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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Wildcat Way Podcast</title><link>http://www.dvhigh.net/</link><description><![CDATA[This podcast tells the inside story of Dougherty Valley High School.  We are not simply building academic giants.  We want to develop a well rounded young adult that is prepared to question what is going on in their world, is physically, and emotionally prepared to meet the challenges of life head on, is ready to socially interact with adults and peers, and is empathetic to their fellow human being.  Each episode will feature a member of our school’s leadership team.  Our leadership team is every single person, student, staff, parent, that is part of our community.  We all have a voice. 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We are not simply building academic giants.  We want to develop a well rounded young adult that is prepared to question what is going on in their world, is physically, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This podcast tells the inside story of Dougherty Valley High School.  We are not simply building academic giants.  We want to develop a well rounded young adult that is prepared to question what is going on in their world, is physically, and emotionally prepared to meet the challenges of life head on, is ready to socially interact with adults and peers, and is empathetic to their fellow human being.  Each episode will feature a member of our school’s leadership team.  Our leadership team is every single person, student, staff, parent, that is part of our community.  We all have a voice. 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Warning: This episode may be triggering.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44097277</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44097277/ep016_sexual_assault.mp3" length="73406089" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The team and guests again are tackling difficult conversations around sexual harassment and sexual assault.  Warning: This episode may be triggering.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The team and guests again are tackling difficult conversations around sexual harassment and sexual assault.  Warning: This episode may be triggering.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3059</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b25253426f6049ce7b2b7d5cdd4961b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP015 Dealing with Sexism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep015-dealing-with-sexism--44097276</link><description><![CDATA[The team discusses another difficult topic: sexism in everyday life.<br />Warning: This episode may be triggering.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44097276</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:17:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44097276/ep015_dealing_with_sexism.mp3" length="70409949" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The team discusses another difficult topic: sexism in everyday life.
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If you would like to join the conversation reach out on IG: @dvwildcatpod]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2530</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b25253426f6049ce7b2b7d5cdd4961b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP010 Movie Influence on Society</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep010-movie-influence-on-society--43131480</link><description><![CDATA[The team discussed the impact and influence that movies can have on society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43131480</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:49:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43131480/ep010.mp3" length="42804580" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The team discussed the impact and influence that movies can have on society.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The team discussed the impact and influence that movies can have on society.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b25253426f6049ce7b2b7d5cdd4961b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP009 Media Influence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep009-media-influence--43000023</link><description><![CDATA[The team discusses the influence that the media has on viewers and listners.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43000023</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:27:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43000023/ep009_media_influence.mp3" length="40878624" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The team discusses the influence that the media has on viewers and listners.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The team discusses the influence that the media has on viewers and listners.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1704</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b25253426f6049ce7b2b7d5cdd4961b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP008 2020 Reflections &amp; 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How do views differ from person to person? Follow our Instagram @dvwildcatpod]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42303377</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42303377/ep005_perceptions.mp3" length="13201785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we discuss perception. How do views differ from person to person? Follow our Instagram @dvwildcatpod</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we discuss perception. How do views differ from person to person? Follow our Instagram @dvwildcatpod]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>550</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a588e2a5e621935deebe622266f6f88.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP004 How we handle stress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep004-how-we-handle-stress--42128204</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we go into the topic of stress and our mindset during the quarantine. We talk about how stress has impacted us and tips on how we deal with it. Hope you enjoy! Follow @DVWildcatPod on instagram.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42128204</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42128204/ep004_how_to_handle_stress.mp3" length="26326748" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we go into the topic of stress and our mindset during the quarantine. We talk about how stress has impacted us and tips on how we deal with it. Hope you enjoy! Follow @DVWildcatPod on instagram.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we go into the topic of stress and our mindset during the quarantine. We talk about how stress has impacted us and tips on how we deal with it. Hope you enjoy! Follow @DVWildcatPod on instagram.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1097</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31a4efd49ed1885bcc4566547746ba26.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 003 Mental health during a pandemic</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-003-mental-health-during-a-pandemic--41964966</link><description><![CDATA[Today we’ll be discussing mental health. The ups and downs since the pandemic, our experiences, and some resources where you can get help! We are aware that this topic can be triggering to some people. If you are one of those people, this episode may not be for you, and if you want to keep listening it might be best to do it with someone you trust.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41964966</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41964966/episode_003.mp3" length="28645168" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we’ll be discussing mental health. The ups and downs since the pandemic, our experiences, and some resources where you can get help! We are aware that this topic can be triggering to some people. If you are one of those people, this episode may...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we’ll be discussing mental health. The ups and downs since the pandemic, our experiences, and some resources where you can get help! We are aware that this topic can be triggering to some people. If you are one of those people, this episode may not be for you, and if you want to keep listening it might be best to do it with someone you trust.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1194</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31a4efd49ed1885bcc4566547746ba26.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 002 The New Wildcat Way - Freshman Struggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-002-the-new-wildcat-way-freshman-struggles--41833323</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode shares the challenges of transitioning to high school in a remote environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41833323</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 20:31:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41833323/episode_002.mp3" length="25800201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode shares the challenges of transitioning to high school in a remote environment.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode shares the challenges of transitioning to high school in a remote environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1613</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b25253426f6049ce7b2b7d5cdd4961b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 001 The New Wildcat Way Trailer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-001-the-new-wildcat-way-trailer--41386434</link><description><![CDATA[The Wildcat way podcast is back!  We have a new host and a new format.  If you are a DVHS student and are interested in joining the podcast, please reach out.  On Instagram you can find our new host, Satviki, @satvikig]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41386434</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 19:34:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41386434/the_new_wildcat_way_trailer.mp3" length="1332452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Wildcat way podcast is back!  We have a new host and a new format.  If you are a DVHS student and are interested in joining the podcast, please reach out.  On Instagram you can find our new host, Satviki, @satvikig</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Wildcat way podcast is back!  We have a new host and a new format.  If you are a DVHS student and are interested in joining the podcast, please reach out.  On Instagram you can find our new host, Satviki, @satvikig]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>84</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>education,leadership,school</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b25253426f6049ce7b2b7d5cdd4961b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 61 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Ms. Yaeger</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-61-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-ms-yaeger--17858365</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Ms. Stacie Yaeger, DVHS Attendance TSA. We discuss her role as a Teacher on Special Assignment and how she mentors students to be their best!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17858365</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 13:04:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17858365/ep_61_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_ms_yaeger.mp3" length="22379137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Ms. Stacie Yaeger, DVHS Attendance TSA. We discuss her role as a Teacher on Special Assignment and how she mentors students to be their best!

Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Ms. Stacie Yaeger, DVHS Attendance TSA. We discuss her role as a Teacher on Special Assignment and how she mentors students to be their best!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attendance,communication,community,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 60 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Ms. Sakkis, DVHS Site Council</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-ms-sakkis-dvhs-site-council--17800917</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Ms. Deme Sakkis, DVHS Social Science Teacher and Site Council Coordinator.  Ms. Sakkis gives us some insight into what site council is, who is involved, what the council does for our students and staff, and how you can get involved.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17800917</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 02:07:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17800917/ep_60_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_ms_sakkis_dvhs_site_council.mp3" length="21194336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Ms. Deme Sakkis, DVHS Social Science Teacher and Site Council Coordinator.  Ms. Sakkis gives us some insight into what site council is, who is involved, what the council does for our students and staff, and how you can...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Ms. Deme Sakkis, DVHS Social Science Teacher and Site Council Coordinator.  Ms. Sakkis gives us some insight into what site council is, who is involved, what the council does for our students and staff, and how you can get involved.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>872</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 59 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Ms. Duggan, World Language Curriculum Leader</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-59-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-ms-duggan-world-language-curriculum-leader--17715212</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Ms. Mary Kate, the DVHS World Language Department Curriculum Leader.  We discuss her experience teacher a world language at Dougherty Valley, the importance of understanding different cultures and connecting them to their own.  We also touch on the importance of developing world language skills overall.  <br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17715212</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 19:04:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17715212/ep_59_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_ms_duggan_world_language_curriculum_leader.mp3" length="16153962" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Ms. Mary Kate, the DVHS World Language Department Curriculum Leader.  We discuss her experience teacher a world language at Dougherty Valley, the importance of understanding different cultures and connecting them to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Ms. Mary Kate, the DVHS World Language Department Curriculum Leader.  We discuss her experience teacher a world language at Dougherty Valley, the importance of understanding different cultures and connecting them to their own.  We also touch on the importance of developing world language skills overall.  <br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>662</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,culture,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 58 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Ms. Manley, Building Classroom Culture</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-58-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-ms-manley-building-classroom-culture--17350483</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Ms. Megan Manley, DVHS English Teacher.  Ms. Manley has built an amazing culture in her classroom and she shares her philosophy for building an amazing classroom climate.  These are not just classroom lessons, but life lessons!  Thank you for joining today’s show!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas, Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17350483</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17350483/ep_58_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_ms_manley_building_classroom_culture.mp3" length="24777569" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Ms. Megan Manley, DVHS English Teacher.  Ms. Manley has built an amazing culture in her classroom and she shares her philosophy for building an amazing classroom climate.  These are not just classroom lessons, but life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Ms. Megan Manley, DVHS English Teacher.  Ms. Manley has built an amazing culture in her classroom and she shares her philosophy for building an amazing classroom climate.  These are not just classroom lessons, but life lessons!  Thank you for joining today’s show!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas, Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1021</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,culture-building,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 57 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mr. Vega, Theater Arts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-57-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mr-vega-theater-arts--17350482</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mr. Paul Vega, DVHS Theater Arts Teacher.  Mr. Vega describes his impressive background in production, how he has helped build a thriving theater arts program, and the strong bond within the program.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas, Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17350482</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 06:30:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17350482/ep_57_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mr_vega_theater_arts.mp3" length="21907525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Mr. Paul Vega, DVHS Theater Arts Teacher.  Mr. Vega describes his impressive background in production, how he has helped build a thriving theater arts program, and the strong bond within the program.&#13;
