The Amy and Bill Podcast: Recent Episodes
William Carozza
Amy Doyle, Principal at Maple Street School and Bill Carozza, Principal at Harold Martin School chat about life as parents and Principals in the midst of the COVID-19 life. It's going to be OK!
Amy Doyle, Principal at Maple Street School and Bill Carozza, Principal at Harold Martin School, review the major aspects of Professional Learning Communities.
Amy Doyle, Principal of Maple Street School and Bill Carozza, Principal of Harold Martin School, both of Hopkinton, NH review some upcoming events and programs and look forward to 2020.
Safety in our schools is our top priority. On this podcast, Amy and Bill talk about how they keep our children safe within our elementary schools. For podcast notes, head over to our website at elementary.hopkintonschools.org and click on the Podcast tab aon the left of the home page.
Safety in our schools is our top priority. On this podcast, Amy and Bill talk about how they keep your children safe within our elementary schools.
For podcast notes, head over to our web site at elementary.hopkintonschools.org and click on the Podcast tab on the left of the home page.
Amy Doyle (Principal at Maple Street School) and Bill Carozza (Principal at Harold Martin School) share a broad overview of elementary curriculum with some announcements as well.
On this December 2015 Podcast we speak with Nancy Alibrandi about Screen Time-the pitfalls and advantages for our children. Principal Carozza also lists the big events coming up.
Principal Carozza outlines important information for parents as we begin the school year.
This is Podcast #51 and features Principal Carozza sharing information for the new parent to HMS all about the school and the beginning of the school year.
In this podcast, Principal Bill Carozza talks to Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi about changes in information literacy, the Common Core State Standards and technology. Bill also talks about about HMS and Hopkinton School District news.
Principal Bill Carozza interviews Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi about the Common Core State Standards and runs down the major events at HMS for November.
Principal Carozza presents his beginning of the year podcast for school year 2013-14. He shares plenty of useful information about Harold Martin School for the new parent.
Principal Carozza interviews Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi about summer reading opportunities, talks about Common Core, and reviews some changes at Harold Martin School next year.
In this episode, Principal Bill Carozza speaks to regular guest Nancy Alibrandi about some of the recent trends in education such as Professional Learning Communities and using technology within literacy. Bill also describes the major events at HMS for March 2013.
The focus of this podcast is HMS's Full Day Kindergarten program. Principal Bill Carozza interviews Kindergarten teacher and FDK Coordinator Sara Duval about the program that debuted this school year. Bill also runs down the major events at HMS for the next two months.
In this episode, Principal Bill Carozza highlights the major events of November and December 2012 at Harold Martin School and interviews Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi on numerous library and technology topics. The Podcast ends with a musical rendition of "The Library Doors" recorded with Mrs. Forgiel's first grade class.
In this episode, Principal Carozza presents his annual beginning of the year podcast, especially for new parents to HMS, but with info all parents may find useful. Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi returns as his guest, with information for parents about great learning opportunities for Hopkinton families.
On this episode, Mrs. Grady's third grade class performs the "ABCs of the Human Body" and Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi shares literacy and library tips for the summer. In addition, Principal Bill Carozza runs down the major events of the end of the year.
Principal Bill Carozza speaks with Library Media Specialist Nancy Albrandi about National Library Month and many exciting technology based activities happening in HMS classrooms. Also, Bill speaks on a variety topics relevant to HMS parents and includes a brief TV spot from a visiting meteorologist highlighting the second grade.
In this episode, Principal Carozza interviews 3rd grade teacher Dave Tilley about his students learning to podcast, Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi weighs in on technology growth at HMS, and Bill chats about student placement and the School District Meeting coming up this Saturday.
In this edition of the HMS Podcast, Principal Carozza describes the major events of February and March 2012 and speaks of a new recycling program at Harold Martin School. In addition, Music Teacher Edna Marie Griffin shares a segment promoting the upcoming Hopkinton Celebration of the Arts, complete with commentary from 3rd graders.
