Inside the Rock

On this week’s episode, Dr. Grate talks with Chris Baldwin, Director of HR & Safety, and Teresa Layton, WWS Nurse Coordinator about how COVID-19 is impacting our district. Listen to learn the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

The awesome Mr. Joel Bruns, Innovation Specialist at WHS, was the guest on Inside the Rock. While your families are home for the next few weeks, take some time to listen and learn about all of the amazing things Mr. Bruns is doing in terms of innovation at WHS. Super exciting stuff!!

Meet the new Executive Director of the Westfield Education Foundation - Jody Dedon! On this week’s episode of Inside the Rock, Dr Grate talks with Jody about her experience, her vision for WEF and about the big Top Golf fundraiser coming up this weekend!

Dr. Grate talks to the WIS leadership team, Annette Patchett, Carmen Carnes and Mike McKinney. They gave a great overview of their new construction features, talked about the intense curriculum work happening with teachers, and how they are working hard to ensure ALL students have a sense of belonging!

Dr. Grate talks to our Assistive Technology (AT) folks, Beth Becher and Anne West! They had an interesting conversation about the strides we’ve made with AT, how they are working with teachers to help define needs, and how AT is helping provide assistance to ALL students! Video link: https://vimeo.com/389028749/4ae095e818

Dr. Grate talks to Marci Derado, Director of Student Support Programs! They discussed the latest and greatest happenings with BAC, All Aboard, TOTS and Summer Camps and some upcoming registration deadlines you’ll need to know!

Dr. Grate talks to Washington Woods Elementary School Principal Tom Hakim! They talked about their upcoming fundraiser featuring the Harlem Wizards on 2/9 which will help fund a learning garden and outdoor classroom! They also talked about their upcoming Leader In Me Leadership Day and a special award Mr. Hakim recently received which will also help fund some cool projects at WWES!

Dr. Grate talks to frequent podcaster Brian Tomamichel, WWS CFO. They talked about how we finished 2019, what to expect in 2020, and how our current tax rate is the lowest it’s been in a decade!

On this week’s episode of Inside the Rock, Dr. Grate talks to Maple Glen Principal, Mary Beth Riley, and Counselor, Nicole Newman, about Global Play Day! Global Play Day will take place around the world on February 5th and this year, MGES is participating! It’s an entire school day of unstructured and self-directed play time for all students - which is so important to the development of children. Listen to hear details!