TSD World Class Podcasts

Latest Episodes:

Principal Brinks Discusses New Smith Building Mar 22, 2024

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Smith Middle School Principal Ryan Brinks discusses what students and the community can expect from the new building. Podcast Interview by Azra Yildiz & Seowoo Kim, Creative Guild Student Contributors.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - March 2024 Mar 01, 2024

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New websites and mobile app, Career Accelerator Program Match Day, inaugural Business Council meeting, Teacher of the Year winners, Charity Week totals, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Elevating Voices: In Comfortably Uncomfortable Conversations Feb 23, 2024

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This podcast highlights the voices, experiences, and contributions of Black/African American Staff and Student leaders within the Troy School District. Moderated by Chantelle Yancey (Supervisor for Educational Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relationships), panelists include Jayla Turner (Senior at Troy High School), Makenzie Sawyers (Senior at Athens High School), Shari Pawlus (Principal at Hill Elementary School), Stephan Henning (Assistant Principal at Larson Middle School), and Vernon Burden (Principal at Athens High School).

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - February 2024 Feb 05, 2024

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Smith Orchestra performs in Grand Rapids, first Business Council meeting, upcoming charitable activities at Troy High and Athens, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - December 2023 Dec 18, 2023

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Launching TSD Early College, upcoming MLK Day of Service, information nights, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - November 2023 Nov 10, 2023

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District-wide wellness weekends, Athens Theatre Company presents The Wizard of Oz, Coffee with the Superintendent, Athens Boys Soccer Team wins State Championship, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - October 2023 Oct 13, 2023

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Portrait of a Learner, SSAB starting their work, rivalry week for high school athletics, SME PRIME labs launch at Troy High, National Principals Month, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Sidelines: Athens vs. Troy High Volleyball 2023 Oct 12, 2023

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The Colts and Red Hawks square off tonight in volleyball! We sit down with Gabby Bouzide and Bella Colon (Troy High) and Caroline Cubitt and Madie Tennies (Athens) to hear how their seasons have been going, what they discuss in the circle after celebrating a point, and what they have left to look forward to this season.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - September 2023 Sep 15, 2023

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Starting the new school year, upcoming playground replacement, homecoming events, new director of safety and security, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Instrumental Music in TSD Sep 11, 2023

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Performing arts have been a big part of the Troy School District for a long time, so what does this program offer? What is the lasting impact of music education on students and teachers?

TSD World Class Podcasts returns with its first episode this school year, produced by Boulan Park Middle School student Meera Iyer.

Thank you to our guests (in order of appearance):

Jaynie Sorenson, 5th Grade Band Teacher

Rhiannon Tesolin, Boulan Park Middle School Orchestra Teacher

Joe Havrilla, Boulan Park Middle School Band Teacher & TSD Instrumental Music Coordinator

Jeffery Wu, Troy High School Orchestra Student

Brian Nutting, Troy High School Band Teacher

Sonia Puri, Troy High School Band Student

Matt Tignanelli, 5th Grade Band Teacher

Gargi, Boulan Park Middle School Orchestra Student

Anna, Boulan Park Middle School Band Student

Anoush Rophael, Athens High School Orchestra Student