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Our goal is to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mr. Paul Vega, DVHS Theater Arts Teacher.  Mr. Vega describes his impressive background in production, how he has helped build a thriving theater arts program, and the strong bond within the program.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas, Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,leadership,theater</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 56 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Thomas, Bookkeeper _ Original Wildcat</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-thomas-bookkeeper-original-wildcat--17350481</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Peggy Thomas, DVHS bookkeeper and an original Wildcat! She describes her role in keeping track of our school’s finances and how she has seen our student and staff population grow over the last 12 years. Thank you so much for joining our show!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas, Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17350481</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:30:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17350481/ep_56_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_thomas_bookkeeper_original_wildcat.mp3" length="23381384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Peggy Thomas, DVHS bookkeeper and an original Wildcat! She describes her role in keeping track of our school’s finances and how she has seen our student and staff population grow over the last 12 years. Thank you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Peggy Thomas, DVHS bookkeeper and an original Wildcat! She describes her role in keeping track of our school’s finances and how she has seen our student and staff population grow over the last 12 years. Thank you so much for joining our show!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas, Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,finance,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 55 The Wildcat Way with Mr. Parks, Culturally Responsive Teaching</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-the-wildcat-way-with-mr-parks-culturally-responsive-teaching--17350480</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mr. Jon Parks,  DVHS Comparative Government teacher and SRVUSD Teacher on Special Assignment with a focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT). We dig into the definition of CRT and several key aspects of the process of including all students in our curriculum. Thank you so much for joining our show!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas, Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17350480</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:30:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17350480/ep_55_the_wildcat_way_with_mr_parks_culturally_responsive_teaching.mp3" length="33891761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Mr. Jon Parks,  DVHS Comparative Government teacher and SRVUSD Teacher on Special Assignment with a focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT). We dig into the definition of CRT and several key aspects of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mr. Jon Parks,  DVHS Comparative Government teacher and SRVUSD Teacher on Special Assignment with a focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT). We dig into the definition of CRT and several key aspects of the process of including all students in our curriculum. Thank you so much for joining our show!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!<br />Music produced by Quinton Thomas, Instagram:@quintonxthomas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1401</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,culturally_responsive_teaching,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 54 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Shruti &amp; Vidhima, Teen Council</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-shruti-vidhima-teen-council--17027033</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode Nikita had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing two members of the San Ramon Teen Council: Shruti Adusumilli and Vidhima Shetty.  The Teen Council is an extension of city government, a council of 17 teens from San Ramon who bring the teen community's voice to City Council.<br />In the interview we discuss two links, which I hope you could include in the caption of the podcast:<br /><a href="http://www.srteen.org" rel="noopener">http://www.srteen.org</a><br /><a href="https://designworkshop.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4jENjeJgt60BAF" rel="noopener">https://designworkshop.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4jENjeJgt60BAF</a> <br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17027033</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:30:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17027033/ep_54_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_shruti_vidhima_teen_council.mp3" length="27634155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode Nikita had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing two members of the San Ramon Teen Council: Shruti Adusumilli and Vidhima Shetty.  The Teen Council is an extension of city government, a council of 17 teens from San Ramon who bring...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Nikita had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing two members of the San Ramon Teen Council: Shruti Adusumilli and Vidhima Shetty.  The Teen Council is an extension of city government, a council of 17 teens from San Ramon who bring the teen community's voice to City Council.<br />In the interview we discuss two links, which I hope you could include in the caption of the podcast:<br /><a href="http://www.srteen.org" rel="noopener">http://www.srteen.org</a><br /><a href="https://designworkshop.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4jENjeJgt60BAF" rel="noopener">https://designworkshop.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4jENjeJgt60BAF</a> <br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1140</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,leadership,student-leadership,teen-council</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 53 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Fortayon, Special Education</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-fortayon-special-education--17014550</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Megan Fortayon, DVHS Special Education Department Curriculum Leader.  She gives a great overview of the Special Education Program, the services that students can receive, and the process to get those needed services.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Wa]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17014550</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:30:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17014550/ep_53_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_fortayon_special_education.mp3" length="17187154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Megan Fortayon, DVHS Special Education Department Curriculum Leader.  She gives a great overview of the Special Education Program, the services that students can receive, and the process to get those needed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Megan Fortayon, DVHS Special Education Department Curriculum Leader.  She gives a great overview of the Special Education Program, the services that students can receive, and the process to get those needed services.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Wa]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>705</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,leadership,special-education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 52 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Walker, DVHS Choir</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-walker-dvhs-choir--17013752</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Diana Walker, DVHS Choir Teacher.  Mrs. Walker discusses the process of building our choir program, the benefits participating in the Visual and Performing Arts, and how you can get involved in the choir program.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17013752</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:30:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17013752/ep_52_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_walker_dvhs_choir.mp3" length="25161670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Diana Walker, DVHS Choir Teacher.  Mrs. Walker discusses the process of building our choir program, the benefits participating in the Visual and Performing Arts, and how you can get involved in the choir program....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Mrs. Diana Walker, DVHS Choir Teacher.  Mrs. Walker discusses the process of building our choir program, the benefits participating in the Visual and Performing Arts, and how you can get involved in the choir program.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1037</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>choir,community,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 51 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mr. Somerville, Career Day</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-51-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mr-somerville-career-day--17013749</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by DVHS Social Science teacher Mr. Johann Somerville.  He is part of the committee that is planning Dougherty Valley High School’s inaugural Career Day.  He shares the genesis of the idea for a career day, the idea that career paths are rarely a straight line to a final destination, the target audience for Career Day, and some of the industries that our wonderful guests represent.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17013749</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:30:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17013749/ep_51_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mr_somerville_career_day.mp3" length="26566724" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by DVHS Social Science teacher Mr. Johann Somerville.  He is part of the committee that is planning Dougherty Valley High School’s inaugural Career Day.  He shares the genesis of the idea for a career day, the idea that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by DVHS Social Science teacher Mr. Johann Somerville.  He is part of the committee that is planning Dougherty Valley High School’s inaugural Career Day.  He shares the genesis of the idea for a career day, the idea that career paths are rarely a straight line to a final destination, the target audience for Career Day, and some of the industries that our wonderful guests represent.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1096</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>career,community,education,leadership,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 50 The Wildcat Way Podcast, with Mr. Kravitz, DVHS Principal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-50-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mr-kravitz-dvhs-principal--17013740</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by DVHS Principal, Mr. Dave Kravitz.  Mr. Kravitz shares about his experience leading our wonderful school, a little bit about his leadership philosophy, and how he builds relationships with families and our community.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17013740</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:00:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17013740/ep_50_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mr_kravitz_dvhs_principal.mp3" length="19920595" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by DVHS Principal, Mr. Dave Kravitz.  Mr. Kravitz shares about his experience leading our wonderful school, a little bit about his leadership philosophy, and how he builds relationships with families and our community....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by DVHS Principal, Mr. Dave Kravitz.  Mr. Kravitz shares about his experience leading our wonderful school, a little bit about his leadership philosophy, and how he builds relationships with families and our community.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>819</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 49 The Wildcat Way Podcast with the Cast &amp; Crew of Rent</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-the-cast-crew-of-rent--16875588</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by  5 members of the cast & crew of DVHS’ Spring performance of Rent, Ryan K., Emily N., Jose S., Izzy R., Tiffany T.  They share their individual performing arts backgrounds, their role in this production, and why we need to come check them out. <br />Follow DVHS Drama - Twitter & Instagram: @dvhsdrama<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16875588</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16875588/ep_49_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_the_cast_crew_of_rent.mp3" length="17586906" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by  5 members of the cast &amp; crew of DVHS’ Spring performance of Rent, Ryan K., Emily N., Jose S., Izzy R., Tiffany T.  They share their individual performing arts backgrounds, their role in this production, and why we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by  5 members of the cast & crew of DVHS’ Spring performance of Rent, Ryan K., Emily N., Jose S., Izzy R., Tiffany T.  They share their individual performing arts backgrounds, their role in this production, and why we need to come check them out. <br />Follow DVHS Drama - Twitter & Instagram: @dvhsdrama<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>721</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,performance,theater</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1723c6f09536430e48f9cc7b5aadc78a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 48 The Wildcat Way Podcast, with Dezeray, Sports Medicine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-48-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-dezeray-sports-medicine--16786232</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Junior Dezeray, who share with us the amazing experience that she is having in Ms. Pon’s Sports Medicine class. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16786232</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:35:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16786232/ep_48_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_dezeray_sports_medicine.mp3" length="10004911" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Junior Dezeray, who share with us the amazing experience that she is having in Ms. Pon’s Sports Medicine class. 

Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Junior Dezeray, who share with us the amazing experience that she is having in Ms. Pon’s Sports Medicine class. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>412</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,leadership,sports-medicine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/45692884253580e9ab3074bf6272b801.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 47 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Christina &amp; Phil, Social Justice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-47-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-christina-phil-social-justice--16491435</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Seniors Christina and Phil, members of Ms. DeGrano’s Social Justice class. They share their experience with a recent project on diversity and their current unit on the prison system. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16491435</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:30:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16491435/episode_47_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_christina_phil_social_justice.mp3" length="18171379" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we are joined by Seniors Christina and Phil, members of Ms. DeGrano’s Social Justice class. They share their experience with a recent project on diversity and their current unit on the prison system. 

Our goal is to provide you with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Seniors Christina and Phil, members of Ms. DeGrano’s Social Justice class. They share their experience with a recent project on diversity and their current unit on the prison system. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1125</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,diversity,education,social-justice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd8402f34f9b78f12be66cb665b84410.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 46 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Officer Williams, DVHS School Resource Officer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-46-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-officer-williams-dvhs-school-resource-officer--16431579</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we have a conversation with Officer Katie Williams, Dougherty’s School Resource office. We discuss her roll in school safety and stepping up to coach the women’s golf team. <br />Follow DVHS Women’s Golf on Twitter: @dvhs_golf<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16431579</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:48:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16431579/ep_46_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_officer_williams_dvhs_school_resource_officer.mp3" length="16266522" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we have a conversation with Officer Katie Williams, Dougherty’s School Resource office. We discuss her roll in school safety and stepping up to coach the women’s golf team. 
