Ramily Matters

Travis Brown Jr., principal of Lemasters Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Brown shared information about climate and culture, ways that parents can aid in their children's learning, school resources and more. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Dominic LeNoir, principal of Danforth Elementary School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. LeNoir discusses his career in RGSD, in which he has served as an administrator at the high school, middle school and elementary levels. He also shares about this love for history, the importance of mathematics and why it is important to seek knowledge.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Michelle Obama Early Childhood Academic Center's Director Dr. E'Mita Meeks-Williams and Parents As Teachers Coordinator Sonja Clay-Strozier join the Ramily Matters Podcast. They discuss building relationships with parents and the importance of early childhood education. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Arianne Diño, a teacher at Lemasters Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Diño talked about making the journey from the Phillippines to the United States of America.  A chess champion, athlete and extreme sports aficionado, Diño also shared her favorite things about St. Louis and highlighted the cultural differences between the United States and the Phillippines.Diño is one of 25 veteran international teachers who are teaching in Riverview Gardens School District this school year. She was recently named the Teacher of the Year at Lemasters Elementary School.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Kelley Harvey, a secretary at Riverview Gardens High School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Harvey talked about her latest book, "Kingston and Kody: Two Boys, One House and Autism." Harvey has authored several books. In her interview, she shares her motivation, her writing process and the importance of literacy.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, superintendent of the Riverview Gardens School District, addresses that state of the District and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's recent announcement to formally return the district to local control in July 2024. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Riverview Gardens School District's Central Services Receptionist Sherrida Sanders joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Sanders shares her story and unique perspective as a District parent, instructor and receptionist. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Anne Gichohi, a Business Education instructor at Central Middle School in the Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Gichohi discusses her journey as an educator in Kenya to St. Louis, Missouri to join the Riverview Gardens School District. Gichohi shares her inspirational journey as a new member of the Ramily!The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

RGSD's MIS Technician Timmy Howard joins the Ramily Matters Podcast.  Howard discusses his time in Riverview Gardens School District, his love for music and his commitment to the RGSD scholars. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Warren Newton, RGSD's Director of Safety and Security joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss the District's efforts to keep the Riverview Gardens School District community safe. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Keesha Fife, principal of Koch Elementary School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast in this week's episode. Ms. Fife shares her journey from Michigan to China to St. Louis, Missouri.  This year, Ms. Fife has made the move from Lewis & Clark Elementary to Koch Elementary.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Dr. Cedric Gerald, principal of Westview Middle School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast for Episode 12. Dr. Gerald introduces himself to the Westview and RGSD communities, shares his goals, aspirations and strategies for success. He also discusses his background and what brought him from a North Carolina farm to St. Louis, Missouri.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Travis Ford Sr., the District's new assistant superintendent of Human Resources, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast.  Ford previously served as the principal of Highland Elementary. He shares some of his successes as a building leader, his vision and goals as the asst. superintendent of HR and why RGSD is a great place to work.Also, strategies the recruit and retain quality employees.If you're interested in joining the Ramily, visit rgsdmo.org/jobs.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Antwon Blakemore, the District's recruiter, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast.  Blakemore recently joined the RGSD Ramily, however, has strong ties to the area as a Jennings native. He discusses transitioning into a new field, his journey to RGSD and shares tips as a job recruiter. If you're interested in joining the Ramily, visit rgsdmo.org/jobs.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Barbara Sharp, the District's executive director of Continuous Improvement, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to kick off the 2023-2024 school year.  Sharp shares her experiences from 33 years in education. She also discusses the important of Professional Learning Communities and how she is helping to lead the District's efforts to create sustained academic growth through PLCs, metrics and collaboration.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTokThe Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Rev. Dinah Tatman, Alderwoman and Mayor-Elect, of Bellefontaine Neighbors joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss the upcoming Bellefontaine Neighbors Health Summit. The Health Summit will take place on Saturday, April 15 at Riverview Gardens High School (Gymnasium). The summit will feature giveaways, health screenings, resources, workshops, health professionals and more. The event will take place from 10am - 4pm. For more information, visit https://content.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/696c171fd7a44cfeb05f5f6f776a88aaThe Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Dr. Tiffany Patton, Professional Development Coordinator for Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Patton shares the journey that brought her back to RGSD. She also shares the importance of professional development in education and what strategies and skills she brings to the role.Dr. Patton also unveils the RGSD Teacher of the Year.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Dr. Tanya Patton, Assistant Superintendent of Student, School and Community Services, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Patton discusses the plan to implement Yondr Pouches at Riverview Gardens High School. Yondr Pouches are lockable bags for cell phones. After Spring Break, RGHS scholars will be required to lock their phones in Yondr Pouches during the school day. Other schools that have implemented Yondr Pouches have seen a 65% improvement in academic performance. Learn all about the plan to Throw it in the Bag!The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Riverview Gardens School District's Family Engagement Specialist, Te'Ara Arman discusses the hard work in bringing parent engagement back to the District. Ms. Arman discussed the Parent Advisory Council, PAC Resources Fairs and the plethora of resources and opportunities provided by RGSD.The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok

Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, the superintendent of schools for Riverview Gardens School District is the special guest for Episode 4 of the Ramily Matters Podcast. "Dr. JPA" discusses her career in education, the State of the District meeting, the Feb. 9 DESE Public Hearing, her vision for RGSD and more.Please note: the DESE Public Hearing will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at Moline Elementary School from 6-7:30 PM. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterTikTok