Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools Brian Graham

In this episode we interviewed James Bialasik, the Superintendent of the Springville Griffith Institute Central School District along with his High School Principal, Megahn Janora, two school counselors, Michael Criscione and  Chris Mathewson and Teaching Assistant Kathy Krzmien.  They shared information regarding a new intervention program created this year and designed to provide support for incoming 9th graders who are at risk of having difficulty in high school. 
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In this episode we interviewed Daniel Pacos, the Superintendent of the Lake Shore Central School District.  Daniel shared how his district grew a successful eSports program for their high school.  Additionally we interviewed Melissa Bergler, the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and two of their eSports coaches and Technology Integrator specialists Michael Drezek and Deann Poleon.  


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In this episode we interviewed Dr. Matt Frahm, the Superintendent of Clarence Central Schools.  Matt shared about the importance of school leaders spending time creating powerful moments for students, faculty and staff.  Joining the podcast today were the four elementary principals in the Clarence Central School District.   Keith Kuwik  (Ledgeview Elementary Principal), Robert Boccaccio (Harris Hill Elementary), Jenna Arroyo (Sheridan Hill Elementary), and Heidie Buffomante (Clarence Center Elementary).  These elementary school leaders shared how they create power moments in their schools.



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In this episode we interviewed Adam Stoltman, the Superintendent of the Alden Central School District.  Adam and his team shared information on their student run WACS news, video and social media programs.  Colin Dabkowski joined the podcast.  Colin in an English Teacher at Alden HS and he  oversees this amazing project based program.  Additionally, two student leaders joined us as well.  Madeline Jones and Jack Rahuba.  Madeline is an 11th grader and she creates a lot of content for WCAS.  Jack is a senior and he is a co-anchor for the Sports reports.


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In this episode we interviewed Mike Ginestre, the Superintendent of the Sweet Home Central School District.  Mike shared how his District has developed a plan to purchase Zero Emission, Electric School Buses as mandated by NY law.

 Additionally we interviewed Don Feldmann, the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Plant Operations.  Don shared valuable information that other school districts may find helpful when navigating this new mandate.
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In this episode we interviewed David Lilleck, the Superintendent of the Orchard Park Central School District.  David shines a spotlight on some of his HS students who created their own Not for Profit student advocacy group.  "Students Protecting Education".  Joining us on this podcast were Luke Lippitt and Jillian Yarnes.  Luke and Jillian are the founders of Students Protecting Education.  They started this organization in 2022 when they were sophomores in order to raise student voice as it relates to important issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion.   You can visit their website by following this link: https://www.studentsproed.org/



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