If- Rudyard Kipling
A reading of IF, by the poet Rudyard Kipling
Aug 28, 2023•2 min
The Prospector's Pickaxe - Mining Human Potential
A prospector is a person who digs for minerals of value . A prospector often uses a pickaxe, a tool that is used to break apart rock to find the valuable minerals inside. This podcast is about doing just that, as a leader and a person, mining for human potential. As a high school principal, I do this everyday. As educators, we all do this everyday. We will discuss books on leadership, inspirational stories, educational issues, and together discover how to mine our own human potential.
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Episodes
Reading of INVICTUS by William Ernest Henley
A reading of the poem, INVICTUS, by William Ernest Henley
Aug 28, 2023•51 sec
Brooklyn Neace - What Would You Do with a Chance?
Brooklyn and I discuss the book, What Would You Do With A Chance?, a book about the power of chances and the fear of reaching out for a dream!
Dec 16, 2022•23 min
From the Mountain Top!!!!
Probably the most important post I have created to this date! Please listen, I promise it is worth your while and will take only 5 minutes.
Nov 01, 2022•5 min
Jesus Apodaca: AJHS Band Member with BIG Plans!
Listen as Jesus shares with us his experience at AJHS, his love of music, and his excitement about the future for AJHS Marching Band and Drumline!
Sep 26, 2022•25 min
Megan Gossman - Senior Class President - What Does it Mean to be a Prospector?
Megan and I discuss what it means to be a Prospector and the culture at Apache Junction High School.
Aug 31, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The State of Our School: Episode 3 - Facilities and Curriculum
In this episode we will discuss the many improvements that have been made to our campus over the summer as well as the curricular initiatives we will employ to improve student achievement.
Jul 21, 2022•6 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Part 2 - The State of Our School - The Arts and Student Activities
Welcome to our second installment of the State of Our School. Today, we focus on The Arts and Student Activities. This presentation will be about concrete examples of the incredible things that we have done here in our school and community during the 21 - 22 school year. The time has come to change the narrative surrounding Apache Junction High School and to set the record straight on the outstanding abilities and talents of our students and our staff. I think that the best way to do this is to ...
Jun 20, 2022•7 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The State of Our School - Episode 1
A 6 part series on the State of progress being made at Apache Junction High School
Jun 13, 2022•9 min
Walking in the Rain
How we respond when storms come makes all the difference. I have learned a lot from my experiences with students about how to get better at walking in the rain, how to persevere through the storms of life. What does the storm control in you?
Feb 02, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Climb - Madisyn Wood
Join us to hear about how an 11th grade student has overcome anxiety and a severe head injury to make a momentous comeback to success. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present Madisyn Wood!
Feb 26, 2021•33 min
Our Debt of Gratitude....
This is a letter collaboratively written by Pat Smith (Principal at Desert Vista Elementary School), Natalie Clement (Principal at Peralta Trail Elementary School), Phyllis Bellemere (Principal at Four Peaks Elementary School), Chad Cantrell (Principal at Cactus Canyon Junior High), and me, Chris Lineberry, Principal at Apache Junction High School. We offered this during public comment at our last board meeting and wanted to be sure that you all know how valued you are. This is our expression of...
Nov 12, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
David and Goliath: Defeating a Giant
One of the smaller, less financially prosperous districts in the state has given the rest of the nation a path forward. AJHS is proud of our Prospectors!
Jul 27, 2020•9 min
Back To School Part 1
This is a podcast about the start of the 2020 - 21 school year. Lots of good info. You can also go to https://sites.google.com/goaj.org/students-ajhs-back-to-school/home for more information.
Jul 11, 2020•11 min
Don't Let Others Limit Who You Become - Donald Littlejohn, Jr.
I have the opportunity to speak with a former student, a current strength and conditioning coach and educator from North Carolina. Donald was my student back in 1999 and has achieved tremendous success as a coach, an educator, and most importantly as a man. Donald and I have a difficult conversation about race, about his own personal experiences, and how together we can move through so much of the ugliness that plagues our nation.
Jun 13, 2020•42 min
Final 2020 AJHS Update
We will be sending out an email for sign ups for students to pick up any items that they ahve left at school that they need for the summer. I sent an email to seniors and their parents regarding Graduation, it is important that registration tickets and filled out. Finally, after long deliberation we have come to the difficult decision to cancel Prom. Please listen to the podcast for details
May 28, 2020•4 min
Weekly Update May 11 - 15, 2020
An update on summer school, graduation, the senior procession, and a few other items.
May 11, 2020•11 min
Why Do Ships Sink? - Dr. Chris Lineberry
The power of pushing negativity aside and focusing on the positive in difficult situations. The prevelance of negativity in our world right now is tremendous. So much of how things effect us have to do with how we view them. Let's talk about what actually sinks a ship
May 04, 2020•18 min
All In....Interview with Head AJ Football Coach Bruce Binkley
In this episode we talk with Bruce Binkley, the New Head Football Coach at Apache Junction High School. Coach discusses his "All In" philosophy, he goals for the season, and shares a bit about himself. Glad to have you and your family join the Prospector family Coach Binkley!
