The Cougar Cast

Teacher's Lounge: Unveiling the Heart of Our 4th and 5th Grade Classrooms (Part 2)

In Part 2, Principal Daniel Araujo shares that he visited Mrs. Greer’s and Mrs. Van Den Bosch’s fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms to collect student questions for the podcast, then surprises them with the questions. The teachers answer about favorite fast food orders, worst sickness experiences, relationship advice and reveal their favorite student answer! They close by sharing hopes for students once they leave the 4th and 5th grade classrooms so they can ultimately make an impact in the world for Christ. 00:00 Student Questions Setup 00:46 Fast Food Favorites 02:50 Worst Sickness Stories 04:05 Relationship Advice 06:08 Favorite Student Question! 07:25 Hopes for Students 10:08 Closing Reflections

Teacher's Lounge: Unveiling the Heart of Our 4th and 5th Grade Classrooms (Part 1)

In Part 1, Principal Daniel Araujo hosts the Cougar Cast from the “Teacher's Lounge with fourth grade teacher Lindsay Greer and fifth grade teacher Sarah Van Den Bosch to help families get to know the people behind the classroom. Mrs. Greer shares her path from missionary work and teaching in Mexico to homeschooling, then teaching at Christian schools in Chicago and California, discovering she enjoys teaching older students. Mrs. Van Den Bosch, from a family of teachers, describes moving to California in 1999 to teach at CCC, starting in first grade before transitioning to fifth. They discuss family life and hobbies outside school, then highlight how social studies comes alive through hands-on projects and field trips in fourth grade California history and the fifth grade American Revolution Walkthrough culminating in a student costume production. 00:00 Welcome to Cougar Cast 01:00 Meet the Teachers 01:33 Greer Teaching Journey 03:13 Van Den Bosch Origin Story 05:17 Life Beyond School 05:52 Van Den Bosch Family and Hobbies 08:09 Greer Family and Recharge 09:31 Fourth Grade California History 12:15 Fifth Grade Revolution Walkthrough

Understanding Accreditation with Julius Siebenga, Juliana Basil and Daniel Araujo

In this episode of Cougar Cast, hosts Daniel Araujo, Juliana Basil, and Julius Siebenga discuss the significance of school accreditation. The episode provides insight into the accreditation process overseen by Christian Schools International (CSI), including its impact on school improvement, governance, and community culture. Additionally, the hosts share how family participation and feedback play crucial roles in continuous improvement. The episode also features a fun 'Would You Rather' segment, adding a light-hearted touch to the informative discussion. 00:00 Introduction to Cougar Cast 00:26 Understanding School Accreditation 03:10 Benefits of Accreditation 07:16 Fun Segment: Would You Rather 10:21 Accreditation Process Deep Dive 12:08 Family Involvement and Conclusion

Juliana Basil talks Chapel and Spiritual Life with Dave Price and Tim Osterhout

In this episode, principal Juliana Basil hosts a discussion with special guests Dave Price and Tim Osterhout, who share their experiences and insights into fostering spiritual growth and worship within middle and high school settings. Dave, a long-time youth and senior pastor now teaching Bible and geometry, and Tim, the high school worship director, explore their collaboration in integrating worship and chapel activities. They discuss the impact of youth camp experiences, the importance of contemporary worship, and their goals for students' spiritual development. The episode ends with reflections on the profound changes witnessed in students' lives and the value of teaching worship and technical skills as part of holistic education. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 01:06 Connecting Worship and Chapel 03:32 Mount Rushmore of Worship Songs 05:19 Camp Memories and Spiritual Growth 07:29 Goals for Spiritual Development 11:10 Closing

Preschool Education with Lyvette Loyola and Daniel Araujo

Join host Daniel Araujo of Contra Costa Christian Schools as he dives into the Preschool program with Preschool Director, Miss Lyvette Loyola. They discuss the importance of early childhood education, the journey of preschool development, and the integration of faith-based learning. The episode covers significant aspects of the preschool curriculum, such as extended learning projects (ELPs) and kindergarten readiness. Listeners will also enjoy a fun 'This or That' segment where Miss Loyola reveals her preferences. Tune in for an in-depth look at what makes the CCCS preschool program special. 00:00 Introduction to the Cougar Cast 00:33 Meet the Preschool Director 01:21 Journey into Early Childhood Education 03:17 Preschool Curriculum and Learning Through Play 07:26 Kindergarten Readiness and Individualized Learning 14:15 Fun Segment: This or That17:38 Extended Learning Projects (ELPs) 22:57 Why Choose Our Preschool Program? 25:11 Conclusion and Farewell