People of PCPS

Polk County Public Schools
People of PCPS

Our staff, our students, our community - our stories. As the largest employer in the county and a Top 30 district in the nation, Polk County Public Schools is a vast tapestry of inspiring stories. This show aims to give a glimpse into the 120,000+ students and employees who help us put students first every day.

  1. 06/11/2021

    Diane Everett, Help Desk

    Senior Director of Communications Rachel Pleasant sits down with Diane Everett, a Senior Technician with the PCPS Help Desk. They discuss not only Diane's work with helping staff with technical issues, but also her passion for art such as paintings, poetry, and root sculptures. People of PCPS is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, and as a video podcast on our YouTube channel. To learn more about our podcasts, go to polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts. This podcast episode is brought to you through the generous support of Joe Fisher's office at Mid-State Educators Insurance. For more information visit insurepolk.com.

    19 min

  2. 05/12/2021

    Dani Higgins, Migrant Students Program

    Senior Director of Communications Rachel Pleasant sits down with Dani Higgins, a Title 1 teacher working in with Polk's migrant population. They discuss the many success stories that Polk County Public Schools has seen in the migrant population, especially with additional obstacles like a language barrier added on. Rachel on talks with Luz, a migrant student who is preparing to graduate and attend Michigan State University next fall. People of PCPS is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, and as a video podcast on our YouTube channel. To learn more about our podcasts, go to polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts. This podcast episode is brought to you through the generous support of Joe Fisher's office at Mid-State Educators Insurance. For more information visit insurepolk.com.

    43 min

  3. 04/28/2021

    Christy Olson, Mental Health Services

    Senior Director of Communications Rachel Pleasant sits down with Christy Olson, the Senior Coordinator for Mental Heath Services. They discuss the importance of providing mental health services to students to help them more successful in school and home. People of PCPS is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, and as a video podcast on our YouTube channel. To learn more about our podcasts, go to polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts. This podcast episode is brought to you through the generous support of Joe Fisher's office at Mid-State Educators Insurance. For more information visit insurepolk.com.

    32 min

  4. 04/13/2021

    Tyler Campbell, ELA Teacher

    Senior Director of Communications Rachel Pleasant sits down with Tyler Campbell, an ELA Teacher at Lakeland Senior High. They discuss Tyler's journey as a child of educators who attended Lakeland High and returned to teach after acquiring his degree. They also discuss the original musicals that Tyler has been apart of at Harrison School for the Arts. People of PCPS is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, and as a video podcast on our YouTube channel. To learn more about our podcasts, go to polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts. This podcast episode is brought to you through the generous support of Joe Fisher's office at Mid-State Educators Insurance. For more information visit insurepolk.com.

    44 min

  5. 03/31/2021

    Mike Butler, Polk Regional Detention Center

    Senior Director of Communications Rachel Pleasant sits down with Mike Butler, the Assistant Principal of Alternative Education at the Polk Regional Detention Center. They discuss the educational services provided to students who are in the detention center and speak on the various success stories of those students. People of PCPS is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, and as a video podcast on our YouTube channel. To learn more about our podcasts, go to polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts. This podcast episode is brought to you through the generous support of Joe Fisher's office at Mid-State Educators Insurance. For more information visit insurepolk.com.

    31 min

  6. 03/10/2021

    Ben Ruch, Homeless Liasion

    Senior Director of Communications Rachel Pleasant sits down with Ben Ruch, the Districts Homeless Liaison with the HEARTH Project. They discuss the many students in our country that experience homelessness, and how the HEARTH project tries to help those families through this tough time and help their child maintain their education. If you are interested in learning more about the HEARTH Project, or want to get involved, visit polkschoolsfl.com/hearth or call 863-457-4709. People of PCPS is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, and as a video podcast on our YouTube channel. To learn more about our podcasts, go to polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts. This podcast episode is brought to you through the generous support of Joe Fisher's office at Mid-State Educators Insurance. For more information visit insurepolk.com.

    38 min

  7. 02/23/2021

    Kamyra Farnell Charles, Bus Driver

    Continuing our celebration of Love the Bus Month, Senior Director of Communications Rachel Pleasant sits down with Kamyra Farnell Charles, a bus driver and former bus attendant. Kamyra entertains and pulls on our heartstrings with stories of breaking down student's walls, making the bus ride a more fun experience, and her own personal journey of getting a certification to become a bus driver. People of PCPS is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, and as a video podcast on our YouTube channel. To learn more about our podcasts, go to polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts. This podcast episode is brought to you through the generous support of Joe Fisher's office at Mid-State Educators Insurance. For more information visit insurepolk.com.

    37 min

  8. 02/10/2021

    Jennifer Baldwin, Bus Driver Recruiter

    In celebration of Love the Bus month, Senior Director of Communications Rachel Pleasant sits down with Jennifer Baldwin, a Bus Driver Recruiter with the Transportation Department. They discuss the process of becoming a bus driver and what qualifications are required. They also discuss training, as well as the benefits of being a bus driver. People of PCPS is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, and as a video podcast on our YouTube channel. To learn more about our podcasts, go to polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts. This podcast episode is brought to you through the generous support of Joe Fisher's office at Mid-State Educators Insurance. For more information visit insurepolk.com.

    25 min
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About

Our staff, our students, our community - our stories. As the largest employer in the county and a Top 30 district in the nation, Polk County Public Schools is a vast tapestry of inspiring stories. This show aims to give a glimpse into the 120,000+ students and employees who help us put students first every day.

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  • Creator
    Polk County Public Schools
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    People of PCPS

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