In the Schools

Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • 5.0 (3)
  • EDUCATION

A podcast dedicated to telling the story of the people who make the Montpelier Roxbury Public School District an amazing place to grow, learn, and work.

  1. 03/21/2025

    In the Schools: Episode 20

    In this episode we hear from Jess Murray, Director of SEL and Wellness, regarding equity and building a plan for our district so that we are always striving to ensure every child in our systems feels they belong and are included so they can reach their full potential. Jess will be talking about the process we used to develop our Strategic Anti-Racism & Equity Plan, how we've incorporated all the great feedback we've received this past year, and what this plan looks like in action.

    21 min

  2. 12/19/2023

    In the Schools: Episode 19

    In this episode we hear from Superintendent Libby Bonesteel, Business Manager Christina Kimball, and MRPS School Board Member and Senior Fiscal Analyst at the Vermont Tax Department Jake Feldman. We dive into how education finance works, the influence a new law is having on our budgeting process, and our budget outlook for the next fiscal year. Learn more by visiting www.mrpsvt.org/budget

    20 min

  3. 12/07/2023

    In the Schools: Episode 18

    In this episode we hear from Brigitte Savard, MHS French Teacher, and juniors Niko Stonorov and Mallory Supan about the entrepreneurial efforts behind the Crepe Cart!

    13 min

  4. 11/01/2023

    In the Schools: Episode 17

    In this episode we hear from Rachel Whalen, UES Literacy Interventionist, and Katie Barea, UES Principal. We talk about the tremendous work in literacy the UES faculty are engaged in this year and next year with LETRS - a whole school intensive professional development process that focuses on the foundational processes of reading and spelling.

    14 min

  5. 03/17/2023

    In the Schools: Episode 16

    In this episode we hear from Whitney Machnik, MHS Math Teacher, seniors Scarlett Davis, Kira McGill, Anna Neuburger, and 9th grader Miriam Serota-Winston. We talk about a huge food drive that started in Whitney’s Teacher Advisory Group and quickly became a fun-filled, school-wide competition. Just Basics Inc/The Montpelier Food Pantry Website

    15 min

  6. 02/27/2023

    In the Schools: Episode 15

    In this episode we hear from school board members Jim Murphy and Kristen Getler to hear about next years proposed budget. Tune in to hear the highlights of this budget and its impact on our taxes.   Visit the MRPS Budget Webpage to learn more about the FY'24 proposed school budget!

    21 min

  7. 02/03/2023

    In the Schools: Episode 14

    In this episode we hear from Kianna Bromley, MHS Theatre Arts Teacher & Director, and Sophie Gustafson, MHS student and an actor in the upcoming Little Mermaid production! Kianna and Sophie give us a sneak peak into what's in store for their audience with this spectacular show.  Visit the Masque Theatre website for more information about Disney's The Little Mermaid happening February 16-19!

    17 min

  8. 10/24/2022

    In the Schools: Episode 13

    In this episode we hear from Jess Murray, our new Director of Social Emotional Learning and Wellness, Main Street Middle School 8th grader Adrianna Corbett, and Montpelier High School senior Cale Ellingson. Jess is leading the district work in restorative practices and Adrianna and Cale are leading our student voices.

    23 min
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A podcast dedicated to telling the story of the people who make the Montpelier Roxbury Public School District an amazing place to grow, learn, and work.

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  • Creator
    Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
  • Show Website
    In the Schools