How To Do School Podcast

Welcome to our new MISD podcast, “How To Do School” with Randi Fielding, Assistant Director of Special Services in the Teaching & Learning department.
In each episode of “How To Do School” you'll hear ideas, insights, and perspectives designed to empower you to drive success for your school experience–whether you’re a kid or a grown-up.
We’ll help you navigate the twists and turns of your school journey so you can enjoy a smoother, more confident ride.
You can subscribe to How To Do School on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also listen to each podcast episode on this page. The podcast will also be broadcast on KMIH 88.9 The Bridge at 8am on Wednesdays.
Let us know if you have a show idea, question, or feedback.
Are you ready? Let’s roll!
Most Recent How To Do School Episode At Top of This List

Episode 3 - How to do Preschool with Hillary Johnson
In this episode, our guest, Hillary Johnson, explains how preschool prepares our students for kindergarten and how Child Find identifies students who may be eligible for early intervention. You’ll hear Hillary share her passion for early childhood education, explain why early intervention is so powerful, and describe what makes our developmental preschool program so special.
- Preparation for Kindergarten
- Child Find
- Why early intervention is powerful
- What makes our preschool program so special

Episode 2 - How to do State Testing with Weston Lucas
Have you ever wondered what state testing is all about — what the scores are used for and how accommodations work?
This episode of How to Do School with MISD Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Weston Lucas answers these questions and more. Join us for an insightful journey down the road of state testing.

Episode 1 - Podcast Kickoff
On Episode 1 of the How To Do School podcast Randi will talk to Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle about his educational journey, the importance of creating belonging in MISD, and broadcasting student voice.
Listen To Episode 1 Now
They will also talk about how Randi's experience as a parent of a student and having to figure out school influenced the creation of this podcast that will help educate and inform Mercer Island families through their education journey, something she wished was available when she first started figuring out school.
How To Do School Teaser Podcast
In this podcast Randi takes a minute to explain what How To Do School podcast is all about, why you should listen, and what you can expect to hear on the podcast.
Thanks for listening
