Paul Parente is the drama teacher and director at AGCS. We talk about his work here at the school in addition to some of his past experiences as a writer, performer, and caterer for the United Nations.

Hybrid learning, coping with COVID-19, CARES Act funding, the Teachers Lounge podcast and video series, and more.

Carrie Herman is a veteran math teacher at Avon Grove Charter School, and she's been here since the very beginning. We discuss teaching strategies, her history with AGCS, and Carrie shares powerful advice for teachers everywhere.

Teachers Lounge is all about getting to know Avon Grove Charter School staff members. For our first episode, I talked with Kevin Ham, 4-7 Math Interventionist.

Mrs. Bishop and Dr. Maitland talk about starting the 2020-21 school year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mrs. Bishop and Dr. Maitland discuss the transition of working at home including staff & student resilience in this new climate of distance learning. A special thank you for supporting local businesses that are currently open.

We're celebrating National School Choice Week at Avon Grove Charter School. Mrs. Bishop and Dr. Maitland discuss ongoing diversity awareness efforts for both students and staff, Night At the Races on Friday, March 6, and online fair funding legislation letters.

Mrs. Bishop and Dr. Maitland discuss how charter schools work, celebrate the grand opening of the Collaboratory, and offer suggestions for parent-teacher conferences. Dr. Maitland talks with two seniors: Jacob Rockoff and Kayla Greto.

The 2019-20 school year is in full swing. Mrs. Bishop and Dr. Maitland reflect on the first month of school and discuss Back to School Night, dress code, and student wellness. They also highlight the upcoming Celebration of Life event as well as the accomplishments of ninth grader, Alaina Gassler, and much more.

Mrs. Bishop and Dr. Maitland kick off the 2019-20 school year with a wide ranging discussion about everything from this year's theme and new staff hires to important news and updates and our growing sports initiatives. This episode includes interviews with Sharon Ray and Khristina Hunt, two new team members.