Let's Talk TCA Podcast
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsLet’s Talk TCA is a podcast where parents can learn about what’s going on at TCA, hear from school leaders and stay connected. Trinity Christian Academy is located in Addison, Texas.
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Episodes
What Makes Us TCA – with Director of Admission Amy Prideaux :: Episode 8
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 42.1 MBIn today’s episode, we hear from our Director of Admission Amy Prideaux about TCA’s mission and what makes us who we are. Amy tells us about her favorite TCA traditions, gives tips about the admission process, and tells how TCA welcomes new families and students at every grade level. TCA’s mission of educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God is where Trinity stands out. Faith is integrated into the classroom as students go from PreK through twelfth grade. If you ar...
The Heart Behind Trojan Football with Coach Steve Hayes
August 19, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode, we get to know Coach Steve Hayes as he talks about Trojan football, including building character in young men, being dangerous and good, and restoring the winning tradition to TCA. He addresses safety, the value of adversity, and how he teaches core values that tie to our Biblical foundation through the game of football. Everyone in the TCA community will want to listen to this program's impact on our athletes. Come out and support the Trojans this season! Click here to ...
The Heart Behind Trojan Football with Coach Steve Hayes :: Episode 7
August 19, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode, we get to know Coach Steve Hayes as he talks about Trojan football, including building character in young men, being dangerous and good, and restoring the winning tradition to TCA. He addresses safety, the value of adversity, and how he teaches core values that tie to our Biblical foundation through the game of football. Everyone in the TCA community will want to listen to this program's impact on our athletes. Come out and support the Trojans this season! Click here to ...
Kick Off Your Summer :: Episode 6
May 26, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today’s podcast, we talk with Lower School teachers Laura Ouimette and Brandie Rodgers about all things summer, including reading, avoiding the summer slide, and how to have fun while keeping your kids interested in learning. Laura is a dedicated reading specialist in the TCA Lower School. She reminds us that with just a little intentionality around reading over the summer, our kids can be confident returning to school in August and avoid the summer slide. Laura gives some practical tip...
Kick Off Your Summer – Episode 6
May 26, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today’s podcast, we talk with Lower School teachers Laura Ouimette and Brandie Rodgers about all things summer, including reading, avoiding the summer slide, and how to have fun while keeping your kids interested in learning. Laura is a dedicated reading specialist in the TCA Lower School. She reminds us that with just a little intentionality around reading over the summer, our kids can be confident returning to school in August and avoid the summer slide. Laura gives some practical tip...
Kick Off Your Summer
May 26, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today’s podcast, we talk with Lower School teachers Laura Ouimette and Brandie Rodgers about all things summer, including reading, avoiding the summer slide, and how to have fun while keeping your kids interested in learning. Laura is a dedicated reading specialist in the TCA Lower School. She reminds us that with just a little intentionality around reading over the summer, our kids can be confident returning to school in August and avoid the summer slide. Laura gives some practical tip...
Senior Insights on TCA :: Episode 5
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MBIn today’s episode, we talk with three of our graduating seniors: Kathryn Callahan, Jack Maust, and Georgia Leeds. They give us a real-life look at TCA’s Upper School, including sports, dances, balancing studying with real life, and even how their faith has been impacted by their years in the TCA community. As a parent, you will especially appreciate their thoughts on social media. Whether you are a current TCA student or parent, are joining the Upper School this fall, or considering TC...
Senior Insights on TCA
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MBIn today’s episode, we talk with three of our graduating seniors: Kathryn Callahan, Jack Maust, and Georgia Leeds. They give us a real-life look at TCA’s Upper School, including sports, dances, balancing studying with real life, and even how their faith has been impacted by their years in the TCA community. As a parent, you will especially appreciate their thoughts on social media. Whether you are a current TCA student or parent, are joining the Upper School this fall, or considering TC...
