Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools Dr. Brian Graham

In this episode we interviewed Dr. Jacob Reimer the Superintendent of Barker Central Schools.  Jacob shared information about their Energy Efficiency Study, the installation of a brand new solar array and the work being done on zero-emission school buses. 


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In this episode, we were privileged to interview Dr. Genelle Morris, the Superintendent of the Olean City School District.  Genelle spoke about her process for developing a Strategic Plan and the power of belonging.  She references the work with Evaluative Beings and the concept of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity, a book by Floyd Cobb, John Krownapple and Brenda Campbell.

 Additionally, Janelle has partnered with the author John Krownapple to take a deep dive into achieveing equity in her school district.


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In this episode we interviewed Gregory Woytila, the Superintendent of the North Tonawanda City School District.  Greg shared how his district embraces STEM and STEAM.   Additionally we interviewed Mike Tambroni, the Director of Student Services. Mike shared how his school district from grades 5-12 all worked to submit a science experiment to Mission 18 at the International Space Station.

We also interviewed science teacher Melissa Elliot, STEM teacher Joel May, High School Science Students Cailee Cinquino, Madeline DeVantier and Tavery Carter.
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In this episode we interviewed Mr. Kaine Kelly the Superintendent of Randolph Central School District. Kaine shared information about the Soaring Cardinal PBIS Program.  We also interviewed Kristy Carlson.  Kristy is the elementary principal at Randolph.  She spoke about the PBIS program as well as many other positive activities that are unique to Randolph.   Additionally we interviewed Bayley Johnson.  Bayley is an elementary school counselor and proud graduate  of Randolph Central Schools.



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In this episode, E-NSSA was asked by NYSCOSS to conduct a podcast with the Keynote Speakers for the Winter institute - Cultivating a Culture of Excellence for All Students.  We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Barbara Mullen, Superintendent, of the Rush-Henrietta CSD, Dr. Terry Ward, Superintendent of Schools at Cato-Meridian Central School District and Dr. David O’Rourke, District Superintendent for the Second Supervisory District and Chief Executive Officer of the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services.  Dr. Mullen's keynote focused on "Leveling Up: A Deliberately Developmental Journey to the Superintendency."  Dr. Ward spoke about the topic "When Parenting and the School Superintendency Collide".  Dr. O'Rourke discussed "The Heart of Conflict: Leadership Lessons from Buffalo Bills Parking"! All three Superintendents shared incredible messages filled with inspiration and igniting thought and reflection.
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In this episode we interviewed Mr. Tim Carter, the Superintendent of Wilson Central Schools.  Tim shared information about the Choose Kindness program at their middle school and their Sunshine Club at the HS.  We also interviewed Scott Benton.  Scott is the MS Principal at Wilson.  He explained the genisis of the Choose Kindness initiatve.

Additionally we interviewed Special Education teachers Maegan Eick and Jacob Vivian. Maegan teaches at the MS and Jacob teaches at the HS.  Both teachers help to faciliatte the special programs.


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