Kairos Community Podcast Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:43:10 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774382 en-us © 2026 Kairos Community Podcast yes 35d23c4c-6030-5276-8063-a549a097b2ba Kairos Public Schools episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kairos Public Schools https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rs2ldc8pk5nn80apps6qjuw6js68?.jpg Kairos Community Podcast Let's Keep the Kairos "secret sauce" Volunteering Let's Keep the Kairos "secret sauce" Volunteering In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews KPAC President Amanda Cullinan and Vice President Stephanie Coleman to discuss how Kairos has developed a “secret sauce” of  cultivating a community of volunteers and how it can’t lose that. There are so many benefits to volunteering at Kairos and so many ways to do it. 

]]> In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews KPAC President Amanda Cullinan and Vice President Stephanie Coleman to discuss how Kairos has developed a “secret sauce” of  cultivating a community of volunteers and how it can’t lose that. There are so many benefits to volunteering at Kairos and so many ways to do it. 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-16622972 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2361 3 5 full false A Conversation with New Vacaville Police Chief Polen about School & Community Safety A Conversation with New Vacaville Police Chief Polen about School & Community Safety In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews the new Vacaville Police Chief, Chris Polen.  Chief Polen has served Vacaville for many years and he discusses his vision for the safety in Vacaville, how Vacaville PD collaborates with schools and new ways Vacaville PD is working to keep schools and the community safe.  

]]> In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews the new Vacaville Police Chief, Chris Polen.  Chief Polen has served Vacaville for many years and he discusses his vision for the safety in Vacaville, how Vacaville PD collaborates with schools and new ways Vacaville PD is working to keep schools and the community safe.  

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-16570290 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2235 3 4 full false Kairos High School Takes Root. A Look at Year 1 Kairos High School Takes Root. A Look at Year 1 In this episode, Co-Founder & Director of Flex-Based Learning, Leslie Shebley and Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews the Kairos Principal, James Buescher & KLAHS Counselor, Christina Reed talk about the first year of the High School, the wins, the growth pains and the exciting things in development. 

]]> In this episode, Co-Founder & Director of Flex-Based Learning, Leslie Shebley and Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews the Kairos Principal, James Buescher & KLAHS Counselor, Christina Reed talk about the first year of the High School, the wins, the growth pains and the exciting things in development. 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-16529022 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2987 3 3 full false What is Measure E? What is Measure E? In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews Ed Santopadre, The Superintendent of Vacaville Unified School District (VUSD) on Measure E and what it means for all Vacaville Unified Public Schools and for the Kairos Public Schools Elm Street Campus.  

]]> In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews Ed Santopadre, The Superintendent of Vacaville Unified School District (VUSD) on Measure E and what it means for all Vacaville Unified Public Schools and for the Kairos Public Schools Elm Street Campus.  

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-15750048 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 478 3 2 full false AI Use at Kairos Public Schools with Mrs. Schraer AI Use at Kairos Public Schools with Mrs. Schraer In this episode our Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO Jared Austin interviews Katelyn Schraer, an ELA teacher in our Leadership Academy about the use of AI in the classroom and discusses Kairos team members being selected to a statewide cohort on AI in Education 

]]> In this episode our Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO Jared Austin interviews Katelyn Schraer, an ELA teacher in our Leadership Academy about the use of AI in the classroom and discusses Kairos team members being selected to a statewide cohort on AI in Education 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-15702172 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2053 3 1 full false "The Opportune Moment”: The Birth of Kairos Luminary High School" "The Opportune Moment”: The Birth of Kairos Luminary High School" In this episode,  Student Services Director Betsy Madigan interviews Kairos Public Schools Co-Founders Jared Austin & Leslie Shebley on the process for launching the new Kairos High School, the Kairos Luminary Academy.  We discuss- Why a high school? Why a Flex-based high school? The path to approval (hopefully) and what families and community members can do.

]]> In this episode,  Student Services Director Betsy Madigan interviews Kairos Public Schools Co-Founders Jared Austin & Leslie Shebley on the process for launching the new Kairos High School, the Kairos Luminary Academy.  We discuss- Why a high school? Why a Flex-based high school? The path to approval (hopefully) and what families and community members can do.