What Your Upper School Student Needs You to Know :: Episode 4
April 08, 2021 04:01 - 39 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode, Upper School faculty Bob Dyer and Fran Legband talk with Cynthia Yanof about what high school students face in today’s culture and how teachers and administrators speak truth over them each day. Bob and Fran discuss social pressures, social media, and ways to help our kids learn to live with authentic faith. This episode is an excellent reminder for all Upper School parents to dig in and do the hard work of parenting now as we prepare kids to be ready for college and all t...
What Your Upper School Student Needs You to Know
April 08, 2021 04:01 - 39 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode, Upper School faculty Bob Dyer and Fran Legband talk with Cynthia Yanof about what high school students face in today’s culture and how teachers and administrators speak truth over them each day. Bob and Fran discuss social pressures, social media, and ways to help our kids learn to live with authentic faith. This episode is an excellent reminder for all Upper School parents to dig in and do the hard work of parenting now as we prepare kids to be ready for college and all t...
A Podcast for Every Middle School Parent :: Episode 3
March 18, 2021 14:23 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode our host Cynthia Yanof talks with Middle School teachers Brian Spence and Kerry DeWeese about the importance of connecting with students during the middle school years and the various ways TCA speaks into students’ lives. They discuss challenges and issues middles schoolers face such as friendships,academics, social media and sports and how our Community of Faith Gatherings, teachers and parents play important role in developing a student’s character as mature throughout midd...
A Podcast for Every Middle School Parent
March 18, 2021 14:23 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode our host Cynthia Yanof talks with Middle School teachers Brian Spence and Kerry DeWeese about the importance of connecting with students during the middle school years and the various ways TCA speaks into students’ lives. They discuss challenges and issues middles schoolers face such as friendships,academics, social media and sports and how our Community of Faith Gatherings, teachers and parents play important role in developing a student’s character as mature throughout midd...
Emotional Impacts of COVID-19 on our Kids with Emily Bush :: Episode 2
February 11, 2021 12:59 - 25 minutes - 25.5 MBWelcome to the Let’s talk TCA podcast! A podcast designed to inform, educate, and celebrate all the things that make Trinity Christian Academy the amazing community it is. On today’s episode, we hear from TCA Lower School Counselor Emily Bush about the emotional impacts on our children during COVID-19. Shorter fuses, tears, and aggression are ways children of all ages are expressing their emotions during the pandemic. Ms. Bush gives practical tips on how parents can communicate w...
Emotional Impacts of COVID-19 on our Kids with Emily Bush
February 11, 2021 12:59 - 25 minutes - 25.5 MBWelcome to the Let’s talk TCA podcast! A podcast designed to inform, educate, and celebrate all the things that make Trinity Christian Academy the amazing community it is. On today’s episode, we hear from TCA Lower School Counselor Emily Bush about the emotional impacts on our children during COVID-19. Shorter fuses, tears, and aggression are ways children of all ages are expressing their emotions during the pandemic. Ms. Bush gives practical tips on how parents can communicate w...
Getting To Know Headmaster Dave Delph :: Episode 1
January 25, 2021 05:20 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBWelcome to the Let’s talk TCA podcast! A podcast designed to inform, educate, and celebrate all the things that make Trinity Christian Academy the amazing community it is. On today’s episode, we get to know Headmaster Dave Delph and hear about his heart for TCA. We talk about COVID, diversity, athletics, TCA in another 50 years, and why a Christian education is arguably more important today than ever before. Here is a link for the Delph on a Shelf picture that he talks about it ...
Getting To Know Headmaster Dave Delph
January 25, 2021 05:20 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBWelcome to the Let’s talk TCA podcast! A podcast designed to inform, educate, and celebrate all the things that make Trinity Christian Academy the amazing community it is. On today’s episode, we get to know Headmaster Dave Delph and hear about his heart for TCA. We talk about COVID, diversity, athletics, TCA in another 50 years, and why a Christian education is arguably more important today than ever before. Here is a link for the Delph on a Shelf picture that he talks about it ...