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Coming right after School Board Elections and moving towards our conclusion of interviews from January's (We know, but we are getting back on track!) School Board Month, we sat down with Woodbridge Alumni Jeffrey Allen to share his experiences as alumni and School Board member. We found this appropriate timing as we look towards a graduating class of 2023 and found some amazing insight to success in this podcast. This is board member interview #4 out of 5, and if you missed previous episodes you can check them out below:

Alumni spotlight for December AND School board member interview #1 -

https://harrybrake.com/2022/12/15/whs-alumni-speaker-series-1/

Alumni Spotlight for January AND School Board member interview #2 -

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kMIOzdnRYzb

School Board member interview #3-

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hO7r2urRYzb (segment 1)

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ri1yaCtRYzb (Segment 2)

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BL86levRYzb (Segment 3)

Alumni Spotlight for February:

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaaZIByRYzb

It might be April, but we are still playing catch up with a long list of podcasts done from January 2023 to present.

This February WHS alumni podcast catches up with WoodBridge Alumni State Representative Eric Morrison interviewed by our at first, nervous WHS senior Amani. We say at first because we do believe you will sense how she eases into this interview. YES, this was an interview done by phone so we could capture the Woodbridge High Alumni - Representative Morrison. Enjoy the insights that still ring true in today's challenging society, and how to successfully navigate those challenges.

Representative Morrison has been a huge advocate for helping pass State Bill 195, an advocate of advancing the abilities of school librarians to be well-represented, and has continued to support varying measure to improve education. He has been a positive voice and influence for students, community members, and education proponents alike.

Concluding with Segment 4, this last episode with WSD board member Julleanna Seely reveals the ups and downs life gives you, and what happens when you face it and move forward. We felt no introduction was needed for this last episode, as if you listen closely, the details she is willing to share with us us each about how we can and should handle the challenges laid before us, and how we can move forward through them. Ms. Seely, thank you so much for sharing your insight with us over these last four episodes!

If you missed any of the previous episodes you can catch them below!

Segment 1 - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cJ8hwu8kLyb and https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e1v1aoc

Segment 2 - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cISJcT5kLyb

Segment 3 - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e21mo3u

Returning to Segment 3- Running is the GAME! This next to last episodes counters the obstacles and hurdles life throws your way as WSD board member Julleanna Seely reveals what is was like to become part of the "running pack!"

Woodbridge School District's Board Member Julleanna Seely delves into obstacles and how they were overcome. Julleanna Seely was interviewed as a part of School Board Member Awareness Month in January and helps highlight women's successes during Women's History Month in March. This is segment 3 of 4 episodes, and if you missed segment 1, no worries, you can catch that here:

Segment 1 - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harry-brake/episodes/WHS-School-Board-Month-Interview-with-Julleanna-Seely-from-Seely-Homes--LLC--Segment-1-e1v1aoc/a-a9fq4es

Woodbridge School District's Board Member Julleanna Seely delves into obstacles and how they were overcome. Julleanna Seely was interviewed as a part of School Board Member Awareness Month in January and helps highlight women's successes during Women's History Month in March. This is segment 2 of 4 episodes, and if you missed segment 1, no worries, you can catch that here:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harry-brake/episodes/WHS-School-Board-Month-Interview-with-Julleanna-Seely-from-Seely-Homes--LLC--Segment-1-e1v1aoc/a-a9fq4es

Woodbridge High Media Center sat down with Julleanna Seely, from Seely Homes LLC and current Woodbridge School board member.  As March is International Women's Month, we are celebrating the successes of women in Delaware; it is easy to see Julleanna Seely falls into that category, and the field of home construction/realty, which is brought to the forefront in this podcast.  (Segment 1)

In January we have spent time getting to know our January WSD alumni Ms. Rita Hovermale, as well as being recognizing Ms. Hovermale for  School Board member month in January!

During School Board Month in January, WHS student Ashley was able to sit down and interview WSD School Board Member, Ms. Elaine Gallant in part I of two segments as we look into the profile of one of our newer board members.

Picking up on a more positive note from segment I, WHS student Ashley delves into the aspects of being a school board member with Ms. Elaine Gallant in this second of a two-part series podcast.

This first episode kicks off the first of many to come in our Alumni Speaker series at Woodbridge High School.  Local business owners that are alumni of Woodbridge School Dostrict are asked to come back home and reflect on their experiences.  We are grateful to All Span Inc. for their support in many projects as our food drive and support as a sponsor of our athletic hill built for Cross Country Training.  We are lucky to be rich in alumni with generous hearts and full of wisdom.

