The Colusa COE Podcast

The Colusa COE Podcast

This podcast will highlight upcoming events and programs by the Colusa County Office of Education. Other educational topics relevant to the Colusa COE will also be discussed.

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May 8, 2026 28 mins

Communications Director Alissa Maas sits down with Bob Kirkman, longtime Colusa County Art Teacher and current CCOE Art Teacher, to talk about Proposition 28, the importance of the arts in education, and the impact creative expression can have on students of all ages and abilities.

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Communications Director Alissa Maas sits down with two members of the "And Literacy For All" team: Literacy Coordinator Stefani Silvas Santana and Literacy Specialist Deisy Paniagua.  The trio discuss the ALFA initiative, free literacy resources available to the community, and the 2026 Colusa County Spring Reading Challenge.  

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In this special episode of The Colusa COE Podcast, CCOE Communications Director Alissa Maas sits down with Colusa County Superintendent of Schools, Chuck Wayman, who officially took office January 1, 2026.  Superintendent Wayman has spent more than 20 years in education and has served the Colusa County Office of Education in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as Deputy Superintendent of Student Services.  Join us as we ta...

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December 11, 2025 31 mins

In this special episode of The Colusa COE Podcast, CCOE Communications Director Alissa Maas sits down with retiring Colusa County Superintendent of Schools, Michael P. West, to reflect on his decades-long career in education, leadership, and community service. From his unexpected shift from pre-med to teaching, to launching innovative programs, coaching championship teams, serving as Mayor of Colusa, and leading the county’s school...

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November 20, 2025 27 mins

Communications Director Alissa Maas sits down with Veronica Sandoval, CCOE's Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability, to talk about countywide instructional supports, enrichment opportunities for students, and inclusive learning.

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October 30, 2025 21 mins

Communications Director Alissa Maas sits down with Ginger Harlow, Executive Director of First 5 Colusa, to talk about the history of First 5, the programs available to local families, and the impact First 5 Colusa is making in Colusa County.

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September 25, 2025 14 mins

Communications Director Alissa Maas sits down with Jennifer Wayman, CCOE's Director of Student Support and Outreach, to talk about why attendance matters, how chronic absenteeism is impacting students, and what we can all do to support consistent school attendance.

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Join the Colusa County Office of Education in its debut podcast episode!  Communications Director Alissa Maas sits down with Michelle Bingham, CCOE's Adult Education Coordinator, to discuss opportunities available through the Colusa County Adult School and why it's never too late to keep learning.

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