Matters on Student Growth : Oak Grove Elementary School

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Matters on Student Growth is a forum for discussing education topics for the Oak Grove Elementary School community (Fayette County Public School, GA).Play below or add to your podcast manager.  Search "Matters on Student Growth" in your favorite podcatcher, or add this RSS to your feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2276561.rss   

  1. Jul 22

    S4E1: Welcome, Mrs. Irvin - Oak Grove Principal

    Get to know our new principal, Mrs. Maeve Irvin. She takes the helm of Oak Grove following a long career as a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. She'll share her leadership style, goals for each student, and the importance of relationships to improve student growth!  Recorded 22 July 2026

  2. May 27

    S3E3: Moving Up and Moving On

    While Oak Grove says goodbye to three important staff members, Fayette County welcomes them into leadership positions serving all our elementary schools. Jeannie Malone, Brooke Fuller, and Chris Riecke are accepting new challenges and new opportunities at the district level. Join us in a brief podcast where they share their journey and what it means to carry a bit of Oak Grove to other schools!

  3. Feb 26

    S3E2: Lexile and the Library

    An audio version of a message for parents on: what Lexile ishow it is used for book selectionhow we mark our books OGES Video:  https://www.youtube.com/@OGES_Broadcast daily announcementsmessages from adminpodcastsOGES Podcast:  https://oakgrovebraves.buzzsprout.com Available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, YouTube, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, and other podcatching applications.

    S3E2: Lexile and the Library

  4. 09/10/2025

    S3E1: Importance of Play

    What if we've been underestimating the power of play? Teacher Andrea Camp has been digging into the latest research and is excited to share some surprising findings that will change how you view your child's playtime.  Play brings the benefits of: ConcentrationCuriosityCreativityConnectivityResources used: Camp, Andrea. The Importance of Unstructured Play.  Personal Interview.  9 Sept. 2025.‌Powers, Richard. Playground: A Novel. W. W. Norton & Company, 24 Sept. 2024.  This fictional book explores the idea that play is more than just fun and games. It's an essential part of survival, creativity, and healing. It suggests we move away from games we "win" and instead embrace games of connection and imagination to navigate today's challenges. From childhood games to the complex systems of nature, this story argues that play is a vital force that helps us evolve and imagine a better future.Articles: https://hechingerreport.org/want-resilient-and-well-adjusted-kids-let-them-play/https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/10-things-every-parent-playhttps://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/23/05/embracing-learning-through-playhttps://www.joincoralcare.com/blog/stages-of-play-development-solitary-play-parallel-play-and-associative-playhttps://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/kid-confidential-teaching-parents-the-power-of-play/full/https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/my-baby-can-play-how-productive-play-promotes-literacy/full/

  5. 03/20/2025

    S2E8: ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages

    At-home and school strategies that help our non-native English speakers are beneficial to ALL our students!  Join us in a talk with Mrs. Brittan Parker on the challenges and rewards in teaching ESOL at Oak Grove ES!

  6. 02/13/2025

    S2E7: Erin Barnes, Teacher of the Year

    Introducing Mrs. Erin Barnes, Oak Grove's 2025 Teacher of the Year! Get to  know our TOTY in this interview on why she became a teacher, what inspires her, and what challenges her!

  7. 02/05/2025

    S2E6: ECS - Exceptional Children's Services

    Join our discussion with several of our veteran Exceptional Children Services teachers on how support student growth in their program and for all our students.

  8. 01/17/2025

    S2E5: ENR - Enrichment Program

    Our Enrichment teachers have a unique approach to challenging our students -= meeting them where they are and encouraging growth. Mrs. Barfield was unavailable, but Mrs. Price sat down with Mr. Blum to talk about our ENR program at Oak Grove ES.

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Matters on Student Growth is a forum for discussing education topics for the Oak Grove Elementary School community (Fayette County Public School, GA).Play below or add to your podcast manager.  Search "Matters on Student Growth" in your favorite podcatcher, or add this RSS to your feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2276561.rss   

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