To promote fellowship and pride among Woodbridge High School (WHS) students and alumni and to create content that educates, informs and inspires.

The Woodbridge High School Alumni Speaker series will accomplish these goals through a guest speaker program focused on continued learning, advance knowledge, and informational awareness by guests sharing stories of their personal journeys to success, what challenges were encountered, how those were met and overcome and, importantly, how those, along with failure, can be the stepping stones to achievement.

Monthly presentations and round-table discussion by WSD alumni from different walks of life who have proven successes in business, academics, government, non-profits, etc. that reflect the diversity of our student body. By working with the WHS Administration, we would schedule these to correspond with lunch and/or study hours, would be held in the WHS Library and attendance would be voluntary. We fully expect that attendance at the first one or two presentations could be scarce but, as word-of-mouth and interest grows, we fully expect going attendance would be significant.

Episode 4 where Brianna, from the 2022 Summer Upward Bound Workstudy with Environmental Delawarean guru, and Rob Line, ponder where we go from here to try and reduce our carbon footprint.  Enjoy!

Upward Bound Student Brianna revisits her interviews on climate, the environment, and ecosystems in Delaware with Mr. Rob Line.  if you missed the first segment, you can find that here:

Episode 1 - https://anchor.fm/harry-brake/episodes/Upward-Bounds-Brianna-and-The-Nanticoke-River-Watershed-Conservancys-NRWC-Four-Part-Podcast-Series-e1n32iv/a-a8ep6oh

Enjoy!

As part of our Virtual 9/11 Gallery Walk, Suzette Marine from WHS sheds light on her reflections of the 9/11 event twenty years ago.

2022 Upward Bound's Work Study student Brianna, had a chance to sit down with Delaware's former Environmental Stewardship Program Manager to ponder environmental issues at the forefront of our future.  Enjoy this first part of four in an original podcast series.

Georgetown Upward Bound students Ganesvio and Kendra interview Ms. Sydney Williams, Education Coordinator, from the Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy 2022 work study program.

Students from Del Techs's Georgetown Campus- Classic Upward Bound, discuss topics of concern as 2021-2022 school year winds down for the Fall Semester.

In meeting with Classic Upward Bound Students December 04, we were able to find the concerns they see around them as we navigate through difficult academic waters.  We'd love to hear your input based on students' concerns we hear currently!  Thank you Kamira, Robyn, Isaac and Jordan!

This is a podcast to accompany our WHS 9/11 Memorial Tribute with Ms. Anderson

This is a podcast to accompany our WHS 9/11 Memorial Tribute with Ms Wagar.

Coordinated with our 9/11 Gallery walk, Tracey Short leads us through her recollection of 9/11. twenty years ago.

Part of our 9/11 Gallery Walk, Rebecca Drye from Del Tech reflects on 9/11 20 years ago.

As part of our 9/11 Gallery Walk, our Science teacher, Alexander Emert, reflects back this day, 20 years ago.

Adding to the Woodbridge High Virtual 9/11 Gallery Walk, Suzette Marine reflects on the 9/11 event twenty years ago. 

Accompanying our virtual 9/11 Exhibit housed at Woodbridge High School,  Lynne Zanowic reflects on 9/11 twenty years ago.

Mia Vera recounts her memory of the events of 9/11, twenty years ago.

Ian Daws recounts his memory of the 9/11 day twenty years ago.

James Weiler recalls his memory of 9/11, twenty years ago accompanying the WHS 9/11 Gallery Walk Exhibit.

Woodbridge High's Cross Country Series Podcast completes Episode 2 with Legend, Coach Rob Perciful with many tips of success in experiencing Cross Country as a sport.

On August 11, 2021 I was lucky enough to sit down with legendary Coach Perciful at Cape Henlopen High School to delve deeper into the sport of Cross Country.

This is Episode 1 of 2, with more memories and laughter than one should be privileged to.

We continue with an informative and telling reality of what is accessible and what is not thanks to Kamira's honest reaction to a previous issue we discussed on how community often is not open and welcoming to some individuals and can be isolating.  Her view point is so valuable!    Parts you might not be able to hear, as I edited MUCH out already, but it was vital to keep what is here, so below is the transcript, as close as I can get it, to her reaction.

