In the very first episode of Inside the Den, Head of School Mrs. Bishop sits down with 4–6 Assistant Principal Ms. Tara Delgado to share a powerful and deeply personal story. Living in New York City during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, while her husband worked in the World Trade Center, Ms. Delgado reflects on the fear, uncertainty, and resilience of that day.

More than twenty-five years later, she opens up about the lessons learned, the importance of community, and how moments of tragedy can inspire strength and hope.

🎙️ Inside the Den is the official podcast of Avon Grove Charter School in West Grove, Pennsylvania, where we highlight the voices and stories that bring our K–12 Wolfpack community to life.

⚠️ Listener Note: This episode contains personal reflections on 9/11 that may be sensitive for some listeners. Parents and guardians are encouraged to preview before sharing with younger children.

9/11 resources for families and children:

🔗 https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/teaching-about-911 🔗 https://t2t.org/ 🔗 https://www.911memorial.org/learn/students-and-teachers 🔗 https://www.brainpop.com/topic/september-11th/

Sommer Kelly is a First Grade Special Education Teacher at Avon Grove Charter School's Early Learning Center. She and I discuss her history as a teacher and with AGCS, keeping goals and confidence front and center while working with students, and much more.

This month's episode is co-hosted by Avon Grove Charter School's Director of Teaching and Learning, Jen Weaver. Jen and I discuss upcoming events, reflect on April wins, and we learn about Jen's lengthy history at AGCS.

Amanda Norris is a third grade teacher at the Early Learning Center. She has been with Avon Grove Charter School for many years and only recently took on her current role. In this episode, we discuss what that transition has been like among many other topics.

Yardley Markee is a middle school teacher at Avon Grove Charter School. She and I talk about co-teaching and her love for the learning process. We identify a central theme in her life: waking up early.

00:00 - 01:53 Welcome and Who is Mrs. Taylor? 

01:53 - 04:30 Why are people wearing red and black today? 

04:30 - 07:15 Where do you stand on minor or less traditional holidays? 

07:15 - 08:12 March AGCS Dates 

08:12 - 11:12 Quizzo 

11:12 - 12:38 Other March Dates and Pi Day 

12:38 - 20:15 Community highlights: Raise Craze recap, What’s So Cool About Manufacturing contest, upcoming 24 tournament and more