Skip to main content
CHALK TALK

CHALK TALK

By GUTHRIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CHALK TALK

CHALK TALK with Guthrie Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mike Simpson. Tune in for a new episode, the third Thursday of every month, as Dr. Simpson sits down with a special guest.
Currently playing episode

GPS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 3

CHALK TALKNov 22, 2021

00:00
31:06
CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 7

CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 7

In this episode of Chalk Talk, Superintendent, Dr. Mike Simpson along with GHS Principal, Dusty Throckmorton, sit down with Senior Valedictorians, Ryle Green & Christian Perrin to discuss their futures, their time at GPS, and their thoughts about community!

Apr 01, 202452:13
CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 6

CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 6

In this month's episode of Chalk Talk, Dr. Mike Simpson, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools, sits down with Cody Thompson, Director of Operations at GPS along with Lesley Cotton, Principal at Cotteral Elementary.

Dr. Simpson talks with Mr. Thompson about the construction of the New Cotteral School Building and Principal Cotton about her first year at Cotteral.

Feb 22, 202442:59
CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 5

CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 5

Dr. Simpson, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools along with GHS Principal, Dusty Throckmorton, sit down with GHS Seniors, Jillian Minter and Tanner Lawson.

Jan 25, 202435:30
CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 4

CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 4

Dr. Simpson sits down with GHS Seniors, Nate Benford and Makenna Bench along with GHS Principal, Dusty Throckmorton.

Jan 25, 202441:32
CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 3

CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 3

Dr. Simpson sits down with Van Shea Iven, Media Relations Director for the OSSAA and Chris Evans, Owner of GuthrieNewsPage.com and Play by Play Announcer for the Guthrie BlueJays and Media Coordinator for the NFHS Network.

Jan 25, 202401:06:25
CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 2

CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 2

Dr. Simpson sits down with, Guthrie Police Chief, Don Sweger along with Logan County Sheriff, Damon Devereaux.

Jan 25, 202437:27
CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 1

CHALK TALK - SEASON 3 EPISODE 1

Dr. Simpson sits down with John Hancock, Executive Director of Guthrie Public Schools, Secondary Education and Personnel and Dusty Throckmorton, Guthrie High School Principal.

Jan 25, 202435:51
Chalk Talk - Season 2 Episode 8

Chalk Talk - Season 2 Episode 8

In the last episode for season 2, Dr. Mike Simpson sits down with outgoing High School Principal, Chris Legrande and also two student leaders, Seniors Landon Hirzel and Bella Aitken to get their thoughts on memories made, future life decisions and what they will miss most about Guthrie, America and how Guthrie Public Schools has impacted their lives.

Apr 25, 202331:47
GPS CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 7

GPS CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 7

In this month's episode of GPS Chalk Talk, Dr. Mike Simpson sits down with two of Guthrie's finest public school Principals, Scot Graham, Principal at Cotteral Elementary, and Susan Davison, Principal at Gues Upper Elementary. They both talk about their service to Guthrie Public Schools and the memories they will cherish after retirement at the end of the year.

Mar 23, 202323:52
Chalk Talk Podcast - Season 2 Episode 6

Chalk Talk Podcast - Season 2 Episode 6

In this episode of GPS Chalk Talk Podcast, Dr. Simpson sits down with two High School Seniors, Lydia Wells, and Connor Irwin. 

Superintendent, Dr. Mike Simpson gets them to open up and get their take on their time at GPS, and future plans along with fun and laughter talking and walking down memory lane and why GPS and Guthrie are so special to them. 

Also on the Podcast, Special Guest, Chris Legrande, High School Principal.

Mar 01, 202341:05
CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 5

CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 5

In this episode of Chalk Talk, Dr. Mike Simpson, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools, sits down with Cody Thompson, GPS Director of Operations, and Mr. Energy himself, Ronnie Phillips, GPS Energy Specialist.  They talk about everything from power consumption to energy efficiency with new upgrades to Guthrie Public Schools.

Jan 19, 202328:13
CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 4

CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 4

In this episode of Chalk Talk, Dr. Simpson sits down with two bluejay seniors and gets their thoughts on life, education, and their time as a bluejay. Here from Peyton Hayes and Zach Henry along with a special guest, High School Principal, Chris LeGrande.

Dec 15, 202244:21
CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 3

CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 3

In today's episode Dr. Mike Simpson sits down with Van Shea Iven, Media Relations Director for the OSSAA along with Chris Evans, the voice of the Guthrie Bluejays and owner of Guthrie News Page and 2nd Banana Media to discuss sports in schools and the influence media has on high school sports.

