Sittin' with the Supe
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Sittin' with Bob Jones Volleyball
Sittin' with Elementary Art and Music Teachers
Sittin' with Journey Middle School Administrators
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por Dr. Ed Nichols
Join Dr. Nichols as he sits down with Coach Jenny Jarrett and three members of the nationally ranked volleyball team at Bob Jones High School. Seniors Meg Jarrett, Eliza Tyrrell, and Rachel Mecklenburg share insights about the program and their gained experiences with the team.
In this episode of Sittin' with the Supe Dr. Nichols is joined by Audra Loftin, music teacher at Columbia Elementary and Noel Newquist, art teacher at Midtown Elementary. They discuss the recent expansion of the art and music program which has opened up all sorts of new opportunities for teachers and students in Madison City.
Join Dr. Nichols as he chats with Dr. Treva Stewart, Mrs. Tabitha Odom, and Mr. Gerald Franks to get the scoop on overseeing the grand opening of Journey Middle School, our newest addition to the district.
Join Dr. Nichols as he talks to three women from Bob Jones High School who are all attending Military Service Academies next year! Madeline Edwards (Army), Leah Lessmann (Air Force), and Kathryn LaFerrera (Navy) share about their future plans and what preparing for each academy looks like. Congratulations, ladies!
In this episode of our podcast, Dr. Nichols sits down with three members of our Horizon Elementary Archery Team: Paul Allison, Emma Streling, and Audrey Walker. Joining them as well are team sponsor Tesa Hernandez and coach Shawn Streling. The team members, coach, and sponsor share insights into the archery program, the benefits students glean from participating, and how the program impacts students both in and out of the classroom.
Join Dr. Nichols during this special episode of Sittin' with the Supe, which is very appropriately airing during the Month of the Military Child, to offer insight into our Elementary and Secondary Student to Student (S2S) programs. Rainbow Elementary S2S. officers, Kayleigh Smith and Eisley Yaw, join Discovery Middle S2S member. Micah Sigler, to discuss what they love about the S2S program which strives to make sure incoming military families and all other students new to our schools feel welcome and supported. Rainbow Elementary sponsors, Alicia Sullivan-Smith and Kelcie Thomas, as well as Discovery Middle sponsor, Sara Baragona, also share the teacher perspective on this outstanding program and the impact it makes towards building a trusting school culture and developing young leaders.
Kaetlyn Hermann, Federal Programs Specialist, Micah York, Liberty Middle School, and Jessie Mayes, Heritage Elementary School, join Dr. Nichols to discuss the support the district and schools provide for our English Language Learners. From classroom support to the upcoming summer camp, Madison City Schools offers a variety of services for our 670 EL students!
Join Dr. Nichols as he chats with Mrs. Nichole Phillips, principal of our Madison City First Class PreK, Lisa Koerlin, lead PreK teacher, and Melissa Mims, Coordinator of Elementary Instruction. Topics discussed include the PreK registration process, what curriculum in a PreK classroom consists of, and how parents can ensure their students are prepared for Kindergarten.
Olyvia English and Parx White from Bob Jones' Engineering Academy and Tara Flynn and Akshat "AK" Dubey from James Clemens' Health Science Academy joined Dr. Nichols to speak about their internship experiences this past semester. They also talked about the different CTE courses available in those academies and how opportunities in elementary and middle school set them up for success in high school.
One of the elements that sets Madison City Schools apart from others is the vast number of opportunities our students are offered as they move through their academic journey. From numerous elective courses, to career tech studies, and educational pathways, each individual student is supported in finding the experiences that are the perfect fit for him or her. While choice is a fantastic thing, the plethora of options our school district provides can sometimes feel overwhelming to students and parents. We want to help! Join Dr. Nichols as he discusses curriculum updates and other valuable information with the Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Heather Donaldson, and Secondary Instruction Coordinator, Mrs. Sharon Powell. Topics discussed include new course credit requirements, college and career ready offerings and partnerships, and the most recent additions to course offerings. This week's guests offer tips and guidance for parents and students as they navigate their academic career.