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Public School Podcast

Public School Podcast

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Welcome to The Public School Podcast, where real stories, real people, and real passion for

education come together. Hosted by Sara Hornick, Executive Director of the Public School

Foundation, and Bobbi Schaefbauer, Community Relations Manager for Rapid City Area

Schools, we’re diving into the heart of public education.


Each episode, we sit down with community members, dedicated school staff, and passionate

advocates to ask one simple but powerful question:

Why do public schools matter?


From classroom wins to community-wide challenges, The Public School Podcast is your

front-row seat to the conversations that shape our students’ futures and our shared tomorrow.

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  • More Than Books

    More Than Books
    Apr 15 2026
    School librarians are doing far more than shelving books and checking them out. In this episode, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with West Middle School librarian Shelley Rath to explore what the role really looks like today. From helping students discover a love of reading to teaching research skills, navigating technology, and even managing hundreds of student devices, Rath shares how the job has evolved. She opens up about her own journey from struggling reader to lifelong educator, the importance of access to books, and the small moments that make the biggest impact on students. It is a conversation about curiosity, connection, and why libraries still matter in a fast paced, digital world.

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    50 min
  • Turning Loss Into Kindness and Community

    Turning Loss Into Kindness and Community
    Apr 8 2026
    Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with guest Stacy Nehring, a Rapid City parent and founder of the Live Like Lily Foundation. After the loss of her daughter Lily following her sixth grade year, Stacy and her family turned tragedy into purpose. Inspired by an essay Lily wrote about kindness, the foundation was created to carry on her message of lifting others up through simple, meaningful actions. In this conversation, Stacy shares how small acts like compliments can change someone’s life, how the foundation supports students through scholarships and service, and how her family continues to honor Lily’s legacy across the community. It is a heartfelt reminder that even the smallest kindness can leave a lasting impact.

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    42 min
  • Above and Beyond

    Above and Beyond
    Apr 1 2026

    Sometimes it’s the smallest moments that make the biggest impact.

    In this episode, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer are joined by foundation board members Gretchen Burke and Laura Newman to talk about the “Above and Beyond” program, a simple but powerful way to recognize the people who make a difference in Rapid City Area Schools.

    From handwritten cards to surprise classroom visits, the program celebrates teachers, staff, and support teams who go the extra mile every day. The conversation dives into the emotional moments, the ripple effect of appreciation, and why recognition matters now more than ever in education.

    You’ll hear heartfelt stories, unexpected moments of joy, and a reminder that sometimes all it takes is a few kind words to change someone’s day.

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    35 min
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