Inspiring Viking Values Dr. Brian Graham (Superintendent of Schools)

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their incredible parent/teacher partnership through the PTA. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. We heard from elementary teacher Krista McNulty and Recording Secretary Kylie Anfin. One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students for singing the Grand Island Al...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed two of our high school students (Joe Leistner and Luke Gworek) who have been battling and surviving cancer. They share their stories with our listeners and an incredible message of hope.Joining us on this episode are: Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School.;Angela Colson, Joe's mom;Christina Kensy, High School Counselor;Megan Crawford, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and the Courage of Ca...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding a musical two of his teachers used to help teach specific chartacter traits. Joining the podcast were seven special guests. Mrs. Kristin Pernick, a fifth grade teacher at Huth and Co-Director of the musical Character Matters joined the podcast along with Mrs. Jeanne Percival. Mrs. Percival is a third grade teac...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Amy Boutet, the director of our musical Cinderella. Amy is a Business teacher, Volleyball Coach, and our Director of the National Academy of Finance. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Buffalo State University in their Business Education department.Also joining the podcast were four students who have prominent roles in the Musical. Claire Nehaus (9th grader - Cinderella)Jayden Kleinschmidt (11th Gra...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how the PTA supports programming at her school.Joining us on the podcast were Melissa Nesselbeck, Dana Rubino and Stephanie Pritchard. Melissa is a special education teacher, Dana is a second grade teacher and Stephanie is the Library Media Specialist. Each of these educators play a large role in the PTA. ...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Vaules we interviewed Cheryl Cardone. Cheryl is the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services here in the Grand Island Central School District. Cheryl has been a tremendous leader and advocate leading our special education and pupil services departments. Additionally, she is a fierce advocate for our most vulnerable students. Furthermore, Jessica Hutchings and Amanda Schrader joined the podcast. Jessica is our ...