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Troy chats with Kristen Bear and Laci Skidmore on how the professional development is coordinated within the middle school personal learning communities.   Mr Harpe shares much anticipated news about the upcoming building expansions and renovations to accommodate our growing demands.  Lisa Ferguson finishes up the podcast with information on how Seymour Community Schools is equipping staff to meet the challenges of virtual education.

Virtual Learning chat with teachers: Kristi Burbrink, Alex Zaring, and Tech Support Specialist, Shawn Mahoney.  Lisa and Troy join Smekens rep  Courtney Gordon for a chat about professional development on our Sept 15 eLearning day.

In this very important episode, Lisa Ferguson breaks down the Seymour Schools re-entry plan for the start of the school year.   The covid-19 pandemic has touched all of our lives and Seymour Community Schools is working hard to ensure a safe start to the school year.  Be sure to share this episode with friends and families.

Troy Hubbard and Lisa Ferguson share how important the Family Survey is to Seymour Community Schools.  Anna DeGante interprets the conversion for our Spanish speaking guests.  The second part of the podcast gives an update athletics and summer training with Dave Urbanski and Kirk Manns.

High School and Middle class scheduling can be a complex process.  Tune in to hear how Nikki Storey and Janet VanLiew prepare for scheduling classes for their students.  Mrs Catherine Dubois is also joining the conversation with insight on Dyslexia services at Seymour Community Schools.

Find out how our school counseling services are preparing for the future needs of our students and staff. Troy Hubbard, Samantha Browning, Meredith Henry, and Lisa Ferguson share insight to a topic that touches us all.

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Tune in to this very important message on Cyber Safety and best practices for eLearning in the home.  Many practical steps are sharing to ensure your home learning environment is Cyber Smart and Cyber Safe.

Our first episode with eLearning at the primary method of instruction.  Tune in to hear an elementary and secondary perspective of how our students and staff are adjusting to online learning at home.   Troy brings the counseling feel and Mrs Ferguson share her administrative insight.  Shawn announces "Curbside Tech Support" for our community who need Chromebook repair.   The following links were also mentioned during the podcast:

Students from the 6th grade center join Officer Keith William to share the dangers of vaping.  Tune in to hear how our students went to the State House to educate our students.  Mayor Nicholson visited with Mr Harpe and Mrs Ferguson to discuss the future of Seymour schools and the city.  Be sure to stay near to hear about all of the exciting events at  Jackson Elementary.

Tune in as we chat with  principal, Lori Lister for an update on Cortland Elementary.  Diane Altemeyer joins in the conversation to share WIDA and "Testmester".  Learn more about  the new student information system with assistant Superintendent, Lisa Ferguson and Director of Technology, Brian Rodman.  We wrap this episode as Mrs Ferguson and Superintendent Mr  Harpe share  Strategic Planning goals for Seymour Community Schools.