TSD World Class Podcasts

Join us for an in-depth conversation about safety and security in our schools with Todd Gilevich (Director of Security) and Officer Brian Jones (Troy PD School Resource Officer).

This podcast was produced by Boulan Park Middle School student Meera Iyer.

Students compete at DECA, celebrating teachers and support staff, state championships won by powerlifting and synchronized swim, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Smith Middle School Principal Ryan Brinks discusses what students and the community can expect from the new building. Podcast Interview by Azra Yildiz & Seowoo Kim, Creative Guild Student Contributors.

New websites and mobile app, Career Accelerator Program Match Day, inaugural Business Council meeting, Teacher of the Year winners, Charity Week totals, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

This podcast highlights the voices, experiences, and contributions of Black/African American Staff and Student leaders within the Troy School District. Moderated by Chantelle Yancey (Supervisor for Educational Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relationships), panelists include Jayla Turner (Senior at Troy High School), Makenzie Sawyers (Senior at Athens High School), Shari Pawlus (Principal at Hill Elementary School), Stephan Henning (Assistant Principal at Larson Middle School), and Vernon Burden (Principal at Athens High School).

Smith Orchestra performs in Grand Rapids, first Business Council meeting, upcoming charitable activities at Troy High and Athens, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Launching TSD Early College, upcoming MLK Day of Service, information nights, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

District-wide wellness weekends, Athens Theatre Company presents The Wizard of Oz, Coffee with the Superintendent, Athens Boys Soccer Team wins State Championship, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Portrait of a Learner, SSAB starting their work, rivalry week for high school athletics, SME PRIME labs launch at Troy High, National Principals Month, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

The Colts and Red Hawks square off tonight in volleyball! We sit down with Gabby Bouzide and Bella Colon (Troy High) and Caroline Cubitt and Madie Tennies (Athens) to hear how their seasons have been going, what they discuss in the circle after celebrating a point, and what they have left to look forward to this season.

Starting the new school year, upcoming playground replacement, homecoming events, new director of safety and security, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Performing arts have been a big part of the Troy School District for a long time, so what does this program offer? What is the lasting impact of music education on students and teachers?

TSD World Class Podcasts returns with its first episode this school year, produced by Boulan Park Middle School student Meera Iyer.

Thank you to our guests (in order of appearance):

Jaynie Sorenson, 5th Grade Band Teacher

Rhiannon Tesolin, Boulan Park Middle School Orchestra Teacher

Joe Havrilla, Boulan Park Middle School Band Teacher & TSD Instrumental Music Coordinator

Jeffery Wu, Troy High School Orchestra Student

Brian Nutting, Troy High School Band Teacher

Sonia Puri, Troy High School Band Student

Matt Tignanelli, 5th Grade Band Teacher

Gargi, Boulan Park Middle School Orchestra Student

Anna, Boulan Park Middle School Band Student

Anoush Rophael, Athens High School Orchestra Student

Graduation, Baker Middle School student places 5th in national spelling bee, charity softball game, Athens TV wins Best Narrative at Michigan Student Film Festival, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

C-SPAN's national StudentCam award winners from Athens, history making hockey player from Troy High, Athens Theatre Company presents You Can't Take It With You, National Autism Awareness Month, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Synchro athletes Rebecca Austin (Troy High junior), Crystal Hensley (Athens junior), Ana Sofia Hernandez Gomez (Troy High sophomore), and Cynthia Wang (Troy High senior) discuss the difficulties of their sport and why they love it.

Creative Guild student Meera Iyer presents information on disabilities and autism along with resources that the Troy School District provides. March is National Disabilities Awareness Month and April is National Austin Awareness Month. This episode is a student work, written and produced by Meera who attends middle school in the Troy School District.

Visit from State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice, March is Reading Month, Baker Middle School student Aryan Khedkar wins regional spelling bee, Athens Women's Varsity Powerlifting wins state championship, Troy Theatre Ensemble presents Curtains, upcoming robotics competition hosted at Athens, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky. 

Gymnastics athletes Aanika Nanda (Troy High sophomore), Michelle Nartey (Athens junior), and Ava Sillars (Berkley junior) discuss the physical and mental challenges of the sport and how they all ended up competing together.

Nick Lusk joins us to talk about the newfound popularity of Athens powerlifting, how students prepare for it, the unique challenges faced for this sport, and what to expect for the future of powerlifting. 

Teacher of the Year, selling $176M of bonds, upcoming activist and charity weeks at Troy High and Athens, Larson student competing on Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship", and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Upcoming MLK Day of Service on January 16th, Troy High raises over $17,500 for charity, Governor's Service Awards, new album from the Creative Guild, over $1,000,000 in scholarships offered for Athens Theatre Company students from the Michigan Thespian Festival, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky. 

Featuring a conversation with George Perakis (Troy High Senior), Akshitha Sahu (International Academy East Senior), and Marlien William (Athens Junior), the Troy Schools superintendent invites students to offer their insight as to how the bond could transform their schools and impact their learning. Also, the Athens Theatre Company presents Disney's Descendants, the Troy Theatre Ensemble presents Radium Girls, wrapping up the fall sports season, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

The Athens Varsity Girls Golf team are Regional Champions for the first time since 1988! Senior Olivia Hemmila and junior Ava Weeks discuss what this means for them and their goals for state finals.

A look back at the 1989 Athens State Soccer Champions with Tim Storch, Kyle Ketelhut, and Todd Heugh. 

The start of the another school year, our district's bond proposal, marching band performances, the upcoming hometown rivalry football game, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky. 

What will the bond proposal mean for Smith Middle School students? We talk to Principal Ryan Brinks about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Athens High School students? We talk to Principal Dr. Lara Dixon about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for International Academy East students? We talk to Principal Ryan Brinks and Assistant Principal Patrick Griffin about what they are most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Troy College & Career High School students? We talk to Principal Angela Milanov about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Troy High School students? We talk to Principal Remo Roncone about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Baker Middle School students? We talk to Principal Jonathan Cross about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Boulan Park Middle School students? We talk to Principal Tony Morse about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Larson Middle School students? We talk to Principal Joe Duda about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Barnard Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Melanie Morey about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Bemis Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Jeremey Whan about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Costello Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Dr. Tammy DiPonio about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Hamilton Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Dr. David Recker about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Hill Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Shari Pawlus about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Leonard Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Dr. Erin Detmer about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Martell Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Michelle Barsh about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Morse Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Scott Keen about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Schroeder Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Brian Canfield about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Troy Union Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Mike Cottone about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Wass Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Matt Jansen about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for Wattles Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Amy Wallace about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement.

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us.

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What will the bond proposal mean for TSD Preschool students? We talk to Early Childhood Director Erin Keyser about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. 

You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. 

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Graduating the class of 2022, Athens performs in Disney World, Troy High performs in New York City, recapping the work of the Facilities Review Committee, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky. 

Facilities Review Committee wraps up their work and prepares for upcoming presentation, teacher appreciation week, school lunch hero day, award-winning student film, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

End of the year activities, our facilities review committee preparing for their last meeting, the Athens Theatre Company opening Rumors, celebrating our support staff, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky. 

You may know that the Troy School Board oversees the public education we receive in our community, but what do we know about the people on the board? In this series, we aim to sit down with each board member for a one-on-one conversation where we’ll learn about their career, their own school experience, and find out what led them to serving on the Troy School Board of Education. This episode features Vital Anne, the most recent addition to the board, who has now been serving for about 2 years. She also works as an IT professional and is passionate about STEM education.