inspirED voices: Recent Episodes
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Fort Wayne Community Schools has been a vital part of our city for more than 160 years and has a long track record of success. With 50 schools, 4,000 staff members and nearly 30,000 students, we’ve grown along with our community.
I had a chance to sit down with Jon Corippo from Eduprotocols to discuss his background and the Ignited Conference coming up July 26. If you're interested in registering, please visit www.fwcs.info/ignited
This is part 1 of my interview with Jon. Join me next week for part 2.
I had a chance to sit down with Erica White, Founder and Senior Consultant with EriTech Consulting, LLC. Erica will be one of our featured speakers for the Ignited Conference. You won't want to miss her energy and enthusiasm for tech in education!
Get your tickets today! www.fwcs.info/ignited
I had the chance to sit down with Jake Miller who will be a featured speaker at our upcoming IgnitED Conference Tuesday, July 26 at Northrop High School.
If you'd like to register or learn more about the conference, please visit fwcs.info/ignited for details.
We had the opportunity to sit down with Rockstar teacher Ryan Throop-Voors to discuss his experience as a teacher and a wonderful project he is working on with his 6th grade students at Miami Middle School.
Last week, Fort Wayne Community Schools began the 2020-21 school year. This week, we spoke with Mary Hess, Director of Health and Wellness about the planning and protocols that went into opening schools safely. #YesFWCS
We had a chance to sit down with our new superintendent, Dr. Mark Daniel, and learn more about his journey to FWCS and his thoughts on the upcoming school year. Be sure to follow Dr. Daniel on Twitter at www.twitter.com/markdanielfwcs
Here is Part 2 of my conversation Abbett Elementary Principal Frank Kline. We discussed the things his staff did while we were shut down and their approach to learning during COVID, engaging students, Deep Learning and more. Don't miss this 2 part conversation this week and next!
I got to sit down (via Zoom) with Abbett Elementary Principal Frank Kline while we were shut down to discuss his schools approach to learning during COVID, engaging students, Deep Learning and more. Don't miss this 2 part conversation this week and next!
I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Dr. Jean Clinton, renowned neuroscience expert and child psychiatrist to talk more about her work in neuroscience and deep learning. This is a must listen to podcast!
I had a great conversation with Darren Hess and Heather Krebs from the FWCS facilities team. Lots of great work happening throughout the District!
Not sure what a Natatorium is? Then this is the episode for you. I sat down with their Director Liz Caywood to discuss everything happening there and what's available for the public to take advantage of.
At Fort Wayne Community Schools our mission is to educate all students to high standards enabling them to become productive, responsible citizens. Our athletics department supports that mission by helping our student athletes learn character, collaboration and more.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Bruce Schneider, Manager for the b-instrumental program. Thanks to b Instrumental, students are given the opportunity to pick up an instrument for the first time, develop the discipline that comes with regular practice, and experience the joy and self-esteem that comes with accomplishment.
To learn more about this amazing program or to donate to their fundraising campaign, please visit www.binstrumental.org
The K-12 College and Career Readiness program supports all FWCS students in establishing and pursuing college and career goals. Students are encouraged to aim high and reach their fullest potential in whatever path they choose. Learn more about all the opportunities students have to plan for their futures.
Have you ever wondered what the term High Ability means or even how a student is identified as High Ability? Amelia answers your questions and tells us more about how Fort Wayne Community Schools enhances the learning of our High Ability students in the classroom.
Fort Wayne Community Schools is made up of amazing educators, students, volunteers, parents and staff who care deeply for our mission to educate ALL students to high standards. To view the documentary, please visit our youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/FWCommunitySchools
This week we're learning more about the first ever Ignite Technology Conference hosted by Fort Wayne Community Schools on July 16 at North Side High School . This conference has a ton to offer teachers and the community and you won't want to miss the key note speaker!!!! Listen to learn more!!!
I had the opportunity to sit down with the FWCS Teacher of the Year for 2019, Chris Roberts. Chris shares his experiences as a teacher and tells us about the Construction Trades program at the FWCS Career Academy.
Sarah Rodenbeck just finished her freshman year at Snider High School. She participated in the state science fair and won several awards at the regional science fair. Her project was inspired by her own life experiences. You won't want to miss this one!!
Today we speak with Emily Keirns, Manager of the English Language Learners program at Fort Wayne Community Schools. She tells us more about the program and how it impacts students and their families in our district.
Interested in learning about how the magic happens when we recruit people at FWCS? Want some tips on getting a job with us? Kody Tinnel gives us an inside look at his role and it's relationship to the mission of FWCS.
Fort Wayne Community Schools is committed to the full wellbeing of our students and staff. I had the chance to speak with Mary Hess, Director of Health Services about what their group does to ensure students are prepared to learn and also the great benefits offered to staff
Talk about a distinguished career. I had the please of speaking with Laura McCoy who has been with the district for 40 years. As our 2016 Teacher of the Year, Laura shares her experiences behind the chicken break with students, her time as a music teacher and the programs she has been involved in getting off the ground and offers advice to young drivers and other educators. You won't want to miss this one!!
Ramona and I had an opportunity to sit down and talk about Fort Wayne Community Schools Professional Learning program and its impact on staff and student learning goals!
FWCS InspirED Voices Podcast - Episode 004 - Jennifer Mable, Director Of Curriculum by FWCS - inspirED voices podcast
I had the opportunity to sit down with Candice Hager, Director of Nutrition Services at Fort Wayne Community Schools. Candice shares how her group plans and prepares more than 38,000 meals a day for one of the largest school districts in Indiana.
To celebrate Music is your Schools Month, I spoke with Colleen Phillips, music teacher at Lane Middle School. Colleen shares her love of teaching and talks a bit about the b-instrumental program which supports students pursuit of music.
Welcome to the first episode of our new FWCS podcast, inspirED voices. On this episode, we spoke with the 2018 Teacher of the Year winner, Karen Gillie. Karen teaches at the Career Academy and her story of how she got there will inspire you!