On this episode we recognize outstanding WSD students who demonstrate leadership and make a positive impact in their communities.

Guests: Nick McKinnon, Waterford Kettering High SchoolLogan Rodriguez, Riverside Elementary SchoolTaylor Brewer, Pierce Middle School

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Adam Martin, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

Learn more about WSD's work-based learning opportunities in Early Childhood Education through our Career and Technical Education programming. Superintendent Martin joined the high schoolers as they engaged with students at both Knudsen Elementary and Stepanski Early Childhood Center. These moments of connection, leadership and learning are what make WSD so special!

Guests:

Lauren Potterfield - Teacher, Kettering High School

Tony Miller - Teacher, Kettering High School

Sophia Holmquist - Student, Kettering High School

Casidee Davis - Student, Kettering High School

Javon Cole - Student, Kettering High School

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Adam Martin, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

In an effort to get to know our district's new leader, students ask both personal and professional questions to our new Superintendent Adam Martin.

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

On this episode, we celebrate an outstanding senior from each of our high schools and meet the newly named 2025 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year.Guests: Vanaya Hill, Waterford Kettering High SchoolDeAngelo Pierfelice, Waterford Durant High SchoolJakob VanZweden, Waterford Mott High SchoolMeg Grossnickle, 2025 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the YearHosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community RelationsLisa Eldredge, Interim Superintendent Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

Ready for an inspiring story? The latest episode of WSD Voicefeatures our incredible Lifetracks Program! Learn how this vital post-highschool program is building pathways to independence and success for studentswith special needs aged 18-26. Tune in to hear valuable insights from staff andsee just how Lifetracks is making a difference in our community.

Guests: Nadine Milostan, Executive Director, Student Support Services

Kristen Robinson, Lifetracks Program Coordinator

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Lisa Eldredge, Interim Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

Waterford School District has numerous organizations that provide untold amounts of resources and opportunities for our students and staff. We sat down with two of our biggest community supporters to discuss the importance of schools and the community working together.

Guests: Director of the Waterford Chamber of Commerce Nikki Tippett

President of the Waterford Foundation for Public Education John Himmelspach

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Darin Holley, Interim Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

Interim Superintendent Darin Holley; Director of Instructional Technology, Data and Assessment Elizabeth Kutchey; and Director of Communications and Community Relations Sarah Davis discuss the historic investments in curriculum and technology Waterford School District has made since 2020. When combined together, WSD has invested over $15 million dollars in those two areas.

Director of Instructional Technology, Data and Assessment Elizabeth Kutchey

Hosts:

Darin Holley, Interim Superintendent

Producer:

Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

This September, Waterford School District invested $30 million in early childhood education when it opened its brand new Stepanski Early Childhood Center - the district’s first building in over 50 years.

In this episode, Interim Superintendent Darin Holley, Stepanski Principal Andrea Bratton, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Sandy Elka, and Director of Communications and Community Relations Sarah Davis discuss the details of the grand opening and what it took to complete this amazing project.

Guests:

Stepanski Principal Andrea Bratton

Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Sandy Elka

Hosts:

Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations
Darin Holley, Interim Superintendent

Producer:

Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

In this episode, we focus on some of the amazing accomplishments both staff and students achieved during the 2023-2024 school year. First, we talk to three of our Waterford School District 2024 graduates to learn their plans for the future. Next, we meet April Lennox, our 2024 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year.

Guests for the 2024 graduates discussion:

Avery Stretten, Senior, Durant High School

Aiden Reynolds, Senior, Kettering High School

April Lennox, 4th grade teacher, Haviland Elementary

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Scott Lindberg, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

Waterford School District's Department of Human Resources is the recipient of a $ 2-million grant from the Michigan Department of Education. This grant will allow any WSD staff member interested in either obtaining an initial teaching certification or hoping to add more endorsements to attend college for free, fully covered by this grant.