Ridgefield Tiger Talk

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Ridgefield Tiger Talk 027: Preschool
In this week’s episode we learn about Ridgefield’s remarkable preschool program. Joining me to talk about all the great stuff that they do is Christina Salvestrini, Tara Dore, Holly Mackey, and Alexandra Lipitz.
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 026: RHS Students’ Artistic Endeavors
In this week’s episode Ridgefield High School’s Art Department Head Michael Rivera brings on two students to talk about their art experiences. Ryder Dadasovich, a sophomore who has been exploring photography and film making, and Beatrice Altopp,
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 025: RHS Students Studying CRISPR
We have an exciting show for you. In this episode we talk to Claire Griffin and Gianna Greco. Two science research students from Ridgefield High School who have been spending the past three years studying the genetic modification tool known as CRISPR.
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 024: Early 2021 Update and Vaccinations
We return from our holiday break and in this episode, we talk to Aaron Crook Ridgefield Public Schools Director of Nursing Services. Topics we asked Aaron about cover Connecticut’s rollout of the vaccine, his personal experience receiving the vaccine,
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 023: Holiday Grab Bag 2020
Happy Holidays everyone! In this show we’re going to do something a little bit different before we go on break. I am joined with the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services Dr. Elizabeth Hannaway and together we are going to answer a grab bag of q...
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 022: Elementary Physical Education In 2020
In this episode, we get to talk to some of the amazing physical education teachers at our elementary schools. Joe DeLuca, Sarah Wiedemann, and Shirley Hughes talk to us about the skills are elementary students learn in PE class,
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 021: Making Music in 2020
In this episode we are excited to have a big panel of music teachers while also having Dr. Alison Villanueva co-host. George Beratis, Michael McNamara, Alexandria McGowan, and Shane Peters join us on the show to talk about how the music programs adapte...
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 020: Beyond High School 2020-21
Joining us on today’s podcast is Scott Robert Ridgefield High School’s Counseling Department Head. In this show we talk about the evolving job of a school counselor, how students navigate the complex landscape of choosing class pathways in high school,...
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 019: Inside the Health & Safety Meeting
In this week’s episode we get a glimpse inside the decision-making process that happens every Friday between the town Health Director Ed Briggs, the town Medical Advisor Dr. James Ahern, and the leadership of the Ridgefield Public School system.
Ridgefield Tiger Talk 018: Don’t Forget to Have Fun
Joining us on today’s show is Jeff Lovelace the School Psychologist at Veterans Park Elementary School. In this episode we talk about important aspects of a child’s mental health, how a school’s psychologist supports teachers and parents,