ROARCAST PODCAST

Dance Teacher Ms. Conway got together with our host Ruth to listen to an interview of former student Allyson Isales, who is now training to become a dancer at Northwestern High School. Listen to the podcast to find out what other ways our students can go places following tier creative pursuit!

Seventh Graders were learning about Digital Wellbeing in Mr. Salah's class one day and they thought: "Why not make a Podcast about it?". And here we are! Please encourage them with you support and feedback!

We are thrilled to welcome you back for Season 2, Episode 1 (S2E1) of the 2026–2027 school year! We have fresh expectations in place and can't wait to keep highlighting the amazing work of our students and school community. Stay tuned—this season is packed with an inside look at everything happening at Sonia Sotomayor Middle School!

Can you believe we’ve officially made it to the end of the school year? In our final episode before summer break, we are sitting down with our very own Dr. Alicea for a packed, must-listen finale!

Here is what we’re diving into today:

• Dr. Alicea tackles questions sent in directly by the students. Hot questions!
• We take a walk down memory lane to review all the incredible highlights, achievements, and positive moments that made this school year so special.
• What’s on the horizon? Dr. Alicea shares exclusive insights, goals, and expectations for the upcoming school year so you know exactly what to look forward to.

Whether you're already in summer mode or reflecting on your favorite memories, this episode is the perfect way to close this chapter and get hyped for the next.

Thank you to all our listeners for an incredible year. Have a safe, relaxing, and amazing summer break!

Welcome to a special episode for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In this episode, we talk about how math is much more than just numbers—it is a superpower that opens doors to amazing careers. We will share inspiring stories of AANHPI trailblazers in STEM and show you how loving math can help you build an exciting future. Tune in to celebrate history and get inspired for your own journey!

We are officially in the home stretch! This April, it’s been a joy hearing from students and staff about the diverse multilingual voices in our school community. Beyond these conversations, our students are thriving in programs like JA Finance, which brings math to life through real-world experiences.

Great energy in our 3rd edition episode! Assistant Principal Graham and two fantastic students sit down to chat about Women’s History Month and the countdown to Spring Break. Beyond the immediate celebrations, we had a meaningful discussion about planning for our students' futures and the bright paths ahead of them.

February may have been filled with snow days, but the spirit of Black History Month continues! History is made every day, and we are excited to showcase how our school honors this legacy throughout the entire year in our upcoming yearbook.

Welcome to the first episode of the Roarcast Podcast, we are so excited to have the founding principal of Sonia Sotomayor MS, Dr. Alicea as our special guest!