Inside MSD15: Recent Episodes
Marquardt School District 15
The mission of "Inside MSD15" is to allow us to take a deeper dive into different topics related to Marquardt School District 15, giving more context and deeper connection with our parents, guardians and greater community. We’re bringing important information through warm and inviting conversations that can be listened to at the audience’s leisure.
In this episode of "Inside MSD15", we sit down with Gilda Ross with the Glenbard Parent Series. The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public
"Inside MSD15" sits down with Mrs. Amanda Burdi and Mrs. Katie Minkalis, who are Reading Support Teachers at Marquardt Middle School. In this episode, we chat about the concerning trend of "summer slide", how to combat it with your children, some free resources to take advantage of over the summer and a new summer reading campaign that they're launching! Join us!
This episode, Inside MSD15 sits down with Food and Nutrition Services Director Stefanie Giannini to talk about feeding our students, her new role, the department's ability to pivot during the pandemic, the Young Chef's program and much more!
Inside MSD15sits down with Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Meredith Haugens to talk about the staff at Marquardt School District 15. Dr. Haugens talks about communication, collaboration, workplace culture and this year's hiring season. If you're interested in contacting Dr. Haugens, you can reach her at mhaugens@d15.us.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry O'Shea and Communications Coordinator Lindsey Diehl sit down with Buildings and Grounds Director Steve Stavroplos. They dive head-first into a conversation about the modernization of MSD15's schools including libraries, classrooms, gyms and more.
Welcome to Inside MSD15! Episode 1 features a conversation with Superintendent Dr. O'Shea on a midyear check-in on the state of the district. The topics include this school year's return to in-person learning, a new Saturday STREAM program called Exploration University, exciting construction projects throughout the District and goals for 2022. Take a listen!