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-13935021 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2052 2 8 full false New Partnership! The Vacaville Boys & Girls Club New Partnership! The Vacaville Boys & Girls Club In this episode, the Kairos Public Schools team talks with the Vacaville Boys & Girls club Executive Director, Anna Eaton on the new partnership being offered at Kairos. 

]]> In this episode, the Kairos Public Schools team talks with the Vacaville Boys & Girls club Executive Director, Anna Eaton on the new partnership being offered at Kairos. 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-13373975 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1426 2 7 full false Lets Talk About Bullying & Lets Build Leaders Lets Talk About Bullying & Lets Build Leaders Kairos Team Members, Betsy Madigan - Student Services Director,  Patricia Hobbs - Academy Coordinator, Jon Sibug - Operations & Accountability Coordinator, Marissa Hanneman - School Counselor,  Carrie Pedersen - KISP Teacher discuss a culture of kindness, community and building leaders at Kairos 

]]> Kairos Team Members, Betsy Madigan - Student Services Director,  Patricia Hobbs - Academy Coordinator, Jon Sibug - Operations & Accountability Coordinator, Marissa Hanneman - School Counselor,  Carrie Pedersen - KISP Teacher discuss a culture of kindness, community and building leaders at Kairos 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-12485850 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1652 2 6 full false We Can't Do It Without You. A Talk With Parent Volunteers We Can't Do It Without You. A Talk With Parent Volunteers In this episode, Co-Founders Leslie Shebley & Jared Austin interview Ashley & Tim Burrell, a long time Kairos Public Schools family and wonderful volunteers.  We talk about the benefits of  volunteering and how we need more families involved.  

]]> In this episode, Co-Founders Leslie Shebley & Jared Austin interview Ashley & Tim Burrell, a long time Kairos Public Schools family and wonderful volunteers.  We talk about the benefits of  volunteering and how we need more families involved.  

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-12211925 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2001 2 5 full false Kairos Parent Advisory Council (KPAC) & Why We Need You Kairos Parent Advisory Council (KPAC) & Why We Need You In this episode, Co-Founders Leslie Shebley & Jared Austin speak with KPAC President, Adi Luna and Vice President, Amanda Cullinan about the Kairos Parent Advisory Council. The important role it plays at Kairos Public Schools and why we need more Parents involved. 

]]> In this episode, Co-Founders Leslie Shebley & Jared Austin speak with KPAC President, Adi Luna and Vice President, Amanda Cullinan about the Kairos Parent Advisory Council. The important role it plays at Kairos Public Schools and why we need more Parents involved. 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-12171054 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1646 2 4 full false Parent University - Screen Time During Breaks Parent University - Screen Time During Breaks In this episode, our team discusses Parent and child communications around screen time during school breaks. Team members Chelsie Fonseca - TK Teacher, Lauren Goff - 4th grade Teacher, Lisa Courtney - Middle School Teacher,  Marissa Hanneman- School Counselor, Betsy Madigan - Student Services Director, & Patricia Hobbs - Academy Coordinator  share ideas for the different age -spans they serve.

Resource Links
Title
Sid the Science Kid (TK-1)
Khan Academy Kids (TK-2)
Khan Academy (3-8)
Word World (TK-1)
Story Bots  (TK-1)
Raz Kids (TK-5)
Splash Learn (TK-5)
ABC Mouse (TK-3)
Llama Llama (TK-1)
Wild Kratts (TK-5)
Art Hub for Kids (TK-3)
National Geographic (Disney Plus) (2-5)
Go Guardian (3-8)
PBS Kids (TK-2)

]]> In this episode, our team discusses Parent and child communications around screen time during school breaks. Team members Chelsie Fonseca - TK Teacher, Lauren Goff - 4th grade Teacher, Lisa Courtney - Middle School Teacher,  Marissa Hanneman- School Counselor, Betsy Madigan - Student Services Director, & Patricia Hobbs - Academy Coordinator  share ideas for the different age -spans they serve.

Resource Links
Title
Sid the Science Kid (TK-1)
Khan Academy Kids (TK-2)
Khan Academy (3-8)
Word World (TK-1)
Story Bots  (TK-1)
Raz Kids (TK-5)
Splash Learn (TK-5)
ABC Mouse (TK-3)
Llama Llama (TK-1)
Wild Kratts (TK-5)
Art Hub for Kids (TK-3)
National Geographic (Disney Plus) (2-5)
Go Guardian (3-8)
PBS Kids (TK-2)

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-11857812 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1022 2 3 full false Parent University - Emotional Regulations Parent University - Emotional Regulations This Parent University podcast is all about emotional regulations, and what we as adults need to be aware of in order to best support our kiddos when it comes to helping them regulate and cope with their emotions. 

