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Finding a Way | Episode 04: Return to Preschool Oct 06, 2020

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Last year was the grand opening of our new Troy School District Preschool building. This year, in the middle of a pandemic, some might ask if preschool is still a viable option. So how does this new building and the people inside it prove that it is?

We learn more about our district's investment in pre-kindergarten students with guest Erin Keyser, our Early Childhood Director.

Finding a Way | Episode 03: Return to Elementary School Oct 05, 2020

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It has been one month since students started the school year in a virtual setting, and over 6 months since we last sent them home. Now, we are starting the process of bringing them back physically into the classroom. With this, teachers will be tasked with simultaneously instructing learners who remain virtual, and others sitting in-seat. Elementary principals Erin Detmer (Leonard), Melanie Morey (Barnard), Shari Pawlus (Hill), and David Recker (Hamilton), join together for a roundtable discussion about our return-to-learn plan.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - September 2020 Sep 29, 2020

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Dr. Rich Machesky reflects on the past month of virtual learning and looks forward at our plans for a hybrid learning model.

Finding a Way | Episode 02: Balancing the Budget Sep 24, 2020

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The coronavirus pandemic seems to have raised more questions than it has answers since earlier this year. Here in our school district, one could argue that many of those answers are contingent on what resources are available to us. It depends on the budget we have to work with, which is decided upon by the state. So how are we making the best of it?

We learn more about our district's budget and what we can expect from guest Rick West, the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services.

Meet Our Team: Dr. Rich Machesky Sep 22, 2020

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Meet Dr. Rich Machesky, the Troy School District's superintendent. Just one of 1,200 dedicated teammates that make ONE Troy what it is. In this podcast series, assistant superintendents Kris Griffor and Christine DiPilato will shine a spotlight on our wonderful educators and rediscover why we all fell in love with education in the first place.

ONE Troy at Home: Jimmy & Abbie Morang Sep 15, 2020

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It has been 6 months since we had students in our buildings. While we are still in a virtual model at this time, it is still the beginning of a new and exciting school year. 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 Jimmy Morang (Athens High School & Boulan Park Middle School) and Abbie Morang (TSD Preschool).

Sidelines: AD Tim Fulcher - September 2020 Sep 10, 2020

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Athletic Director Tim Fulcher reveals the latest news regarding fall sports in the Troy School District.

After the Tassel Turns: Marketing Yourself Sep 08, 2020

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How skilled are you at thinking on your feet? After the Tassel Turns, a podcast series hosted by Bill Turner, serves as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This episode features interviews with Marketing teachers Elena Wollborg (Troy High School) and Rob Holder (Athens High School). Together, they discuss the multiple benefits students can earn from taking a marketing class.

The Elective: Mindfulness & Purpose with Ryan Brinks and Tiffany Mack Sep 03, 2020

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International Academy East Associate Principal Ryan Brinks and teacher Tiffany Mack discuss the class Mindfulness & Purpose. The Elective is a show all about the elective courses that students can take at the middle and high school level. These classes are often filled with students who are either passionate about the subject material or are studying it for the first time. This series will feature teacher on teacher interviews. These discussions will explore the elective and offer insight into what the class is all about.

Finding a Way | Episode 01: The Beginning Aug 31, 2020

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It’s the eve before the first day of school. Summer break is at a close, and children are feeling both anxious and excited. But this year is different. The world has changed. Countless hours of preparation and consideration has led to a decision. Troy schools will start the 2020-2021 school year virtually. This raises a lot of questions. We know you are concerned. We know that this might be causing stress. Through this podcast, we hope to help alleviate as much of this tension as we can, because doing the best for our community is our mission.

The Troy School District is finding a way, and this is just the beginning.

Guests for this episode include Kerry Birmingham (Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives), Lisa McDonald (Teaching & Learning Literacy & Curriculum Specialist PreK-5), and Sara Ventimiglio (School Psychologist).

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