Follow DVHS Women’s Golf on Twitter: @dvhs_golf

Our goal is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we have a conversation with Officer Katie Williams, Dougherty’s School Resource office. We discuss her roll in school safety and stepping up to coach the women’s golf team. <br />Follow DVHS Women’s Golf on Twitter: @dvhs_golf<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1006</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,golf,safety</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd8402f34f9b78f12be66cb665b84410.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 45 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Camaya &amp; Isaiah, Freshman Leadership</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-camaya-isaiah-freshman-leadership--16371218</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode Camaya and Isaiah, two members of the Class of 2022 tell us about their perceptions of high school before getting here, and how their Freshman Leadership experience has helped them transition to life as members of the DVHS community.<br />Follow DVHS Class of 2022 on Instagram: @dvhs2022<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16371218</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:30:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16371218/ep_45_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_camaya_isaiah_freshman_leadership.mp3" length="11047468" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode Camaya and Isaiah, two members of the Class of 2022 tell us about their perceptions of high school before getting here, and how their Freshman Leadership experience has helped them transition to life as members of the DVHS community....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Camaya and Isaiah, two members of the Class of 2022 tell us about their perceptions of high school before getting here, and how their Freshman Leadership experience has helped them transition to life as members of the DVHS community.<br />Follow DVHS Class of 2022 on Instagram: @dvhs2022<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>680</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,leadership,transition</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd8402f34f9b78f12be66cb665b84410.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 44 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Ms. Holly Herrington, Social Sciences Teacher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-44-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-ms-holly-herrington-social-sciences-teacher--16262673</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode Nikita has a conversation with one of our newest Social Science Teachers, Mrs. Holly Herrington.  They talk about Mrs. Herrington’s diverse teaching experience, the experiences she will be creating for her government students, including Dougherty Vote, and personalized learning! <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16262673</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:35:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16262673/episode_44_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_holly_herrington_social_sciences_teacher.mp3" length="18264685" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode Nikita has a conversation with one of our newest Social Science Teachers, Mrs. Holly Herrington.  They talk about Mrs. Herrington’s diverse teaching experience, the experiences she will be creating for her government students,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Nikita has a conversation with one of our newest Social Science Teachers, Mrs. Holly Herrington.  They talk about Mrs. Herrington’s diverse teaching experience, the experiences she will be creating for her government students, including Dougherty Vote, and personalized learning! <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1142</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,election,government,personalized-learning</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b25253426f6049ce7b2b7d5cdd4961b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 43 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Rena Nguyen, DVHS C/O 2018, Transitioning to College</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-rena-nguyen-dvhs-c-o-2018-transitioning-to-college--16139951</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Ms. Rena Nguyen, DVHS Class of 2018.  She describes shares with us her experience as a recent graduate transitioning into a 4-year college.  She shares tips for the college application process, how she ended up making her final college decision, some things that surprised her about college, and the support that is available to students on her campus.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16139951</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:39:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16139951/ep_43_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_rena_nguyen_dvhs_co_2018_transitioning_to_college.mp3" length="24026252" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Ms. Rena Nguyen, DVHS Class of 2018.  She describes shares with us her experience as a recent graduate transitioning into a 4-year college.  She shares tips for the college application process, how she ended up making her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Ms. Rena Nguyen, DVHS Class of 2018.  She describes shares with us her experience as a recent graduate transitioning into a 4-year college.  She shares tips for the college application process, how she ended up making her final college decision, some things that surprised her about college, and the support that is available to students on her campus.<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1502</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>college,community,education,transition</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/45692884253580e9ab3074bf6272b801.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 42 The Wildcat Way Podcast, with Ms. Jenn Ottley, DVHS Education Fund Treasurer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-ms-jenn-ottley-dvhs-education-fund-treasurer--15965178</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Ms. Jenn Ottley, the DVHS Education Fund Treasurer.  She describes how the Education Fund benefits all students at Dougherty through funding academic programs and she also shares the great experience that she has had so far as a DVHS parent for 7-years.  <br />Connect with the Education Fund:  <a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/edfund" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/edfund</a><br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15965178</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:30:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15965178/ep_42_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_ms_jenn_ottley_dvhs_education_fund_treasurer.mp3" length="27997663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Ms. Jenn Ottley, the DVHS Education Fund Treasurer.  She describes how the Education Fund benefits all students at Dougherty through funding academic programs and she also shares the great experience that she has had so...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Ms. Jenn Ottley, the DVHS Education Fund Treasurer.  She describes how the Education Fund benefits all students at Dougherty through funding academic programs and she also shares the great experience that she has had so far as a DVHS parent for 7-years.  <br />Connect with the Education Fund:  <a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/edfund" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/edfund</a><br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1739</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,finance,student-support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd8402f34f9b78f12be66cb665b84410.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 41 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Christina Urena</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-christina-urena--15965137</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS Senior, Christina U. She and Nikita discuss life as a three sport athlete, specifically the challenges that face female athletes when playing traditionally male dominated (football and wrestling) sports.  <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15965137</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:30:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15965137/ep_41_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_christina_urena.mp3" length="21880868" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from DVHS Senior, Christina U. She and Nikita discuss life as a three sport athlete, specifically the challenges that face female athletes when playing traditionally male dominated (football and wrestling) sports.  &#13;
&#13;
Our goal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS Senior, Christina U. She and Nikita discuss life as a three sport athlete, specifically the challenges that face female athletes when playing traditionally male dominated (football and wrestling) sports.  <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1368</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>athletics,community,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b25253426f6049ce7b2b7d5cdd4961b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 40 The Wildcat Way Podcast with DVHS PTSA President and Executive Vice President</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-dvhs-ptsa-president-and-executive-vice-president--15965037</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Ms. Rajee Subramanian, and Ms. Dima Anqud, the DVHS PTSA President and Excecutive Vice President respectively.  They share the PTSA focus for the 2018-19 school year, their experiences as DVHS parents, and encourage all members of the community, parents, teachers and students, to get involved in the PTSA activities.<br />Connect with the PTSA:  <a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/dvhs_ptsa" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/dvhs_ptsa</a>, <br />Twitter: @DVHSPTSA<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15965037</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:30:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15965037/ep_40_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_dvhs_ptsa_president_and_executive_vice_president.mp3" length="26088465" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Ms. Rajee Subramanian, and Ms. Dima Anqud, the DVHS PTSA President and Excecutive Vice President respectively.  They share the PTSA focus for the 2018-19 school year, their experiences as DVHS parents, and encourage all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Ms. Rajee Subramanian, and Ms. Dima Anqud, the DVHS PTSA President and Excecutive Vice President respectively.  They share the PTSA focus for the 2018-19 school year, their experiences as DVHS parents, and encourage all members of the community, parents, teachers and students, to get involved in the PTSA activities.<br />Connect with the PTSA:  <a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/dvhs_ptsa" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/dvhs_ptsa</a>, <br />Twitter: @DVHSPTSA<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1620</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,ptsa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd8402f34f9b78f12be66cb665b84410.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 39 The Wildcat Way Podcast, Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-the-wildcat-way-podcast-welcome-to-the-2018-19-school-year--15906982</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2018/19 school year!  In this episode we welcome our new show co-host, DVHS Senior, Ms. Nikita Redkar.  Nikita joined the show in Episode 17 to share her experience as President of the Math Olympiad Club.  We want to create a space for more student voices to be heard on the show and we are excited that Nikita stepped up to split interview responsibilities with Mr. Ball.  She is an amazing addition to the Wildcat Way Podcast team!  Thank you for joining our show!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15906982</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:30:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15906982/ep_39_the_wildcat_way_podcast_welcome_to_the_2018_19_school_year.mp3" length="6902823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the 2018/19 school year!  In this episode we welcome our new show co-host, DVHS Senior, Ms. Nikita Redkar.  Nikita joined the show in Episode 17 to share her experience as President of the Math Olympiad Club.  We want to create a space for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2018/19 school year!  In this episode we welcome our new show co-host, DVHS Senior, Ms. Nikita Redkar.  Nikita joined the show in Episode 17 to share her experience as President of the Math Olympiad Club.  We want to create a space for more student voices to be heard on the show and we are excited that Nikita stepped up to split interview responsibilities with Mr. Ball.  She is an amazing addition to the Wildcat Way Podcast team!  Thank you for joining our show!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>421</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd8402f34f9b78f12be66cb665b84410.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 38 The Wildcat Way with Mr. Offerman, DVHS Culinary Arts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-the-wildcat-way-with-mr-offerman-dvhs-culinary-arts--14899339</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Dougherty Valley High School Culinary Arts Teacher Mr. Offerman.  He shares how he is building the Culinary Arts program, some of his life experiences in the food industry, and some of the great life lessons that students gain from his class.  Thank you so much for joining the show!<br /><br />Follow the Culinary Arts Program on Twitter: @DVHSCulinaryArt<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br />Close: I want to thank Mr. Offerman again for taking the time to share with us this outstanding program that he is developing.  Let me tell you, he does a phenomenal job developing the skills of our young people.  I highly encourage you to check out what the program has going on by following them on Twitter.  Their handle is @DVHSCulinaryArt.<br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14899339</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 13:30:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14899339/ep_38_the_wildcat_way_with_mr_offerman_dvhs_culinary_arts.mp3" length="15542272" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Dougherty Valley High School Culinary Arts Teacher Mr. Offerman.  He shares how he is building the Culinary Arts program, some of his life experiences in the food industry, and some of the great life lessons that students...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Dougherty Valley High School Culinary Arts Teacher Mr. Offerman.  He shares how he is building the Culinary Arts program, some of his life experiences in the food industry, and some of the great life lessons that students gain from his class.  Thank you so much for joining the show!<br /><br />Follow the Culinary Arts Program on Twitter: @DVHSCulinaryArt<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br />Close: I want to thank Mr. Offerman again for taking the time to share with us this outstanding program that he is developing.  Let me tell you, he does a phenomenal job developing the skills of our young people.  I highly encourage you to check out what the program has going on by following them on Twitter.  Their handle is @DVHSCulinaryArt.<br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>960</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,culinary_arts,education,life_skills</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b29fa72f8d643ec694e603472009a724.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 37 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Kirthi, Hallie, Liz &amp; Gloria - The Things They Carried</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-kirthi-hallie-liz-gloria-the-things-they-carried--14846210</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from 4 members of Ms. Tsuji’s English 11 class, who shared the lessons that they learned from reading the book The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, which describes the experience of Lieutenant Jimmy Cross and the things he and his unit carry with them, literally, emotional, and mentally, while fighting in the Vietnam War.  They also share the culminating project they created based on what they learned.  Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Learning about the impact of war<br />* Interviewing a veteran<br />* Their most important lessons from this unit<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />I want to thank Kirthi, Hallie, Liz, and Gloria for joining our show and sharing the things that they learned from their veteran unit.  I also want to thank Ms. Tsuji for developing a unit that I really believe is important for young people to understand.<br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14846210</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 13:46:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14846210/podcast_1526909315.mp3" length="11755519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from 4 members of Ms. Tsuji’s English 11 class, who shared the lessons that they learned from reading the book The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, which describes the experience of Lieutenant Jimmy Cross and the things he...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from 4 members of Ms. Tsuji’s English 11 class, who shared the lessons that they learned from reading the book The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, which describes the experience of Lieutenant Jimmy Cross and the things he and his unit carry with them, literally, emotional, and mentally, while fighting in the Vietnam War.  They also share the culminating project they created based on what they learned.  Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Learning about the impact of war<br />* Interviewing a veteran<br />* Their most important lessons from this unit<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />I want to thank Kirthi, Hallie, Liz, and Gloria for joining our show and sharing the things that they learned from their veteran unit.  I also want to thank Ms. Tsuji for developing a unit that I really believe is important for young people to understand.