WSD Voice

Welcome to the first episode of Season 6! We always miss our students during the summer, so for this episode, we couldn’t wait to get back into the classroom to hear the excitement about the new school year! Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations, and Adam Martin, Superintendent, also dive into the Non-Homestead Operating Millage Replacement that will be on the November 3, 2026 ballot, as well as our Visioning Forward community survey and the overall Visioning Forward initiative.

This episode’s featured guests are:

Zion Hannah, Knudsen 5th Grader

Evelyn Gannon, Mason 7th Grader

Alyvia Kymla, Mott 12th Grader

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Adam Martin, Superintendent

Producer: Justin Harnack, Communications Specialist

Waterford School District celebrates the end of the 25-26 school year by interviewing three graduates and the Teacher of the Year.

This episode’s featured guests are:

Emanuel Olea-Garcia, Mott 12th grader

Diana Llamas Sanchez, Durant 12th grader

Arabella Glass, Kettering 12th grader

Angela Redick, Knudsen Elementary School 2nd grade teacher

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Adam Martin, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

Take a closer look at the new Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Hear directly from our students on how this new group is bringing their voices to the forefront.

This episode’s featured guests are:

Ashley Gray-WSD Student and Family Engagement Team

Jennifer Dasuqi-WSD Student and Family Engagement Team

Issac Carthane-12th Grade Student, Durant High School

Ryder Reppuhn-12th Grade Student, Kettering High School

Kamile Jenkins-12th Grade Student, Mott High School

Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Adam Martin, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

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