"People having centers for common interests like in youth centers, like the YMCA

That is one of the things out here we do not have anything like that

If it is we have to afford it and go out and find it like swimming pools and so something like bring a lot of that optimism- out – because people from different backgrounds could all be at that one place with a common interest like a positive from a common community center

The YMCA has become like a membership with fees –

Back when we were growing up it was like a community place where everything was free and activities were free for kids and __________________ but now it is geared towards supporting the higher income people instead of free for everyone so that is where that has shut off for others.

Kids my age had spent the summers there but it was very expensive

If you do not have insurance, or healthcare and stuff, it is expensive, like 120.00 a week.

And the age stops at 12.

The kids that need a place to go most, don’t."

The last week of Classic Upward Bound's podcast series, students reflect on what is pertinent to shape their community and how this can be done.  Episode 1- Contributors- Ashlynn, Wilvenska, Ms Yates, and Kalil.  

Wilvenska

Ms Yates

Aug 22

August 22nd, we continue a Community Book discussion on The Last Child in the Woods, covering Chapters 1-5.  Thanks to the support of Dover High School Library Media Center and the idea of Math & Science Upward Bound students.  This is the audio only from Week 1, Session 2's talk, with Math & Science Upward Bound student Ervin, Ms Donna, Ms Mervine, and Mr Brake participating!

August 21st, we began a Community Book discussion on The Last Child in the Woods, at Seaford's Every Fiber, thanks to the support of Dover High School Library Media Center and the idea of Math & Science Upward Bound students.  This is the audio only from Week 1, Session 1's talk.

Week 4 of Classic Upward Bound tackled the theme of defining community. We had the following contributors:

Robyn, Juan, Caleb, Ms Yates, Sherlyn, Ashlynn, Isaac, Wilvenska, Salma, Cleyber, and Kamira making a very significant point.  What happens when you are FORCED into a community and aspects of that community are not welcoming?  All good points we discuss and synthesize with two articles on a very specific Mr. Roger's episode:

Officer Clemmons    https://misterrogers.org/videos/sharing-a-swimming-pool/   and 

https://www.npr.org/2016/03/11/469846519/walking-the-beat-in-mr-rogers-neighborhood-where-a-new-day-began-together

Classic Upward Bound Students from the Del Tech Campus in Georgetown, DE Discuss The American Dream and how they see this ideal, as then, now, and how this measures in their own lives. We start with Makayla, Ms Yates and stay tuned to hear more students!

Podcast 1 kicking off the Summer 2021 Classic Upward Bound Summer Series

Lauren and Eric Westog, athletes residing in Georgia, have long-standing connections with the sport of Cross Country.  Hear some insights and tips for two athletes that have found a way to make XC a part of their success story.  This is part two of the WHS Cross Country Podcast series, The Runner's High.

Twenty four years ago I volunteered to be a Big Brother with the YMCA program and initiated a friendship with Andrew DeRose.  Drew always had an interest in illustration, and 24 years later, we reconnect and delve into the details of what illustration can mean to him, as well as how it has developed in him as an artist!

Our UNEDITED version of part II, as many education professionals will understand the struggle for even 20 minutes of uninterrupted moments in the day!   Coach Jay Diaz (and owner of Print Coast to 2 Coast), was as patient as you could imagine, through every interruption during a school day you could imagine!

This is the edited version of Part 2 with Coach Diaz, as we took the liberty of editing out the bells and interruptions to provide a cleaner interview.

This was no April Fool's joke - April 1, 2021 Coach Diaz from Sussex Academy, and owner of Print Coast 2 Coast in Lewes sat down with us to talk Cross Country. This begins a series of podcasts we have planned and initiated about Cross Country in talking to coaches, athletes, and the overall sport.  This is part I of a 2 part series.  Find out about a great Cross Country tale that defines Cross Country as a sport, learn about what Sandhill Fields is, and yes, some ins and out about a sport that defines life in and out of the classroom!

In two words, how would you describe your pandemic experience in the past year?  Classic Upward Bound students and faculty delve into this topic.

The Classic Upward Bound students end the summer session of the the Social Investigations and World Issues podcast with guests Desi Moore, Terence Moore, and Dara Savage.  Educational insights during this pandemic come to light for both educators and students alike!