Apr 21, 2020•28 min
Aim High and Persevere....Dr. Krista Anderson, Superintendent of Apache Junction Unified School District
I am honored to be joined by Dr. Anderson, our superintendent in AJUSD. Dr. Anderson discusses the challenges and successes of our district through this COVID19 shut down, her own philosophy on facing adversity, and her excitement about what is to come for our school district. Dr. Anderson, you are a class act!
Apr 20, 2020•30 min
Positive About Her Future.....Isabelle Yakel
Junior Isabelle Yakel discusses how COVID19 has impacted her as a student, her family, and her life as well as how staying positive and becoming comfortable her in own skin has led her to a greater sense of happiness and well-being.
Apr 19, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
@JustChilly - The One and Only - Family and Friends Will Pull You Through
I have the honor of being joined by Chilly of ArizonaVarsity.com , the go to guy in high school football for the state of Arizona. Chilly talks about how he is getting through these times of social distancing, reconnecting, and how he has been able to overcome adversity. Chilly was one of my students when I taught at ASU and I am so proud of who he has become and the work that he does. Enjoy!
Mar 23, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Brady Williams - Knocked Down 7 times, Get Up 8
Brady Williams joins us for this episode. A senior at Apache Junction High School, Brady has applied to both the US Naval Academy and Westpoint. Brady is the highest ranking cadet in our NJROTC program, is a state qualifying swimmer, and an outstanding student. We discuss adversity and acceptance. Listen to this young man, he inspired me!
Mar 21, 2020•26 min
The Incomparable Claire Williamson - Be the Change You Want to See
Claire Williamson is a first year teacher who works with our student council and teaches Social Studies at Apache Junction High School here in Arizona. Claire is a rock-star and the recent winner of the WKNIX Teacher of the Month. Claire shares her strategies for staying positive and upbeat, for continued personal growth, and how she overcame having to leave college at the end of her sophomore year due to loan money running out, only to graduate from ASU and become a teacher! Enjoy, and please b...
Mar 20, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Go Hard Core - Jimmy Gary Jr. - NFL Running Back, Actor - Orange is the New Black; All around great guy
In this episode I talk with my friend, Jimmy Gary, Jr. Jimmy was a football player at WVU and played in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks. Once his football career ended due to injury, Jimmy followed his dream to become an actor. Jimmy has been in All My Children, Law and Order, Orange is the New Black (Sgt Rickerson), and the Michael J. Fox Show. Additionally, this past Fall he was in the HBO series, When They See Us. Jimmy shares his journey of courage, perseverance, and grit as he takes us thr...
Mar 19, 2020•30 min
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life with Desert Vista Elementary Principal Pat Smith!
I get to sit down with Pat Smith, the principal at Desert Vista Elementary! Mrs. Smith shares her own strategies for staying positive through these challenging times and tells us how much her Mustangs mean to her! Her closing word....Believe...definitely worth a listen....thank you Mrs. Smith, you are a class act!
Mar 18, 2020•16 min
Prospector's Pickaxe - Staying Connected, Staying Positive, Building a Strong House
The idea of this podcast is to share positivity and inspiration while staying connected as The Prospector Nation. I would love to hear from you about how you are staying positive, staying engaged, and growing as individuals. I want to share our stories and stay connected as we go through the challenge of the Corona Virus, we are stronger together than as individuals. Email me your thoughts if you want to be a guest on my podcast, together we will prevail. I cannot do this without your help, pare...
Mar 17, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 1
7 Minutes - A Lesson in Gratitude
Why does it so often take potential tragedy to live in gratitude and realize the blessings in our lives. This episode focuses on Steve's experience of 7 minutes of sheer terror and how those seven minutes changed him, and as a result of hearing about his experience, changed me. I hope this episode is meaningful to you. Please share your comments, experiences, and suggestions. If you would like to be a guest on my podcast, please email me at trudrlineberry@gmail.com .
Feb 09, 2020•9 min
A Warrior's Heart - Roman Rozell
A conversation with Roman Rozell, an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran, an IED explosion survivor, former Green Beret, father of 6, and the oldest college wrestler in NCAA history. We discuss his journey, resilience, faith, and family. A fascinating story of grit, determination, love, faith, and service.
Oct 13, 2019•1 hr 6 min
The Stone Boy - The Courage to Get Close to the Fire
In this episode I discuss my experience with a story called the Stone Boy, a story about a young man who shoots and kills his brother, and then is unresponsive to his actions. I share my experience with a real life "Stone Boy" and how compassion fatigue and fear of pain can keep us from becoming our best versions of our self.
Sep 21, 2019•19 min
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