Marking Excellence with Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff

On this episode of Shanoff Shadows, Dr. Shanoff explores the HOPE program and Team Sports with Coach Davis at Professional and Technical High School. Coach Davis has been instrumental in helping students discover new passions, build connections, and experience the benefits of physical activity. His class has had such a positive impact that many students now choose to spend their lunch breaks engaged in sports, strengthening both their skills and their sense of community.

Our Facilities team is managing dozens of projects across the district, from upgrading HVAC systems to constructing brand-new schools from the ground up.

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes with Tim Gough as he shares what it’s like to help bring the new "AAA" High School to life on Nova Road. Discover the challenges, excitement, and pride that come with building a school that will serve generations to come.

Our Transportation team isn’t just focused on getting students to school safely and on time—they’re also driving innovation across the state. In this episode, Orville Watson shares how our district is leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic resources to optimize routes, improve efficiency, and elevate the transportation experience for students, families, and staff.

Want to learn more about the rigorous safety standards our buses meet? We’re including a throwback to one of last year’s Shanoff Shadows episodes, which dives into the intense 60-day inspection process that keeps our fleet in top shape: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/3KpDWnnT2Vb.

We are just days away from the start of a new school year. In this episode, Dr. Shanoff and Principal of Discovery Intermediate School, Mr. Gary Dunn, discuss everything from transportation to school lunches to volunteering at your child's school to the importance of being connected and involved at school. We look forward to welcoming you back on the first day of school!

At the end of every school year, our high schools come together to celebrate the academic and athletic successes of our student-athletes. Our district Coordinator of Athletics, Ryan Adams, shares some of the highlights from this year's Athletic Awards.

Our College and Career Counselors provide specialized support to our students so they can achieve their post-secondary dreams! On this episode, Ms. Soto from Liberty High School shows Dr. Shanoff the various ways she communicates important information with her students.

As our county continues to grow in population, we are continuing to build new schools while renovating and performing regular maintenance on others. Many of these projects are funded through your taxpayer dollars.  Today, Dr. Shanoff is joined by Dave Sharma, our Chief Facilities Officer, to discuss the various projects that your taxes are paying for.

In this episode, Dr. Shanoff shadows Cynthia Franklin, one of our school psychologists. Ms. Franklin works with various schools, including Lakeview Elementary, to support the mental health and educational development of all students. 

Joe Castillo found a passion for education after helping his son during the pandemic. He currently works with the ESOL students at Lakeview Elementary School and is finishing up his master's degree so he can begin teaching full-time.

Mrs. Goerner's impact extends schoolwide as she coaches a team of 21 math teachers and supports nearly 3,000 students through small group instruction, after-school tutoring programs, and math boot camps. She discusses how these initiatives and more have helped improve math scores across all grade levels.