What happens when eight high school teachers get together to discuss their favorite comic book and superhero movies? You’ll find out in this episode as we go inside the Sussex Central High School “Nerd Circle,” where the discussions are passionate, funny and highly intellectual.

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on October 23, 2017.

In this episode, we highlight some of the district’s recent awards and accomplishments while passing along important information about school choice, Smart911 and the upcoming parent focus group meetings for special education.

Michele Murphy, IRSD Parent Center coordinator, stops by to discuss the adult and community education program, the Harry K Foundation food pantry, mentoring activities for district students and the various services offered by the parent center.

Why did you become a teacher? That’s the question we’re posing to district teachers Laurie Hall, Angela Wilson, Rob Gibson, Sara Baker and Jesse Steele. We’ll also find out if they ever thought of pursuing a career other than teaching and what aspects of the teaching profession they find the most rewarding. Their responses are both funny and moving.

A special announcement from the IRSD Spotlight podcast.

In the second of our Back to School episodes, Dr. LouAnn Hudson discusses new instructional programs for the 2017-2018 school year while Dr. Jay Owens talks about special education services in the Indian River School District.

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on August 28, 2017.

In the first of two Back to School episodes, Superintendent Mark Steele discusses the upcoming 2017-2018 school year while Tyler Bryan talks about bus transportation in the Indian River School District.

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on July 24, 2017.