On alternate weeks, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, to explore new developments, paradigms, and insights with our vibrant community of creative and innovative citizens who do good work.

Early childhood education plays a vital role in children’s development. It provides a strong foundation for academic, social, and emotional growth. In this edition of Community Tides we have two special guests to share their insights about early education, and how important it is for our Communities to support the dedicated teachers and venues that serve our children. We’ll have a conversation with Dr. Scott Mauk, Superintendent of Chimacum Schools, and Sarah Walker, Principal of Early Learning and Director of Inclusionary Practices for Chimacum Creek Primary School.

Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new paradigms and new developments surrounding our County’s good people doing good work. This is the time of year when it’s always good to highlight some our community’s needs, especially in terms of advocacy. Chris and Siobhan speak with Elsa Goits from Foster Care Support of Jefferson County, with Jean Pepper from the P.U.D.’s Rainy Day Fund, and with our dear friends from Jefferson County Immigrants Rights Advocates. We’ll also talk about the importance of the Give Jefferson Campaign as a way to support local direct service organizations.

Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new paradigms and new developments surrounding our County’s good people doing good work. Chris and Siobhan speak with Housing Solutions Network Communications Specialist Eric Jones, and HSN’s Director Liz Revord about results from an important survey fresh out of the oven. It’s real-life and tangible data centering around housing urgency, economic constraints, and housing characteristics. HSN’s mission is to engage its stakeholders and enlighten our Community at large. The published results can also be found at the HSN website. You won’t want to miss giving us a listen!

Hosts Chris Bricker and Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new paradigms and new developments surrounding our County’s good people doing good work! Chris and Siobhan have a conversation with the Food Service Directors Shannon Gray from Port Townsend School District and Justin Oas from Chimacum Schools. They’ll share their thoughts about how food service in the schools has evolved, especially with the incredible network of school gardens and other efforts that bring fresh food to student meals programs.

We’re bringing you a reprise edition of Community Tides and our delightful conversation with Shelby Smith, member of the Board of Directors for the Community Wellness Project. We’re re-airing this episode in anticipation of further conversations that my co-host Siobhan Canty and I will be having with those involved in the school food service programs that are cultivating the health and well-being of students and families alike throughout Jefferson County. Working with school parents, staff, administrators, and school boards, the Wellness Project builds strategic programs that address specific short-term wellness issues, as well as create long-term structural change. And now, let’s join our conversation with Shelby Smith…

It’s Primary Season! These days especially, we wonder about the challenges our educators face in encouraging our youth to be active in our democracy and its electoral process. KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, join Dr. Linda Rosenbury, Superintendent of Port Townsend School District, for an important discussion surrounding classroom challenges, solutions, and social responsibilities in navigating a politically charged and norm-busting environment.

Alyssa deLeon, Centrum’s Program Manager for Creative Youth Development, joins us to talk about a very special Program called “Voices from the Field Arts Academy” which is offered each season here on the Fort Worden Campus. The Program  provides outstanding arts experiences for middle school students in Washington State’s migrant education programs. 

We’re bringing you a reprise broadcast of our conversation with Dr. Kristin “Rosie” Barnes, Director of Medical Operations for the No Fallen Heroes Foundation, and Lauren Feringa, Director of Hippie and a Veteran Foundation, about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We’ll discuss how partnerships with a number of dynamic groups and organizations throughout the Peninsula and the state can help Veterans,

Hosts Chris Bricker and Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation explore new paradigms and new developments from our County’s good people doing good work! This week, Chris and Siobhan welcome special guests Cindy Brooks, Executive Director of Economic Development Council Team Jefferson, and Bill Wise, Steering Committee Chair for the Housing Solutions Network. He’s also co-founder and former chair for EDC Team Jefferson. We have a robust conversation about the breadth and diversity of Jefferson County’s economy, the challenges for our businesses and our workforce, significant changes with regard to affordable housing, and how the housing crisis and its solutions will directly relate to our economy’s well-being.

Chris and Siobhan welcome special guests Cindy Brooks, Executive Director of Economic Development Council Team Jefferson, and Bill Wise, Steering Committee Chair for the Housing Solutions Network. He’s also co-founder and former chair for EDC Team Jefferson. We’ll have a robust conversation about the breadth and diversity of Jefferson County’s economy, the challenges for our businesses and our workforce, significant changes with regard to affordable housing, and how the housing crisis and its solutions will directly relate to our economy’s well-being.