Midland Public Schools - Michigan Podcast

On this episode, we invite the managers from Midland High's Chemic Corner store to discuss their experience as managers and what it takes to create a successful team and popular destination for fellow classmates and staff. Recording Date: September 20, 2023 Release Date: November 16, 2023

Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/pKTUqHUo0ds

Scheduled Guests: Elly Black Ben Overzet Graham Plishka Cayden Wood Sarah Iqbal Jillian Monterosso MPS Connections Host AJ Hoffman Production AJ Hoffman Abby Young

On this episode, we explore a new program being developed at our high schools. Teachers of Tomorrow is an initiative to recruit students into the field of education. We speak with teachers and advisors of the program, Katy Stearns and Chelsea Berg, Curriculum Specialist Tracy Speaker-Gerstheimer, and students Ava Good and Lauren Vansumeren about where the program is heading. Recording Date: 9/19/2023 Release Date: 10/26/2023
Video version: https://youtu.be/0F9X2iohQLs
Scheduled Guests: Tracy Speaker-GerstheimerChelsea BergKaty StearnsAva GoodLauren Vansumeren. MPS Connections Host AJ Hoffman Production AJ Hoffman Abby Young  

On this episode, we hear from Kim Funnell (State/Federal Program Coordinator), Margaret Doan (Principal of Plymouth Elementary), Kara Stark (Principal of Central Park Elementary), and Chelsea Sauve (Asst. Principal of Central Park Elementary) about Title I funding. Title I funding is used to offer support services to students who need extra time and instruction to master grade level curriculum. Title I schools are identified through a state formula each year that is based on the number of students from economically disadvantaged homes.

Recording Date: 8/7/2023 Release Date: 10/12/2023 Video Podcast Version: https://youtu.be/i5x1ydW-67s

Scheduled Guests: Kim Funnell Chelsea Sauve Kara Stark MPS Connections Host AJ Hoffman Production AJ Hoffman Abby Young

Recorded: 08/28/2023 Scheduled Guests: Chief Nicole Ford Lt. Jai Mahabir Keith Seybert Matt Wenzell Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman, Web and Communications Specialist Media and Productions: AJ Hoffman and Abby Young Watch Video Version Here - https://youtu.be/HrEZpYVqMf0

Recorded: 03/06/2023

Released Audio: 03/09/2023
Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist

Scheduled Guests: Project Lead The Way Teachers from Central Park and Adams Elementary - Nicole Billette, Sarah Cooper, and Jillian Seamster

Video Version: https://youtu.be/pXVrHfWt1HI

Recorded: 01/16/2023

Released Audio: 01/19/223
Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist

Scheduled Guests: MPS Employees and ALPS coordinators and educators, Kara Stark, Christina Weihl, Leeann Rielle, Jen Servoss

ALPS stands for Advanced Learning Program for Students

Recorded: 12/01/2022

Released Audio: 12/15/22

Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist

Scheduled Guests: MHS BPA students Steven Hackbarth and Andrew Steger

Recorded: 11/14/2022 

Released Audio 12/01/22 

Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist   

Scheduled Guests: Alexandra Price

James Toole

Danny Safadi

Recorded: 11/3/2022
Released Audio 11/17/22
Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist  
Scheduled Guests:
Traci Speaker-Gerstheimer, Curriculum Specialists

Recorded: 10/5/2022
Released Audio 11/03/22
Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist  
Scheduled Guests:
Jeffrey Jaster, Associate Superintendent
Tracy Renfro, Chestnut Hill Elementary Principal
Keith Seybert, Northeast Middle School Assistant Principal

Recorded Over the month of September 2022
Released Audio 10/20
Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist  
Guests:
De'Ondre Hogan Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jenna Dulude Elementary School Teacher
Leora, Student
Madison, Student

Recorded 09/15
Released Audio 10/06
Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist  
Scheduled Guests:
Nicole Ford, Chief of Police
Jairam Mahabir, Patrol Lieutenant


Special Thanks:
Kenny D.
MPS Communications

On today's episode, we talk to Social Emotional Learning specialists Zoe Ferguson (Adams) Deborah Winstone (Chestnut Hill) and Karen Muma (secondary schools).

Recorded 09/06
Released Audio 09/22
Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist  
Scheduled Guests:
Zoe Ferguson
Karen Muma
Deborah Winstone  

Special Thanks:
Kenny D.
MPS Communications

We thank Brian Brutyn for all of his hard work and introduce the new host of MPS Connections, A.J. Hoffman! A.J. comes to us from within the ranks of MPS. With a background in podcasting and a degree in journalism, he and Brian talk about telling the district's stories with a fresh perspective.

