WSD Voice

Waterford School District's Department of Human Resources is the recipient of a $ 2-million grant from the Michigan Department of Education. This grant will allow any WSD staff member interested in either obtaining an initial teaching certification or hoping to add more endorsements to attend college for free, fully covered by this grant. Guests: Susan File (Executive Director of Human Resources) Nichole Rinehart (Teacher, Grayson Elementary, Donelson Hills Elementary) Ergys Hasa (Building Substitute Teacher, Mott High School) Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations Scott Lindberg, Superintendent Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

This past year, our middle schools started using a new teaching method known as "teaming." In this episode, we explore the advantages and challenges of implementing this innovative approach to learning for our WSD sixth through eighth graders.

Guests:

Radhika Issac (Principal, Mason Middle School)

Kyle Schultz (Principal, Pierce Middle School)

Joe Brown (Teacher, Pierce Middle School)

Kolbe Sudgen (7th grade, Pierce Middle School)

Hosts:

Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Scott Lindberg, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

WSD Voice, our award-winning school district podcast, has returned for Season 3 and is now available to listen/watch!

In our first episode, we explore Link Crew, a peer-to-peer mentorship program at Mott and Kettering high schools where juniors and seniors welcome 9th graders to ensure they have a smooth journey through high school.

Guests:

Meg Grossnickle (Link Crew Coordinator/Language Arts Teacher, Kettering)

Ashlyn Campbell (12th grade, Kettering)

Mateo Santiago (11th grade, Kettering)

Andrew Miller (Link Crew Coordinator/Science Teacher, Mott)

Erick Guillen (12th grade, Mott)

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Scott Lindberg, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

In this episode, we focus on some of the amazing accomplishments both staff and students achieved during the 2022-2023 school year. First, we meet Chris Braue, our 2023 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year. Next, we talk to three of our Waterford School District 2023 graduates to learn their plans for the future. 

Guests for the 2023 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year discussion:
Chris Braue, Teacher, Mason Middle School
Radhika Issac, Principal, Mason Middle School
Charlie McClain, Nominator/7th grader at Mason Middle School

Guests for the 2023 graduates discussion:
Madison Loriaux, Senior student, Kettering High School
Nolan Lazuka, Senior student, Mott High School
J Leigh Saunders, Senior student, Durant High School 

Hosts:
Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations
Lisa Eldredge, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Services
Producer:
Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

In this episode, we discuss the recent changes our English Language Development Department has undergone, as well as explore the amazing academic opportunities this department offers our students. 

Guests:
Jessica Ristich, English Language Development Consultant
Migdalia Rodriguez, Parent Resource Assistant
Laurie Runk, 4th grade Teacher at Grayson Elementary
Clarys Harwood, English Language Development Specialist  

Hosts:
Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations
Scott Lindberg, Superintendent
Producer:
Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

Tune in to the first episode of Season 2 to learn how Waterford School District rated in the top 10% of school districts nationwide for developing and executing a comprehensive safety and security plan. This episode also features discussion surrounding an innovative Social Emotional Learning program started by the principal at Donelson Hills Elementary.

Guests:
Jim Beaver, WSD Director of Operations and Security
Anne Kruse, Donelson Hills Elementary Principal 

Hosts:
Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations
Scott Lindberg, Superintendent
Producer:
Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

In this episode, we focus on some of the amazing accomplishments both staff and students achieved during the 2021-2022 school year. First, we meet Sue Case, our 2022 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year. Next, we talk to three of our Waterford School District 2022 graduates to learn their plans for the future. 

Guests for the 2022 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year discussion:
Sue Case, Teacher, Grayson Elementary
Samantha Lam, Principal, Grayson Elementary
Rick West, Nominator/Father of Grayson student

Guests for the 2022 graduates discussion:
Abby Stauber, Senior student, Mott High School
Alexander Salazar, Senior student, Durant High School
Noah Khanuja, Senior student, Kettering High School 

Hosts:
Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations
Scott Lindberg, Superintendent
Producer:
Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator