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In each episode, we sit down with dedicated educators to unravel their unique stories – from the roots of their teaching careers and personal life experiences to the early chapters of family history. Discover the passions that drive them, insights into what they love about learning, and get a glimpse into their own student days.

Tune in to ‘Walnut Grove Chronicles’ for heartfelt conversations with the educators shaping the future, one story at a time.]]>enEducationCopyright Tim Stephensonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/882c98417efcd29ea94f74e521b50b6e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/walnut-grove-staff-chronicles--4296800Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:06:45 +0000Tim StephensonTim Stephensontstephenson@sd35.bc.caJoin us on a journey through the inspiring narratives of Walnut Grove Secondary School’s exceptional staff. In each episode, we sit down with dedicated educators to unravel their unique stories – from the roots of their teaching careers and personal...
In each episode, we sit down with dedicated educators to unravel their unique stories – from the roots of their teaching careers and personal life experiences to the early chapters of family history. Discover the passions that drive them, insights into what they love about learning, and get a glimpse into their own student days.

Tune in to ‘Walnut Grove Chronicles’ for heartfelt conversations with the educators shaping the future, one story at a time.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/victoria-yule--58628802
Victoria talks about her love of nature, the lessons it can teach us, the example of calm and the challenge that it brings. Very much one to recognize the teaching that we can garner from the First Nations, Victoria has great respect for her surroundings.

Learn about her active life style, her global adventures and her hopes for her teaching career.

Victoria! You say you are blessed to be here...equally WGSS is blessed to have you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58628802Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:22:39 +0000Tim StephensonIt was a pleasure for me to sit down with Victoria and hear her story. This is a person who is solidly grounded in her understanding of herself and is poised to become a solid and valuable member of the Walnut Grove community. I know that I was...
Victoria talks about her love of nature, the lessons it can teach us, the example of calm and the challenge that it brings. Very much one to recognize the teaching that we can garner from the First Nations, Victoria has great respect for her surroundings.

Learn about her active life style, her global adventures and her hopes for her teaching career.

Victoria! You say you are blessed to be here...equally WGSS is blessed to have you!]]>1729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-intentional-about-wellness--50437290
Science 360 Episode 54 - Burning Bright, Not Out
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Earthy Chats Episode 13
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Teach Better Team
https://www.teachbetter.com/blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50437290Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:43:15 +0000Tim StephensonIn this episode, rather than interviewing a teacher from our school, I read a blog I wrote for the Teach Better Team. I'm sharing it as a word of encouragement and maybe a touch of "I needed that". I hope you have a wonderful summer and here's a few...
Science 360 Episode 54 - Burning Bright, Not Out
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ua8IGz2INiLStxp6EwBPJ?si=1eb7c518951e4eaa
Earthy Chats Episode 13
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6f8I4ehCN6Q0aZRWmotrm2?si=85c74ac841ae4d7e
Teach Better Team
https://www.teachbetter.com/blog/]]>507bced,mysd35community,tbpodcasterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adrienne-stubbings--49405742
Adrienne may have taken a straight line route to teaching but her experiences in the school of life has left her with wisdom and compassion for the well-being of her students. By getting out to just about every continent in the world, Adrienne brings a perspective on life here in lower mainland BC that comes when you "walk a mile" in someone else's shoes.

I really like her philosophy on education. Relationships first, followed by a healthy dose of relatability, served with a heaping scoop of reality. Ms. Stubbings doesn't just teach her students about what it will be like in the real world, because she knows that this IS their real world. It's that sort of teaching that is the reason Adrienne has such an impact on the school. She's travelled to a lot of places, but I, for one, am glad she travelled to Walnut Grove.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49405742Tue, 12 Apr 2022 03:25:48 +0000Tim StephensonIf you love languages and travel, and down-to-Earth teaching that relates real life to the real world, then you would love to be in the company and classes of Adrienne Stubbings. Adrienne may have taken a straight line route to teaching but her...
Adrienne may have taken a straight line route to teaching but her experiences in the school of life has left her with wisdom and compassion for the well-being of her students. By getting out to just about every continent in the world, Adrienne brings a perspective on life here in lower mainland BC that comes when you "walk a mile" in someone else's shoes.

I really like her philosophy on education. Relationships first, followed by a healthy dose of relatability, served with a heaping scoop of reality. Ms. Stubbings doesn't just teach her students about what it will be like in the real world, because she knows that this IS their real world. It's that sort of teaching that is the reason Adrienne has such an impact on the school. She's travelled to a lot of places, but I, for one, am glad she travelled to Walnut Grove.]]>2121langleyschools,mysd35community,teachers,think35falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jenny-kim--48636797
If you haven't heard her story, then I think you will notice that she is naturally gifted academically, has a playful, fun side that needs to be expressed and exudes a humility that is too admirable. Jenny is one of the newer teachers at Walnut Grove but has made a lasting impression by her contributions both scholastically, teaching AP Chemistry, and socially. If you see the artistic Periodic table being assembled in the science hallway...that's Jenny. If you played golf in the library...that's Jenny. If you see this smiling, bundle of energy with blinged out fingernails and wearing Uggs...that's Jenny!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48636797Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:17:11 +0000Tim StephensonOne of the things that I have noticed in speaking with staff members is the strength and willingness to take on the hard things in life. Not only take them on but beat them! And Jenny Kim is no exception. If you haven't heard her story, then I...
If you haven't heard her story, then I think you will notice that she is naturally gifted academically, has a playful, fun side that needs to be expressed and exudes a humility that is too admirable. Jenny is one of the newer teachers at Walnut Grove but has made a lasting impression by her contributions both scholastically, teaching AP Chemistry, and socially. If you see the artistic Periodic table being assembled in the science hallway...that's Jenny. If you played golf in the library...that's Jenny. If you see this smiling, bundle of energy with blinged out fingernails and wearing Uggs...that's Jenny!]]>2231bcedchat,edupodcasters,mysd35community,think35falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sam-mcgough--48531178
Yet as much as it is different, the fact is that some of the greatest minds and some of the greatest universities are British. So there must be something to that! But listening to Sam's story sheds some light on the effect of such a system on an individual. And it does have lasting repercussions.