<br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>735</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,englishclass,veterans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4c619b9e8382e18d3ec2a5aa72aa9ca4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 36 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Ms. Huang, Bio Tech Research</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-ms-huang-bio-tech-research--14792256</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS science teacher, Ms. Catherine Huang. She shares with us some of the real world research that her bio tech students are contributing to the science community through a collaboration with a major university and local research laboratory.  Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Accelerated Biotechnology and Research <br />* Participation in the Waxman Student Scholars Program in collaboration with Rutgers University and Lawrence Livermore Labs<br />* Biological Laboratory Science & Research<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14792256</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 19:12:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14792256/podcast_1526324109.mp3" length="11866278" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from DVHS science teacher, Ms. Catherine Huang. She shares with us some of the real world research that her bio tech students are contributing to the science community through a collaboration with a major university and local...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS science teacher, Ms. Catherine Huang. She shares with us some of the real world research that her bio tech students are contributing to the science community through a collaboration with a major university and local research laboratory.  Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Accelerated Biotechnology and Research <br />* Participation in the Waxman Student Scholars Program in collaboration with Rutgers University and Lawrence Livermore Labs<br />* Biological Laboratory Science & Research<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>742</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biotechnology,community,education,research</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4c619b9e8382e18d3ec2a5aa72aa9ca4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 35 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Project Unity, Nathan, Ankith, Arabdha, &amp; Matthiew</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-project-unity-nathan-ankith-arabdha-matthiew--14726173</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from 4 DVHS Juniors that have founded their own clothing line, Project Unity. They share a great message about the origin of their company, their passion for personally helping others, and utilizing their talents to build community.  Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Cultivating an idea and developing a team to make that idea come alive<br />* Living in a community that has an entrepreneurial and community service mindset<br />* Why not start your own company today!?<br />* Connect with Project Unity on Instagram and Twitter: @projectunityca<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14726173</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 15:18:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14726173/podcast_1525263628.mp3" length="19017977" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from 4 DVHS Juniors that have founded their own clothing line, Project Unity. They share a great message about the origin of their company, their passion for personally helping others, and utilizing their talents to build...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from 4 DVHS Juniors that have founded their own clothing line, Project Unity. They share a great message about the origin of their company, their passion for personally helping others, and utilizing their talents to build community.  Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Cultivating an idea and developing a team to make that idea come alive<br />* Living in a community that has an entrepreneurial and community service mindset<br />* Why not start your own company today!?<br />* Connect with Project Unity on Instagram and Twitter: @projectunityca<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1189</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,entrepreneurship,non-profit</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4c619b9e8382e18d3ec2a5aa72aa9ca4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 34 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Chamberlain &amp; Mr. Bellows, Standards Based Grading</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-chamberlain-mr-bellows-standards-based-grading--14667395</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from two of DVHS’s outstanding social science teachers, Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr. Bellows.  They’ve taken on a different approach to teaching, learning, and assessing in their classroom and it is called Standards Based Grading.  If this is a term that is new to you, I hope you enjoy this conversation, as they plan to bring more class on board with this movement. Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* What is Standards Based Grading?<br />* Shifting the traditional mindset<br />* Why the move to Standards Based Grading is worth the work<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /> <br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14667395</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:51:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14667395/podcast_1525091411.mp3" length="15506702" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from two of DVHS’s outstanding social science teachers, Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr. Bellows.  They’ve taken on a different approach to teaching, learning, and assessing in their classroom and it is called Standards Based Grading....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from two of DVHS’s outstanding social science teachers, Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr. Bellows.  They’ve taken on a different approach to teaching, learning, and assessing in their classroom and it is called Standards Based Grading.  If this is a term that is new to you, I hope you enjoy this conversation, as they plan to bring more class on board with this movement. Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* What is Standards Based Grading?<br />* Shifting the traditional mindset<br />* Why the move to Standards Based Grading is worth the work<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /> <br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>970</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,standardsbased</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4c619b9e8382e18d3ec2a5aa72aa9ca4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 33 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Sherryl Weston, Clinical Social Worker and Expert in Trauma Informed Education</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-sherryl-weston-clinical-social-worker-and-expert-in-trauma-informed-education--14605901</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to a special edition of The Wildcat Way Podcast.  I recently had the opportunity to facilitate a conversation sponsored by the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs Special Needs Committee titled: What Else Comes to School: Trauma Informed Education.  Our subject matter expert was Ms. Sherryl Weston, a clinical social worker and consultant with a background in Special Education and has supported individuals and families both nationally and internationally.  I want to thank the PTAs Special Needs Committee, specifically their chairperson, Ms. Meg Richardson, for the opportunity to be bart of this discussion. Ms. Richatdson, a DVHS parent, introdued our discussion, and is the first person’s you’ll hear on today’s show. Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* What is Trauma Informed Education?<br />* Issues, such as bullying, that go on in a School setting<br />* Some of the challenges that student carry to school with them.<br />* Find Ms. Weston’s  website and full biography: <a href="http://www.westcloudconsultingllc.com/" rel="noopener">http://www.westcloudconsultingllc.com/</a><br />* Follow Ms. Richardson (@revdrmeg) and The San Ramon Council of PTAs (@SRVCPTA) on Twitter<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14605901</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:30:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14605901/ep_33_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_sherryl_weston_clinical_social_worker_and_expert_in_trauma_informed_education.mp3" length="22864849" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to a special edition of The Wildcat Way Podcast.  I recently had the opportunity to facilitate a conversation sponsored by the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs Special Needs Committee titled: What Else Comes to School: Trauma Informed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to a special edition of The Wildcat Way Podcast.  I recently had the opportunity to facilitate a conversation sponsored by the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs Special Needs Committee titled: What Else Comes to School: Trauma Informed Education.  Our subject matter expert was Ms. Sherryl Weston, a clinical social worker and consultant with a background in Special Education and has supported individuals and families both nationally and internationally.  I want to thank the PTAs Special Needs Committee, specifically their chairperson, Ms. Meg Richardson, for the opportunity to be bart of this discussion. Ms. Richatdson, a DVHS parent, introdued our discussion, and is the first person’s you’ll hear on today’s show. Thank you so much for tuning in to our show!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* What is Trauma Informed Education?<br />* Issues, such as bullying, that go on in a School setting<br />* Some of the challenges that student carry to school with them.<br />* Find Ms. Weston’s  website and full biography: <a href="http://www.westcloudconsultingllc.com/" rel="noopener">http://www.westcloudconsultingllc.com/</a><br />* Follow Ms. Richardson (@revdrmeg) and The San Ramon Council of PTAs (@SRVCPTA) on Twitter<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1418</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,trauma_informed_education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b29fa72f8d643ec694e603472009a724.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 32 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Sukhmani Bal, DVHS C/O 2011</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-sukhmani-bal-dvhs-c-o-2011--14551062</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Sukhmani Bal, DVHS class of 2011. She shares her experience as a Wildcat and how the skills she developed at our school helped prepare her for the important work that she is currently doing in the mental health field. Sukhmani has a great story, and as she says in the interview, she is the antithesis of the stereotypical Dougherty student. <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The impact of the DVHS teachers<br />* The importance of developing social skills<br />* The OG mascot<br />* Her academic/life journey from DVHS to Harvard and Boston University<br />* The value of the community college experience<br />* The need for mental health support for the Asian & Asian-American community<br />* Valuing people<br />* Connect with Sukhmani on Instagram: @sukhmanib<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14551062</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:39:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14551062/podcast_1523715009.mp3" length="27711946" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Sukhmani Bal, DVHS class of 2011. She shares her experience as a Wildcat and how the skills she developed at our school helped prepare her for the important work that she is currently doing in the mental health field....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Sukhmani Bal, DVHS class of 2011. She shares her experience as a Wildcat and how the skills she developed at our school helped prepare her for the important work that she is currently doing in the mental health field. Sukhmani has a great story, and as she says in the interview, she is the antithesis of the stereotypical Dougherty student. <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The impact of the DVHS teachers<br />* The importance of developing social skills<br />* The OG mascot<br />* Her academic/life journey from DVHS to Harvard and Boston University<br />* The value of the community college experience<br />* The need for mental health support for the Asian & Asian-American community<br />* Valuing people<br />* Connect with Sukhmani on Instagram: @sukhmanib<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1732</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>education,leadership,mental-health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/270c695ef7d92b6f3157fc9a0e1c9f3a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 31 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Coach Seipel, DVHS Strength and Conditioning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-coach-seipel-dvhs-strength-and-conditioning--14492148</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mr. Adam Seipel, DVHS Physical Education Teacher. Coach Seipel shares his experience developing our school’s strength and conditioning program. <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The importance of learning the fundamental movements<br />* Assessing the needs of our students <br />* The technical aspect of weight lifting<br />* The life, academic and social benefits of physical education. <br />* Character development as a major component of the program<br />* Follow DVHS Strength and Conditioning on Twitter: @DV_Strength<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14492148</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:26:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14492148/ep_31_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_coach_seipel_dvhs_strength_and_conditioning.mp3" length="19422660" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Mr. Adam Seipel, DVHS Physical Education Teacher. Coach Seipel shares his experience developing our school’s strength and conditioning program. &#13;
&#13;
Show Highlights:&#13;
* The importance of learning the fundamental movements...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mr. Adam Seipel, DVHS Physical Education Teacher. Coach Seipel shares his experience developing our school’s strength and conditioning program. <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The importance of learning the fundamental movements<br />* Assessing the needs of our students <br />* The technical aspect of weight lifting<br />* The life, academic and social benefits of physical education. <br />* Character development as a major component of the program<br />* Follow DVHS Strength and Conditioning on Twitter: @DV_Strength<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1201</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>character,community,education,physical</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 30 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Quincy Zhao, Perspective from a DVHS Alum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-quincy-zhao-perspective-from-a-dvhs-alum--14371621</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Quincy Zhao, DVHS Class of 2011. Quincy reflects on his 4 year experience at Dougherty, he was a member of the second graduating class, how his high school experience prepared him for college, and and life overall.  <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The impact of DVHS teachers<br />* The college experience<br />* The importance of building relationships<br />* Advice for the community<br />* Contact Quincy - Instagram: @qyz1715<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14371621</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:30:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14371621/ep_30_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_quincy_zhao_perspective_from_a_dvhs_alum.mp3" length="26109668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Quincy Zhao, DVHS Class of 2011. Quincy reflects on his 4 year experience at Dougherty, he was a member of the second graduating class, how his high school experience prepared him for college, and and life overall....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Quincy Zhao, DVHS Class of 2011. Quincy reflects on his 4 year experience at Dougherty, he was a member of the second graduating class, how his high school experience prepared him for college, and and life overall.  <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The impact of DVHS teachers<br />* The college experience<br />* The importance of building relationships<br />* Advice for the community<br />* Contact Quincy - Instagram: @qyz1715<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1619</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alumni,community,education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 29 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Coulson, Personalized Learning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-coulson-personalized-learning--14265964</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Jessica Coulson, DVHS Academic counselor and SRVUSD Personalized Learning Counselor. She provides us insight into the district’s latest initiative, Personalized Learning, which is meant to give middle school and high school student in the district multiple options for completing their high school graduation requirements.  <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Summer School Options<br />* What are the SRVUSD Personalized Learning Options?<br />* Benefits of the Personalized Learning<br />* The 7 period day, is more really better? <br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14265964</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:30:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14265964/ep_29_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_coulson_personalized_learning.mp3" length="11833615" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Mrs. Jessica Coulson, DVHS Academic counselor and SRVUSD Personalized Learning Counselor. She provides us insight into the district’s latest initiative, Personalized Learning, which is meant to give middle school and high...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Jessica Coulson, DVHS Academic counselor and SRVUSD Personalized Learning Counselor. She provides us insight into the district’s latest initiative, Personalized Learning, which is meant to give middle school and high school student in the district multiple options for completing their high school graduation requirements.  <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Summer School Options<br />* What are the SRVUSD Personalized Learning Options?<br />* Benefits of the Personalized Learning<br />* The 7 period day, is more really better? <br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>727</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,learning,personalized</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 28 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Wengel, Visual Arts, Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-wengel-visual-arts-part-2--14264119</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we finish up our Visual Arts discussion with Mrs. Wengel, teachers in our Visual Arts Program.  She shares with us the benefits of joining the Dougherty Valley High School Visual Arts program<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Growth that occurs through the visual arts.<br />* Skill development through the art program.<br />* The benefits that developing your art skills has on all aspects of learning.<br />* Follow @dvhsart on Instagram<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14264119</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:30:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14264119/ep_28_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_wengel_visual_arts_part_2.mp3" length="10318702" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we finish up our Visual Arts discussion with Mrs. Wengel, teachers in our Visual Arts Program.  She shares with us the benefits of joining the Dougherty Valley High School Visual Arts program&#13;
