Now We're Talking

In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with Paul McCulla, the chief administrative officer of Fauquier County. As County Administrator, Mr. McCulla supervises the day-to-day operations of all county departments and agencies.

In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with Liberty High School student Adam Moore and FCPS Executive Director of Administration and Planning David Graham about weather forecasting, the decision-making process for closing schools due to inclement weather and even the pending snow storm!

In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with Dr. Levi Rizk to learn more about what is offered at the new Employee Wellness Center.

In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with two special guests about the skills students develop through their involvement in Future Farmers of America (FFA). Guests include Claire Ledbetter and McKenzie Hurley, two officers in Fauquier High School's FFA.

In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with two special guests about the story behind the school division's hashtag, #FCPS1KidsDeserveIt. Guests include Megan Howland, reading specialist at C.M. Bradley Elementary School and Prashant Shrestha, assistant superintendent of business and planning.

In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with two young men who share their inspirational stories of overcoming disabilities and advocating for awareness. Guests include Ryan Perry, a 2014 graduate of Fauquier High School and Lane Mullins, a senior at Liberty High School.

In this episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with Sallie Morgan, director of the Fauquier Mental Health Association. Listen in as they discuss how to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Ms. Morgan will also share the warning signs of mental health issues and how to access help when needed.

In this episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with two FCPS teachers to talk about the value of teachers and teacher compensation. Lauren Brill is a kindergarten teacher at Pierce Elementary and President of the Fauquier Education Association (FEA). Jen McIntyre is a 4th-grade teacher at Ritchie Elementary and the co-leader (along with Sharon Mellon) of the Advocating for Change group.

In this episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with eight high school students. They talk about school pressures, college expectations, the advice they would give to new high school students and how Dr. Jeck could be a better superintendent. We'll also learn about Dr. Jeck's why.

Listen in to learn more about the programs offered by the Boys and Girls Club. Dr. Jeck and Lynne Richman Bell discuss the importance of developing the whole child and cultivating resiliency in children. After all, "Every child is a gift that has not yet been fully unwrapped."