DeSoto ISD Releases Latest Episode of Eagle Insights Podcast Featuring Student Voices from the Triple-A Experience
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DeSoto Independent School District (DeSoto ISD) proudly announces the release of the latest episode in its engaging monthly video podcast series, Eagle Insights, hosted by the district’s Chief Communications Officer, Tiffanie Blackmon-Jones. This installment focuses on amplifying student voices from across the district’s signature Triple-A Experience—Academics, Arts, and Athletics.
Continuing the series’ mission of spotlighting the people and programs that make DeSoto ISD thrive, this episode features a compelling conversation with six standout scholars representing all three pillars of the Triple-A Experience model:
- Academics: Evonne Foo, Valedictorian and Early College High School Grad and Daniel Elguea, TCU Community Scholar and Early College High School Grad
- Athletics: Cameron Paul, DeSoto High School Eagles Basketball Standout and Mississippi State Basketball Signee and Taryn Bailey, state qualifying track athlete
- Arts: Harmony Flood, Early College Scholar and Dance Artist and McKenzie Fernandes, Softball Scholar-Athlete and Dance Artist
In this episode, viewers and listeners will hear directly from these students as they share their personal journeys, discuss balancing school with extracurricular commitments, and reflect on how DeSoto ISD is helping them pursue their goals and reach their full potential.
“These students embody the strength and diversity of the DeSoto ISD experience,” said Blackmon-Jones. “Their stories illustrate how academic achievement, creative expression, and athletic excellence can coexist—and thrive—when supported by a strong school and community network.”
This student-led discussion also reinforces the district’s broader commitment to holistic education, highlighting how DeSoto ISD creates opportunities for growth both inside and outside the classroom.
Episodes of Eagle Insights are publicly accessible across DeSoto ISD’s digital platforms. To stay connected, follow DeSoto ISD on social media or visit www.DeSotoISD.org. Community members are encouraged to engage with the podcast by sharing feedback, suggesting future topics, and submitting questions for upcoming episodes.
Watch the newest episode today and hear how DeSoto ISD students are soaring through the Triple-A Experience.