The Blue Valley Schools Podcast

Dr. Tonya Merrigan & District Staff

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This podcast is your window into the work happening behind the scenes of Blue Valley Schools. Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan, along with our amazing district leaders, will host a variety of guests to talk about a variety of subjects. It's a conversation about what we're doing here at Blue Valley Schools and how we're striving to make every day a #BVBestDay for our students, staff and community.

JAN 6

BV Unmuted: Legislative Priorities

Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on the Blue Valley legislative priorities. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by School Board President Gina Knapp, Vice President Jan Kessinger, and Chief Financial Officer Jeremy McFadden to discuss these priorities in the upcoming legislative session.#BVTogether

22 min
11/05/2024

BV Unmuted: Why Attendance Matters

Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on school attendance. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by principals Leah Vomhof, Stacey Sperry and Dr. Cory Cox to discuss the why attendance matters.#BVTogether

20 min
10/03/2024

BV Unmuted: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences

Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on school safety, understanding threats and their consequences. Dr. Katie Collier, deputy superintendent for learning, is joined by Interim Chief Simon Happer (Overland Park Police Department) and Dan Carney (Director of Safety & Security) to discuss how Blue Valley ensures a safe and secure environment for our students and staff.Remember that if you see something, report it! Don’t repost it. 📵#BVTogether

23 min
03/07/2024

BV Unmuted: On Elementary Plan & Collaboration Time (Part II)

Join Blue Valley Chief Communications Officer Kristi McNerlin and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Katie Collier as we follow up on an earlier discussion about plan and collaboration time in our elementary schools.#BVTogether

21 min
03/04/2024

BV Unmuted: Community Mental Health

Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on mental health support across our district and community. 🧠🩺💙Dr. Merrigan is joined by Dr. Mindy Wells (Student Support Services), Tim Deweese (Johnson County Mental Health Center) and Karen Mulligan (Children’s Mercy) to discuss how our district works with community organizations and professionals to best serve our students and families. #BVTogether

17 min
02/09/2024

BV Unmuted: Elementary Plan & Collaboration Time

Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on plan and collaboration time at the elementary school level. February Host & GuestsAmy Farthing (Executive Director of School Admin, K-5)Dr. Katie Collier (Deputy Superintendent)Shelly Krull (3rd Grade Teacher, Aspen Grove Elem.)Kathleen Cigich (Principal at Lakewood Elem. and BV Parent)The district will be seeking feedback on this topic from elementary staff and families with elementary students in the 2024-25 school year...

19 min
01/11/2024

BV Unmuted: Updated Graduation Requirements

Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on updated graduation requirements across the district! 🎧🎓📚 Join host Dr. Tonya Merrigan along with guests Scott Roberts (Exec. Director of School Admin) and Dr. Anne Kastelic (Asst. Principal, BVSW) as the group talks through some of the changes and how they will positively impact students in the future. #ChampionsOfLearning

12 min
11/07/2023

BVUnmuted: Academic Success in Blue Valley

Join host Dr. Tonya Merrigan as our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on academic success in Blue Valley!Guests Kelly Ott and Adam Wade from Academic Services discuss what success looks like in classrooms at the elementary, middle and high school levels.#ChampionsOfLearning

25 min

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This podcast is your window into the work happening behind the scenes of Blue Valley Schools. Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan, along with our amazing district leaders, will host a variety of guests to talk about a variety of subjects. It's a conversation about what we're doing here at Blue Valley Schools and how we're striving to make every day a #BVBestDay for our students, staff and community.

Creator

Dr. Tonya Merrigan & District Staff
Years Active

2019 - 2025
Episodes

52
Rating

Explicit
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The Blue Valley Schools Podcast

The Blue Valley Schools Podcast

BV Unmuted: Legislative Priorities

BV Unmuted: Why Attendance Matters

BV Unmuted: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences

BV Unmuted: On Elementary Plan & Collaboration Time (Part II)

BV Unmuted: Community Mental Health

BV Unmuted: Elementary Plan & Collaboration Time

BV Unmuted: Updated Graduation Requirements

BVUnmuted: Academic Success in Blue Valley

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Todd is Godd

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The Blue Valley Schools Podcast

Episodes

BV Unmuted: Legislative Priorities

BV Unmuted: Why Attendance Matters

BV Unmuted: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences

BV Unmuted: On Elementary Plan & Collaboration Time (Part II)

BV Unmuted: Community Mental Health

BV Unmuted: Elementary Plan & Collaboration Time

BV Unmuted: Updated Graduation Requirements

BVUnmuted: Academic Success in Blue Valley

Ratings & Reviews

Todd is Godd

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