Episode 14 Principal of Education Tech Center, Deborah Windley, elaborates on 3 important programs in the school. Ed Tech has an enrollment of 55, grades 6-12 and is located inside Southside high school. Listen as Ms. Windley shares how her school is a pathway and how she is proud of her students for never quitting and always coming back. 

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In this episode, hear from four 4th grade students at Chocowinity Primary School and their Ambassador program. Learn how the program idea began from a book they read this summer, “when kids lead”. How the program is helping with the students leadership skills, building confidence and lending a hand to both staff and students. 

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Episode #12 Hear interim principal Greg Lentine at Chocowinity Middle School implementing a work hard, play hard atmosphere with his students. Upcoming events like field day and a trip to Sawyer’s after EOGs are helping to motivate his students through the end of year! How community partners play a huge role in volunteering at CMS & how the kids and staff are also giving back to them. 

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Episode 11 Listen to this special episode, on location at the Chocowinity Fire Department which supports our CTE Fire & Public Safety Academy. Kristen talks to special guests Vickie Hamill, Director of CTE Workforce & Stem, and Tommy Pendley, Chocowinity Fire Chief. This is a career opportunity for high school students of all ages at Southside High School and open to any student. Chocowinity Fire Department supplies the equipment for the students to learn hands on. Stay tuned for a follow up episode with CTE Fire and Public Safety academy teacher, Ottis Harrell and students who participate in the program. 

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Episode 10 Listen as principal Keith Mitchell and AP Suzanne Brantley, both with over 20+ years in education experience, are building a culture & climate that feels like family at John Small

elementary. Hear about the many programs they offer such as Right Flight, Robotics, Mathletes, Battle of the Books and Project Unify. Also, their professional learning cycle where they teamed up with PS Jones Middle trying to find creative ways to get kids interested in learning or “hooks”. 

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Episode 9 Listen as principal Charles Clark and AP Jennifer Cornelius talk about the history of Bath Elementary and their recent 100th year celebration this past fall. Both principals share a wealth of experience and the school participates in many programs benefitting the students each year. The annual Leigh Swain 5k is right around the corner and they still need participants and sponsors! Event is March 12th and all proceeds raised help to build them a community walking track.

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Join us for this special episode, as two podcasts F.A.C.E.-Time with Ashley and Open Mic with Kristen, join to talk with the NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt. Ashley Padgett and Kristen Riddle ask the Superintendent Truitt about her experience in our own Beaufort County Schools, what excites her about public school education and her cherished memories of teaching. Plus hear her message to families about the importance of being in school!

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Meet Joel Brown from JCT, a 2-3 grade school who has been resilient this past year. Listen about his experience in education leading up to being principal. Learn about his fun AR rewards and what the school motto ROAR stands for!

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Episode 6 "Open Mic with Early College High School"

Listen as Emily Pake talks about Beaufort County Early College high school. Hear about the programs benefits and how at the end of the 4 years, your child has an associates degree. The school also offers clubs and is completely free to attend. To apply to become a student, the deadline is Monday,  February 21st.

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Applications for the 2022-2023 School Year are now available! Use the link below

https://bit.ly/3JzdU6x

Episode #5 Join us as we feature Tracey Nixon at Northside high school who talks about her community based school with a small town atmosphere. How her students feel comfortable enough to reach out to her as admin of the school directly with any questions or concerns. And her cafe style study/ lunch area created during covid has really become one of the students favorite places to go!

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