Episodes

  • Buffalo Public Schools - Amplifying Women in Sports
    May 31 2024

    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 podcast was Dr. Ramona Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds is the Chief of Athletics, Community Schools and Family and Community Engagement.

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    32 mins
  • Cheektowaga CSD - Rocket Drones
    May 10 2024

    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. Joining Scott is the High School Principal, Karin Cyganovich and science teacher Stan Skotnicki.


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    39 mins
  • Cleveland Hill - Literacy Skill Development & Student Achievement
    May 3 2024

    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: Marcie Pascual - Elementary Principal - Kelsey Kiblin (Elementary Assistant Principal & ENL Coordinator), and Jen Martin (Literacy Coach).


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    45 mins
  • Barker - All Things Electric
    Apr 26 2024

    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 on zero-emission school buses.

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    30 mins
  • Olean City Schools - Strategic Planning and the Power of Belonging
    Apr 13 2024

    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 references the work with Evaluative Beings and the concept of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity, a book by Floyd Cobb, John Krownapple and Brenda Campbell.

    Additionally, Janelle has partnered with the author John Krownapple to take a deep dive into achieveing equity in her school district.

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    39 mins
  • North Tonawanda STEM Students - Mission 18 - International Space Station Experiment
    Mar 16 2024

    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, the Director of Student Services. Mike shared how his school district from grades 5-12 all worked to submit a science experiment to Mission 18 at the International Space Station.

    We also interviewed science teacher Melissa Elliot, STEM teacher Joel May, High School Science Students Cailee Cinquino, Madeline DeVantier and Tavery Carter.

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    50 mins
  • Randolph CSD - Soaring Cardinal PBIS Program
    Mar 8 2024

    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 is the elementary principal at Randolph. She spoke about the PBIS program as well as many other positive activities that are unique to Randolph. Additionally we interviewed Bayley Johnson. Bayley is an elementary school counselor and proud graduate of Randolph Central Schools.


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    38 mins
  • NYSCOSS - Messages from the Ignite Keynote Speakers at the Winter Institute
    Mar 4 2024

    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, Superintendent, of the Rush-Henrietta CSD, Dr. Terry Ward, Superintendent of Schools at Cato-Meridian Central School District and Dr. David O’Rourke, District Superintendent for the Second Supervisory District and Chief Executive Officer of the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Dr. Mullen's keynote focused on "Leveling Up: A Deliberately Developmental Journey to the Superintendency." Dr. Ward spoke about the topic "When Parenting and the School Superintendency Collide". Dr. O'Rourke discussed "The Heart of Conflict: Leadership Lessons from Buffalo Bills Parking"! All three Superintendents shared incredible messages filled with inspiration and igniting thought and reflection.

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    29 mins