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This podcast is designed to celebrate our amazing students, their teachers, our staff, and administration as we all strive to inspire our school community to achieve their greatest potential! We will share inspiring stories from Sidway, Huth Road Elementary, Kaegebein Elementary, Veronica Connor Middle School and the Grand Island High School on a regular basis.
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Felicia, invited 3 students (one from each grade) to discuss what they are most excited about for school and extracurricular activities. This is part 2 in the series. Joining us today were... 6th Grader: Joshua Agnello, 7th Grader: Kane Tower and 8th Grader: Quinn Sugg One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students for s...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. David Howe the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Mr. Howe shared information about Kaegebein and joined us for the second episode where we are following the learning life of 2 second grade students and 2 third graders throughout the school year. The children/parents who joined us for this recording were: Raelynn Stevens and Arlo Burgio (2nd graders) and Liberty Maerz and William Schultz (3rd graders). Their parents a...
On this podcast episode we feature Brett Banker. Brett is the Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics here in the Grand Island Central School District. Brett is in his second year in the district taking over for the King of the North…Jon Roth…who taught, coached and served as our athletic director for 50 years! In this episode we are joined by 2 senior athletes...Maddie McGowan and Evan Pickering who share their perspective of school life combined with athletics. One ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Maxwell Pikula the principal of Huth Rd Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information about Huth and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 second grade students and 2 third graders throughout the school year. This is part 2 of the year long journey. The children/parents who joined us for this recording were: The second grade students are: Josie Dalbo and Lincoln Ihle an...
Joining this episode of the podcast was: Ms. Amy Boutet, Director of the musical. Additionally, 12th grade superstars, Annabelle Linenfelser, Lauren Olendorf, Jayden Kleinschmidt and Alejandro Perez offered their insights and talents to this recording. Something Rotten! is a musical comedy with a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle t...
In this episode, the principal of Sidway (Mr. Michael Antonelli) intorduces us to four first graders who share their perspective on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Our special guests were: Bridget Bruno - Grade 1- Everett Klotzbach - Grade 1- Vinny Martello - Grade 1 and Emily Maslona - Grade 1. https://www.grandislandschools.org/ Twitter - @GrandIsland CSD Instagram - @GRANDISLANDSCHOOLDISTRICT Facebook - GRANDISLANDSCHOOLDISTRICT
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Felicia, invited 3 students (one from each grade) to discuss what they are most excited about for school and extracurricular activities. Joining us today were... 6th Grader: Joshua Agnello and his mom, Nicole. 7th Grader: Kane Tower and 8th Grader: Quinn Sugg One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students for singi...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Maxwell Pikula the principal of Huth Rd Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information about Huth and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 second grade students and 2 third graders throughout the school year. The children/parents who joined us for this recording were: The second grade students are: Josie Dalbo and Lincoln Ihle and the third grade students are Ellesandra Masce...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about Sidway and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 kindergarten students and 2 first graders throughout the school year. The children/parents who joined us for this recording were: Aurora Bennett (K) and her mom Morgan Green-Bennett. Shep Hassler ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about the end of the year activities. He invited 4 children to join us on the podcast. @ choldren mving up to 2nd grade and 2 children moving up to first grade. The children who joined us for this recording were: Margot Moll, Carter Bailey, Jack Zilliox and Jace Antonelli. One more thing.....
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared reflected on the school year and she invited 5 seniors to discuss their post high school plans. Also joining the podcast were five senior students. Fiona Joss, Douglas Crowley, Kaitlyn Dudek, Torin Roth, and Addison McNulty One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students for singing the Grand Island Alma...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values, we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Max shared information on the upcoming Moving Up Day (MUD) activities for his fifth grade students. Joining us on the podcast were our 5th grade students from Huth Rd: Luka Desmond, Brooklyn Lenger, Sammy Szyprowski, and Becca Podlucky! https://www.grandislandschools.org/ Twitter - @GrandIsland CSD Instagram - @GRANDISLANDSCHOOLDISTRICT Facebook - GRANDISLANDSCHOOLDISTRICT
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante, the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Buffomante, invited 4 of our 8th graders to talk about moving on to 9th grade and highlight some of their most memorable activities throughout their journey in our schools. Joining us today were... Braden Cudzillo, Austin Clause, Eleanor Murray and Alyse Alberalla. https://www.grandislandschools.org/ Twitter - @GrandIsland CSD Inst...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values, we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on the upcoming Moving Up Day (MUD) activities for her fifth grade students. Joining us on the podcast were our 5th grade students from Kaegebein: Jackson Ouchie & Shiloh Chapman Alyssa Leone & Langdon Bruno Parker Paduano & Jack DeLisle Airielle Kondal & Michael Porretta https://www.gran...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their incredible parent/teacher partnership through the PTA. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. We heard from elementary teacher Krista McNulty and Recording Secretary Kylie Anfin. One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students for singing the Grand Isla...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed two of our high school students (Joe Leistner and Luke Gworek) who have been battling and surviving cancer. They share their stories with our listeners and an incredible message of hope. Joining us on this episode are: Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School.; Angela Colson, Joe's mom; Christina Kensy, High School Counselor; Megan Crawford, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and the Courage...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding a musical two of his teachers used to help teach specific chartacter traits. Joining the podcast were seven special guests. Mrs. Kristin Pernick, a fifth grade teacher at Huth and Co-Director of the musical Character Matters joined the podcast along with Mrs. Jeanne Percival. Mrs. Percival is a third grade teac...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Amy Boutet, the director of our musical Cinderella. Amy is a Business teacher, Volleyball Coach, and our Director of the National Academy of Finance. