Inside UP: The Superintendents View

Season 2 continues with a look at the people who help make our schools and community stronger!

In this episode, we hear from PTFS parents Elyse Silance and Megan Hathaway from Marlborough Elementary and Erin Banas from Hereford Elementary, who share more about PTFS and the important role our families play in supporting our schools.

We also sit down with UPHS senior Burgundy Gahman, who represented Upper Perk at the 2026 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National Student Leadership Summit this summer!

Burgundy shares more about her experience connecting with student leaders from across the country, developing her leadership skills, and bringing what she learned back to Upper Perk.

🎧 Tune in to hear about parent involvement, and student leadership happening right here at Upper Perk!

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Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

🎙️ Inside UP is BACK!

We’re kicking off Season 2 of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report and a brand-new school year!

In our first episode, Superintendent Dr. Allyn Roche sits down with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Andrea Farina to kick off the new school year!

It’s a new school year, a new season, and plenty to talk about!

🎧 Listen to Season 2, Episode 1 on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.

Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

We’re wrapping up this season of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report with a special final episode celebrating the people and work that help make Upper Perkiomen such a special place.

In this episode, we hear from:

• Ruth Guenther, soon to be retiree, as she reflects on her years at Upper Perk, the memories she’s made, and what’s next in her journey 
• Mike Rohrbach, Director of Facilities, who shares an inside look at the exciting projects, improvements, and work happening across the district this summer 

This season finale is a celebration of dedication, service, and the continued growth of our schools and community.

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Thank you for listening this season, and for staying connected with Inside UP!

🎙️ Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report – Episode 8

We’re excited to share Episode 8 of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report - your connection to the people and programs that make Upper Perkiomen School District thrive.

In this episode, we hear from:

• Paula Germinario, Food Service Director, who shares how our nutrition program supports student health and wellness 
• Bobby Kurzweg, Director of Athletics, with updates on our athletic programs 
• Evan Harter, student, who gives insight into PerkPals and the impact of student connection and support 

This episode highlights the many ways we support students both inside and outside the classroom.

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Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

We’re back with Part 2 of our special live episode from the Upper Perkiomen Innovation Fair, where students, staff, and community members share innovative ideas to support learning and strengthen our schools.

In this episode, we hear from:

• Aubrey Clayton & Jake Tankelewicz – All-Year Schooling Proposal
• Bobby Kurzweg & Sarah Conrad – Athletics Community Sponsorship Program
• Ruby Reinstein, Max Thackray & Mackenzie Lauman – Technology Use in Schools
• Paige Long & Maelyn Bolinsky – Sponsor a Scholar
• Trina Schaarschmidt – Research-Based Achievement Correlation
• Sharon Shipe – Community Education Program

This episode continues highlighting the creativity, research, and collaboration that make the Upper Perkiomen Innovation Fair such a powerful showcase of ideas.

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Stay tuned for more stories and voices from across the Upper Perkiomen School District on Inside UP! 🎙️

In this special two-part episode, we’re recording live from the Upper Perkiomen Innovation Fair, where creativity, problem-solving, and community partnerships are on full display.

In Part 1, we hear from several incredible innovators from across our UP community:

• Parents for Inclusion – Upper Perk Tank sharing their community-focused initiative
• Kayden Holly (High School Senior) discussing Seniors Paint the Spots
• 3rd Grade Students Aidan Renninger & Lincoln Clawson presenting Rethinking Recess Discipline
• Teacher Jess Dynda highlighting Savings & Spirit
• Principal Frank Flanagan introducing the Upper Perkiomen Cyber Academy

This episode showcases the creativity, leadership, and collaboration that make the Innovation Fair such a special event in Upper Perk.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.

Stay tuned for Episode 7 – Part 2, where we’ll continue hearing from more innovators from the fair! 🚀

We’re excited to share Episode 6 of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report -  your inside look at the people and work that keep Upper Perkiomen School District moving forward.

In this episode, we feature:

• Drew Bishop, Business Manager, who provides insight into district finances, operations, and how we responsibly manage resources to support student success
• Ruth Padilla, Senior Student Board Representative, who shares her experiences, leadership journey, and perspective on representing the student body

This episode highlights the important work happening behind the scenes -  and the powerful role student voice plays in shaping our schools.

Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.

Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

We’re excited to share Episode 5 of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Podcast ! Your go-to podcast for staying connected to what’s happening across Upper Perkiomen School District.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

• Mr. Flanagan, our High School Principal, as he shares insights from the high school and his vision moving forward
• Mr. Rodney Blake, our Safety and Security Coordinator
• One of our new School Board members, as we get to know their background and commitment to the Upper Perk community

As always, Inside UP is all about sharing stories, celebrating our people, and keeping our community informed.

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Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

We’re excited to share another episode of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report — your go-to podcast for updates, insights, and stories from across the Upper Perkiomen School District!

In this episode, we continue highlighting the people who keep Upper Perk running strong:

• Hear from another UP Principal, Alison Stephens as she shares more about her and Marlborough!
• Go behind the scenes with a member of our Maintenance team to learn how snow removal is handled across the district and what it takes to keep our schools safe and operational during winter weather.
• Meet one of our newest School Board members, Paige Konopelsky and learn more about their background, role, and commitment to serving the Upper Perkiomen community.

Each episode of Inside UP connects you with the people behind the work, celebrates our community, and keeps you informed about what’s happening throughout Upper Perk.

We’re excited to bring you a new episode of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report - our education-focused podcast designed to keep you informed, connected, and engaged with everything happening across the Upper Perkiomen School District!

In this episode, we highlight more voices and stories from our UP community:

• Meet Mr. Fries, Hereford Elementary School Principal, and hear about the exciting things happening in their building.
• Learn from Dr. Andrea Farina as she shares important updates about PowerSchool, our soon-to-be new student management system, and how it will shape the future of our district’s data, communication, and student support.

Each episode of Inside UP brings you closer to our schools, celebrates the people who make our district special, and keeps you updated on the great work happening throughout Upper Perk.

You can listen on your favorite platform - Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.

🎧 Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!