In this podcast you will hear from 5 of our staff members and their discussion about this big and important topic. 

Patricia Hobbs: Foundations and Leadership Academies Coordinator, Facilitator 

Betsy Madigan: Student Services Director, Facilitator 

Julia Rodriguez: School Psychologist, Expert and Panelist 

Marissa Hanneman: School Counselor, Expert and Panelist 

Caitlin Emery: Speech and Language Therapist, Expert and Panelist

]]> This Parent University podcast is all about emotional regulations, and what we as adults need to be aware of in order to best support our kiddos when it comes to helping them regulate and cope with their emotions. 

In this podcast you will hear from 5 of our staff members and their discussion about this big and important topic. 

Patricia Hobbs: Foundations and Leadership Academies Coordinator, Facilitator 

Betsy Madigan: Student Services Director, Facilitator 

Julia Rodriguez: School Psychologist, Expert and Panelist 

Marissa Hanneman: School Counselor, Expert and Panelist 

Caitlin Emery: Speech and Language Therapist, Expert and Panelist

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-11566031 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1454 2 2 full false Public Health in Solano County.... Burning questions parents want to know Public Health in Solano County.... Burning questions parents want to know In this episode, Kairos Public Schools interviews Solano County Public Health Officer, Dr. Bela Matyas who provides perspective on COVID in our County. 

]]> In this episode, Kairos Public Schools interviews Solano County Public Health Officer, Dr. Bela Matyas who provides perspective on COVID in our County. 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-9693639 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 3418 2 1 full false The Importance of Community Involvement with Guest City Councilmember Elect, Greg Ritchie The Importance of Community Involvement with Guest City Councilmember Elect, Greg Ritchie In this episode we have a conversation with Kairos Board Member and Vacaville City Council Member - Elect, Gregory Ritchie about the importance of local community involvement.  

]]> In this episode we have a conversation with Kairos Board Member and Vacaville City Council Member - Elect, Gregory Ritchie about the importance of local community involvement.  

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-8557046 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2034 1 5 full false Screen Time? SEL? A conversation with Guest Marissa Hanneman, Kairos School Counselor Screen Time? SEL? A conversation with Guest Marissa Hanneman, Kairos School Counselor In this episode we discuss screen time usage with scholars, summer screen time, what is social and emotional learning (SEL) and more with the Kairos Public Schools School Counselor. 

]]> In this episode we discuss screen time usage with scholars, summer screen time, what is social and emotional learning (SEL) and more with the Kairos Public Schools School Counselor. 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-8557006 Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1909 1 4 full false Why Kairos Innovative Scholars Program (KISP)? The origin story and homeschool insights with Guest Kerry McGinty Why Kairos Innovative Scholars Program (KISP)? The origin story and homeschool insights with Guest Kerry McGinty In this episode we discuss the origins of our Kairos Innovative Scholars Program (KISP) and we interview one of our parents who has had children at the Elm campus and at KISP. 

]]> In this episode we discuss the origins of our Kairos Innovative Scholars Program (KISP) and we interview one of our parents who has had children at the Elm campus and at KISP. 

]]> Kairos Public Schools Buzzsprout-8550079 Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2749 1 3 full false Kairos...In the beginning with Guest Tiffany Leary Kairos...In the beginning with Guest Tiffany Leary This episode discusses the origins of Kairos Public Schools, how it was started, the concept and the reflections of a founding parent of the school. 

]]> This episode discusses the origins of Kairos Public Schools, how it was started, the concept and the reflections of a founding parent of the school. 

]]> Jared Austin Buzzsprout-8499921 Tue, 11 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400 2040 1 2 full false "Start here! The What & Why of this Podcast" "Start here! The What & Why of this Podcast" This is episode one of the Kairos community podcast.  In this podcast we discuss the goals of the podcast, why are we starting a podcast and what our community can look forward to in the podcast. 

]]> This is episode one of the Kairos community podcast.  In this podcast we discuss the goals of the podcast, why are we starting a podcast and what our community can look forward to in the podcast. 

]]> Jared Austin Buzzsprout-8471993 Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 884 1 1 full false