
Lone Peak ToddCast
This podcast is about the community of Lone Peak High School (Utah). We explore elements of the Lone Peak experience. Guests include students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members. The host is Todd Dawson, principal of Lone Peak High School.
Latest episodes

May 20, 2024 • 31min
LP ToddCast Episode 31 - Rhoda Perkes
Rhoda Perkes, a Lone Peak teacher, shares her journey from junior high to high school teaching, love for quiet activities like reading and video games, transition from business management to environmental science teaching, experience teaching AP courses, and insights on student opportunities and education reform.

May 13, 2024 • 33min
LP ToddCast Episode 30 - Foreign Exchange
Lone Peak High School foreign exchange students, Clara Fruhling and Malgorzata Podeszwa, share about their Lone Peak experience.

May 6, 2024 • 35min
LP ToddCast Episode 29 - Josh Nair
Lone Peak teacher Josh Nair shares about his Lone Peak experience

Apr 29, 2024 • 33min
LP ToddCast Episode 28 - Student Stories
Three Lone Peak High School students, Kate Bullington, Ava Clarke, and Rachel Johanson, share their experiences and insights on high school life, including support from teachers, memorable moments, creating inclusive communities, fun events, future plans, and gratitude for educators.

Apr 22, 2024 • 32min
LP ToddCast - Episode 27 - Alec Powell
Lone Peak Teacher/Choir Director Alec Powell shares about his Lone Peak experience.

Apr 15, 2024 • 31min
LP ToddCast - Episode 26 - Ryan Ruchti
Math teacher Ryan Ruchti shares his journey from teaching Russian to inspiring students in math and service. He emphasizes the importance of effort in learning and continuous improvement in teaching. The podcast highlights the significance of love and community in education, focusing on building relationships with students and promoting student success and happiness.

Apr 8, 2024 • 29min
LP ToddCast Episode 25 - Speech & Debate
Lone Peak students Carson Hoffman, Eden Lyman, and John Taylor share about their Lone Peak experience - with emphasis on their experience as members of the Speech & Debate Team! The Speech & Debate Team won the 6A state championship this year!

Apr 1, 2024 • 34min
LP ToddCast Episode 24 - Travis Braun
Lone Peak Art teacher Travis Braun shares about his Lone Peak experience.

Mar 25, 2024 • 31min
LP ToddCast Episode 23 - Girls Basketball - Seniors-
Lone Peak Girls Basketball players share about their Lone Peak experience (Seniors: Shawnee Nordstrom, Naia Tanuvasa, Sarah Bartholomew, and Kaylie Rich).

Mar 18, 2024 • 33min
LP ToddCast Episode 22 - Craig Smtih
Join this episode of the podcast as Lone Peak teacher Craig Smith discusses his journey from electrical engineering to teaching math, emphasizing the influence of his background on teaching approach. He reflects on past experiences and strives for continuous improvement in teaching, highlighting the impressive motivation and achievement of Lone Peak students in AP calculus. The discussion also covers guidance for seniors leaving a calculus class, the supportive environment at Lone Peak, and the transformative power of understanding math as a game.