ASD Shine Bright
ASD Shine Bright is the podcast that highlights the awesome things students and staff are doing in the Anchorage School District. Listen to amazing stories, journeys, challenges, and successes.
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Episodes
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we’re honored to feature Marilyn Gallardo, King Tech High School’s beloved Safety and Security Specialist, as she reflects on an incredible 33-year career with the Anchorage School District.
Marilyn shares stories, lessons, and the heart behind her decades of service as she prepares for a well-earned retirement.
Thank you, Marilyn, for keeping our schools safe and our community strong!
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
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.
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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.
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
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.
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
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.
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
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.
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
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.
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
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.
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
In this episode of ASD Shine Bright, we take you into Service High School's Biomedical Career Academy which is part of the district's Academies of Anchorage, CTE (Career and Technical Education), and Project Lead The Way Biomedical Innovation.
Watch and listen in how the Labcoat students are getting hands on experience in the health care field that is helping them learn and decide where their career path may go even if it's not in that profession.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
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.