Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Episode 3 - Students Reflect on the First Days of School

Welcome to the Now We're Talking podcast!  Each episode will feature conversations with guests about topics that impact the school community. Every two weeks we will post a new episode.

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Episode 3 Overview- In this back-to-school episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with eight FCPS students to learn a little about them and their first few days of school.

Guests:
  • Trent - 7th Grader at Taylor Middle School
  • Neema- 6th Grader at Taylor Middle School
  • Laila - 7th Grader at Taylor Middle School
  • Sahapat - 8th Grader at Taylor Middle School
  • Joe - Kindergartener at Brumfield Elementary School
  • Phoebe - 2nd Grader at Brumfield Elementary School
  • Taylor - 5th Grader at Brumfield Elementary School
  • Aidyn - 3rd Grader at Brumfield Elementary School 
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Thursday, August 9, 2018

Episode 2 - With Special Guests, New Teachers

Welcome to the Now We're Talking podcast!  Each episode will feature conversations with guests about topics that impact the school community. Every two weeks we will post a new episode.

We invite you to join the conversation as a listener by clicking on the play button above or subscribing to the podcast through iTunes or Google Play (links will be available soon).  We also invite you to contribute to the conversation by submitting a question or comment.  To do this, simply push the "Start Recording" button above and talk to us!  Your input is essential as we work together to impact the lives of kids.

Episode 2 Overview- In this back-to-school episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with six new teachers to learn a little about them and their journey to becoming educators and joining our school division. We'll also hear their thoughts about meeting their students on the first day of school and about the importance of building relationships.

Guests:

  • Kellie Benton - 4th Grade Teacher at Greenville Elementary
  • Jessica Hunter - Instructional Assistant at Grace Miller Elementary
  • Jessica Frye - 1st Grade Teacher - Mary Walter Elementary
  • Sharon Fasce - School Nurse at C.M. Bradley Elementary
  • Shannon Hicks - 5th Grade Special Ed Teacher at M.M. Pierce Elementary
  • Steve Bucher - 8th Grade English Teacher at Taylor Middle School
Audience Comment:
  • This week, we hear from Stacey Babish, a teacher at Greenville Elementary School, as she gives a shout-out SROs and the relationships they build with staff and students.

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