Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools
This podcast is designed to celebrate all that is good in Public Education around Western New York. We will be featuring programs and innovative ideas that inspire and influence our students, faculty, staff and community in new and exciting ways.
Episodes
65 episodes since 2022
Niagara Falls City Schools - Say Yes to Niagara Falls
Today on our podcast we have Mark Laurrie, the Superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District. Mark is in his 9th year as a superintendent and his 41st year as an educator. Mark has been a progressive leader...
September 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:08
Lockport City Schools - We are all Lions... We all belong.
In this episode we interviewed Dr. Mathis Calvin the Superintendent of the Lockport City School District. Mathis is in his second year as Superintendent and previously served as the superintendent of the Oswego City School District. ...
August 30, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:59
Khan Academy & Khanmigo (AI Student Tutor and AI Assistant to Teachers)
Today on our podcast we interviewed Danielle Sullivan. Danielle is the Senior Regional Sales Manager for Khan Academy (Khanmigo) in the Northeast of the USA. At Khan Academy, Danielle is at the forefront of transformin...
August 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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46:50
Honest Game - One System to Navigate College Sports Opportunities.
Today on our podcast we interviewed Kim Michelson. Kim is the co-founder and CEO of the educational company Honest Game. Honest Game is the first technology system to automate college academic eligibility requirements,...
August 09, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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44:24
Grand Island - ZeroEyes
In this episode we interviewed Mr. Brett Handell, the Vice President of Sales and the 35th employee with the company ZeroEyes and Rob Carter, the Director of Training & Enablement with ZeroEyes and he is a former Navy SEAL. &...
July 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:46
Buffalo Public Schools - Amplifying Women in Sports
In this episode we interviewed Dr. Tonja Williams, the Superintendent of the Buffalo Public Schools system. Dr. Williams discussed her desire to amplify women in sports throughout the school system. Joining us on this ...
May 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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31:48
Cheektowaga CSD - Rocket Drones
Today on our podcast we have Mr. Scott Zipp, the Superintendent of the Cheektowaga Central School District. In this episode we discussed the exciting Erie 1 BOCES supported, Rocket Drones resources course work and support. Jo...
May 10, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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38:57
Cleveland Hill - Literacy Skill Development & Student Achievement
In this episode we interviewed Jon MacSwan, the Superintendent of the Cleveland Hill Union Free School District. Jon shared important information regarding the success of their Literacy instruction. Joining us on the podcast were: <...
May 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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44:57
Barker - All Things Electric
In this episode we interviewed Dr. Jacob Reimer the Superintendent of Barker Central Schools. Jacob shared information about their Energy Efficiency Study, the installation of a brand new solar array and the work being done ...
April 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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30:04
Olean City Schools - Strategic Planning and the Power of Belonging
In this episode, we were privileged to interview Dr. Genelle Morris, the Superintendent of the Olean City School District. Genelle spoke about her process for developing a Strategic Plan and the power of belonging. She refere...
April 13, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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39:19
North Tonawanda STEM Students - Mission 18 - International Space Station Experiment
In this episode we interviewed Gregory Woytila, the Superintendent of the North Tonawanda City School District. Greg shared how his district embraces STEM and STEAM. Additionally we interviewed Mike Tambroni...
March 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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49:47
Randolph CSD - Soaring Cardinal PBIS Program
In this episode we interviewed Mr. Kaine Kelly the Superintendent of Randolph Central School District. Kaine shared information about the Soaring Cardinal PBIS Program. We also interviewed Kristy Carlson. Kristy...
March 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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38:01
NYSCOSS - Messages from the Ignite Keynote Speakers at the Winter Institute
In this episode, E-NSSA was asked by NYSCOSS to conduct a podcast with the Keynote Speakers for the Winter institute - Cultivating a Culture of Excellence for All Students. We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Barbara Mullen, Su...
March 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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29:28
Wilson CSD - Kindness and Sunshine
In this episode we interviewed Mr. Tim Carter, the Superintendent of Wilson Central Schools. Tim shared information about the Choose Kindness program at their middle school and their Sunshine Club at the HS. We also in...
February 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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35:01
West Seneca - Comprehensive Music Education Program
In this episode we interviewed Dr. Jeff Rabey, the Interim Superintendent of the West Seneca Central School District. Previous to becoming the Interim Superintendent, Jeff served successfully as a Superintendent in Depew and...
February 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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34:55
Tonawanda City Schools - The Brilliant Warrior Academy
In this episode Timothy Oldenburg, the Superintendent of the Tonawanda City School District passed the podcasting torch to his Warrior Academy team. Christa Young led the conversation. Christ...
January 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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41:38
Williamsville - New Religious and Cultural Holidays Adopted
In this episode we interviewed Dr. Darren Brown-Hall, the Superintendent of the Williamsville Central School District. Darren shared how his district created a DEI School Calendar committee and recommended New Religio...
January 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:10
Niagara Wheatfield - Eco-Campus Revitalization Project
In this episode we interviewed Daniel Ljiljanich, the Superintendent of the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. Additionally we met Patrick Cremer (Science Teacher) and Jacob Wills (12th grade student). They al...
December 15, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:16
Grand Island - Mary Howard - Using ChatGPT for Educators - AI to Streamline Teacher Life
In this episode we interviewed Mrs. Mary Howard, a sixth grade teacher of ELA and Science at our Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island NY. Mary authored the book "The ChatGPT Guide for Educators: Artificial Intelligence to ...
December 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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35:41
Springville - New 9th Grade Intervention Program
In this episode we interviewed James Bialasik, the Superintendent of the Springville Griffith Institute Central School District along with his High School Principal, Megahn Janora, two school counselors, Michael Criscione and&n...
November 24, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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48:41
Lake Shore - The Growth of a Successful eSports program.
In this episode we interviewed Daniel Pacos, the Superintendent of the Lake Shore Central School District. Daniel shared how his district grew a successful eSports program for their high school. Additionally we interviewed
November 17, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:00
Clarence - "The Power of Moments"
In this episode we interviewed Dr. Matt Frahm, the Superintendent of Clarence Central Schools. Matt shared about the importance of school leaders spending time creating powerful moments for students, faculty and staff. ...
November 10, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:52
Alden - Student Led WACS News, Video and Social Media
In this episode we interviewed Adam Stoltman, the Superintendent of the Alden Central School District. Adam and his team shared information on their student run WACS news, video and social media programs. Colin Dabk...
November 03, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:06
Sweet Home - Zero Emission Bus Purchases
In this episode we interviewed Mike Ginestre, the Superintendent of the Sweet Home Central School District. Mike shared how his District has developed a plan to purchase Zero Emission, Electric School Buses as mandated by NY...
October 27, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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36:49
Orchard Park - Students Protecting Education
In this episode we interviewed David Lilleck, the Superintendent of the Orchard Park Central School District. David shines a spotlight on some of his HS students who created their own Not for Profit student advocacy group. "S...
October 20, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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45:50