ASD Shine Bright

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk with West High School's Kevin Wright, Class of 2025, who’s not only graduating, but doing it with a flawless attendance record!

That’s ZERO absences in 13 years across the Anchorage School District.

Hear his story and tips on how he stayed committed to being consistently in school.

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we go to Polaris K-12 where they are celebrating their 30th year as a school.

We sat down with a few of the students to talk about the Polaris culture and how its making a positive impact on their educational journey.

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk with Bartlett Alumni Oumie Fatty-Hydara who is finishing up her sophomore year at Dartmouth College where she is studying molecular biology.

Hear how she is pursuing her passion for medicine and being an ambassador for Alaska at her school and beyond.

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk with Service High School's Natalie Hodge–Hannula and South High School's Anna Kardashyan who were recognized as Coca-Cola Scholars!

These two outstanding students who were part of the 150 picked out of 105,00 plus applicants will receive a $20,000 scholarship for their leadership, service, and dedication to making a difference in their schools and communities. 

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk with William Tyson Elementary Student Council Leaders about their brand new podcast Raven's Call and how it's helping their school break barriers for everyone to get to know each other better. 

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk with Hanshew Middle School Counselors and some Hanshew students about their YANA (You Are Not Alone) and Student Ambassador Programs and the positive effects they are having on students throughout the school.

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, Anchorage School Board Member Margo Bellamy and ASD Curriculum Coordinator Anthony Sadler chat with Team ASD’s Corey Young and Lisa Miller about celebrating Black History in Alaska—both in and beyond the classroom. 

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we celebrate Alaska Native/American Native Heritage Month as we spotlight the Airport Heights Elementary Drummers which is made up of a group of Indigenous student leaders who teach their classmates and teachers about their culture while bringing joy into their school.

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, meet National Civics Bee Champion and Romig Middle School 8th Grader Emily Brubaker who talks about how she became a national civics champ representing Alaska and how since she was 6 years old, she has been advocating for legislation that would amend federal law and require health insurance companies to pay for congenital anomaly treatments. 

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk to the Dimond Lynx Football Team who completed an undefeated season in winning the Division 1 Alaska State Football Championship.

Hear about their journey of hard work and faith in coming from the bottom to taking the state crown.

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, hear from East High School State Cross Country Champion Katahdin Staples about his historic win, how his team and Head Coach Christina Shurtleff prepares for practice and meets, and how positivity has grown his love for running.

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In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we visit Mirror Lake Middle School and its Spanish Immersion Program where in Rachel Schaefer's class the lessons are only in Spanish.

The goal of the Spanish Immersion Program is to prepare students linguistically and culturally to live and work harmoniously in multilingual communities at home and around the world.

#ASDShineBright #SpanishImmersion #HistoryClass #HispanicHeritageMonth #Alaska

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk with Anchorage School Board Member Dora Wilson about her Hispanic culture and how it has helped shape her leadership in her career and from within the Anchorage School District.

#ASDShineBright #HispanicHeritageMonth #SpanishImmersion #Alaska

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk with Chugiak Elementary School and some students from the Spanish Immersion Program about Hispanic Heritage Month and how they are learning and loving Spanish inside and outside the classroom.

#ASDShineBright #SpanishImmersion #HispanicHeritageMonth #Alaska

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk with the East High School Lady T-Birds Volleyball Team (who are the reigning Region Champs and the 2023 State Runner Up) about their love of volleyball, helping each other, and how they are preparing to go up against the great competition in Anchorage and Alaska. 

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, it's the 2024-2025 Back to School Edition featuring guest host Suzie Peterson who is a 7th grader at Romig Middle School.

Suzie sits down with Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt to talk about favorite classes, the new school year, and excitement about middle school. 

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk to some of the "Orange Juice" Podcast crew who are part of the West High School Media Class.

Hear how they are turning their creativity into a powerful and positive format to showcase awesome stories in their school.

In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we talk to the finalists of Aquarian Charter School's Amazing Shake/Gauntlet competition and reveal the overall winner.