Nov 30, 202252:14
CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 2

CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 2

In this episode of Chalk Talk, Dr. Simspon, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools sits down with two Guthrie High School Seniors, Lauren Taylor, and Lucas Beaver, to get an inside look at what they love about GHS and get their feedback on everything from Covid to life as a student at GHS.  Plus, High School Principal, Chris LeGrande shares his thoughts as well.

Oct 20, 202234:41
CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 1

CHALK TALK - SEASON 2 EPISODE 1

In this episode of Chalk Talk Podcast, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools, Dr. Mike Simpson, sits down with Dee Benson, Director of Technology for Guthrie Public Schools, and Cody Thompson, Director of Operations for Guthrie Public Schools.  They gather to talk about the future of Technology and Support for Students and Parents in rural areas without internet and what they are doing to remedy the issue and also talk about the progress of construction and future construction within Guthrie Public Schools.


Sep 22, 202233:37
GPS CHALK TALK - SEASON 1 EPISODE 9

GPS CHALK TALK - SEASON 1 EPISODE 9

In this month's Episode of GPS Chalk Talk, Guthrie Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mike Simpson, sits down with two of Guthrie's finest Public Schools Principals, Todd Bramwell, Guthrie Junior High & Chris LeGrande, Guthrie High School to talk about how covid has impacted students in 2022 and their perspectives on kids under their care.

May 19, 202240:32
GPS CHALK TALK - SEASON 1 EPISODE 8

GPS CHALK TALK - SEASON 1 EPISODE 8

In this month's episode, Dr. Mike Simpson, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools, sits down with special guest, Senator Chuck Hall and Representative Garry Mize, they talk about education, the film incentive program and the growth of Guthrie and Logan County.

Apr 22, 202235:04
GHS CHALK TALK - SEASON 1 EPISODE 7

GHS CHALK TALK - SEASON 1 EPISODE 7

In this month’s Special Edition of Chalk Talk, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools, Dr. Mike Simpson, sits down with the Executive Director of the OSSAA, David Jackson along with Director of officials, Grant Gower. The trio talks about high school sports, their roles with the OSSAA, and the officiating crisis happening now throughout the state of Oklahoma.

To become an official go to sayyestofficiating.com and for more info about the OSSAA go to OSSAA.com.

Mar 26, 202244:05
GHS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 6

GHS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 6

In this month's episode of GHS CHALK TALK, Superintendent, Dr. Mike Simpson, sits down with Assistant Superintendent, Doug Ogle and Executive Director of Federal Programs, Carmen Walters.  They talk about Covid, School Programs, and what's to come for Guthrie Public Schools.

Feb 28, 202237:03
GPS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 5

GPS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 5

In this month’s episode of Chalk Talk, Dr. Mike Simpson sits down with Dr. Doug Major, Superintendent/CEO at Meridian Technology Center to talk all about Education and the partnership Guthrie Public Schools and Meridian Technology have and what the future of Education holds for Guthrie.

Jan 20, 202231:41
GPS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 4

GPS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 4

In this month's episode of GPS Chalk Talk, Dr. Mike Simpson, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools, sits down with Kellian Schneider, Director of Logan County Economic Development Authority and Brittan Timmons, Guthrie Chamber President & CEO.  They discuss momentum within our community and partnerships in 2022.

Dec 15, 202138:19
GPS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 3

GPS CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 3

In this months episode, Dr. Mike Simpson sits down with, Logan County Sheriff, Damon Devereaux and Guthrie Police Chief, Don Sweger, to discuss what they are doing to keep kids safe in School.  Plus, today's climate in Law Enforcement and how it is affecting their every day lives.

Nov 22, 202131:06
CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 2

CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 2

In today's episode Dr. Mike Simpson sits down with Van Shea Iven, Media Relations Director for the OSSAA along with Chris Evans, the voice of the Guthrie Bluejays and owner of GuthrieNewsPage.com to discuss sports in schools and the influence media has on high school sports.
Oct 21, 202148:43
CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 1

CHALK TALK PODCAST - SEASON 1 EPISODE 1

In the inaugural episode of the Chalk Talk podcast, Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools Dr. Mike Simpson sits down with Guthrie High School Principal Chris LeGrande to talk about the start of the School year and working through the pandemic. They also talk about Guthrie sports, as well as an inside scoop on Meridian Technology’s new Guthrie campus.

Sep 16, 202129:29