Schoolhouse ROX: A POGcast

In this episode, Dr. Seipp discusses strategies for parents preparing for their child to begin kindergarten in September with Mr. Hamer, Ms. Bellardino, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Maurer. The start of kindergarten can definitely cause nervousness but should be a very exciting time. The strategies and information shared in this discussion are intended to support parents and children prepare for this transition.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp and RHS administration discuss AP courses and Dual Enrollment agreements. They weigh the pros and cons of both and also explain how students need to consider their future journey when deciding how to prepare for their course load during their time at RHS.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp discussed the layers and elements that comprise the continuum of services provided in Roxbury with Mrs. Gallagher, Mr. DeBarros, Mrs. Mosher, and Ms. Dressel. They discuss the variety of support structures that seek to assist students with the opportunities to meet with success based on individual needs. This includes the I&RS process, 504s, and IEP eligibility.

In this episode, Mr. Schmidt discusses the excitement and challenges of Roxbury High School's Duel Enrollment partnership with Rutgers University for their Freshman Expository Writing Class with the class's teacher, Ms. Stellingwerf, and two students.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp, Ms. Bellardino, and Mr. Schmidt are joined by literacy consultant Leah Steiner, and acclaimed researcher and pedagogy leader, Jen Serravallo. The group discusses the nuances of impactful reading and writing instruction emphasizing intentionality in practice, and student-centered approaches.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp and the Curriculum and Instruction Supervisors discuss the history of the Summer Learning Program in Roxbury as well as the rationale behind the current model and ways that students (and parents) and connect with high-interest experiences through the summer so they are sharp and ready to return to school next year.

Here is the Summer Learning Letter for 23-24.

Here is the flyer for parental training sessions that Mr. Schmidt mentions at the end.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp discussed the new K - 4 Library Media Design program with Mr. Siegel, Mrs. DiLorenzo, and two students. This exciting new program combines literacy, problem, solving, and collaboration as a new iteration of traditional elementary specials (Library and Computers). Students are provided opportunities to explore a variety of tools and resources to accomplish tasks and solve problems.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp and Mrs. Gallagher talk to Mrs. Maffeo-Spitzer about her role as a Teacher Coach as a part of the district's plan to recover from the impact of COVID. Mrs. Maffeo-Spitzer has met with and supported a wide variety of staff members to reflect upon and improve their practice while also embracing their complex role as a teacher. She supports staff with feeling confident in their growth as an educator in an increasingly complex professional landscape.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp discusses the high-level academic research being conducted by students under the supervision of Ms. Theodoropoulos with three students. These very impressive students (and their classmates) are conducting college-level research and working to close research gaps in the process.

In this episode, Mr. DeBarros and Mrs. Gallagher discuss how the Roxbury Public Schools provide related services to students so that students have the opportunity to meet with success and grow while still having access to participate in all aspects of their learning experience and also allow professionals to collaborate with Ms. Babus and Ms. Evans.