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Buffalo State University in their Business Education department. Also joining the podcast were four students who have prominent roles in the Musical. Claire Nehaus (9th grader - Cinderella)Jayden Kleinschmidt (11th G...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how the PTA supports programming at her school. Joining us on the podcast were Melissa Nesselbeck, Dana Rubino and Stephanie Pritchard. Melissa is a special education teacher, Dana is a second grade teacher and Stephanie is the Library Media Specialist. Each of these educators play a large role in the PTA...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Vaules we interviewed Cheryl Cardone. Cheryl is the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services here in the Grand Island Central School District. Cheryl has been a tremendous leader and advocate leading our special education and pupil services departments. Additionally, she is a fierce advocate for our most vulnerable students. Furthermore, Jessica Hutchings and Amanda Schrader joined the podcast. Jessica is our ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their strong partnership with the PTA. Joining the podcast was Mrs. Erin Rowley and Mrs. Kristie Roger. Erin and Kristie are officers in the Huth Road PTA. One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students for singing the Grand Island Alma Mater. It is featured at the end of the podcast.&nbs...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Christina Heitz the Interim Assistant Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mrs. Heitz, shared information on a new special project where VCMS students partnered with Sidway students to purchase food items ($8000 worth)for the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island. Joining the podcast were special guests. Mrs. Carley Antonelli and Mrs. Susan Moretta. Carley and Sue are PE and Health teachers in our m...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the Athlete Talks focused on Mental Health and Wellness. We had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mr. Brodie Kaiser and Sara Pratt shared information on this incredible initiative. Also joining the podcast were two senior students. Rachel Joseph, and Alex Jensen These students ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how fifth grade students are Learning STEAM activities through Reverse Integration methods. Joining us on the podcast were two fifth grade teachers: Melissa Nesselbeck and Stacey Zahradnik. Melissa is a special education teacher and Stacey is a general education teacher. Joining the teachers today were t...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the October Vikings Care Projects. We had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mr. Eric Cohoon and Mr. Shawn Sweet shared information on the incredible project their students engaged in for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization. Also joining the podcast were three senior students.&nbs...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their Vikings Care Initiative. Joining the podcast was Mrs. Sue Wolcott. Sue is a fifth grade teacher at Huth. We also want to thank the fifth grade students from Mrs. Wolcott's class for joining the podcast. Jacoby Hahn, Rebecca Podlucky, and Maddie Oliver offered their personal stories as they helped collect cans ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante, the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Buffomante, shared information on the "Vikings Care" projects being implemented in his school. Joining the podcast were special guests. Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Jillian Stapleton who are sixth grade classroom teachers and they Co-Advise WEB at our Middle School. Also on the podcast were two outstanding students. L...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how their students are contributing to the Vikings Care initiative. This initiative allows for every student to engage in some form of Community Service during the month of. October. Joining us on the podcast were four teachers (one from each grade level). The teachers joining this episode were: Zack...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about the Vikings Care initiative. This initiative allows for every student to engage in some form of Community Service during the month of. October. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. We heard from three amazing primary school teachers who were able to join us during this episode...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the upcoming Vikings Care initiatve that will be a major focus in the month of October. In this episode, we had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mrs. Jamie Peld (Assistant Principal), Mr. Bob Simpson and Miss. MaryElisabeth Rustowicz (Social Studies Teachers) all shared information on this ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their Character Education Program. Joining the podcast were special guests Katelynn Fisher and Alyssa Brown . Katelyn is a school psychologist and Alyssa is a school counselor. They help lead the Character Education program and they offered excellent insight. We also want to thank the third grade students fr...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their PBIS and Sid the Viking Kid program. This program promotes the students to develop responsible, respectful, safe and compassionate behaviors at Sidway. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. We first heard from two first grade students in Mrs. Janelle Krupp's class. ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante, the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Buffomante, shared information on the "Long Walk To Water" Fresh Well Water project. Mrs. Lori Randles Gentz joined the podcast as well. Lori is a 7th grade ELA teacher at the Middle school. Lori shared information based upon the novel and offered historical context to the Fresh Water Well project. Also on the podcast were tw...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on their recent Pep Assembly that was held to kick off the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) program. Joining us on the podcast were Mrs. Jillian Wood a third grade elementary teacher and Mrs. Melissa Aldridge a second grade teacher in the same school. Additionally, one of our 5th gra...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia helped to recap the District Art Show by featuring two of her fifth grade artists. Joining us on the podcast was Mrs. Keri Schlageter, the Art teacher at Kaegebein Elementary School. Also joining the podcast were two fifth grade students who spoke about their review of the Art show and the power or elementary art education. We want ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their Sid Snippets videos that promote responsible, respectful, safe and compassionate behaviors at Sidway. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. The first guest was Ms. Maureen Roussi. Maureen is a Universal Pre-K Teacher and one of the stars of Sid Snippets. Additionall...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding the upcoming District Art Show and Elementary Track Meet. Joining the podcast were seven special guests. Mrs. Dana Allen, an elementary Art Teacher joined us along with Mrs. Kelly Cunningham and Mr. Bobby Ross who are Physical Education teachers. Also joining the podcast were some fifth grade students who spoke...