Desiree and Terence Moore are members of the Seaford community and have both chosen education as their career fields.  Coming from a family of educators, Desiree works for Jobs for Delaware Graduates, also known as JDG, as a training coordinator, where she equips JDG teachers throughout the state with best practices to deliver engaging curriculum to students in JDG programs.  Prior to her current position, she was a classroom JDG teacher at Seaford High School for many years.  Her husband, Terence Moore is a library media specialist for the Capital School District and has been an educator for 28 years, teaching natural science and library science for many years at the middle and high school levels.  For the past 5 years he has been a school library media specialist and gifted and talented teacher at South Dover Elementary School.  Ms Moore is the President of the AFRAM Festival and Mr Moore has always been a major aspect of the AFRAM planning as well.

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Dara Savage – Seaford High School Board Member

Life-long Seaford resident , I am a National Faculty Member for PBL Works, Lead Mentor teacher and Instructional Coach at the Early College High School at Delaware State University,  member of the Budget Oversight Board, member of the Delaware Secretary of Education’s Teacher Advisory Board, serve on the Department of Education Literacy Cadre and Digital Learning Cadre, former English teacher at Seaford High, and collaborator with planning the AFRAM festival.

The dilemma of sports versus athletics is brought up, and now  in a new situation with Covid.  See how Classic Upward Bound students view this topic.

We pick up this second half of investigating with Webber's Ed  https://www.webbersed.com/  founder, Mark Webber, how a strong Debate program supports the real life expectations in such a changing educational setting as today.  

We sit down with Mr. Mark Webber, from Webber's Ed found at https://www.webbersed.com/  to discuss how Debate is a tool that provides the real life education students require today.

Students from the Upward Bound Summer program weigh in in the Black Lives Matter movement.  

Upward Bound students tackle thoughts and perceptions about the YA novels, Boy in the Black Suit and With the Fire on High sequel.

Upward Bound Students at Georgetown, Delaware take a preliminary examination of the books The Boy in the Black Suit and the novel With the Fire on High.

Summer Academy students from Upward Bound chose this scenario:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zlh1OkvMCDZEYgA_kGTPbushMKI4L2tp/view?usp=sharing

We broke into groups of 2 - and we discussed that they feel and viewed about this topic!    Thanks to Webber's Educational Consulting for getting us started!

The pandemic has enveloped everyone, now what?  We use the snowball microphone with cellphone this episode compared to just using the cell phone alone as in last episode- can you tell the difference?

We have settled on our suggested name for our Site thanks to Logan Frye- So be on the look out for our new Title....(Drumroll....)   Due Knowledge!   We love it!   This episode we explore our initial reactions to everything Quarantine and Librarians!  We have settled on using a cell phone (Safe Distancing)  Thank you Samsung! - to bring in Donna Carter, Public School Librarian on his Dell  with Harry Brake from Woodbridge High School - with no other mic!  It is possible!  However, next podcast we will demonstrate what difference it makes when we talk (Safe Distancing) using the cell phone, a studio mic, and the computer  - so you can hear the difference!  Thanks for "checking in!"

Upward Bound participants reflect on the Coronavirus impacts.  Salma and Kalil offer the initial experience into this pandemic in Delaware from a student experience. 

What happens when the philosophy of Paying It Forward begins?  We hear  the grassroots plan by guest Darshil Patel do just that, this podcast  led by Upward Bound students on what giving back to your community can  look like.  Same questions, different style and responses, led by Upward Bound students from schools all over Sussex County.

What happens when the philosophy of Paying It Forward begins?  We hear the grassroots plan by guest Darshil Patel do just that, this podcast led by Upward Bound students on what giving back to your community can look like.

While a echo-y and rough test of what can be done with podcasting from   afar and close - we delve back into student's input on the idea of the   controversy surrounding American Dirt.  Please excuse the rough sound  of  this episode as students are experimenting with the capabilities and   techniques of podcasting while addressing issues that come out from   literature around us.

Welcome to a new segment where we take a current news topic or Scenario, present it to young people and see where we go with it, turning this into a ScenariYou!   This week we take the topic of the controversy surrounding the book - American Dirt and see what connections and discussion topics students make with this scenario starter!

The Third Space and Library perceptions vs realities from student perspectives.

Does a Third Space exist for students?  Is it essential?  

Read more on this ideal here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mj41siumy1e1du7/The%20Third%20Space.pdf?dl=0  and hear how students feel about this and how it applies to them when it come to libraries and schools.   Segment 1 of 3

This is one of many episodes where we seek out your suggestions for titles of our new podcast series involving educators and teens alike.