As the school year ends, it’s a good time to check in with Mathews about what she’s experienced this school year—her first in USD 257. What are students struggling with? How does she help?

It’s clear Mathews is a therapist who deeply cares about the kids she works with, someone whose passion is with helping kids, as she says, deal with the messiness of life.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an appropriate time to focus on mental health by speaking with people like Mathews.

Here’s our conversation. Hope you enjoy it.

Kerr and his family lived in Iola, moved away, and now are back. In this week’s episode of “Registered,” we speak with Kerr about his time so far on the Council, what he’s learned and what he hopes to accomplish.

At the top of his list? More collaboration between local government, school districts and the county. He sees this as the most effective way to tackle big projects—and the most efficient use of tax dollars.

Here’s our conversation.

Fager believes in public education and its importance to young people, communities and our society. He’s also clear-eyed about the challenges public schools face today.

In this episode of “Registered,” we talk with Fager about a bill to ban cell phones in Kansas schools, the dangers he sees in a statewide voucher program, and what the future may bring.

In this week's episode of "Registered," she speaks with the Register's Tim Stauffer about what she learned in her first season, how she and her athletes grew, and her plans for next year.

In this week’s episode of Registered, Tim Stauffer talks with Daugharthy about his progress, obstacles, and what he’s learned three months into the new role.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you find podcasts.

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