Podcast

On the Air: Nunn Talks

Hosted by Assistant Superintendent Austin Nunn, NunnTalks spotlights members of Team Westwind doing great things while having important and timely conversations about education.

May 1, 2024

EPISODE 36: Delaney Gibb: Sweat, Support & Success

In this episode of the Nunn Talks Podcast, host Austin Nunn sits down with Delaney Gibb, a soon-to-be graduating senior…

April 22, 2024

EPISODE 35: The First Charger Family

In this podcast, Assistant Superintendent Austin Nunn sits down with Jerry First Charger, a member of #TeamWestwind and…

December 18, 2023

EPISODE 34: Amanda Shaw; Literacy

In this episode, teacher and literacy expert Amanda Shaw highlights the critical role of the home environment and parent-child…

January 30, 2023

EPISODE 33: William Fraser; Resilience through Self Awareness

In this episode, Austin visits with William Fraser about mental health and how individuals can build resilience through…

November 17, 2022

EPISODE 32: Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe; Resiliency

Have you ever wondered why some kids “get up” while others just “give up?” Is the ability to pick yourself and dust…

October 18, 2022

EPISODE 31: Tanya Keto; Executive Function

"Never underestimate the impact you can have on a child's life simply by slowing down and meeting them where they're at,"…

June 3, 2022

EPISODE 30: Morgan Sabey; Lessons Learned as a New Teacher

Today we welcome Westwind's 2021/2022 Edwin Parr Award nominee, Morgan Sabey, to the podcast. Morgan currently teaches Grade…

April 21, 2022

EPISODE 29: Claire Primrose; Overcoming Challenges

We welcome Westwind student Claire Primrose to the podcast in this episode. In September 2021, Claire was in a serious car…

January 25, 2022

EPISODE 28: Ryan Wynder; Building Resilience and Personal Competence

In this episode, we welcome Westwind alumni Ryan Wynder to the podcast. Ryan is a licensed marriage and family therapist…

January 12, 2022

EPISODE 27: Jerry Salmon; Social-Emotional Learning

For the past several years, the focus at Raymond Elementary has been on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), which is an integral…

November 16, 2021

EPISODE 26: Family Traditions; Lessons Learned from Rodeo

Today Mr. Nunn sits down with three local student celebrities! Last month CES and CJHS students Rhegan Shade, Checotah…

October 18, 2021

EPISODE 25: Payden (Olsen) Vair; Inspiring Resilience

In July 2018, Payden (Olsen) Vair's life changed forever after an accident that resulted in the amputation of her right…

October 12, 2021

EPISODE 24: Juliann Sommerfeldt; Knowing Your Why

Last May, Juliann Sommerfeldt was honoured with the prestigious Edwin Parr award, which recognized her as the top first-year…

September 28, 2021

EPISODE 23: Jen Scout; Truth and Reconciliation

Today we are happy to welcome Jennifer Scout to the podcast to discuss Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation in…

June 9, 2021

EPISODE 22: Unique AG-Based Learning at MVS

Today's episode showcases the unique agriculture-based learning happening at Mountain View School that supports and sustains…

May 25, 2021

EPISODE 21: Conversations with Westwind Principals

In this episode, Mr. Nunn welcomes three Westwind Principals to the podcast; Julie Gilson, Principal of Magrath Elementary…

April 9, 2021

EPISODE 20: Dana Fulwiler; The Science of Well-being and Resilience

Have you ever considered how “micro-moments” of connection can change someone’s life and their ability to be resilient…

March 8, 2021

EPISODE 19: Pete Hall; Fostering Resilient Learners

Today expert educational consultant Pete Hall joins Assistant Superintendent Nunn on the Nunn Talks podcast to discuss fostering…

February 23, 2021

EPISODE 18: Dr. Tiffany Prete; Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: PART 2

In the second episode of our trauma-informed practice series, Dr. Tiffany Prete discusses how trauma impacts the development…

January 27, 2021

EPISODE 17: Dr. Tiffany Prete; Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: PART 1

Today Dr. Tiffany Prete joins NunnTalks for part one of a two-part series centred around trauma-informed practice. Dr. Prete…