Recorded 08/30
Released 09/08

Host of MPS Connections:
AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist

Scheduled Guests:
Brian Brutyn,  Associate Superintendent

Special Thanks:
Brian Brutyn 
Kenny D.
Susi Sudek
MPS Communications

Recorded 03/16

Released 03/21

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Melissa Toner: Instructional Technology and Media Curriculum Specialist
Paul Schroll: Siebert Elementary Principal
Margaret Doan: Plymouth Elementary Principal
Chelsea Sauve: Central Park Assistant Principal

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 03/03

Released 03/10

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Steve Poole: Auxiliary Curriculum Specialist
Kevin Dodick
Students

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 02/22

Released 02/24

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Steve Poole: Auxiliary Curriculum Specialist
Hayley Stepaniak: MHS Counselor
Lori Hallberg: HHD Counselor

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 02/03

Released 02/10

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Jenn Servoss, Elementary Curriculum Specialist
Kara Stark, Central Park Elementary Principal

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 01/13

Released 01/20

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Jeff Jaster, Associate Superintendent of Administrative and Student Services
Eddie Hinson, Midland Police Department, and MHS School Resource Office

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 12/16

Released 01/06

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Jenn Servoss, Elementary Curriculum Specialist
Tricia Clancy, Literacy Coach
Shannon Pnacek, Literacy Coach

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 10/26

Released 11/04

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Eric Albright, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director MHS
De'Ondre Hogan, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion MPS

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 10/12 & 10/15

Released 10/21

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Student Leadership Representatives from H. H. Dow High School
Student Leadership Representatives from Midland High School

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Engineer:
David Dziedzic, Director of Technology

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Thank you to Monique Albright, Chelsea Berg, and Kim Outinen

Recorded 9/29

Released 10/07

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Brooklyn Sniegocki, Health Resource Assistants
Lindsy Sanford, Health Resource Assistants
Jeff Jaster, Associate Superintendent

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 9/13

Released 9/23

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Luna & Shannon Blasy: Jefferson Middle School Principal
Nellie & Kara Stark: Central Park Elementary School Principal

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 9/01

Released 9/09

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Allison Cicinelli, Secondary Curriculum Specialist
Jenn Servoss, Elementary Curriculum Specialist
Jackie Warner, Youth Intervention Specialist, Community Mental Health

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 8/09

Released 8/16

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Scott Cochran, Adams Elementary Principal
Ted Davis, H.H. Dow High Principal
Keith Seybert, Northeast Middle School Principal
Matt Wenzell, Midland High Assistant Principal

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 7/22

Released 8/05

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Eric Albright, MHS Athletic Director and Assistant Principal
John Streeter, HHD Athletic Director and Assistant Principal

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Recorded 7/19 

Released 7/22

Your host:
Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent

Scheduled Guests:
Penny Miller-Nelson, Associate Superintendent
Jeff Jaster, Associate Superintendent

Producer:
Cynthia Young, Communications Manager

Editor:
Abby Young, Web and Communications Specialist

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing Week 10 of the MPS' Racial Equity Challenge.

This week’s challenge: Microaggressions

To participate in MPS' 10-week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

Administration building staff members, including the helpdesk, are temporarily working out of Central Auditorium. Look for the signs to direct you where to go.

The window to nominate a colleague for the DSA Awards is now open through May 28th. You can find all information here
https://www.midlandps.org/News/2021-dsa#sthash.fw7bXfGr.iX3qeb7L.dpbs

Have a wonderful wonderful week, thank you for all you do!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing Week 9 of the MPS' Racial Equity Challenge.

This week’s challenge: Racial Equity Change Process

To participate in MPS' 10-week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

Administration building staff members, including the helpdesk, are temporarily working out of Central Auditorium. Look for the signs to direct you where to go.

The window to nominate a colleague for the DSA Awards is now open through May 28th. You can find all information here
https://www.midlandps.org/News/2021-dsa#sthash.fw7bXfGr.iX3qeb7L.dpbs

Have a wonderful wonderful week, thank you for all you do!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing Week 8 of the MPS' Racial Equity Challenge.

This week’s challenge: Building a Race Equity Culture

To participate in MPS' 10-week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

Administration building staff members, including the helpdesk, are temporarily working out of Central Auditorium. Look for the signs to direct you where to go.

