In the Schools
Latest Episodes
In the Schools: Episode 16
In this episode we hear from Whitney Machnik, MHS Math Teacher, seniors Scarlett Davis, Kira McGill, Anna Neuburger, and 9th grader Miriam Serota-Winston. We talk about a huge food drive that started in Whitney’s Teacher Advisory Group and quickly became
In the Schools: Episode 15
In this episode we hear from school board members Jim Murphy and Kristen Getler to hear about next years proposed budget. Tune in to hear the highlights of this budget and its impact on our taxes. Visit the MRPS Budget Webpage to learn more about t
In the Schools: Episode 14
In this episode we hear from Kianna Bromley, MHS Theatre Arts Teacher & Director, and Sophie Gustafson, MHS student and an actor in the upcoming Little Mermaid production! Kianna and Sophie give us a sneak peak into what's in store for their audience
In the Schools: Episode 13
In this episode we hear from Jess Murray, our new Director of Social Emotional Learning and Wellness, Main Street Middle School 8th grader Adrianna Corbett, and Montpelier High School senior Cale Ellingson. Jess is leading the district work in restorative
In the Schools: Episode 12
In this episode we hear from Peggy-Sue Van Nostrand, our new Director of Special Services, about what she's learned so far and her hopes and dreams for what we can offer our students in the future. MRPS Special Services Website
In The Schools: Episode 11
In this episode we hear from Diya Kulkarni, Montpelier High School 10th grader, who has recently broken into the music business by putting her first single out into the airwaves, 'You and I'! We learn about how Diya got her start and what her plans for th
In The Schools: Episode 10
In this episode we hear from Sam Bromley, a Montpelier High School Science Teacher. Sam has recently joined a long list of MHS educators who have been awarded a prestigious Rowland Fellowship. We learn about Sam's plans for his Fellowship and how he hopes
In the Schools: Episode 9
In this episode, we hear from Nathan Suter. Nathan has been hired by our school board to work with members of the community to determine our communities values for education. As we move toward a world where we’re living with the pandemic, these stated val
In The Schools: Episode 8
In this episode we hear from MRPS Community Liaison Nick Conner. Nick works with students and families who are having a harder time engaging in school on a daily basis. We dig in with Nick about the work he's done so far and what's the come!
In The Schools: Episode 7
In this special episode Superintendent Libby Bonesteel outlines the proposed plan for ESSER III money. An accompanying slide show can be found on the ESSER page of our website. After listening to this podcast we ask community members and staff to fill out