On this podcast, Principal Carozza interviews new first grade teacher Sarah Surrette, reviews the calendar of events for November and December at HMS, and speaks on the annual budget process.
Principal Bill Carozza interviews new HMS second grade teacher Joan Follansbee and regular guest Nancy Alibrandi, we listen to Joan's class sing the "I Pick Good Fit Books" rap, and Bill talks about the important dates coming up at HMS.
In this HMS Podcast, Principal Bill Carozza highlights what a new parent needs to know about HMS as well as new information about the upcoming school year.
Principal Bill Carozza welcomes Third Grader Colby Malcolm who shares his interviews of HMS third graders and their impressions of the move-up to Maple Street School. Colby is assisted by Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi. Bill also reviews major dates of the summer and fall and speaks to a number of changes happening at Harold Martin School for next year.
On this episode, Principal Bill Carozza outlines the major events at Harold Martin School for May and June 2011 and discusses issues from student placement and the new playground to standardized testing and the HMS web site.
Principal Carozza counts down the important events at HMS for April and May and talks about current budget and calendar issues. In addition, regular contributor Nancy Alibrandi speaks with Bill about a new digital media studio which will be installed next month and the larger issues surrounding digital and social media and how it relates to teaching and learning.
In this episode, Hopkinton Elementary Library Specialist Nancy Alibrandi speaks to Principal Bill Carozza on his recent advocacy trip to Washington D.C. Nancy and Bill also talk about the great Web 2.0 tool "Voicethreads" which is being used with 2nd graders and Bill counts down the major school events of February and March.
Principal Carozza interviews Harold Martin School third graders on their favorite components of the new playground, reviews the major events of January and February, and pontificates about New Year resolutions.
Principal Bill Carozza highlights the major events at Harold Martin School for November 2010 and conducts an interview on the Ladybug book program with Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi. In addition, Bill talks with Bob Berliner, chair of the HMS Playground Committee, regarding the exciting progress on our new playground.
Principal Bill Carozza welcomes Hopkinton Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi to the Podcast. She speaks about the changes in libraries in recent years and the strong role that curriculum plays in her position. Bill also highlights the major events at HMS for the month of October.
In this Podcast for September 2010, Principal Bill Carozza interviews Hopkinton, NH School District Superintendent Steve Chamberlin about his vision for the district. He speaks on the concept of "High School Plus" and "Professional Learning Communities". Bill also highlights the major HMS events for September and early October.
Principal Carozza provides some background on Harold Martin School for the new parent, describes this year's changes in the school and district, and highlights resources for parents looking to ease their child into the new school year.
This episode features Principal Carozza describing major summer news regarding Harold Martin School and an interview with Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi on summer curriculum work.
Principal Bill Carozza outlines the major events of June 2010 at Harold Martin School, interviews Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi regarding summer reading, and Bill adds his two cents on summer reading as well.
Principal Bill Carozza begins the podcast by detailing the major events of May and June 2010 at Harold Martin School. In the 21st Century School segment, he interviews HMS Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi about the educational uses of Skype. Finally, Bill discusses educationally sound activities families can do together this summer.
Principal Bill Carozza details the events of April 2010, conducts an interview with elementary schools Library Media Specialist Nancy Alibrandi, and discusses a number of other educational topics. Podcast notes are on the HMS web site at hopkintonschools.org/haroldmartinschool.
Principal Bill Carozza outlines the major events at Harold Martin School for March 2010. He also discusses the upcoming School District Meeting and changes to the school web site.
Principal Carozza details the major events at HMS during the month of February, 2010. And in the Program Spotlight, he speaks on the new food service program, the Reaching For The Stars program, and what's new on the HMS web site. (http://hopkintonschools.org/haroldmartinschool)
On this episode, Principal Bill Carozza outlines the major Harold Martin School events of January 2010. In the Program Spotlight Bill talks about the "A Healthier You for the New Year" presentation coming up on January 7.
On this Podcast, Principal Bill Carozza outlines the major events at Harold Martin School for the month of December 2009, the HMS website is highlighted, and the Podcast even includes two holiday guitar instrumentals.