WSD Voice

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.

This past year, our middle schools started using a new teaching method known as "teaming." In this episode, we explore the advantages and challenges of implementing this innovative approach to learning for our WSD sixth through eighth graders.

Guests:

Radhika Issac (Principal, Mason Middle School)

Kyle Schultz (Principal, Pierce Middle School)

Joe Brown (Teacher, Pierce Middle School)

Kolbe Sudgen (7th grade, Pierce Middle School)

Hosts:

Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Scott Lindberg, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

WSD Voice, our award-winning school district podcast, has returned for Season 3 and is now available to listen/watch!

In our first episode, we explore Link Crew, a peer-to-peer mentorship program at Mott and Kettering high schools where juniors and seniors welcome 9th graders to ensure they have a smooth journey through high school.

Guests:

Meg Grossnickle (Link Crew Coordinator/Language Arts Teacher, Kettering)

Ashlyn Campbell (12th grade, Kettering)

Mateo Santiago (11th grade, Kettering)

Andrew Miller (Link Crew Coordinator/Science Teacher, Mott)

Erick Guillen (12th grade, Mott)

Scott Lindberg, 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 2022-2023 school year. First, we meet Chris Braue, our 2023 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year. Next, we talk to three of our Waterford School District 2023 graduates to learn their plans for the future. 

Guests for the 2023 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year discussion:
Chris Braue, Teacher, Mason Middle School
Radhika Issac, Principal, Mason Middle School
Charlie McClain, Nominator/7th grader at Mason Middle School

Guests for the 2023 graduates discussion:
Madison Loriaux, Senior student, Kettering High School
Nolan Lazuka, Senior student, Mott High School
J Leigh Saunders, Senior student, Durant High School 

Hosts:
Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations
Lisa Eldredge, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Services
Producer:
Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

Did you know our two high schools - Mott and Kettering - boast 41 different programs with 81 teams for a combined total of approximately 115 coaches and over 1,000 student participants? In this episode, we explore this and other interesting facts about our amazing athletic programming at Waterford School District.

Guests:

Allison Sartorius, AthleticDirector

Kalieb Osborne (11th grade, Mott)

Karli Koskinen (10th grade, Mott)

Emily Medford (11th grade, Kettering)

Zarek Zelinski (12th grade, Kettering)

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⁠Waterford Athletics⁠

Hosts:

Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Scott Lindberg, Superintendent

Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

In our latest episode of WSD Voice, we discuss some of the amazing STEM Robotics opportunities we have at WSD for all grade levels.  

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In this episode, we discuss the recent changes our English Language Development Department has undergone, as well as explore the amazing academic opportunities this department offers our students. 

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Tune in to the first episode of Season 2 to learn how Waterford School District rated in the top 10% of school districts nationwide for developing and executing a comprehensive safety and security plan. This episode also features discussion surrounding an innovative Social Emotional Learning program started by the principal at Donelson Hills Elementary.

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