Hive Mind Headlines Podcast

A new school year is a natural time to reset routines, for students and adults alike. In this episode of Hive Mind Headlines, Branford Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Chris Tranberg, focuses on three types of habits that shape how students feel and learn every day: nutrition, physical activity, and screen time. The episode kicks off with a conversation featuring Director of Food and Dining Serv...

For years, Branford has been asking what its schools should look like for the next generation. Now that plan is moving from idea to construction. In this episode of Hive Mind Headlines, Branford Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Chris Tranberg, leads a wide-ranging conversation on the Master Facilities Plan, the multi-year investment that will renovate and reshape learning spaces across the Distr...

Being an educator is more than just teaching students facts and figures. It's a calling and a passion that impacts entire communities. In this episode of Hive Mind Headlines, Branford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Tranberg sits down with two incredible guests to discuss the power of education as a career path. We kick things off with a conversation featuring Branford's Educator o...

What happens when we put down our screens and pick up a book? In this episode of Hive Mind Headlines, Branford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Tranberg explores the importance of unplugging during the summer months and how reading can help students, families, and educators slow down, recharge, and reconnect with what matters most. Joining the conversation are Assistant Superintendent Allie...

What do athletics teach beyond the game? In this episode of Hive Mind Headlines , Branford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Tranberg explores how sports help students develop resilience, leadership, discipline, teamwork, and confidence that extend far beyond the scoreboard. Featuring former Major League Baseball player Adam Greenberg , Branford High School student-athletes Luke Gagliardi an...

What does advocacy actually look like in the real world? In this episode of Hive Mind Headlines, Branford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Tranberg sits down with Connecticut State Representative Robin Comey and Branford High School student leader Leila Verzella (BHS Class of 2027) to explore how advocacy works from the classroom to the State House. This conversation breaks down how student...

In this episode of the  Hive Mind Headlines Podcast , Branford Public Schools celebrates Music in Our Schools Month with a deep dive into the role music plays in shaping students, classrooms, and community. Superintendent Dr. Chris Tranberg is joined by internationally recognized music education leader  Dr. John Feierabend , along with Branford’s own  Walsh Intermediate School music educators , fo...

School budgeting can sound like a maze of line items, meetings, and acronyms. In this episode of  Hive Mind Headlines , Branford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Tranberg sits down with Branford Public Schools' Chief Operating Officer Blaize Levitan and Branford Director of Finance Jim Finch to break it down in plain English. They explain how the school budget is built year-round, why m...

n this episode of  Hive Mind Headlines , Dr. Chris Tranberg takes a closer look at screen time in Branford Public Schools and the district’s cell phone policies. As cell phones and screens become a constant part of modern childhood, Branford is working to ensure technology use supports student learning, focus, and well-being. This conversation explores how the district’s cell phone policy was deve...

Welcome to the very first episode of  Hive Mind Headlines !  Dr. Chris Tranberg, Superintendent of Branford Public Schools, sits down with three inspiring student leaders from Branford High School—Lillian, Giuliana, and Chase, the district’s Board of Education representatives.  Together, they talk about what leadership really looks like day to day, who inspires them, and how students can make a me...

What does it really take to build a thriving school community — one where students, staff, and families all feel connected, inspired, and proud to belong? Additionally, what does the future of leadership look like in Branford and beyond? That's what we're exploring on our first season of Hive Mind Headlines, a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Tranberg, Superintendent of Branford Public Schools. New epi...