Thursday, September 20, 2018

Episode 5 - Fauquier High School Students


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Episode 5 Overview- In this episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with eight high school students to learn about their experiences.

Guests:
Fauquier High School Students:
  • William Arellano - 10th
  • Deandre Chavis - 11th
  • Cammy Bland - 10th
  • Kiki Scott - 12th grade 
  • Ashby Nye - 12th grade
  • Grayson Kramer - 9th grade
  • Preston Pendleton- 11th grade 
  • Reece Kuhns - 9th grade 
Questions: 
Q1:  What is one thing about this generation of high school students that you wish people understood? Q2: Why do parents feel like every kid must go to college? Q3: Student mental health issues are on the rise. Do you think it is just the fact that there is so much pressure on students or do you think it is something else? Q4: What’s one piece of advice you might give to incoming to someone entering high school for the first time? Q5: What can Dr. Jeck do to be a better superintendent?
Segment 3: Dr. Jeck responds to the question:What is your WHY?



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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Episode 4 - With Lynne Richman Bell, Executive Director of Fauquier Boys and Girls Club


Episode 4 Overview- In this episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with the director of the Fauquier Boys and Girls Club, Lynne Richman Bell.  Listen in to learn more about the programs offered by the Boys and Girls Club, the importance of developing the whole child, and cultivating resiliency in children.  As Lynne Richman  Bell believes, "Every child is a gift that has not yet been fully unwrapped."

Dr. Jeck poses the following questions to Ms. Bell:
  • What historical figure would you like to have a chat with?
  • Why the Boys and Girls Club?  After facing several challenges, what challenges still remain?
  • What services are offered by the Boys and Girls Club? 
  • What lies ahead for the Boys and Girls Club? 
  • What can we do as a school division to be better partners with the Boys and Girls Club?
Listener Question:
Dr. Jeck also responds to a Kettle Run student who asks, "What are the differences between School Security Officers and School Resource Officers?

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