Iola ISD: Bulldog Pride Podcast
Welcome to Bulldog Pride, the official podcast of Iola Independent School District in Texas. Join us as we spotlight the students, educators, coaches, and community members who make Bulldog Nation special. From Friday night lights to classroom achievements, state competitions to hometown heroes, we share the stories that define small-town excellence.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of life at Iola ISD, where tradition meets innovation and every student has the opportunity to shine. Whether you're a current family, prospective parent, alumni, or community supporter, discover why Iola truly is a hidden gem in the heart of Texas.
Plus, don't miss "Spike's Top Dog Trivia" - our fun segment featuring friendly competition and Bulldog history.
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Episodes
15 episodes
15 - Top of the Class: Valedictorian & Salutatorian Celebrate Success
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're celebrating academic excellence! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with Assistant Principal and Girls Athletic Director - Miss, Valedictorian - Shaylee McKown, and Salutatorian - Ava Bessette, during th...
14 - Leading with Heart: Elementary Leadership Reflects on the Year
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're wrapping up the school year with Iola Elementary's leadership team! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with Principal Hollie Guillbeau and Assistant Principal Lauren Sanders during their final week of sc...
13 - Little Bulldogs, Big Hearts: PreK - 5th Student Spotlight!
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're hearing directly from the students! Host Amanda Rollert and Elementary Principal Ms. Guilbeau sit down with one representative from each grade (Pre-K through 5th) to hear what makes being an Iola Bu...
12 - Elementary Special Teams: Where Every Kid Shines
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're celebrating Iola ISD Elementary's Special Teams! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with PE teachers - Ryanne Jolly and Coach Jayme Timm, Art/Music teacher - Gayla Blenden, and Library/GT teacher - Kylie...
11 - Keeping Iola Running: Meet the Maintenance Team
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're going behind the scenes with the crew that keeps Iola ISD running smoothly! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with Maintenance Director Mr. Anthony Marks and team members Mr. Michael Evans and Mr. Rudy ...
10 - Tenacious & Revolutionary: Senior Band Spotlight
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're celebrating the sound and spirit of Iola Band! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with Band Director Mr. Taylor Fowler and six incredible seniors: Head Drum Major - Haley Hejl, Assistant Drum Major - Fal...
9 - New Year, New Beginnings: Staff Spotlight at Iola ISD’s Middle School & High School
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're kicking off 2026 by celebrating Gold Star Peer Award winners from Iola’s High School & Middle School campuses and welcoming a new staff member to the Iola family!Meet our award winners: <...
8 - Honoring Excellence: Elementary Employee Spotlight
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're celebrating some truly exceptional educators! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with Iola Elementary's Employees of the Month, Newcomer Teacher of the Semester, and Paraprofessional of the Semester for ...
7 - Grateful Hearts & Holiday Traditions with the 4th Grade Teaching Team
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're getting cozy with Iola Elementary's 4th grade teaching team just in time for Thanksgiving! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with ELAR teacher - Brinley Bennett, Math teacher - Michele Sullivan, and Sci...
6 - Playoff Pride: Football & Volleyball Battle for Glory
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, it's all about playoff season! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with both the volleyball and football programs as they make their postseason runs. We've got Girls Varsity Coach, Miss, and Varsity Football Co...
5 - Elementary Student Council Spotlight: Leadership in Action
This week on the Bulldog Pride Podcast, we're hanging out with the rock stars of Iola Elementary's Student Council! Host Amanda Rollert sits down with President Kroy Larson, Vice President Teddy Fowler, Secretary Eve Hurst, and Treasurer Sadie ...
4 - Junior High & High School Leaders
On today's episode, I sit down with Iola's Junior High & High School leadership team: High School Principal - Brian Fowler, High School Assistant Principal - MISS, Junior High Admin & Teacher - Mandy Schwanke, Junior High History Teache...
3 - First Grade Magic: Light Bulbs & Breakthroughs
We spend time with Iola's 1st grade teaching team: Steven McGuire, Leighton Brackin, and Denise Frazier. These teachers share what makes first grade so special - the incredible growth students make in reading and writing, those "light bulb mome...
2 - Elementary Excellence: Grit, Grace & Growth
We sit down with the powerhouse team from Iola Elementary: Principal - Hollie Guilbeau, Assistant Principal - Lauren Sanders, School Nurse - Saundra Elliott, and GT Teacher - Kylie Hammack. These ladies share what makes their campus...
1 - Introducing the Bulldog Pride Podcast: Small Town, Big Impact!
Welcome to the very first Bulldog Pride Podcast! We kick things off by getting to know the folks steering the ship at Iola ISD. Superintendent, Jeff Dyer, shares his unique story of being a hometown kid who came back home after 20+ years to lea...