The Yorkshire Insight Podcast

Young Voices for the Planet: Yorkshire Academy Fifth Graders Define Sustainability

Yorkshire Academy hosts fifth graders and their teacher, Mrs. Stanley, as students share their ideas about sustainability and real projects they are involved with or observe. Listeners hear stories about a school garden, a SEEDS coral project, water and waste-saving tips, and sustainable energy ideas such as solar, wind, and hybrid cars, along with practical ways to protect the planet now and in the future.

Yorkshire SEEDs Thinking about Energy! Kids Ask, Teacher Explains

Today, we speak with Ms. Stanley as Richelle and Samuel from the SEEDS class ask about carbon footprints, renewable energy, and how human actions affect the planet.

Let Them Eat Cake

Joining us today is our guest Jo Mienie, an award-winning baker and Yorkshire Academy Mom.  We’ve asked her here today to learn what it’s like to be such an accomplished international cake baker.

In the Know with an Expat Experience Expert

“In the Know with an Expat Experience Expert” Yorkshire Insight Podcast Lisa Ashman Yorkshire Expat Parent  Lisa Ashman, Yorkshire Academy Mom to three Yorkshire students and a connected member of the Houston expat community.  Lisa draws on the realities of expat life to offer some great solutions for families to adapt quickly. We discuss how to flourish in the transition, the importance of selecting the right school, and how to find purpose abroad while making connections. - Episode #9.

Ask a Veterinarian

Dr. Anne Tjonneland, a veterinarian and Yorkshire Academy Mom shares what it is like to be a veterinarian as well as offering some very important information about pets that may surprise you.

The Tale of Yorkshire Academy Part 1

Shirley Swinbank, Yorkshire Academy’s Founder and Executive Director, takes us back 38 years ago when she turned her dream of owning her school into reality and brings us to where we are today in 2021.

‘From the shores of Bondi Beach to Galveston Bay And everywhere in between’ – Episode #6

Today's guest is Jacqui Stanley, the fabulous Yorkshire Academy teacher, Children's author, and illustrator, and so much more. We've asked her here today to focus on her love of the Ocean and how that devotion impacts her life and the lives of her students. The topic of today's podcast is 'From the shores of Bondi Beach to Galveston Bay and everywhere in between'.

What it Takes to Run a Private School in the Age of COVID 19

Janet Howard - 'What it Takes to Run a Private School in the age of Covid-19' – Episode #5
Navigating life during a pandemic is tricky for all of us. Schools face particular challenges. Join us as Mrs. Howard, Yorkshire Academy's principal, discusses the planning, the most problematic issues, and the surprises that she has experienced as she has managed a private school during Covid-19. 

Tech Time with BEMA

Ever wonder if your information is safe in cyberspace? Trent Carroll, from BEMA Technology Services, joins us in this podcast to share technology insights for safeguarding device use and how to protect you and your family's information. Topics covered include parenting tips for device use and how to avoid common mistakes with privacy and security.

Pondering Pre-K

Sarah Allsopp, Yorkshire Academy Pre-K teacher, shares her philosophy on building children’s self-confidence and independence, allowing them to grow in a nurturing environment.  Find out how Yorkshire Academy makes Pre-k learning fun and memorable in this episode.