Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools

Dr. Brian Graham
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Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools

This podcast is designed to celebrate all that is good in Public Education around Western New York. We will be featuring programs and innovative ideas that inspire and influence our students, faculty, staff and community in new and exciting ways.

  1. DEC 20

    NYSCOSS President - Lars Clemensen -

    In this episode, we were privileged to interview Mr. Lars Clemensen the superintendent of the Hampton Bays Union Free School District. Lars has been the superintendent in Hampton Bays NY for the past 14 years and he is the current President of the New York Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS)In this episode, Lars discusses his vision and leadership philosophy in both roles (Superintendent and President of NYSCOSS). As President of NYSCOSS, Lars will lead a divers...

    45 min

  2. NOV 8

    Niagara Wheatfield CSD: My Reason to Smile

    In this episode we interviewed Daniel Ljiljanich, the Superintendent of the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. Dan announced that Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is one of 13 New York schools who have been named new National Banner Unified Champion Schools. This distinction marks the highest level of achievement for Unified Champion Schools in the nation, recognizing their leadership in creating inclusive school communities where all students are accepted and celebra...

    44 min

  3. OCT 25

    Eden CSD - Chopper Club

    In this episode of the podcast we have Jeff Sortisio, the Superintendent of the Eden Central School District. Jeff introduced us to the Chopper Club. Jeff invited Technology Teacher Stevan Jones, and two student participants Mitchell Preischel (senior) and Luke Ricigliano (Sophomore). The Eden Chopper Club is quite remarkable and offers interested students the opprotunity to build Harley Davidson motorcycles and compete with this work on a national level. Find us on Twitter @...

    44 min

  4. OCT 18

    Dunkirk City Schools - Celebrating Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, through Bilingual Education K-2

    Today on our podcast we have Michael Mansfield the Superintendent of the Dunkirk City School District. Michael started in April of 2020 and is currently in his fifth year. Previously, Michael served as the superintendent of Bemus Point for 7 years. In this episode, Michael focused on their Bilingual Education program that starts at kindergarten and includes first and second grade. Also on this podcast was Corinna Hooge the Director the district’s bilingual K-2 program a...

    41 min

  5. OCT 11

    Springville CSD: "Fun-tastic Fourth Grade Sellers"

    In this episode we interviewed James Bialasik, the Superintendent of the Springville Griffith Institute Central School District along with his fourth grade teachers Mrs. Kristin Tester and Mrs. Kerri Voit. They shared information regarding a three year old interdisciplinary - project based learning program called the "Fun-tastic Fourth Grade Sellers". Joining them in this podcast are 5th graders: Sage Miess and Maggie McCarthy who shared their reflections and insights on this...

    51 min

  6. OCT 4

    Silver Creek CSD - Avoiding Burnout Through Self-Care

    In this episode of the podcast we interviewed Dr. Katie Ralston the Superintendent of the Silver Creek Central School District. During this episode, Katie discusses the concept of avoiding burnout through self-care. She offered tips and strategies that could help all educators. Katie started in July of 2023 and is currently in her second year. Previously, Katie was the principal of the 6-12 secondary school in the Cuba Rushford school district, and was also named 2023 NYS Mi...

    42 min

  7. SEP 24

    NYSCOSS - Ignite Keynote Speakers 2024

    In this episode, E-NSSA was asked by NYSCOSS to conduct a podcast with the Keynote Speakers for the Fall Leadership Summit - Public Education: The Pathway to Everywhere. We had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Michael Bennett, the Superintendent of the Greenville CSD, Dr. Darren Brown-Hall, the Superintendent of the Williamsville Central School District, Dr. Jared T. Bloom, Superintendent of Schools, Franklin Square UFSD, Mr. Matthew Gaven, the Superintendent of Schools, in Rockville Centre a...

    52 min

  8. SEP 24

    Hamburg CSD - Joy, Value and Connection

    In this episode we interviewed Michael Cornell, the Superintendent of the Hamburg Central School District and President of the Erie-Niagara Schools Superintendent Association. In our third season of the podcast, Mike Cornell discussed the importance of instilling Joy, Value and Connection into the DNA of your school system. Find us on Twitter @NiagaraErieOr visit our website E-NSSA.org

    49 min
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This podcast is designed to celebrate all that is good in Public Education around Western New York. We will be featuring programs and innovative ideas that inspire and influence our students, faculty, staff and community in new and exciting ways.

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