&#13;
Show Highlights:&#13;
* Growth that occurs...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we finish up our Visual Arts discussion with Mrs. Wengel, teachers in our Visual Arts Program.  She shares with us the benefits of joining the Dougherty Valley High School Visual Arts program<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Growth that occurs through the visual arts.<br />* Skill development through the art program.<br />* The benefits that developing your art skills has on all aspects of learning.<br />* Follow @dvhsart on Instagram<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>632</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,community,education,visual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 27 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Sellers, Academic Counselor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-sellers-academic-counselor--14143807</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Meagan Sellers, Academic counselor and an original Wildcat., Dougherty Valley High School’s Leadership teacher and Activities Director.  She shares her perspective on the evolution of DVHS and gives some insight into her role as an academic counselor. <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The family atmoshpher at Dougherty<br />* The busy seasons in the counseling office <br />* How families can prepare for life after high school<br />* Contact Mrs. Sellers: <a href="mailto:MSellers@dvhigh.net">MSellers@dvhigh.net</a><br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14143807</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:30:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14143807/ep_27_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_sellers_academic_counselor.mp3" length="21836104" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Mrs. Meagan Sellers, Academic counselor and an original Wildcat., Dougherty Valley High School’s Leadership teacher and Activities Director.  She shares her perspective on the evolution of DVHS and gives some insight into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Meagan Sellers, Academic counselor and an original Wildcat., Dougherty Valley High School’s Leadership teacher and Activities Director.  She shares her perspective on the evolution of DVHS and gives some insight into her role as an academic counselor. <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The family atmoshpher at Dougherty<br />* The busy seasons in the counseling office <br />* How families can prepare for life after high school<br />* Contact Mrs. Sellers: <a href="mailto:MSellers@dvhigh.net">MSellers@dvhigh.net</a><br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1352</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>college,counseling,education,trades</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 26 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Shruti, Aditi, &amp; Rashmi, Founders of Ladki Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-shruti-aditi-rashmi-founders-of-ladki-love--14143791</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Shruti, Aditi, and Rashmi, three DVHS Juniors and founders of Ladki Love, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing the abandonment of daughters in India & promoting the education and welfare of women by creating an all-inclusive community.  I think you’re really going to be impressed by these young ladies and their story. <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The mission of Ladki Love<br />* Using their advantages in life to support the greater good. <br />* The process of creating a non-profit. <br />* Where the organization is heading in the future. <br />* Connect with Ladki Love <a href="http://www.ladkilove.org" rel="noopener">http://www.ladkilove.org</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ladkilove" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/ladkilove</a><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14143791</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:30:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14143791/ep_26_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_shruti_aditi_rashmi_founders_of_ladki_love.mp3" length="21121750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Shruti, Aditi, and Rashmi, three DVHS Juniors and founders of Ladki Love, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing the abandonment of daughters in India &amp; promoting the education and welfare of women by creating...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Shruti, Aditi, and Rashmi, three DVHS Juniors and founders of Ladki Love, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing the abandonment of daughters in India & promoting the education and welfare of women by creating an all-inclusive community.  I think you’re really going to be impressed by these young ladies and their story. <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The mission of Ladki Love<br />* Using their advantages in life to support the greater good. <br />* The process of creating a non-profit. <br />* Where the organization is heading in the future. <br />* Connect with Ladki Love <a href="http://www.ladkilove.org" rel="noopener">http://www.ladkilove.org</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ladkilove" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/ladkilove</a><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1308</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,non-profit</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 25 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mr. Bowen, Leadership Teacher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mr-bowen-leadership-teacher--14098311</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mr. Dan Bowen, Dougherty Valley High School’s Leadership teacher and Activities Director.  He gives us insight into how he has helped develop a dynamic leadership program that focuses on creating an environment where students know they belong!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The journey to becoming the Leadership teacher.<br />* The goals of the leadership program. <br />* Follow @dvhswildcats on Instagram and Twitter<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14098311</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:07:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14098311/ep_25_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mr_bowen_leadership_teacher.mp3" length="24316201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Mr. Dan Bowen, Dougherty Valley High School’s Leadership teacher and Activities Director.  He gives us insight into how he has helped develop a dynamic leadership program that focuses on creating an environment where...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mr. Dan Bowen, Dougherty Valley High School’s Leadership teacher and Activities Director.  He gives us insight into how he has helped develop a dynamic leadership program that focuses on creating an environment where students know they belong!<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The journey to becoming the Leadership teacher.<br />* The goals of the leadership program. <br />* Follow @dvhswildcats on Instagram and Twitter<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1507</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 24 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Iler and Mrs. Wengel, Visual Arts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-iler-and-mrs-wengel-visual-arts--13974117</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Iler and Mrs. Wengel, teachers in our Visual Arts Program.  They  shares with us their experience in developing the Dougherty Valley High School Visual Arts program<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Visual Arts course options.<br />* Their personal passions in art.<br />* How social media expands their students’ audience and provides resources for teachers.<br />* Follow @dvhsart on Instagram<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13974117</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:30:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13974117/ep_24_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_iler_and_mrs_wengel_visual_arts.mp3" length="15578791" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Mrs. Iler and Mrs. Wengel, teachers in our Visual Arts Program.  They  shares with us their experience in developing the Dougherty Valley High School Visual Arts program&#13;
&#13;
Show Highlights:&#13;
* Visual Arts course options....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Iler and Mrs. Wengel, teachers in our Visual Arts Program.  They  shares with us their experience in developing the Dougherty Valley High School Visual Arts program<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Visual Arts course options.<br />* Their personal passions in art.<br />* How social media expands their students’ audience and provides resources for teachers.<br />* Follow @dvhsart on Instagram<br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>961</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 23 The Wildcat Way Podcast with JP, The Hands on Schedule</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-jp-the-hands-on-schedule--13974113</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from JP D. a DVHS Senior.  He shares his experience taking a “non-traditional” DVHS academic schedule<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The course that is preparing him for his future career.<br />* Life lessons in Social Justice. <br />* The significance of the Sports Medicine program.<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13974113</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:30:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13974113/ep_23_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_jp_the_hands_on_schedule.mp3" length="12304135" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from JP D. a DVHS Senior.  He shares his experience taking a “non-traditional” DVHS academic schedule&#13;
&#13;
Show Highlights:&#13;
* The course that is preparing him for his future career.&#13;
* Life lessons in Social Justice. &#13;
* The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from JP D. a DVHS Senior.  He shares his experience taking a “non-traditional” DVHS academic schedule<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The course that is preparing him for his future career.<br />* Life lessons in Social Justice. <br />* The significance of the Sports Medicine program.<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>757</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 22 The Wildcat Way Podcast with The Cast of Grease</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-the-cast-of-grease--13911353</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from (Alliah P., Jaden S., Bianca Z., Marie B., Breezy B., Joshua G., Jonan H-B.,  Joshua L., Hyunsu J., Ayman A.) members of the DVHS Winter Musical, Grease.  We got to speak to the group right before their performances February 1-4. If you’re listening to the show prior to the performance, please go check them out! You can buy you tickets in advance by clicking on the link below!<br />Thank you cast and Mr. Vega for allowing me to interrupt your rehearsal for this interview.<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Cast member’s theatrical experience<br />* The audition and rehearsal process. <br />* The sense of family they’ve developed. <br />* Instagram & Twitter: @dvhsdrama<br />* Tickets: <a href="https://www.dvhsdrama.org/tickets" rel="noopener">https://www.dvhsdrama.org/tickets</a><br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13911353</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:30:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13911353/ep_22_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_the_cast_of_grease.mp3" length="21190067" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from (Alliah P., Jaden S., Bianca Z., Marie B., Breezy B., Joshua G., Jonan H-B.,  Joshua L., Hyunsu J., Ayman A.) members of the DVHS Winter Musical, Grease.  We got to speak to the group right before their performances...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from (Alliah P., Jaden S., Bianca Z., Marie B., Breezy B., Joshua G., Jonan H-B.,  Joshua L., Hyunsu J., Ayman A.) members of the DVHS Winter Musical, Grease.  We got to speak to the group right before their performances February 1-4. If you’re listening to the show prior to the performance, please go check them out! You can buy you tickets in advance by clicking on the link below!<br />Thank you cast and Mr. Vega for allowing me to interrupt your rehearsal for this interview.<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* Cast member’s theatrical experience<br />* The audition and rehearsal process. <br />* The sense of family they’ve developed. <br />* Instagram & Twitter: @dvhsdrama<br />* Tickets: <a href="https://www.dvhsdrama.org/tickets" rel="noopener">https://www.dvhsdrama.org/tickets</a><br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1312</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,grease,theater</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 21 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Miller, Laying the Foundation of our Athletics Program</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-miller-laying-the-foundation-of-our-athletics-program--13855655</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Nechia Miller, Dougherty Valley High School Athletic Director, and one of our school’s original staff members.  <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The challenge of building a school and athletic program from the ground up.<br />* Helping a community become athletes. <br />* The evolution of the athletics programs in 11 years. <br />* Setting district and league standards with Title IX policies.<br />* The process of selecting coaches as coaches have so many challenges.<br />For more information on DVHS Athletics, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/athletics" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/athletics</a><br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br /><br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13855655</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 14:30:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13855655/ep_21_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_miller_laying_the_foundation_of_our_athletics_program.mp3" length="18523670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Mrs. Nechia Miller, Dougherty Valley High School Athletic Director, and one of our school’s original staff members.  &#13;
&#13;
Show Highlights:&#13;
* The challenge of building a school and athletic program from the ground up.&#13;
*...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Nechia Miller, Dougherty Valley High School Athletic Director, and one of our school’s original staff members.  <br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The challenge of building a school and athletic program from the ground up.<br />* Helping a community become athletes. <br />* The evolution of the athletics programs in 11 years. <br />* Setting district and league standards with Title IX policies.<br />* The process of selecting coaches as coaches have so many challenges.<br />For more information on DVHS Athletics, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/athletics" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/athletics</a><br /><br />Show Sponsor Information: Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visiting crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br /><br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1145</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>athletics,community,education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 20 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mr. O'Haire, Creating Community</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mr-o-haire-creating-community--13795611</link><description><![CDATA[n this episode we hear from Mr. Colin O’Haire, Dougherty Valley High School Math teacher and Assistant Wrestling Coach.<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The challenge of creating a classroom community.<br />* The use of technology to support students and colleagues.  Check out his show me page for Calculus and Pre-Calculus support! <a href="http://www.showme.com/COhaire" rel="noopener">http://www.showme.com/COhaire</a><br />* The joys of coaching wrestling<br />* Stickers as motivating !<br />* Self-reflection goals for 2nd semester<br />* The role of teachers as developing students socially as well as academically.  <br />* Teachers growing teachers<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information:Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visit crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13795611</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:45:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13795611/ep_20_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mr_ohaire_creating_community.mp3" length="28363833" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>n this episode we hear from Mr. Colin O’Haire, Dougherty Valley High School Math teacher and Assistant Wrestling Coach.

