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This podcast will be diving into major topics within public education and within our school district to give a more global perspective of all that is happening in the schools.
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Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
This month, we will be dedicating our podcast series to mental health awareness. Our School Counseling department will be discussing different topics surrounding mental health. Part one of the series is “Coping Strategies for Teens Dealing with Anxiety". Our experts, District Director of School Counseling, Julie Lichtmann and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Amorette O'Brien, will be leading this discussion.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
This episode is about the overnight field trip opportunities that are available to our Middle School students. With me for the discussion is Brenda Morrow, Principal at Windham Middle School.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
As summer gets closer, we wanted to give our families a little more information about our summer camp offerings. Our summer camps for 2023 are now open for registration for this summer! With me for the discussion is Sonia Pierpont and Karen Tenhagen.
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Today we are excited to hear about our high school spring theater production. They are proud to present the production of Mamma Mia! The musical will be held in the high school auditorium on Mar. 24, 25, and 26. Tickets will be sold at the door, $12.00 for adults, and $5.00 for seniors and children. With me for this discussion is Alison O’Brien. Stay tuned for the end of the podcast where we get a sneak peek of the show!
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
In this episode, we are going to be learning a little bit about our paraprofessionals. How they help our students and teachers, and why they are such vital components to the Windham School District. With me for this discussion are the Executive Director of Student Services, Ken Duesing, and the Director of Human Resources, Kate Hennigar.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Today we are going to be talking about some of the new initiatives at Windham Center School. With me for this discussion is the Center School principal, BJ Martin. Thank you for joining us!
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Today we are going to be talking about our high school sports, getting a recap of the fall season, and learning a little about the winter season that recently kicked off. With me for this discussion is the high school athletic director Jon Hall.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Today we are going to be talking about our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This program is a tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. PBIS has been shown to improve social-emotional well-being, academic success, and school climate. With me for this discussion is Dr. Hagerty our Director of Assessment & Accountability and Mr. Graff one of our Music Teachers for Golden Brook School.
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
This episode is part two of our leadership introductions, showcasing Mr. Hanulec our new Director of Facilities. Our podcast series is created in collaboration with our Windham High School teachers and students. We will be showcasing different aspects of public education throughout this school year with our leading experts. All podcasts will be available on our website and airing periodically on the WHJR radio station.
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Today is Part one of our leadership introductions. This year the district hired two new team members. Today, we are going to meet with Nancy Milligan. She is our new Assistant Superintendent. When Dr. Becht was promoted to the Superintendent position last year, we did an extensive search to find and hire Mrs. Milligan.