🎙 Cowboy Conversations — Episode 4: Stories That Save Lives — The Future of Cajon Media

Guests: 🎬 Mr. Jonathan Moline, Video Production Teacher 🎥 Brymer Sindanum, Award-Winning Student Filmmaker Host: Dr. Chris Jackson Length: ~28 minutes

🌟 Episode Summary

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Chris Jackson sits down with Video Production teacher Mr. Jonathan Moline and student filmmaker Brymer Sindanum to explore the power of storytelling, creativity, and purpose at Cajon High School.

Together, they unpack the real-world impact of Cajon’s award-winning Every 15 Minutes short film — a project created to raise awareness around the life-and-death consequences of drunk driving. Though Mr. Moline is in his first year leading the Video Production program, he speaks candidly about stepping into a legacy of excellence built by students like Brymer, sharing how he felt “humbled, intimidated, and inspired” by the work they’d already done.

Brymer reflects on the responsibility he and his team felt to honor the seriousness of the topic, saying, “We didn’t want to be that school that didn’t take it seriously.”

This episode shines a light on what happens when students create with purpose and when teachers empower them to use their gifts to impact the world.

🕒 Episode Breakdown (Approximate)

TimeSegmentHighlights

0:00 – 1:32 Welcome & Principal’s CornerCreativity, relevance, and belonging as the heart of learning

1:32 – 26:04 Joint Interview — Moline & BrymerLegacy of the program, emotional weight of the film, student leadership, teamwork

26:04 - end Equity & Innovation Minute | Closing Message Relevance → engagement, belonging → courage, purpose → excellence | Pride, gratitude, challenge to keep creating real-world impact

🗝️ Key Takeaways

• Creativity becomes powerful when tied to purpose.
• Students rise to the level of trust placed in them.
• Belonging fuels courage — especially in high-pressure projects.
• Continuity matters: programs thrive when legacy meets new leadership.
• Real-world work prepares students for life beyond campus.

💬 Memorable Quotes

“It was humbling, intimidating, and inspiring walking into a program where students were already creating professional work.” — Mr. Moline

“We didn’t want to be that school that didn’t take it seriously.” — Brymer Sindanum

“Creation is greater than consumption.” — Dr. Jackson

🔑 Call to Action

• Students: Use your voice. Your creativity carries influence.
• Teachers: Give students meaningful work — they will rise to it.
• Families & Community: Support creative pathways; they build confidence, connection, and purpose.

🏫 About the Show

Cowboy Conversations celebrates the voices, creativity, and community of Cajon High School — where every kid belongs, every kid learns, and every kid leaves ready to lead. Hosted by Principal Dr. Chris Jackson.

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