Friday, March 29, 2019

Episode 15 - Teacher of the Year



Episode 15 Overview -
In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with Mr. Raymond Crowell, the 2019 Teacher of the Year for Fauquier County Public Schools.  Mr. Crowell is a health and physical education teacher at Marshall Middle School.
    Dr. Jeck poses the following questions to Mr. Crowell:
    • What historical figure would you like to have a chat with?
    • Why do you always seem happy at your job?
    • How many years have you been in the teaching profession?
    • Do you think the kids have changed much in the 20 years since you've been teaching?
    • What was your reaction to being named the Fauquier County Teacher of the Year?
    • Are you a second-career teacher?
    • What advice would you give to new teachers?
    • Why middle school?
    • What part of the current educational system frustrates you?
    • What makes Marshall Middle School such an outstanding school?
    Listener Question -
    Dr. Jeck responds to questions about the school calendar. He also previews the next podcast episode.  The topic will be questions from students and the top 10 Tweets from the 18-19 school year.

    Dr. Jeck would like to remind listeners to submit questions through Speakpipe.  Click on the microphone icon at the top of this post or go to http://www.speakpipe.com/FCPSPodcast  We'd love to feature your thoughts on one of the upcoming episodes!  Your input is essential as we work together to impact the lives of kids.



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    Friday, March 1, 2019

    Episode 14 - Academic and Career Fair



    Episode 14 Overview -

    In this special episode, Dr. Jeck talks to several students and teachers at the Academic and Career Fair on February 26. At the fair, eighth-grade students rotated through 14 CTE areas and seven academic areas to learn about the courses available to them as they enter high school.

    The Academic and Career Fair is a student-driven showcase, featuring FCPS high school students leading continuous presentations related to each course offering.

    Listen in to learn more as Dr. Jeck talks to the following guests:
    • DECA students from LHS, KRHS, FHS
    • Diana Story - FHS teacher and organizer of the fair, Sarah Frye - CTE supervisor
    • Tonya Smith - KRHS Cosmetology teacher
    • Craig Canard, Scott Freeman - FHS Auto Body and Auto Tech teachers
    • McKenzie Hurley - FHS Agriculture student and first two-time podcast participant!
    • Garrett Kramer - FHS Agriculture and Environmental Science student
    • Emma Dosier - WMS student
    • Lance Mimna - KRHS iSTEM student
    • Andrew Zhao- WMS student


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