On this episode of Shaking the Tree, Dr. Tafelski is joined by Dr. Joseph Youanes, Deputy Superintendent of Royal Oak Schools, and Jeanette McLeod, Developmental Kindergarten Teacher at Keller Elementary. Together, they discuss the upcoming Kindergarten Information Night and walk families through the kindergarten enrollment process. Plus, you’ll hear directly from Keller kindergarten students as they share what they love most about kindergarten!

Learn more about Kindergarten Information Night here:
https://www.royaloakschools.org/whats_new/kindergarten_information_night_2026

On this episode of Shaking the Tree, Dr. Billy Shellenbarger, Superintendent of Clawson Public Schools, and Scott Francis, Superintendent of Berkley Schools, join Dr. Tafelski. They discuss their collaboration on the annual Day On, Not a Day Off event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, highlighting the importance of service, partnership, and community impact.

Learn more about the event here:
https://www.romi.gov/998/MLK-Service-Day

If you would like to donate, click here:
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On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we prepare for Royal Oak Schools' holiday break with the ROHS Band and Choir teachers, Kyrstin Jensen and Kirsten Williams.

On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we discuss the early childhood programs available through Royal Oak Schools, hear what students Anna and Frankie enjoy about the program, and what they think about podcasts.

On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we will explore UMatter Week at Royal Oak Middle School, and learn from Dr. Tafelski about Care Solace and the impact of the program on an educational community.

On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we explore the relationship between the Superintendent and the Union President to get some insight on how communication and common goals are the keys to success in the Royal Oak School District

On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we invite one of our School Board Student Representatives to the program to get some insight on how decision makers and students interact in the Royal Oak School district

On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we talk all things performing arts, get an update on the state budget, and answer questions from Royal Oak Schools' students!

On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we explore all things athletics and activities with our new Athletic Director, Derek Smith, and star football player, Javien Johnson.

On this episode of Shaking the Tree, Mia Waterstredt, a senior at Royal Oak High School, joins us on the show to ask Dr. Tafelski the important questions.