Show Highlights:
* The challenge of creating a classroom community.
* The use of technology to support students and colleagues....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[n this episode we hear from Mr. Colin O’Haire, Dougherty Valley High School Math teacher and Assistant Wrestling Coach.<br /><br />Show Highlights:<br />* The challenge of creating a classroom community.<br />* The use of technology to support students and colleagues.  Check out his show me page for Calculus and Pre-Calculus support! <a href="http://www.showme.com/COhaire" rel="noopener">http://www.showme.com/COhaire</a><br />* The joys of coaching wrestling<br />* Stickers as motivating !<br />* Self-reflection goals for 2nd semester<br />* The role of teachers as developing students socially as well as academically.  <br />* Teachers growing teachers<br /><br />Show Sponsor Information:Crow Canyon Orthodontics. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or Invisalign, please contact Dr. Arash by visit crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1773</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education,high,school</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc23b26ce3ee368974d8ed7d6a22ddf8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 19 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Rachel, Christian, Alexis &amp; Mrs. Walters, AVID</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-rachel-christian-alexis-mrs-walters-avid--13724693</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from three members of the DVHS AVID 12 class (Rachael, Christian, and Alexis) and their teacher Mrs. Walters <br />Show Highlights:<br />* Evolution of a student in the AVID Program<br />* Preparation for life after high school<br />* For more information visit the AVID website: <a href="http://www.avid.org" rel="noopener">www.avid.org</a><br />Sponsor information:<br />Crow Canyon Orthodontics<br />If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or invisalign, please visit crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show. As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13724693</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:30:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13724693/ep_19_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_avid_12_mrs_walters.mp3" length="18399574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from three members of the DVHS AVID 12 class (Rachael, Christian, and Alexis) and their teacher Mrs. Walters &#13;
Show Highlights:&#13;
* Evolution of a student in the AVID Program&#13;
* Preparation for life after high school&#13;
* For more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from three members of the DVHS AVID 12 class (Rachael, Christian, and Alexis) and their teacher Mrs. Walters <br />Show Highlights:<br />* Evolution of a student in the AVID Program<br />* Preparation for life after high school<br />* For more information visit the AVID website: <a href="http://www.avid.org" rel="noopener">www.avid.org</a><br />Sponsor information:<br />Crow Canyon Orthodontics<br />If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or invisalign, please visit crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter and Instagram you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show. As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1138</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avid,community,education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happy 2018 Episode of the Wildcat Way Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-2018-episode-of-the-wildcat-way-podcast--13712781</link><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year!  We’ve got some exciting changes & additions for the new year including a title sponsor!  It is an honor to welcome Crow Canyon Orthodontics to the Wildcat Way Podcast family!  Dr. Arash is a board certified orthodontist, and a native of San Ramon. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or invisalign, please visit crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />I’ve also participated in the #OneWord movement over the last 3 years. Check out my #OneWord (<a href="http://howhidball.edublogs.org/2018/01/02/oneword2018-intentional/)" rel="noopener">http://howhidball.edublogs.org/2018/01/02/oneword2018-intentional/)</a>, Think about one word that you can focus on to help you achieve your goals this year and share it with your family, friends, teammates and colleagues.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13712781</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:45:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13712781/happy_2018_episode_of_the_wildcat_way_podcast.mp3" length="4207142" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Happy New Year!  We’ve got some exciting changes &amp; additions for the new year including a title sponsor!  It is an honor to welcome Crow Canyon Orthodontics to the Wildcat Way Podcast family!  Dr. Arash is a board certified orthodontist, and a native...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy New Year!  We’ve got some exciting changes & additions for the new year including a title sponsor!  It is an honor to welcome Crow Canyon Orthodontics to the Wildcat Way Podcast family!  Dr. Arash is a board certified orthodontist, and a native of San Ramon. If you, or someone you know, is interested in braces or invisalign, please visit crowcanyonortho.com or call 925-553-7531 to request a complimentary consultation today. Crow Canyon Orthodontics has family friendly after school appointments until 6pm and Saturday appointments as well!<br /><br />I’ve also participated in the #OneWord movement over the last 3 years. Check out my #OneWord (<a href="http://howhidball.edublogs.org/2018/01/02/oneword2018-intentional/)" rel="noopener">http://howhidball.edublogs.org/2018/01/02/oneword2018-intentional/)</a>, Think about one word that you can focus on to help you achieve your goals this year and share it with your family, friends, teammates and colleagues.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>251</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e380107bb76cfe719a5c08ad1b3f79a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 18 The Wildcatway Podcast with Dance 4 &amp; Mrs. Altman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-the-wildcatway-podcast-with-dance-4-mrs-altman--13614707</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from three members of the DVHS AVID 12 class (Mia M., Lauren A., Anusha A., Tiffany T., and Nia D.) and their teacher Mrs. Walters <br />Show Highlights:<br />* The energy level brought by this <br />* The family bond created within the group<br />* The time commitment required to produce a show <br />* The history of the DVHS dance program<br />* Dancing beyond high school<br /><br /><br />What a fun & informative time with the members of our dance program. They put in an extraordinary amount of time and effort and produce a great show at the end of each semester. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13614707</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:45:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13614707/ep_18_the_wildcatway_podcast_with_dance_4_mrs_altman.mp3" length="19291893" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from three members of the DVHS AVID 12 class (Mia M., Lauren A., Anusha A., Tiffany T., and Nia D.) and their teacher Mrs. Walters &#13;
Show Highlights:&#13;
* The energy level brought by this &#13;
* The family bond created within the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from three members of the DVHS AVID 12 class (Mia M., Lauren A., Anusha A., Tiffany T., and Nia D.) and their teacher Mrs. Walters <br />Show Highlights:<br />* The energy level brought by this <br />* The family bond created within the group<br />* The time commitment required to produce a show <br />* The history of the DVHS dance program<br />* Dancing beyond high school<br /><br /><br />What a fun & informative time with the members of our dance program. They put in an extraordinary amount of time and effort and produce a great show at the end of each semester. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1195</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,dance,education,leadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3ff01a711d99f0184d6c56e93acc881.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 17 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Nikita R., Math Olympiad Club</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-nikita-r-math-olympiad-club--13556683</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS Junior and Math Olympiad Club President Nikita R.  Math Olympiad Club helps elementary and middle school students look at solving math problems in a different way. <br />Show Highlights: <br />- Nikita founded the club at DVHS during the 2016-17 school year.<br />- Skills developed as a club leader<br />- Process for putting together the Math Olympiad Tournament.<br />- Want to get involve? Full club meetings are 3rd Thursday of the month in Rm 3206 Contact: <a href="mailto:nikitaredkar2@gmail.com">nikitaredkar2@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13556683</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:45:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13556683/ep_17_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_nikita_r_math_olympiad_club.mp3" length="14531032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from DVHS Junior and Math Olympiad Club President Nikita R.  Math Olympiad Club helps elementary and middle school students look at solving math problems in a different way. &#13;
Show Highlights: &#13;
- Nikita founded the club at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS Junior and Math Olympiad Club President Nikita R.  Math Olympiad Club helps elementary and middle school students look at solving math problems in a different way. <br />Show Highlights: <br />- Nikita founded the club at DVHS during the 2016-17 school year.<br />- Skills developed as a club leader<br />- Process for putting together the Math Olympiad Tournament.<br />- Want to get involve? Full club meetings are 3rd Thursday of the month in Rm 3206 Contact: <a href="mailto:nikitaredkar2@gmail.com">nikitaredkar2@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show is on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,dvhs,education</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3ff01a711d99f0184d6c56e93acc881.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 16 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Ms. DeGrano, Project Based Learning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-ms-degrano-project-based-learning--13437947</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DV English teacher Ms. Ashley DeGrano. She shares her philosophy of Project Based Learning (PBL) and shares her passion for podcasting. Check out her website: <a href="https://www.msdegrano.com" rel="noopener">https://www.msdegrano.com</a> and follow her @aedegrano and her show (<a href="http://twogoodthings.podbean.com/feed/)" rel="noopener">http://twogoodthings.podbean.com/feed/)</a> @twogtpodcast on Twitter. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13437947</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:45:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13437947/ep_16_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_ms_degrano_project_based_learning.mp3" length="21749562" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from DV English teacher Ms. Ashley DeGrano. She shares her philosophy of Project Based Learning (PBL) and shares her passion for podcasting. Check out her website: https://www.msdegrano.com and follow her @aedegrano and her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DV English teacher Ms. Ashley DeGrano. She shares her philosophy of Project Based Learning (PBL) and shares her passion for podcasting. Check out her website: <a href="https://www.msdegrano.com" rel="noopener">https://www.msdegrano.com</a> and follow her @aedegrano and her show (<a href="http://twogoodthings.podbean.com/feed/)" rel="noopener">http://twogoodthings.podbean.com/feed/)</a> @twogtpodcast on Twitter. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1349</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3ff01a711d99f0184d6c56e93acc881.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 15 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Yukta, Senior Yearbook Co-Editor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-yukta-senior-yearbook-co-editor--13437926</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DV yearbook co-senior editor Yukta R. She has gained a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience in her time as part of the yearbook staff and she shares some of the skills she’s developed and how thise skills will turn into a high quality yearbook that our students and staff will enjoy for years to come. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13437926</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:21:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13437926/ep_15_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_yukta_senior_yearbook_co_editor.mp3" length="9766390" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from DV yearbook co-senior editor Yukta R. She has gained a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience in her time as part of the yearbook staff and she shares some of the skills she’s developed and how thise skills will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DV yearbook co-senior editor Yukta R. She has gained a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience in her time as part of the yearbook staff and she shares some of the skills she’s developed and how thise skills will turn into a high quality yearbook that our students and staff will enjoy for years to come. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>600</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3ff01a711d99f0184d6c56e93acc881.