episode 35: Form Analysis - Races Sat Feb 8th Caulfield, Randwick, Te Rapa, Superbowl 32:39

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Send us a text Caulfield Guineas Preludes Orr Stakes Inglis Millenium NFL Superbowl Chiefs vs Eagles #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Providing A Safe Environment In An Overcrowded Middle School - Rebecca Thompson & Charlee Breeden 19:06

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Today our guests are Principal Rebecca Thompson & Associate Principal Charlee Breeden at Tomahawk Creek Middle School in Midlothian, VA We talk to Rebecca & Charlee about how they create a safe, supportive environment in an overcrowded middle school. They highlight the power of knowing names, servant leadership, and safety. Rebecca emphasizes the i…

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Episode 34: Form Analysis - Races Sat Feb 1st Sandown, Rosehill, NBA 19:08

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Send us a text Widden Stakes Geoffrey Bellmaine Promo R8 Sandown NBA #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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The Power Of A Warm Welcome: Creating Connections One Greeting At A Time - Josh Holbrook 18:08

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Today our guest is Josh Holbrook, SEL Specialist at Rowan County Middle School in Kentucky . Josh dives into the impact of a simple warm welcome and shares about the fun way they partnered with student-athletes to build relationships by greeting students at the door for Fist Bump Friday. Josh also breaks down the four essential components of the wa…

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Episode 33: Form Analysis - Races Sat Jan 25th Sandown, Randwick, Sunshine Coast, Morphettville, Ellerslie 27:40

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Send us a text Blue Diamond Previews, John Dillon Stakes, Durbridge Stakes, Scenic Blast Stakes, Sunshine Coast Cup, Sistema Railway NBA #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Episode 32: Form Analysis - Races Sat Jan 18th Flemington, Magic Millions, Sydney, Aus Open 20:37

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Send us a text Magic Millions Friday Night Flemington and Sydney January Cup Aus Open for sports betting #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Creating Connections: Cultural Intelligence And Family Engagement - Andrea Freile 22:10

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Today our guest is Andrea Freile the Family Engagement and Communications Coordinator at Wayne County Public Schools. We talk to Andrea about Cultural Intelligence and she highlights the critical work around helping teachers and staff to engage with families empathetically. She emphasizes the importance of striving for greater understanding to bett…

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Episode 31: Form Analysis - Races Sat Jan 11th Flemington, Magic Millions, NFL Wildcards & Big Bash 56:39

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Send us a text Flemington Standish Handicap Day Magic Millions Day NFL Wildcard Round & Big Bash for sports betting #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Episode 30: Form Analysis - Races Sat Jan 4th Geelong plus selected Sydney and NZ 22:47

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Send us a text Geelong Randwick Trentham Some EPL for something different #racing #betting #form #horseracingBy Alex Dusek

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Building A Community Of Support Around Students - Jorge Torres 19:29

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Today our guest is Jorge Torres the lead school counselor, at Foster High School in Tukwila, WA. Jorge shares heartfelt reflections on his own upbringing and the profound impact that a strong community of support can have on students’ lives. He challenges us to ask, “Who else can I invite to the table?” when fostering relationships and creating mea…