In this episode we interviewed Mr. Brett Finnan, a Behavioral Specialist in our school District. Brett discussed his use of Floreo technology which is a learning app that uses virtual reality as a method for teaching science-based social and communication skills. Katelyn Simpson joined the podcast as well. Katelyn is a special education teacher with us and she shared her experiences with Floreo. Our last special guest is Logan Scott. Logan is an 8th grade student at Ve...
In our 11th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick, the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Emerging Leaders Conference" event coming up on June 9th. Mrs. Mary Gentz and Mrs. Leanne Winstanley joined the podcast as well. They are middle school Career Technical Educators in our Business Department and they co-facilitate leading the Emerging Leaders Conference. Sarah Logar joined ...
In our tenth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the acting principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding their efforts to secure the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness. In this episode, we had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mrs. Julie Bowen and Mrs Caitlin Wojciechowski are Social Studies teachers who are conducting a pilot study with interested seniors regarding the Seal of Civic Readin...
In our ninth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding the use of Social Circles. Joining the podcast were six special guests. Mrs. Francie Reid, a fourth grade teacher at Huth along with Mrs. Lise Leahy. Mrs. Leahy is a special education teacher in fourth grade. Also joining the podcast was Mrs. Aliza Seibert. Mrs. Seibert is a teaching assistant...
In our 8th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the Principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Dr. Pallaci shared information regarding their "Wellness' initiative. Joining the podcast were some special guests. Mrs. Jen Marsala and Mr. Greg Nicolia joined us for the podcast. Jen and Greg are PE teacher at Kaegebein and members of the wellness committee. Also joining us was Kerri Schlageter, the Art teachers at Kaegebein and a member ...
In our 7th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick, the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Viking Olympics" event coming up on May 19th. Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Tracey Shores joined the podcast as well. They are middle school teachers and co-advisors to this special event. Madison McGowan and Austin Forsey also joined the podcast. Maddie is a 10th grade student who ...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their amazing academic intervention services available to our students. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. The first guest was Ms. Selina Iozzo. Selina is a Math Academic Intervention Specialist at Sidway. Our next guest is Alicia Szprowski. Alicia is a spec...
In our fifth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the acting principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding their "Professional Reflective Practice and Classroom Circle strategies" utilized at Grand Island High School. In this episode, we had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mrs. Amy Flynn (Math) and Miss. Arielle Davidson (English) are classroom teachers who are trying the Circle...
In our fourth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the Principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Dr. Pallaci shared information regarding the parent and teacher partnership that exists through the wonderful PTA programming at Kaegebein. Joining the podcast were three special guests. Mrs. Jessica Hartman joined us and she is a parent as well as the President of the PTA. Mrs. Melissa Nesselbeck also joined us and she is a Special Educat...
In our third episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding a musical two of his teachers used to help teach Conflict Resolution skills for their students and the rest of the school community. Joining the podcast were five special guests. Mrs. Kristin Pernick, a fifth grade teacher at Huth and Co-Director of the musical Munchkin Mediation: Conflict Resolution in Oz joine...
In our second episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick, the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Where Everybody Belongs" (WEB) program. Joining the podcast were four special guests. Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Jillian Stapleton who are sixth grade classroom teachers and they Co-Advise WEB at our Middle School. Jessica Hutchings also joined us today. Jessica is a school social w...
In our first episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information on their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) program, which is a school wide initiative. Joining the podcast were two special guests. Ms. Stephanie Hall is a classroom teacher at Sidway and leader of the PBIS program. Additionally, first grade student, Jocelyn, shared in...
In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about Sidway and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 kindergarten students and 2 first graders throughout the school year. This is the second in that series. The children/parents who joined us for this recording were: Aurora Bennett (K) and he...
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