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Episode 21: COVID-19 vaccine for students with Dr. Annette Fearnot of Riverview Health May 03, 2021

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Listen to this fascinating conversation with Interim Superintendent Chris Baldwin and family physician, Dr. Annette Fearnot about how the COVID-19 vaccine impacts kids as young as 16 and what parents need to know when deciding on getting their child vaccinated.

Episode 20: Preteen Non-COVID vaccines with Dr. Annette Fearnot of Riverview Health Apr 26, 2021

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On this episode of Inside the Rock, our Teresa Layton speaks with Dr. Annette Fearnot about the importance of getting the regular vaccines for our children and preteens (finally, something not related to COVID, right?!)!

Episode 19: Shark Tank Club with Joel Bruns, John Moore, Sam Huser and Jacob Mills Mar 29, 2021

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On this episode of Inside the Rock, Interim Superintendent Chris Baldwin speaks to Joel Bruns and John Moore, the teachers who help Westfield High School students turn their passions into businesses in the Shark Tank Club. This is an awesome conversation that shines a light on the brilliance of our Shamrocks and the excellence of a WWS education!

Episode 18: COVID-19 Conversation with Hamilton County Health Department Mar 01, 2021

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On this episode of Inside the Rock, Interim Superintendent Chris Baldwin discusses the decision to remain on the hybrid plan with Jim Ginder of the Hamilton County Health Department, WWS Nurse Coordinator Teresa Layton, WMS Principal Mike Hall and WHS Principal Alicia Denniston. There is lots of insight into what goes into the decision and how many factors are considered and we hope you gain new perspective on the decision.

Episode 17: School Board Appreciation Month - Rebecca Ogle Jan 29, 2021

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As we continue to highlight our school board members, this week's interview comes from the school board's vice president, Rebecca Ogle. Listen as she talks about how she loves giving back to the community and how she brings her keen sense of finances to Westfield Washington Schools.

Episode 16: School Board Appreciation Month - Bill Anderson Jan 22, 2021

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Our next school board interview is with Bill Anderson, current board secretary. We have a great conversation about how growing up with a family of educators shapes his approach to WWS, his achievements on the board and his desire to make this an efficient school district.

Episode 15: School Board Appreciation Month - Jimmy Cox Jan 15, 2021

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Our next interview for School Board Appreciation Month comes from Jimmy Cox, the recently-sworn-in board member and newly elected board president. Listen as we talk about his background, his education and his goals for the schools.

Episode 14 - School Board Appreciation Month: Mike Steele, district 3 representative Jan 08, 2021

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January is School Board Appreciation Month so we will be getting to know the WWS members a little bit more! Listen and learn a little more about each board member, their education, their family and what they are looking forward to getting accomplished in Westfield Washington Schools.
This week, we interviewed one of the two new members, Mike Steele, district 3 representative.

Farewell Dr. Grate Dec 18, 2020

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As Dr. Sherry Grate prepares to transition to her new role and to the life of grandparenthood, WWS leadership sent her well wishes and shared some of their favorite memories of her.
I'm not crying... YOU'RE crying!

Episode 13 - The Neighborhood Project at WHS with Kurt Frederick and Mark Ewing Dec 18, 2020

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Every students wants to know that they are being seen, heard and valued. That's exactly why Kurt Frederick, Mark Ewing and others in WWS created the Neighborhood Project. On this episode of Inside the Rock, Dr. Grate took a deep dive into this project to understand how Westfield High School is getting to know their students and their culture on a more personal level.

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