Inspiring Viking Values

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Maxwell Pikula the principal of Huth Rd Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information about Huth and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 second grade students and 2 third graders throughout the school year. The children/parents who joined us for this recording were: The second gr...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Ann Logel the acting building administrator of Kaegebein Elementary School. Mrs. Logel shared information about Kaegebein and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 second grade students and 2 third graders throughout the school year. The children/parents who joined us for this record...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli , the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY.   Mr. Antonelli shared information about Sidway and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 kindergarten students and 2 first graders throughout the school year. The children/parents who joined u...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values, we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula , the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Max shared information on the upcoming Moving Up Day (MUD) activities for his fifth grade students. Joining us on the podcast were our 5th grade students from Huth Rd: Luka Desmond, Brooklyn Lenger, Sammy Szyprowski, and Becca Podlucky! https://www.grandislandschools.org/ Twitt...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey , the principal of Grand Island High School.   Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared reflected on the school year and she invited 5 seniors to discuss their post high school plans. Also joining the podcast were five senior students.  Fiona Joss, Douglas Crowley, Kaitlyn Dudek, Torin Roth, and Addison McNulty One more thing...I...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli , the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY.   Mr. Antonelli shared information about the end of the year activities.  He invited 4 children to join us on the podcast.  @ choldren mving up to 2nd grade and 2 children moving up to first grade. The children who joined us for this recording we...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante , the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School.    Mr. Buffomante , invited 4 of our 8th graders to talk about moving on to 9th grade and highlight some of their most memorable activities throughout their journey in our schools.    Joining us today were... Braden Cudzillo, Austin Clause, Eleanor Murray and Alys...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values, we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School.    Felicia shared information on the upcoming Moving Up Day (MUD) activities for her fifth grade students. Joining us on the podcast were our 5th grade students from Kaegebein: Jackson Ouchie & Shiloh Chapman  Alyssa Leone & Langdon Bruno Parker Paduano & Jack D...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli , the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY.   Mr. Antonelli shared information about their incredible parent/teacher partnership through the PTA. Mike had some special guests join the podcast.  We heard from elementary teacher Krista McNulty and Recording Secretary Kylie Anfin . One more t...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed two of our high school students ( Joe Leistner and Luke Gworek) who have been battling and surviving cancer.  They share their stories with our listeners  and an incredible message of hope. Joining us on this episode are: Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School.; Angela Colson, Joe's mom; Christina Kensy, H...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula , the principal of Huth Road Elementary School.   Mr. Pikula shared information regarding a musical two of his teachers used to help teach specific chartacter traits.  Joining the podcast were seven special guests.  Mrs. Kristin Pernick, a fifth grade teacher at Huth and Co-Director of the musical Character Matters joined the...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Amy Boutet, the director of our musical Cinderella.  Amy is a Business teacher, Volleyball Coach, and our Director of the National Academy of Finance.  She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Buffalo State University in their Business Education department. Also joining the podcast were four students who have prominent roles in the M...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School.    Felicia shared information on how the PTA supports programming at her school. Joining us on the podcast were Melissa Nesselbeck, Dana Rubino and Stephanie Pritchard.  Melissa is a special education teacher, Dana is a second grade teacher and Stephanie is the Li...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Vaules we interviewed Cheryl Cardone.   Cheryl is the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services here in the Grand Island Central School District.  Cheryl has been a tremendous leader and advocate leading our special education and pupil services departments.  Additionally, she is a fierce advocate for our most vulnerable students.  Furthermore,  Jessic...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula , the principal of Huth Road Elementary School.    Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their strong partnership with the PTA. Joining the podcast was Mrs. Erin Rowley and Mrs. Kristie Roger.  Erin and Kristie are officers in the Huth Road PTA. One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students for singin...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Christina Heitz the Interim Assistant Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School.    Mrs. Heitz , shared information on a new special project where VCMS students partnered with Sidway students to purchase food items ($8000 worth)for the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island. Joining the podcast were special guests.  Mrs. Carley Antonell...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey , the principal of Grand Island High School.   Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the Athlete Talks focused on Mental Health and Wellness. We had some special guests join in on the conversation.  Mr. Brodie Kaiser and Sara Pratt shared information on this incredible initiative. Also joining the podcast...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School.    Felicia shared information on how fifth grade students are Learning STEAM activities through Reverse Integration methods. Joining us on the podcast were two fifth grade teachers: Melissa Nesselbeck and Stacey Zahradnik.  Melissa is a special education teacher a...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey , the principal of Grand Island High School.   Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the October Vikings Care Projects.  We had some special guests join in on the conversation.  Mr. Eric Cohoon and Mr. Shawn Sweet shared information on the incredible project their students engaged in for the Sleep in Heave...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula , the principal of Huth Road Elementary School.    Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their Vikings Care Initiative. Joining the podcast was Mrs. Sue Wolcott.   Sue is a fifth grade teacher at Huth. We also want to thank the fifth grade students from Mrs. Wolcott's class for joining the podcast. Jacoby Hahn, Rebecca...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante , the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School.    Mr. Buffomante , shared information on the "Vikings Care" projects being implemented in his school.  Joining the podcast were special guests.  Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Jillian Stapleton who are sixth grade classroom teachers and they Co-Advise W...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School.    Felicia shared information on how their students are contributing to the Vikings Care initiative.  This initiative allows for every student to engage in some form of Community Service during the month of. October.  Joining us on the podcast were four teachers (...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli , the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY.   Mr. Antonelli shared information about the Vikings Care initiative.  This initiative allows for every student to engage in some form of Community Service during the month of. October. Mike had some special guests join the podcast.  We heard fro...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey , the principal of Grand Island High School.   Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the upcoming Vikings Care initiatve that will be a major focus in the month of October. In this episode, we had some special guests join in on the conversation.  Mrs. Jamie Peld (Assistant Principal), Mr. Bob Simpson and M...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula , the principal of Huth Road Elementary School.    Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their Character Education Program. Joining the podcast were special guests Katelynn Fisher and Alyssa Brown .  Katelyn is a school psychologist and Alyssa is a school counselor. They help lead the Character Education program and they of...