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ONE Troy at Home: Scott Germansky Nov 16, 2020

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On November 9th, 2020, our district returned to 100% virtual learning for all students Kindergarten through 12th grade. What does this mean for our students and for the teachers who instruct them? ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Scott Germansky, a 5th grade teacher at Barnard Elementary School.

Finding a Way | Episode 09: School Psychology Week Nov 09, 2020

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This November, schools throughout the United States will be celebrating National School Psychology Week, taking place on the 9ththough the 13th. According to NASPonline.org, the purpose of this week is to highlight the important work that school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive.

Three school psychologists join together for this episode's discussion: Sara Ventimiglio (Morse & Barnard Elementary Schools), Karey Hansen (Costello & Troy Union Elementary Schools, Baker Middle School), and Emily Cooper (Hamilton Elementary School, Athens High School, Troy Learning Center).

Sidelines: Coach Lining Nov 04, 2020

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Coach Tom Lining joins Adam Burns on the Sidelines to discuss our Composite Racing Alpine Ski Teams here in the Troy School District.

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Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - October 2020 Oct 29, 2020

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Our Superintendent, Dr. Rich Machesky, answers some of the most asked questions that he receives about our hybrid learning model.

Finding a Way | Episode 08: The Red Pillar Oct 22, 2020

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It’s easy to think about everything that has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, but what has remained the same? Here in the Troy School District, we follow four distinct pillars that guide us through maintaining a standard of world class. These four pillars each represent a specific value that we hold. The gold pillar is for prioritizing learning, the blue pillar is for empowering students, the green pillar is for investing in early childhood education, and the red pillar, our subject for this podcast, is attending to well-being. Guests for this episode include Sara Ventimiglio, a School Psychologist at Morse & Barnard Elementary School, and Jesse Allgeier, a Counselor at Troy High School.

Finding a Way | Episode 07: Technology Advancement Oct 20, 2020

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How has today’s technology allowed us to achieve what would have been impossible in previous years? We explore this question and more with our guest Beth Soggs, the Troy School District's Director of Technology.

Finding a Way | Episode 06: Return to High School Oct 15, 2020

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We have now seen the return of elementary and middle school students to our buildings. Soon, our high school students will follow suit as we begin phasing every level into our hybrid learning model. With this, new and unique challenges will be met all while maintaining our standard of world class. High school principals Lara Dixon (Athens), Remo Roncone (Troy High), Ryan Brinks (International Academy East), and Bill Turner (Troy College & Career High School), join together for a roundtable discussion about our return-to-learn plan.

Sidelines: Athletes Roundtable - Fall 2020 Oct 12, 2020

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High school athletes gather together through Zoom to discuss playing fall sports during the Covid-19 pandemic. Adam Burns hosts with guests Anthony Kapala (Athens Soccer), Margaret Cubitt (Athens Volleyball), Ryan Peluso (Troy High Football & Soccer), and Rishi Shetty (Troy High Tennis).

Finding a Way | Episode 05: Return to Middle School Oct 09, 2020

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Our district has begun the process of returning students to in-seat learning with our elementary schools. Next up, we will start phasing students into our middle school buildings. What is to be expected as we move forward? Middle school principals Joe Duda (Larson), Christian Mueller (Smith), Tony Morse (Boulan Park), and Jonathan Cross (Baker), join together for a roundtable discussion about our return-to-learn plan.

Sidelines: Gabe Brown Oct 07, 2020

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Athens High School senior, Gabe Brown, joins Adam Burns on the Sidelines to discuss his love of Tennis, advice for others, and his plans for the future. This interview was recorded during the district finals, at which time Gabe was the No. 1 ranked HS Tennis Player in the state of Michigan.

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