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 14 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Danielle &amp; Sammy, DVHS Women’s Golf</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-danielle-sammy-dvhs-women-s-golf--13312289</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS Women Golfers Sammy & Danielle, They are back-to-back EBAL champions and State Tournament qualifiers. Follow their team on Twitter @dvhs_golf. They share the story of their team success over the past two years, the importance of mental toughness, and how they see golf leading them in the future. <br />Good luck at the state tournament!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13312289</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:11:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13312289/podcast_1510438763.mp3" length="15370448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from DVHS Women Golfers Sammy &amp; Danielle, They are back-to-back EBAL champions and State Tournament qualifiers. Follow their team on Twitter @dvhs_golf. They share the story of their team success over the past two years, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS Women Golfers Sammy & Danielle, They are back-to-back EBAL champions and State Tournament qualifiers. Follow their team on Twitter @dvhs_golf. They share the story of their team success over the past two years, the importance of mental toughness, and how they see golf leading them in the future. <br />Good luck at the state tournament!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.  As always, thanks for learning a little bit more about the Wildcat Way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>961</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 13 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Evan S., President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-evan-s-president-of-fellowship-of-christian-athletes-club--13247425</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DV junior Evan Siu, president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He shares what the club is all about, some of the challenges, and how to get involved in the club. <br />Check out the DVHS website (<a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/studentclubs)" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/studentclubs)</a> to find out how to get more information and get involved. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Email: <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a><br />Twitter: @DVWildcatpod]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13247425</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:45:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13247425/ep_13_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_evan_s_president_of_fellowship_of_christian_athletes_club.mp3" length="12165983" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from DV junior Evan Siu, president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He shares what the club is all about, some of the challenges, and how to get involved in the club. &#13;
Check out the DVHS website...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DV junior Evan Siu, president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He shares what the club is all about, some of the challenges, and how to get involved in the club. <br />Check out the DVHS website (<a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/studentclubs)" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/studentclubs)</a> to find out how to get more information and get involved. <br /><br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Email: <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a><br />Twitter: @DVWildcatpod]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>750</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 12 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Tim &amp; Preston, CollegeConnect</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-tim-preston-collegeconnect--13151669</link><description><![CDATA[n this episode we hear from two seniors, Tim & Preston. They are participating in the SRVUSD/DVC duel enrollment program.   They tell us what got them interested in the program, the differences between AP and college courses, their experiences in the program, and what they think it takes to be successful in the CollegeConnect program. <br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13151669</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:45:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13151669/ep_12_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_tim_preston_collegeconnect.mp3" length="16978894" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>n this episode we hear from two seniors, Tim &amp; Preston. They are participating in the SRVUSD/DVC duel enrollment program.   They tell us what got them interested in the program, the differences between AP and college courses, their experiences in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[n this episode we hear from two seniors, Tim & Preston. They are participating in the SRVUSD/DVC duel enrollment program.   They tell us what got them interested in the program, the differences between AP and college courses, their experiences in the program, and what they think it takes to be successful in the CollegeConnect program. <br />Our goal is to provide you with quality content, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  You can also find us on iTunes & Sound Cloud. <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1051</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>(Update) Ep 9 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Rena &amp; Raj pt 2 - AP Seminar Student Stress Project</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/update-ep-9-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-rena-raj-pt-2-ap-seminar-student-stress-project--13105520</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear part 2 of my conversation with DVHS Seniors, Rena & Raj, members of last years AP Seminar Class that focused their research of student stress at Dougherty Valley.  They share some of the ways that they are managing stress and give practical advise to parents, teachers and students. <br /><br />What an insightful conversation with Rena & Raj!  I want to thank them so much for sharing their work and being so honest and vulnerable about their experiences managing stress as high school students.<br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13105520</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:01:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13105520/update_ep_9_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_rena_raj_pt_2_ap_seminar_student_stress_project.mp3" length="20811706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear part 2 of my conversation with DVHS Seniors, Rena &amp; Raj, members of last years AP Seminar Class that focused their research of student stress at Dougherty Valley.  They share some of the ways that they are managing stress and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear part 2 of my conversation with DVHS Seniors, Rena & Raj, members of last years AP Seminar Class that focused their research of student stress at Dougherty Valley.  They share some of the ways that they are managing stress and give practical advise to parents, teachers and students. <br /><br />What an insightful conversation with Rena & Raj!  I want to thank them so much for sharing their work and being so honest and vulnerable about their experiences managing stress as high school students.<br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1290</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 11 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Tiana, Vardhinee, &amp; Arman, Academic Leadership</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-tiana-vardhinee-arman-academic-leadership--12994106</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS Seniors, Tiana, Vardhinee & Arman, members of Ms. Decker’s Academic Leadership class.  They share some of the amazing work that they are doing for our school community serving as tutors to students during the academic school day.  <br />Not only are they supporting their peers, but are also developing the vital life skill of communication, and that they cannot wait to see how their work helps them in the future.  Thank you again to Tiana, Vardhinee and Arman.<br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12994106</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:45:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12994106/ep_11_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_tiana_vardhinee_arman_academic_leadership.mp3" length="19832084" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from DVHS Seniors, Tiana, Vardhinee &amp; Arman, members of Ms. Decker’s Academic Leadership class.  They share some of the amazing work that they are doing for our school community serving as tutors to students during the academic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from DVHS Seniors, Tiana, Vardhinee & Arman, members of Ms. Decker’s Academic Leadership class.  They share some of the amazing work that they are doing for our school community serving as tutors to students during the academic school day.  <br />Not only are they supporting their peers, but are also developing the vital life skill of communication, and that they cannot wait to see how their work helps them in the future.  Thank you again to Tiana, Vardhinee and Arman.<br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1229</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 10 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Mrs. Hitchcock DVHS Parent</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-mrs-hitchcock-dvhs-parent--12930254</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Stephanie Hitchcock, an active parent in the Dougherty Valley community.  She shares some of her experiences as a leader in Athletic Boosters and how she supports her children through their high school experience. <br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12930254</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:45:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12930254/ep_10_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_mrs_hitchcock_dvhs_parent.mp3" length="8317573" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Mrs. Stephanie Hitchcock, an active parent in the Dougherty Valley community.  She shares some of her experiences as a leader in Athletic Boosters and how she supports her children through their high school experience....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Mrs. Stephanie Hitchcock, an active parent in the Dougherty Valley community.  She shares some of her experiences as a leader in Athletic Boosters and how she supports her children through their high school experience. <br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>509</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 8 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Rena &amp; Raj pt. 1 - AP Seminar Student Stress Project</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-rena-raj-pt-1-ap-seminar-student-stress-project--12930193</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear part 1 of my conversation with DVHS Seniors, Rena & Raj, members of last years AP Seminar Class that focused their research of student stress at Dougherty Valley.  Their work helped inspire this show.  They share what motivated them the undertake the project, their goals, the results of their research, and some practical ways that teachers can help reduce student stress. <br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12930193</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:45:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12930193/ep_8_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_rena_raj_pt_1_ap_seminar_student_stress_project.mp3" length="15526486" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear part 1 of my conversation with DVHS Seniors, Rena &amp; Raj, members of last years AP Seminar Class that focused their research of student stress at Dougherty Valley.  Their work helped inspire this show.  They share what motivated...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear part 1 of my conversation with DVHS Seniors, Rena & Raj, members of last years AP Seminar Class that focused their research of student stress at Dougherty Valley.  Their work helped inspire this show.  They share what motivated them the undertake the project, their goals, the results of their research, and some practical ways that teachers can help reduce student stress. <br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>960</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 7 The Wildcat Way with Ms. Becky Uscian</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-the-wildcat-way-with-ms-becky-uscian--12768356</link><description><![CDATA[In today’s episode, Ms. Becky Uscian, DVHS English teacher and Restorative Justice SWAT group leader, shares what Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices are, her group’s goals and vision, and her experience with Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices.  <br />Feedback is greatly appreciated.  You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12768356</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12768356/ep_7_the_wildcat_way_with_ms_becky_uscian.mp3" length="17465023" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In today’s episode, Ms. Becky Uscian, DVHS English teacher and Restorative Justice SWAT group leader, shares what Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices are, her group’s goals and vision, and her experience with Restorative Justice and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s episode, Ms. Becky Uscian, DVHS English teacher and Restorative Justice SWAT group leader, shares what Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices are, her group’s goals and vision, and her experience with Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices.  <br />Feedback is greatly appreciated.  You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  On Twitter you can find us at @DVWildcatPod. I look forward to hearing you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1081</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 6 The Wildcat Way with Ms. Molly Topf</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-the-wildcat-way-with-ms-molly-topf--12768352</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Ms. Molly Topf, Dougherty Valley High School English teacher and School Wide Action Team aka SWAT Coordinator.  