EG Fierce is a unique group at Elk Grove High School. Focusing on the issues facing young women, the group works with high school girls to build confidence, navigate social media and build healthy relationships. In this episode, we speak with t

S3E2: "I Love Dungeons and Dragons"

Oct 27th, 2019 16m 21s

Elk Grove High School recently got a D & D Club. And D & D stands for "Dungeons and Dragons." On this episode of We Are EG, we speak to Jimmy Boadlin, a sophomore "Dungeon Master" who spearheaded the club. Through him, we learn a little about

S3E1: "To Travel is to Live"

Sep 5th, 2019 20m 31s

On this, the Season Three premiere of We Are EG, we sit down with social studies teacher Ioanna Lo Destro to discuss her greatest passions in life: travel and teaching.Visit http://www.weareeg.org for more information. Connect with us on Twit

S2E12: "It's Something That's Actually Going to Help You in the Real World"

May 6th, 2019 17m 20s

On this episode of We Are EG, we are going back to to the EG Auto Shop as a class works on some brakes and talk with Monserrat Castro, EG's first female to become ASE certified.

S2E11: "I Like To Make Negative Energy Into Power"

Feb 26th, 2019 10m 21s

For this episode of We Are EG, I talked with Tuvshin Zuunbayan, an Elk Grove Sophomore whose love for wrestling has already carried him to tournaments around the world to places such as Mongolia and Japan. Tuvshin and I sat down to talk abou

We Are EG - Special Review Request

Feb 15th, 2019 3m 30s

A special thanks to all of your loyal listers! We could not do this podcast without you. We have many more stories to tell, but in the meantime, we ask you all for a small favor: please provide a review in iTunes. Reviews go a long way for us t

S2E10: "We do more than autos down here. We do life."

Feb 12th, 2019 20m 10s

Jeff Zdenovec has been teaching at Elk Grove High School for 18 years. He has been running a functional autoshop with the kids while at the same time offering advanced auto certification for his students. On this episode of We Are EG we talk to

S2E9: "Keep Going With It, No Matter What"

Jan 29th, 2019 9m 48s

Dino is a junior at Elk Grove High School, who is already making a name for himself in the DJ-ing world. Whether he's performing at a school function or a wedding, he is constantly spinning music and mixing beats of his own. In this podcast,

S2E8: "There is a lot of eating and deep frying"

Dec 21st, 2018 11m 20s

As the year is coming to an end, here are some stories of family and friend traditions to brighten your day!Music in the podcast was provided by:-United States Marine Band "Auld Lang Syne" from the Holiday Music Selections album (Creative Co

S2E7 Bonus: "Padre Lesniak"

Dec 14th, 2018 4m 6s

On this special bonus episode, Margarita Caldera tells a story about how she used to call Steve Lesniak, "Padre Lesniak."

S2E7: "Every Day We Can Make A Difference"

Dec 11th, 2018 18m

Margarita Caldera has seen it all. And through it all, she has been a fierce advocate for students, for accountability, for empathy and kindness. On this episode of We Are EG, Margarita discusses her philosophy of life and education.....The

S2E6: "Everything Is On You"

Nov 27th, 2018 12m 10s

Adolfo is an incredibly artistic junior at Elk Grove High School. His artistic talents began through graffiti; actually getting in trouble freshman year for tagging at his prior school. Through self-discovery and strengthening his faith, he h

S2E5: "I Just Want To Be Nice To People"

Nov 14th, 2018 17m 32s

Autumn is a junior at Elk Grove High School. She is a highly-motivated individual, working hard to excel in her AP classes. She is an athlete and an advocate. She is kind and always has a smile on her face. These are the things that her cla

S2E4: "I'm Always Up For A Good Scare Now And Then"

Oct 30th, 2018 18m

This is a special Halloween episode of We Are EG. In this podcast, we talk to some students regarding what scares them. We also discuss the more creepy aspects of Elk Grove High School and pay a visit to the dreaded freight elevator.....All

S2E3: "If You Want To Do Something, Then You Should Try and Do It"

Oct 16th, 2018 15m 12s

Brian Mundorf, a first-shift custodian at Elk Grove High School, is a runner. Not just a casual runner, Brian has completed over 50 marathons and is twelve away from completing a marathon in every state. On this episode of We Are EG, Brian disc

S2E2: "I found the person I am and who I want to be"

Oct 2nd, 2018 17m 19s

Keren is a junior in high school who has experienced more in her 16 years than most will experience in their life. When first entering high school, she was a quiet, introverted student who did what she needed to in order to be successful but d

S2E01: "Soccer is Life"

Sep 18th, 2018 14m 59s

On this, the first episode of Season Two of We Are EG, we discuss how soccer shaped the life and career of Edgar Rivera, one of the Dean of Students at Elk Grove High School. From playing soccer as a small child, to playing in high school and c

S1E19 - "A Life Changing Experience. Period."

May 30th, 2018 25m 10s

The Japanese Exchange Program has been an essential component of the Elk Grove High School Community for the last three decades. And the program's director, Cliff Darnall, is retiring this year. On this, the final episode of the 2017-18 season

S1E18 Bonus "We believe in Your Neighbor Being Like Your Family"

May 29th, 2018 12m 8s

Maram Safi inspired us so much with her story that we decided to capture more of it in a bonus episode. Previously she shared what it was like to navigate life as a young immigrant in a new country. Here, she inspires us with her reflection on

S1E18 "That's Just What I Want To Be When I Grow Up"

May 22nd, 2018 16m 17s

Maram Safi describes what it was like to move from Palestine to the United States and start school here as a second grader. She reflects on the people and classes along the way that inspired her dreams for the future.

S1E17 "She Was Such a Fighter!"

May 15th, 2018 11m 5s

Alexa Rodheim Cutler touched the lives of students and staff as an English teacher at Elk Grove HS. She sadly passed away from breast cancer at the age of 29, yet her legacy lives on. Here, her last full class of students, now seniors ready to

S1E16 "There Are So Many Amazing Things"

May 8th, 2018 8m 18s

Senior Oscar Gonzalez is excited about his future career plan that opened up to him through the courses he took as a part of District 214's Career Pathway Program. He reflects on both the academic and extracurricular experiences that made his f

S1E15: "Leave Your Legacy Here"

Apr 24th, 2018 12m 31s

Nelson is on a mission to change the community. Upon leaving junior high, he felt a new motivation to increase his engagement in both academics and activities. He progressed so much academically that by his senior year, his schedule consists

S1E14 - "Each Student Has a Story and Each Story Should Be Heard"

Apr 10th, 2018 19m 57s

As a little girl who made her own classroom to teach her grandmother and stuffed animals, Jasmine Bautista discovered a passion for teaching others. Challenging times in elementary school might have extinguished her passion were it not for the

S1E13: "I Want To Prove That Their Sacrifice Was Worth It"

Mar 20th, 2018 15m 43s

Abbey was bought here from Mexico when she was just four years old. As the second oldest child, she is the only child in her family not a U.S. citizen. In this episode of "We Are EG," this Elk Grove High School senior discusses the DACA progra