Brunswick Buzz

ppotenziano
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A podcast discussing education in the Brunswick, ME community and beyond.

  1. JAN 20

    Episode 29 - Brunswick Cares

    🎧 New Episode Alert on the BrunswickBuzz! In this episode, Phil sits down with Shawn Lambert, Assistant Superintendent, and Elizabeth Sokoloff, School Board Vice-Chair, to discuss the Brunswick School Department. Tune in to hear about: ✨ Brunswick Cares — how it helps students participate in school-sponsored activities through financial support and the positive impact it has on our students and community. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the essential work supporting Brunswick Schools!   🎙️ Listen now on the BrunswickBuzz — sharing the voices and stories that make our schools extraordinary! Youtube Link - https://youtu.be/pETVh8UMLZA

    35 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Episode 28 - Facilities

    🎧 New Episode Alert on the BrunswickBuzz! On this episode, Phil sits down with Scott Smith, Director of Facilities for the Brunswick School Department. Tune in to hear about: ✨ The incredible work our facilities and grounds crew do every day to keep our schools looking fresh, clean, and in top-notch condition. ✨ How Scott and his team work behind the scenes to ensure our buildings not only look great but function smoothly for students and staff. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the essential work supporting Brunswick Schools! 🎙️ Listen now on the BrunswickBuzz — where we share the voices and stories that make our schools extraordinary!

    14 min

  3. 11/20/2025

    Episode 27: Food Service

    New Episode Drop on the BrunswickBuzz! This time, Phil sits down with Scott Smith, Food Service Director of the Brunswick School Department, for an inside look at what's really happening in our school cafeterias. What You'll Discover: The nutritious meals being served to our students daily How we balance healthy eating with environmental responsibility The impressive scale of our meal service operations Behind-the-scenes insights into how our dedicated team delivers quality food with care From farm-to-table initiatives to managing thousands of meals, Scott shares the challenges and successes of feeding our Brunswick students well.  Listen now on the BrunswickBuzz — where we highlight the voices and stories that make Brunswick Schools extraordinary!

    17 min

  4. 10/16/2025

    Episode 26: Athletic Training

    🎧 New Episode Drop on the BrunswickBuzz! This time, Phil is joined by Kaili Phillips, Brunswick High School Athletic Director, and Christa Hendley, BHS Athletic Trainer. Tune in to hear: Why athletic trainers are an essential part of today’s school athletic programs How Christa supports our students, coaches, and families behind the scenes What goes into keeping our student-athletes safe, healthy, and game-ready How return-to-play decisions are made when a student is injured Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the critical work being done to support Brunswick High School athletics — on and off the field! 🎙️ Listen now on the BrunswickBuzz — where we highlight the voices and stories that make Brunswick Schools extraordinary!

    38 min

  5. 09/18/2025

    Episode 25 Analytic Vue

    On this episode, Phil sits down with Tricia Faulkingham, Director of Information Technology, Ravi Devulapalli,  AnalyticVue CEO, and Manos Stefanakos, Chief Data Officer of AnalyticVue  — a powerful online platform that brings all your school data together in one place. From student and staff demographics, academic performance, surveys, financials, and more — AnalyticVue simplifies complex information into easy-to-understand dashboards and analytics. This increased visibility empowers school and district leaders to initiate meaningful conversations, make data-informed decisions, and take action that drives performance and transparency. Tune in as Phil, Ravi, and Manos discuss: Why consolidated data is critical for modern school districts How simple dashboards can spark powerful conversations The role of analytics in improving student outcomes and operational excellence What’s next in the world of education data innovation  Listen now on the BrunswickBuzz — where we dig into the tools and topics shaping the future of Brunswick Schools! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #superintendent #BrunswickBuzz #DataDrivenSchools #AnalyticVue #EducationInnovation #Transparency

    32 min

  6. 05/04/2025

    Episode 24 - ReachMyTeach

    This Time on The Brunswick Buzz 🎧 In this episode, Phil dives into how ReachMyTeach—a powerful two-way communication platform—is helping Brunswick schools connect more effectively with families in their home languages and on the devices they use every day. Discover how the Brunswick School Department is strengthening communication and building stronger partnerships with parents and guardians.Learn more about this Maine-based education communication company. Special Guests: Tricia Faulkingham – Director of Educational Technology, Brunswick School Department Heather Blanchard – Principal, Harriet Beecher Stowe School Helen Cohen – Representative from ReachMyTeach 📲 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite listening platform. #BrunswickBuzz #ReachMyTeach #ParentEngagement #StudentSuccess #SchoolInnovation 💬🚍🎙️

    31 min

  7. 04/10/2025

    Episode 23: BusRight

    This time on The Brunswick Buzz, Phil dives into how BusRight is transforming transportation in our district—improving parent engagement, enhancing student safety, and streamlining bus communication like never before. With the ability to manage bus routes at the touch of a button, our transportation team is more efficient and effective than ever! Joining the conversation are special guests: 🚌 Michelle Caron – Brunswick Transportation Director 🚀 Keith Corso – Co-Founder & CEO of BusRight Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how BusRight is making a big impact in our schools. Tune in and learn how technology is driving a better future for student transportation! 📅 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcast  #BrunswickBuzz #SchoolTransportation #BusRight #ParentEngagement #StudentSafety 🚍🎧

    27 min

  8. 03/13/2025

    Episode 22 - Board Certified Behavior Analysts in Brunswick Schools

    This Time on the BrunswickBuzz Phil explores the vital role of board-certified behavior analysts in supporting students, staff, and families in Brunswick Schools. Joining the conversation are special guests: Ruth Joyce, Director of Special Education Becky McKarns, Assistant Director of Special Education Holly Morgan & Becca Paradee, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Brunswick School Department Tune in to learn how these professionals enhance special education programming and foster student success!   Editor's Note - This podcast was recorded on February 12th, 2025

    30 min
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A podcast discussing education in the Brunswick, ME community and beyond.

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  • Creator
    ppotenziano
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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    Brunswick Buzz