The GIPS Cast Grand Island Public Schools

Why public education? Because there's meaning in the good work.

Mr. Matt Fisher, GIPS Interim Superintendent, joins the "The GIPS Cast" to dive deep into where the district is headed and the state of public schools across the country. Along the way, he shares the "how" of GIPS is found in its people; why building trust is vital; and how our staff, students, and community can work together to elevate public education above the political noise.

After all, one thing in education hasn't changed... we are here to take care of students.
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GUEST: Mr. Matt Fisher, GIPS Interim Superintendent

HOST: Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Dir.

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Twitter: @GIPublicSchools
FB: facebook.com/GrandIslandPublicSchools

https://www.gips.org/

Why entrepreneurship?... Because you can make pretty much anything!

Mr. Adam Zlomke, Entrepreneurship Pathway Teacher at Grand Island Senior High, joins the "The GIPS Cast" to share how creativity fuels both his students and his teaching. Along the way, he unpacks the innovative approach of IncubatorEDU, some of the unique ways his students are aiming to solve problems in the world, and why investing in high school students is about as meaningful [and fun] as it gets.

Because students have the capacity to change the world.
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GUEST: Mr. Adam Zlomke, Grand Island Senior High - Entrepreneurship Pathway Teacher

HOST: Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Dir.

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Twitter: @GIPublicSchools
FB: facebook.com/GrandIslandPublicSchools

https://www.gips.org/

Why is literacy important? Because it's everything.

Dr. Brittney Bills, GIPS K-5 ELA Curriculum Coordinator, and Mrs. Brianna Nelson, Gates Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher, join the "The GIPS Cast" to chat about literacy and how it shapes the lives of our students. Along the way, they unpack the difference between reading and literacy; how literacy curriculum contributes to all subject matter learning; and why students deserve to dream big.

After all, it's more than just reading... literacy is liberation.
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GUESTS: Dr. Brittney Bills, GIPS K-5 ELA Curriculum Coordinator
Mrs. Brianna Nelson, Gates Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher

HOST: Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Dir.

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Twitter: @GIPublicSchools
FB: facebook.com/GrandIslandPublicSchools

https://www.gips.org/

Summer learning [and summer fun] has never looked like this before.

Miss Bianca Ayala, Barr Middle School EL Teacher, and Miss Hannah Luber, Starr Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher, join the "The GIPS Cast" to share excitment for the upcoming Power Camp Summer 2023. Along the way they share what Power Camp looks like for 2nd - 5th Graders, the fun hands-on learning opportunities they'll experience, why investing in students brings them back every year.

Because fun and learning can go hand-in-hand.
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GUESTS: Miss Bianca Ayala, Barr Middle School EL Teacher
Miss Hannah Luber, Starr Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher

HOST: Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Dir.

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Twitter: @GIPublicSchools
FB: facebook.com/GrandIslandPublicSchools

https://www.gips.org/

Science time every day for students AND teachers?

Mrs. Anya Covarrubias, GIPS Science Curriculum Coordinator, and Mrs. Sydney Hespe, Knickrehm Elementary Academic Support Coach, chat with the "The GIPS Cast" on how the district is seeing massive growth in Science proficiency across the board. Along the way, they share why Science is more about the "how's" and "why's"; the impact of dedicated daily Science time; and how teachers are experts at what they do.

Because it's more than just learning facts... it's learning how to think.
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GUESTS: Mrs. Anya Covarrubias, GIPS Science Curriculum Coordinator
Mrs. Sydney Hespe, Knickrehm Elementary Academic Support Coach

HOST: Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Dir.

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Twitter: @GIPublicSchools
FB: facebook.com/GrandIslandPublicSchools

https://www.gips.org/

Where would we be without the arts?

Peter Palermo (GISH Class of 1983), Executive Director of the Sheldon Arts Foundation in St. Louis, joins "The GIPS Cast" to share his story of art, public education, and celebrating creativity. Palermo affirms the life-changing trajectory that arts opportunities bring to students and urges listeners to remember the power of tapping into our creative side. He also looks forward to coming back for a class reunion this year to see how GISH has transformed.

Because when we advocate for the arts, everyone wins.
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GUESTS: Mr. Peter Palermo, Sheldon Arts Foundation Executive Director

HOST: Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Dir.

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Twitter: @GIPublicSchools
FB: facebook.com/GrandIslandPublicSchools

https://www.gips.org/