Tap Into Maple Run

Episode 9: Embracing AI in Education In this week’s episode of Tap Into Maple Run, join Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon as they sit down with BFA Social Studies teachers Justin Bedell and Caitlin Madeiros. Justin and Caitlin discuss how they’re incorporating AI into their classrooms to enhance student learning, sharing insights on both the benefits and challen...

In Episode 8 of Tap Into Maple Run, we welcome Nakuma Palczewski, a dedicated Maple Run Unified School District Board of Directors member, who shares her inspiring journey. Nakuma reflects on balancing life as a working mom homeschooling her two young boys, while managing her full-time career. From her upbringing in Texas, where she was raised by a single mother, to her time in rural Maine, Nakuma...

In Episode 7 of Tap Into Maple Run, we are joined by Ross Levoie, Building Trades teacher at Northwest Career & Technical Center and alumnus of both NCTC and Vermont Technical College. Ross shares how he and his students recently gave back to the community by renovating Martha’s Community Kitchen, while also discussing his dedication to hands-on learning and balancing family life. This week’s...

Episode 6: Celebrating Judy Magnan – The Heart of Fairfield Center School This week on Tap Into Maple Run, we celebrate Judy Magnan, the dedicated Administrative Assistant at Fairfield Center School. Judy’s kindness, support, and ability to keep things running smoothly have made her an invaluable part of the school. Known for her generosity, she’s always ready to offer help to students and staff—o...

Episode 5: A Literary Journey with Desiree Stevens In this week’s episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we spotlight Desiree Stevens, a key figure in our Maple Run community and the founder of the new Maple Run Readers book club. Since joining us in 2007, Desiree has dedicated herself to fostering a love of reading among our staff and community, making literature accessible and enjoyable for all. You mig...

In this week’s episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we’re joined by two of our incredible school librarians, Michael Flanagan from Saint Albans Town Educational Center and Ashley Levine from Saint Albans City School. Together, they discuss the vital role libraries play in fostering a love of reading, digital literacy, and creating welcoming spaces for all students. We also dive into the latest wellness...

In this week’s episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we sit down with Sarah McNulty, a passionate Early Childhood Special Educator at Maple Run Unified School District. Join us as Sarah shares her insights on empowering young children with disabilities to thrive in their everyday routines. We also engage with thought-provoking questions from Cooper O'Connell and Marie DeSorgher of the BFA Student Voice C...

This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Kelly Viens, Recreation Director, and Ms. Chloe Lumbra, Youth Program Coordinator, from the Saint Albans Recreation Department. A special thank you to Dr. Tina H. Boogren from the Self-Care for Educators podcast (https://www.selfcareforeducators.com/) for her wellness tip on the benefits of morning sunlight. We also appreciate the thoughtful ques...

This week we talked with Dr. Andrea Brown, Maple Run School Psychologist. A very special thank you to Dr. Tina H. Boogren, Self-Care for Educators Podcast https://www.selfcareforeducators.com/ for her wellness tip: Self-Care Soundtrack. Please email questions, comments, and suggestions to TapIn@MapleRun.org