Amherst County PS

Amherst County PS

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Amherst County PS episodes

  • ECED Podcast (S2E3) Every Child Every Day Podcast - Interview with Lauren Kershner and Kristin Maddox

    The new school year is fast approaching and it is extremely important for our parents and students to start preparing for their return.  Amherst County School Counselors, Lauren Kershner and Kristin Maddox discuss with Dr. Arnold some helpful advice to students and parents preparing for the beginning of a new school year.  You will hear advice ranging from setting expectations and schedules to using positive language about the goals for the year.  Please join us for this informative podcast.

    29 min
  • ECED Podcast (S2E2) Every Child Every Day Podcast - Interview with Jenn Crews and Derrick Adam
    On today's episode, Dr. Arnold sits down with Mrs. Jenn Crews, the new Principal at Amherst Elementary School and Mr. Derek Adam, the new Principal at Central Elementary School. In the interview, our two new principals discuss goals for the coming year and beyond. They also share their thoughts on how they would like to better engage families in the education of their students. Please join us!
    33 min
  • (S1:E8) Every Child Every Day Podcast - Interview with Dr Rob Arnold "Reflections of the 2018-2019 School Year "

    Today the interviewer becomes the interviewee.  Join Mike Cargill as he takes over the microphone to interview Dr. Rob Arnold.  They discuss Dr. Arnold's experiences during his first year as Superintendent of Amherst County Public Schools.  They reflect on the highlights, successes, challenges, and surprises during his first year on the job.  They also discuss goals and objectives for the coming school year and beyond.  Please join us as we put a cap on an amazing year in Amherst County Public Schools. 

    42 min
  • (S1:E7) Every Child Every Day Podcast - Interviews with volunteers of the "Day of Giving - Reflections"
    On April 12, 2019, students were given the opportunity to volunteer at over 33 various community organizations, Amherst County Parks and Recreation sites,  and at ACPS schools.  This "Day of Giving - Reflections" episode was created by students and faculty who traveled to various locations throughout the day to interviews individuals as to their location of service. Three basic questions were asked, 1) Have you been involved in volunteering work in the past? If so, how did the Day of Giving compare? If not, describe your experience? 2) Did this experience change the way you thought about community service? 3) What advice would you give people who may be considering volunteer work in the future? Hear what they learned and how volunteering can have a positive impact on others.
    30 min
  • (S1:E6) Every Child Every Day Podcast - Interviews with ACHS Graduating Students in the "Senior Series"
    On May 24th, over 260 students will graduate from Amherst County High School.  To honor their accomplishments, the Every Child, Every Day Podcast will talk to eight extraordinary graduates.  They will discuss future plans as well as the people and moments that shaped their Amherst County Public Schools experience.  This “Senior Series” will be a two-part podcast.  In Part I, Dr. Arnold interviews Anthony Powell, Charmila Meesala, Shaun McBride, and Chris Thomason.  In Part 2, he sits down with Indeya Paige, Jacob Dalton, Trevor Crews, and Devante Hudson-Sandidge.
    27 min
  • (S1:E5) Every Child Every Day Podcast - Interviews with ACHS Graduating Students in the "Senior Series"

    On May 24th, over 260 students will graduate from Amherst County High School.  To honor their accomplishments, the Every Child, Every Day Podcast will talk to eight extraordinary graduates.  They will discuss future plans as well as the people and moments that shaped their Amherst County Public Schools experience.  This “Senior Series” will be a two-part podcast.  In Part I, Dr. Arnold interviews Anthony Powell, Charmila Meesala, Shaun McBride, and Chris Thomason.  In Part 2, he sits down with Indeya Paige, Devante Hudson-Sandidge, Jacob Dalton, and Trevor Crews. 

    33 min
  • (S1:E4) Every Child Every Day Podcast - Interviews that focus on "Food Insecurity"
    Childhood hunger has an enormous impact on the cognitive, emotional, and physical development of students.  Over 50% of the students in Amherst County have or will experience food insecurity during their childhood.  Many organizations and people are working really hard to help alleviate this community problem.  Join Dr. Arnold as he sits down to talk with some of these people.  Guests include: Garry Friend (Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Beth Gamble (Amherst Cares), and Kim Klein (Amherst County Public Schools).
    33 min
  • (S1:E3) Every Child Every Day Podcast - Testing Anxiety

    May is testing month!  If you are a student or a parent of a student who experiences greater stress than normal when you take these standardized, high stakes tests, you might be experiencing test anxiety.  Dr. Arnold interviews Josh Neighbors and Stephanie Moehlenkamp to determine ways to alleviate the impacts of this type of anxiety.

    32 min

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Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Arnold hosts the Every Child, Every Day Podcast designed to serve as a “one-stop” shop for everything education in Amherst County. If you are…