The window to nominate a colleague for the DSA Awards is now open through May 28th. You can find all information here
https://www.midlandps.org/News/2021-dsa#sthash.fw7bXfGr.iX3qeb7L.dpbs

Have a wonderful wonderful week, thank you for all you do!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing Week 7 of the MPS' Racial Equity Challenge.

To participate in MPS' 10-week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for all you do!

Administration building staff members, including the helpdesk, are temporarily working out of Central Auditorium. Look for the signs to direct you where to go.

The window to nominate a colleague for the DSA Awards is now open through May 28th. You can find all information here
https://www.midlandps.org/News/2021-dsa#sthash.fw7bXfGr.iX3qeb7L.dpbs

Have a wonderful wonderful week, thank you for all you do!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing Week 6 of the MPS' Racial Equity Challenge.

To participate in MPS' 10-week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, How can you be involved? Remember to wear your blue on Fridays, use the hashtags #wearbluemidland tag "Safe and Sound" in social media posts. Look for blue ribbons and drop your spare change in any "Piggies and Pinwheels for Prevention" banks located around Midland.

Administration building staff members, including the helpdesk, are temporarily working out of Central Auditorium. Look for the signs to direct you where to go.

The window to nominate a colleague for the DSA Awards is now open through May 28th. You can find all information here
https://www.midlandps.org/News/2021-dsa#sthash.fw7bXfGr.iX3qeb7L.dpbs

Have a wonderful wonderful week, thank you for all you do!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing Week 5 of the MPS' Racial Equity Challenge. 

To participate in MPS' 10-week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, How can you be involved? Remember to wear your blue on Fridays, use the hashtags #wearbluemidland tag "Safe and Sound" in social media posts. Look for blue ribbons and drop your spare change in any "Piggies and Pinwheels for Prevention" banks located around Midland.

Administration building staff members, including the helpdesk, are temporarily working out of Central Auditorium. Look for the signs to direct you where to go.

Have a wonderful wonderful week, thank you for all you do!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing Week 4 of the MPS' Racial Equity Challenge. We will become familiar with the work of Dr. Robin DiAngelo and her coined term, "White Fragility." And hear different perspectives on what to do about race in America.

To participate in MPS' 10-week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, How can you be involved? Remember to wear your blue on Fridays, use the hashtags #wearbluemidland tag "Safe and Sound" in social media posts. Look for blue ribbons and drop your spare change in any "Piggies and Pinwheels for Prevention" banks located around Midland.

Nominate a teacher today to receive a much-deserved Gerstacker Award here! The nomination window closes on April 16th.
https://www.midlandps.org/Content2/gerstacker-awards

Administration building staff members, including the helpdesk, are temporarily working out of Central Auditorium. Look for the signs to direct you where to go.

We are looking for input on starting a 3 yr old Preschool Program, the survey can be found and filled out here - https://forms.gle/g4MobGh76YgFV6vZA

Have a wonderful wonderful week, thank you for all you do!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing Week 3 of the MPS' Racial Equity Challenge We will work to understand the different types of privileges we have. And see how privilege shows up for groups of people.

To participate in MPS' 10-week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, How can you be involved? Remember to wear your blue on Fridays, use the hashtags #wearbluemidland tag "Safe and Sound" in social media posts. Look for blue ribbons and drop your spare change in any "Piggies and Pinwheels for Prevention" banks located around Midland. 

Nominate a teacher today to receive a much-deserved Gerstacker Award here! The nomination window closes on April 16th.
https://www.midlandps.org/Content2/gerstacker-awards

Administration building staff members, including the helpdesk, are temporarily working out of Central Auditorium. Look for the signs to direct you where to go. 

We are looking for input on starting a 3 yr old Preschool Program, the survey can be found and filled out here - https://forms.gle/g4MobGh76YgFV6vZA

Have a wonderful wonderful week, thank you for all you do!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing MPS's 10 Week Racial Equity Challenge

To participate in MPS's 10 week Racial Equity Challenge find your invitation from Canvas. It came from notifications@instructure.com with the subject "Course Invitation"

To watch our last Board of Education Meeting where our Dow High and Midland High Leadership groups were highlighted visit our YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/user/MidlandPublicSchools

Nominate a teacher today to receive a much deserved Gerstacker Award here!
https://www.midlandps.org/Content2/gerstacker-awards

Enjoy listening to the newest installment of the staff podcast where we update you on whats to come this week!

Featuring De'Ondre Hogan discussing MPS's 10 Week Racial Equity Challenge

Enjoy listening to the newest installment of the staff podcast where we update you on whats to come this week!

Enjoy listening to the newest installment of the staff podcast where we update you on whats to come this week!