But now as a Walnut Grove science teacher, Mrs. McGough is thriving and enjoying the educational freedom that the Canadian system allows. This is a story of resilience, overcoming adversity and thriving regardless of the circumstances. You are privileged to have this fine lady as your teacher. Glad you made it to Canada, Mrs. McGough!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48531178Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:13:50 +0000Tim StephensonSam McGough was born and raised in the UK and therefore has a very different education experience than what we find in Canada. Much more stringent, streaming based on standardized tests starting as young as 10 years old, being segregated in class...
Yet as much as it is different, the fact is that some of the greatest minds and some of the greatest universities are British. So there must be something to that! But listening to Sam's story sheds some light on the effect of such a system on an individual. And it does have lasting repercussions.

But now as a Walnut Grove science teacher, Mrs. McGough is thriving and enjoying the educational freedom that the Canadian system allows. This is a story of resilience, overcoming adversity and thriving regardless of the circumstances. You are privileged to have this fine lady as your teacher. Glad you made it to Canada, Mrs. McGough!]]>2625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vince-rahn--48432451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48432451Tue, 25 Jan 2022 03:15:02 +0000Tim StephensonMr. Vince Rahn is a deep, deep thinker. And you will find that his greatest sense is that thought without a human connection is meaningless. Anybody who quotes Aristotle in the first minute of an interview is bound to speak some truth right?! If you...2106bced,bcedchat,langleylearns,mysd35community,think35,wgssfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamie-fiset--48341805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48341805Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:17:46 +0000Tim StephensonIf you've been around the game of hockey as much as I have, you would definitely know all the stereotypes. Brash, abusive, aggressive...hockey is tough game right? But then you meet Jamie Fiset and you have to ask why the hockey community puts up with...2387bcedchat,langleylearns,mysd35community,think35falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-wilson--27833604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27833604Wed, 20 May 2020 03:12:52 +0000Tim StephensonThe more I interview the teachers of Walnut Grove, the more I have come to realize that they each bring something so unique and valuable. What makes a school special? Is it the special academic offerings? Maybe. Is it the test score ranking? Not...2818bced,bcedchat,edtechchat,fvmba,langleylearns,mindfulness,resilience,teachershelpingteachers,teachersonfire,teacherswhopodcast,think35,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-favaro--27551675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27551675Sun, 17 May 2020 04:40:30 +0000Tim StephensonIn this interview, Paul does a great job of describing why Walnut Grove Secondary School is the way it is. I love the way he name drops and uses these other WG greats to show how the school culture has developed. We talk about how that legacy will...2846bced,bcedchat,eastvan,langleylearns,langleyschools,legacy,sapperton,sd35,teachers,vmslfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deborah-fenato--27187032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27187032Tue, 12 May 2020 20:22:38 +0000Tim StephensonDeb has been working as a teacher at Walnut Grove since the early 90s. Anyone who has worked with Deb will learn to appreciate her so much more by hearing the incredible way she has been willing to try new things, often when she had no previous...2460bced,bcedchat,langleylearns,teacher,teaching,think35,walnutgrovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-lutes--26812989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26812989Wed, 06 May 2020 04:16:50 +0000Tim StephensonGary Lutes is one of the special teachers that started his career in the first year that Walnut Grove Secondary opened it's doors. In this episode, we find out how early life experiences crafted by a caring family that modelled hospitality, developed...2605athletics,bced,bcedchat,bcsports,coach,fraservalleys,gators,glebecollegiate,langleylearns,ottawa,provincialbanner,teacher,think35,trackandfield,trinitywesternuniversity,tyndale,walnutgrove,wgssfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glenn-johnston--26581619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26581619Sat, 02 May 2020 19:27:52 +0000Tim StephensonGlenn has taught at Walnut Grove Secondary School for 30 years, and as such, he has a perspective on teaching that only comes with experience. This is a podcast that will be very interesting to long-time WGSS teachers, but will also be very...2360bced,bcedchat,edchat,langleylearns,langleyschools,think35,wgssfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julia-bryant-taneda--24818753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24818753Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:37:10 +0000Tim StephensonJulia is a long time teacher at Walnut Grove Secondary School. In this episode, Julia starts right away by dropping a bombshell of a story! I was shocked to hear how her life started. She will describe some of her adventures as a high school...2188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-balzarini--24698097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24698097Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:17:18 +0000Tim StephensonEric has taught at Walnut Grove since 1994. But his involvement in academics precedes that! And where did his love for adventure come from that we see in his leadership in Edge and the Harrison Hike? Learn about this and more as we hear from this...2210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-mcginn--24651988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24651988Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:43:43 +0000Tim StephensonThis is a very interesting conversation with Doug McGinn, fitness expert and teacher at Walnut Grove Secondary School in Langley, BC, Canada. Learn more of his background, from his education, his family growing up, family tragedies, ideas about...2122falsefull