BV Unmuted

BV Unmuted

By Dr. Gillian Chapman & District StaffEducationArts
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BV Unmuted episodes

  • BV Unmuted: Personal Electronic Devices

    Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus with an update on the district's personal electronic device policy. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by Blue Valley North Principal Dr. Tyson Ostroski, Executive Director of School Administration Scott Roberts and Blue Valley North Social Studies Teacher Jeff Breedlove.

    #BVTogether

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    21 min
  • BV Unmuted: Bond 2023 Update

    Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus with an update on the approved 2023 Bond. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by Executive Director of Operations Jake Slobodnik, Director of Safety and Security Dan Carney, and Senior Coordinator of Digital Resources Liz Chopp.

    #BVTogether

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    19 min
  • BV Unmuted: The Impact of Educators

    Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on the impact of our teachers in the Blue Valley Schools. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by three Blue Valley Schools students, Caroline, Arianna and Maverick to discuss the positive impact that our teachers have on their students.

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    22 min
  • BV Unmuted: Legislative Priorities

    Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on the Blue Valley legislative priorities. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by School Board President Gina Knapp, Vice President Jan Kessinger, and Chief Financial Officer Jeremy McFadden to discuss these priorities in the upcoming legislative session.

    #BVTogether

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    24 min
  • BV Unmuted: Why Attendance Matters

    Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on school attendance. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by principals Leah Vomhof, Stacey Sperry and Dr. Cory Cox to discuss the why attendance matters.

    #BVTogether

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    22 min
  • BV Unmuted: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences

    Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on school safety, understanding threats and their consequences. Dr. Katie Collier, deputy superintendent for learning, is joined by Interim Chief Simon Happer (Overland Park Police Department) and Dan Carney (Director of Safety & Security) to discuss how Blue Valley ensures a safe and secure environment for our students and staff.

    Remember that if you see something, report it! Don’t repost it. 📵

    #BVTogether

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    24 min
  • BV Unmuted: On Elementary Plan & Collaboration Time (Part II)

    Join Blue Valley Chief Communications Officer Kristi McNerlin and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Katie Collier as we follow up on an earlier discussion about plan and collaboration time in our elementary schools.

    #BVTogether

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    23 min
  • BV Unmuted: Community Mental Health

    Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on mental health support across our district and community. 🧠🩺💙

    Dr. Merrigan is joined by Dr. Mindy Wells (Student Support Services), Tim Deweese (Johnson County Mental Health Center) and Karen Mulligan (Children’s Mercy) to discuss how our district works with community organizations and professionals to best serve our students and families. 

    #BVTogether

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    18 min
  • BV Unmuted: Elementary Plan & Collaboration Time

    Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on plan and collaboration time at the elementary school level. 

    February Host & Guests
    Amy Farthing  (Executive Director of School Admin, K-5)
    Dr. Katie Collier (Deputy Superintendent)
    Shelly Krull (3rd Grade Teacher, Aspen Grove Elem.)
    Kathleen Cigich (Principal at Lakewood Elem. and BV Parent)

    The district will be seeking feedback on this topic from elementary staff and families with elementary students in the 2024-25 school year.

    #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    20 min
  • BV Unmuted: Updated Graduation Requirements

    Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on updated graduation requirements across the district! 🎧🎓📚

     Join host Dr. Tonya Merrigan along with guests Scott Roberts (Exec. Director of School Admin) and Dr. Anne Kastelic (Asst. Principal, BVSW) as the group talks through some of the changes and how they will positively impact students in the future.

     #ChampionsOfLearning

    Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

    13 min

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BV Unmuted is your inside look at what's happening across Blue Valley Schools. Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman and district leaders, each episode features conversations with students,…