Woodbridge Middle School parent, Ms. Valerie Tolan, joins Mrs. van Kan and Mrs. Peel to discuss why this parent thinks parent involvement is important and how she has found ways to be an active part of her children's' school communities.  Ms. Tolan also shares some of her family's experiences, so far,  with online learning talking about both the good aspects and the challenges.

Listen to a conversation with Mr. Madison about his time as a student at Woodbridge Middle School and what is was like then compared to what it is like now. You will also hear the voices of current WMS teacher Mrs. Meredith Zell, Ms Vatrice Gibbs, Mrs. Brianna Barker, sharing the number of years they have been working at WMS, as well as a memory from Ms. Molly Schwoppe from her time as a student at WMS.

Library podcast co-hosts Mrs. van Kan and Mrs. Peel talk about the history of Woodbridge Middle School with alumni and current WMS Safety and Security Specialist, Mr. Steve Madison. In Part 1 of 2 episodes, Mr. Madison shares the history of Woodbridge Middle School. The episode includes a memory from former student and now teacher, Ms. Brianna Barker, as well as the voices of current staff member contributors: Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Trout, Ms. Mendoza, Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Schaller, Ms. Issa, Justin Salmeto, Ms. Conner, and Ms. Hallman.

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This first podcast episode shares the catalyst for starting a school community podcast. The three hosts of the podcast are introduced and the podcast format is explained along with future possible topics and when the podcasts will be aired.

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Recorded Audio: GarageBand

Music: YouTube Audio Library