Molly was selected to lead the SWAT groups and she will sharer the origin of SWAT and her vision for the groups for the 2017-18 school year and beyond.<br /><br />SWAT groups:<br />Academic Intervention <br />Access/Bell Schedule <br />Climate/Student Stress<br />Course Offerings <br />Cultural Awareness <br />Digital Citizenship <br />New Teacher Support <br />Student Assessment <br />Restorative Justice <br /><br /> If you're interested in participating in a SWAT Group contact Ms. Topf (mtopf@dvhigh.net) or myself. <br /><br />Your feedback is important to us, please let me know what you think about the show.  If you enjoy the show, please share it. <br />Email: dball@dvhigh. Twitter: @DVWildcatpod]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12768352</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12768352/ep_6_the_wildcat_way_with_ms_molly_topf.mp3" length="18415584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode we hear from Ms. Molly Topf, Dougherty Valley High School English teacher and School Wide Action Team aka SWAT Coordinator.  Molly was selected to lead the SWAT groups and she will sharer the origin of SWAT and her vision for the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we hear from Ms. Molly Topf, Dougherty Valley High School English teacher and School Wide Action Team aka SWAT Coordinator.  Molly was selected to lead the SWAT groups and she will sharer the origin of SWAT and her vision for the groups for the 2017-18 school year and beyond.<br /><br />SWAT groups:<br />Academic Intervention <br />Access/Bell Schedule <br />Climate/Student Stress<br />Course Offerings <br />Cultural Awareness <br />Digital Citizenship <br />New Teacher Support <br />Student Assessment <br />Restorative Justice <br /><br /> If you're interested in participating in a SWAT Group contact Ms. Topf (mtopf@dvhigh.net) or myself. <br /><br />Your feedback is important to us, please let me know what you think about the show.  If you enjoy the show, please share it. <br />Email: dball@dvhigh. Twitter: @DVWildcatpod]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1140</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 5 The Wildcat Way with Interact Club Co-Presidents, Ye Jin &amp; Priscilla</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-the-wildcat-way-with-interact-club-co-presidents-ye-jin-priscilla--12664866</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode you will hear from Ye Jin & Priscilla, the Co-Presidents of the Dougherty Valley High School Interact club.  They tell us about what Interact is, how the club contributes not just to our local community, but world-wide, and they share some of the skills that they have developed in their 4 years of participation. If you are a student and want to learn more about how to get involved, please check out the student clubs section of the DVHS website.  <br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  I can also be found on social media, the show's Twitter handle is @DVWildcatPod]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12664866</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12664866/ep_5_the_wildcat_way_with_interact_club_co_presidents_ye_jin_priscilla.mp3" length="18416808" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode you will hear from Ye Jin &amp; Priscilla, the Co-Presidents of the Dougherty Valley High School Interact club.  They tell us about what Interact is, how the club contributes not just to our local community, but world-wide, and they share...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode you will hear from Ye Jin & Priscilla, the Co-Presidents of the Dougherty Valley High School Interact club.  They tell us about what Interact is, how the club contributes not just to our local community, but world-wide, and they share some of the skills that they have developed in their 4 years of participation. If you are a student and want to learn more about how to get involved, please check out the student clubs section of the DVHS website.  <br />Your feedback is greatly appreciated.  If you like what you hear please share the show with those that you think will enjoy it too.  A link to the show will also be on the DVHS homepage.  <br />Feel free to reach out to me directly as well: You can email me at <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, leave me a voice mail at 925-587-8199.  I can also be found on social media, the show's Twitter handle is @DVWildcatPod]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1140</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 4, The Wildcat Way with Mr. Tisa &amp; Cole</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-the-wildcat-way-with-mr-tisa-cole--12664333</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode Mr. Nick Tisa shares how ce connects with students in his three major roles at Dougherty Valley as social studies teach, Dean of Attendance, and head varsity football coach.  You're also going to hear from one of Coach Tisa's players, who will reflect on his development in our football program.<br />follow the team closely this season, you can find them on Twitter @FootballDVHS<br />Please provide your feedback: email <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, Twitter: @DVWildcatPod voice mail: 925-587-8199.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12664333</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:30:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12664333/ep_4_the_wildcat_way_with_mr_tisa_cole.mp3" length="22258189" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode Mr. Nick Tisa shares how ce connects with students in his three major roles at Dougherty Valley as social studies teach, Dean of Attendance, and head varsity football coach.  You're also going to hear from one of Coach Tisa's players,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Mr. Nick Tisa shares how ce connects with students in his three major roles at Dougherty Valley as social studies teach, Dean of Attendance, and head varsity football coach.  You're also going to hear from one of Coach Tisa's players, who will reflect on his development in our football program.<br />follow the team closely this season, you can find them on Twitter @FootballDVHS<br />Please provide your feedback: email <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, Twitter: @DVWildcatPod voice mail: 925-587-8199.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1380</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 3 The Wildcat Way with Akshay S.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-the-wildcat-way-with-akshay-s--12590609</link><description><![CDATA[Senior Akshay S. shares his personal development through scouting and the Eagle Scout project he has developed for the benefit of our school. <br />Do you have thoughts about the show? Please share them: <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, Twitter: @DVWildcatPod]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12590609</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:50:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12590609/ep_3_the_wildcat_way_with_akshay_s.mp3" length="14544771" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senior Akshay S. shares his personal development through scouting and the Eagle Scout project he has developed for the benefit of our school. &#13;
Do you have thoughts about the show? Please share them: dball@dvhigh.net, Twitter: @DVWildcatPod</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senior Akshay S. shares his personal development through scouting and the Eagle Scout project he has developed for the benefit of our school. <br />Do you have thoughts about the show? Please share them: <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>, Twitter: @DVWildcatPod]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 2 The Wildcat Way Podcast with Kristin Cranmer and Owen H.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-the-wildcat-way-podcast-with-kristin-cranmer-and-owen-h--12590605</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode Ms. Cranmer (kcranmer@srvusd.net or (925) 479-6427) , the Dougherty Valley High School College and Career Coordinator, shares our new summer program, the College Admissions Bootcamp, for rising seniors, and the overall great resource that our Collage and Career Center is.  We also hear from a College Admissions Bootcamp participant, Owen Hitchcock, who shares his experience in the week long program.<br />The program is geared toward helping students understand the details that go into the college admissions process.  The DVHS Education Fund (<a href="https://dvhs.schoolloop.com/edfund)" rel="noopener">https://dvhs.schoolloop.com/edfund)</a> was a major reason that this program was able to take place.  Ms. Cranmer also discusses the variety of resources available on the College and Career Center website (<a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/college-center)" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/college-center)</a> and in the College and Career Center itself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12590605</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:10:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12590605/ep_2_the_wildcat_way_podcast_with_kristin_cranmer_and_owen_h.mp3" length="35347670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode Ms. Cranmer (kcranmer@srvusd.net or (925) 479-6427) , the Dougherty Valley High School College and Career Coordinator, shares our new summer program, the College Admissions Bootcamp, for rising seniors, and the overall great resource...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Ms. Cranmer (kcranmer@srvusd.net or (925) 479-6427) , the Dougherty Valley High School College and Career Coordinator, shares our new summer program, the College Admissions Bootcamp, for rising seniors, and the overall great resource that our Collage and Career Center is.  We also hear from a College Admissions Bootcamp participant, Owen Hitchcock, who shares his experience in the week long program.<br />The program is geared toward helping students understand the details that go into the college admissions process.  The DVHS Education Fund (<a href="https://dvhs.schoolloop.com/edfund)" rel="noopener">https://dvhs.schoolloop.com/edfund)</a> was a major reason that this program was able to take place.  Ms. Cranmer also discusses the variety of resources available on the College and Career Center website (<a href="http://www.dvhigh.net/college-center)" rel="noopener">http://www.dvhigh.net/college-center)</a> and in the College and Career Center itself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2198</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 1 The Wildcat Way with Ms. Kerri Pike</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-the-wildcat-way-with-ms-kerri-pike--12571378</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 1 of the Wildcat Way, with Teacher Librarian, Ms. Kerri Pike (kpike@dvhigh.net). Ms. Pike discusses:<br />- The WASC process and lessons learned <br />- Lesser known school resources <br />- The way ahead based on the WASC report <br />Your feedback is welcomed!  Rate us on iTunes. Contact me directly: <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>; voicemail 925-587-8199; Twitter & Voxer: @Demetrius_Ball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12571378</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:06:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12571378/ep_1_the_wildcat_way_with_ms_kerri_pike.mp3" length="25919421" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 1 of the Wildcat Way, with Teacher Librarian, Ms. Kerri Pike (kpike@dvhigh.net). Ms. Pike discusses:&#13;
- The WASC process and lessons learned &#13;
- Lesser known school resources &#13;
- The way ahead based on the WASC report &#13;
Your feedback is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 1 of the Wildcat Way, with Teacher Librarian, Ms. Kerri Pike (kpike@dvhigh.net). Ms. Pike discusses:<br />- The WASC process and lessons learned <br />- Lesser known school resources <br />- The way ahead based on the WASC report <br />Your feedback is welcomed!  Rate us on iTunes. Contact me directly: <a href="mailto:dball@dvhigh.net">dball@dvhigh.net</a>; voicemail 925-587-8199; Twitter & Voxer: @Demetrius_Ball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1609</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 0 The Wildcat Way with Demetrius Ball</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-0-the-wildcat-way-with-demetrius-ball--12557507</link><description><![CDATA[This is the introductory episode of The Wildcat Way Podcast. This show will give you an inside look at the people and programs of Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, CA. Host DVHS Assistant  Principal, Demetrius Ball shares the motivation for and purpose of the podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12557507</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2017 01:12:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12557507/ep_0_the_wildcat_way_with_demetrius_ball.mp3" length="4023179" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Demetrius Ball</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the introductory episode of The Wildcat Way Podcast. This show will give you an inside look at the people and programs of Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, CA. Host DVHS Assistant  Principal, Demetrius Ball shares the motivation for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the introductory episode of The Wildcat Way Podcast. This show will give you an inside look at the people and programs of Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, CA. Host DVHS Assistant  Principal, Demetrius Ball shares the motivation for and purpose of the podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>241</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ac859689f066d10280707bd0ae8fff7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
