Our Schools, Our Stories: The Wayne County Public Schools Podcast

Our Schools, Our Stories is back with a special episode featuring Dr. Youlonda Glaspie and Caroline Brown, as they share the story behind Blooming Into Success: Navigating Transitions in Education—a district-wide event designed to support families from Pre-K through 8th grade.

Held at the Maxwell Center, this event offered expert-led workshops for parents, hands-on adventures for kids, and even a real planetarium experience—all focused on helping families feel confident and connected during key educational transitions.

Join us for a special episode of Our Schools, Our Stories: The Wayne County Public Schools Podcast featuring Spring Creek Elementary’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Kelli Sasser!

Kelli is making a difference through creativity, inclusion, and strong connections with students and families. In this episode, she shares how she’s creating a classroom where life skills meet meaningful learning—and how she’s inspiring others in the process.

In this episode of Our Schools, Our Stories: The Wayne County Public Schools Podcast, we sit down with Stacy Hersey, Media Coordinator at Northeast Elementary, whose passion for books is transforming the way students engage with reading.

From creative challenges and book clubs to interactive library programs, Stacy is finding new ways to ignite curiosity, encourage lifelong reading habits, and make the library a hub of excitement. How do her innovative programs keep students coming back for more? Tune in to find out!

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In this episode of Our Schools, Our Stories: The Wayne County Public Schools Podcast, we sit down with Jamisha Raymond, a dynamic computer science and Adobe Graphic Design teacher, along with two of her talented students.

One student shares his experience coding an app in his computer science class, while another takes us into the world of fashion, art, and history with a creative project inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.

How do coding and design intersect in today’s classrooms? How are students using technology to solve problems and express creativity? Tune in to find out!

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Across the country, schools are facing teacher shortages, but here in Wayne County, we’re taking an innovative approach to growing our own educators. Today, we’re talking about the Wayne County Public Schools Teacher Apprenticeship Program, a powerful initiative that helps instructional assistants take the next step in their careers and become certified teachers.

Joining us are Dr. Felicia Brown, Director of Human Resources, who champions this program, along with three teacher apprentices—Kayla Hetrick, Angela Lamb, and Karrie Smith—and their mentor, Marcy Paul. We’ll hear about their experiences, the impact of hands-on learning, and why programs like this are essential for building the future of education.

Step into history with Carver Elementary’sSTEAM Pioneer Gallery Walk! 👩‍🚀🎨⚙️

In this episode ofOur Schools, Our Stories: The Wayne County Public Schools Podcast, hostRobert Yancey sits down withInstructional Coach Robin Casey, Principal Karla Smith, 4th-grade lead teacher Stephanie Lane, two student pioneers, and two proud parents to discuss how this incredible project brings historical figures to life!

FromAlbert Einstein to Madam C.J. Walker, students research, write, and perform as real-life STEAM pioneers, creating an interactive and unforgettable learning experience. Tune in to hear how this projectinspires curiosity, builds confidence, and connects students to the past in exciting new ways!

In this episode, we’re thrilled to highlight a special event that brought families and learning together in an exciting way. We talk with Melissa Edgerton, principal of Meadow Lane Elementary, and Anna Bridgers, the school’s MTSS Interventionist, about their recent Family STEM Night. This event was packed with hands-on activities, prizes, and opportunities for students and their families to explore STEM together. Stay with us to learn how this night came to life and the incredible impact it had on the school community.

In this episode we’re shining a spotlight on one of the incredible programs from our Summer Enrichment offerings. We’ll be talking with Sharon Nethercutt, a CTE teacher at Norwayne Middle School, who led an amazing hands-on experience where students not only learned valuable skills, but also built something that will leave a lasting impact at their school. Stay tuned to hear all about this exciting project and the difference it’s making for our students and community.

Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of robotics and teamwork with Jan Bullock and Carrie Ocker, coaches of the First Lego League team at Meadow Lane Elementary. Their team recently competed at the Regionals, which were hosted right here in Wayne County at Norwayne Middle School. It was a fantastic experience where the students not only showcased their skills but also made new friends along the way. Stay with us to hear all about their journey, the challenges they faced, and the incredible memories they made.

‘Our Schools, Our Stories’ is about sharing the incredible range of things happening throughout Wayne County Public Schools—from the creativity and hard work of our students and staff to the powerful ways our community comes together. We want to capture it all, showcasing the people and programs making a difference every day.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, student, or community member, we hope you’ll tune in. ‘Our Schools, Our Stories’ is your front-row seat to everything that makes Wayne County Public Schools a fantastic place to learn and grow.

Thank you for listening, and we can’t wait to take you along on this new journey. Be sure to follow us for our first full episode coming soon!