Ridgefield Tiger Talk

Ridgefield Tiger Talk
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This podcast covers educational news and happenings for the Ridgefield Public School system in Ridgefield Connecticut.

  1. FEB 6

    Ridgefield Tiger Talk 139: RHS Robotics Competition 2026

    In this week's episode of Ridgefield Tiger talk we welcome back Michael Murphy, Physics and Robotics teacher at Ridgefield high school. Joining him are three RHS students, Connor Graves Robotics Club Vice President, Brian Murphy Co-Student Event Manager for this year's Ridgefield VEX Tournament, and Ayan Bhowmik Robotics Club Co-President. We discussed the annual robotics tournament held at Ridgefield high school this Saturday, February 7. Click here to see the event flyer. Also, if you can’t make the event, it’ll be streamed on YouTube here. Thanks for listening.

    22 min

  2. JAN 30

    Ridgefield Tiger Talk 138: Mysteries, Mayhem, and True Crime

    On this week’s episode of Tiger Talk, we sit down with RHS English teacher Jaclyn Aaron and English Department Chair Patricia Boutilier. We dive into their captivating new course, Mysteries, Mayhem, and True Crime, discussing its origins, the importance of such topics for student engagement, and the incredible buzz it’s generating around RHS. Thanks for listening!

    13 min

  3. JAN 23

    Ridgefield Tiger Talk 137: VPA Five-Year Review

    On today’s episode of Ridgefield Tiger Talk, Cory Gillette joins us for a conversation with a Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) all-star panel featuring Michael McNamara, Shane Peters, Ryan Dunne, Rachael Zumbo-Penney, and Teresa Ringkamp. We dive into the department’s impressive accomplishments and initiatives from the past five years. For more details, please explore our VPA Five-Year Review and visit the RPS budget website.

    28 min

  4. JAN 16

    Ridgefield Tiger Talk 136: Start of Budget Season and Budget Site Additions

    Earlier this week, we launched the 2026-2027 budget season with the presentation of the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. Because of the amazing work this leadership team has done over the past five years, Assistant Superintendent Cory Gillette joins me on the podcast today so we can discuss some new additions to the budget website that offer historical insight into some of our cost centers and provide context for the FY27 budget. Thanks for listening! Click Here for the Budget Website

    22 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    Ridgefield Tiger Talk 135: Post High School Readiness

    On today’s episode of Tiger Talk, we welcome Counseling Department Supervisor Joy Squitieri and RHS Counselor Michelle McCullough to discuss post-high school readiness. We cover essential topics such as actionable steps juniors can take right now, what parents should consider as their child approaches junior year, the upcoming college fair, and various opportunities beyond college. Thanks for listening! Click here for the counseling website.

    17 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    Ridgefield Tiger Talk 134: The RHS Madrigals At Radio City Music Hall

    In this episode of Ridgefield Tiger Talk we get to interview the Ridgefield High School's acclaimed chorus group, The Madrigals who recently performed at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Under the guidance of Choir Director Lauren Verney-Fink, these talented young singers brought holiday cheer to the big stage. Elizabeth Campbell, Joseph Capone, Hazel Connally, and Jonathan Waymire share behind-the-scenes stories, what it felt like performing in such a legendary venue, and how this experience has inspired them. Also keep a lookout for the Madrigals at this year’s holiday stroll in downtown Ridgefield as well as other holiday events. Thanks for listening!

    14 min

  7. 11/21/2025

    Ridgefield Tiger Talk 133: Preparing Students for The Digital World Article

    In this week's episode of Tiger Talk, we welcome Dr. Rachel Besharat Mann from Wesleyan University and Christine Schenzer, Branchville Elementary Library Media Specialist. The duo recently co-authored an article in the prestigious academic journal The Reading Teacher, and they join us to share how their collaboration began. We dive into the innovative, developmentally appropriate model used by Ridgefield Public Schools to teach technology and digital citizenship. Plus, both guests are set to present at a major conference in Denver this week. Thank you for tuning in—here's a link to their insightful article!

    16 min

  8. 11/07/2025

    Ridgefield Tiger Talk 132: Veterans Day at East Ridge 2025

    Joining us for a patriotic discussion on Ridgefield Tiger Talk are East Ridge Middle School teachers Michael Settanni (Social Studies) and Alison Picarella (Health/PE). We discuss the very meaningful 24-year annual event that has become a powerful Ridgefield tradition that includes many members of the school and town community. This event has been a keyway for our students to make connections with the veterans in our community. Thank you for listening!

    14 min
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This podcast covers educational news and happenings for the Ridgefield Public School system in Ridgefield Connecticut.

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  • Creator
    Ridgefield Tiger Talk
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Ridgefield Tiger Talk
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