Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools

Today on our podcast we have Mr. Scott Zipp, the Superintendent of the Cheektowaga Central School District.  In this episode we discussed the exciting Erie 1 BOCES supported, Rocket Drones resources course work and support.  Joining Scott is the High School Principal, Karin Cyganovich and science teacher Stan Skotnicki. Find us on Twitter @NiagaraErie Or visit our website E-NSSA.org

In this episode we interviewed Jon MacSwan, the Superintendent of the Cleveland Hill Union Free School District.  Jon shared important information regarding the success of their Literacy instruction.  Joining us on the podcast were: Marcie Pascual - Elementary Principal -  Kelsey Kiblin (Elementary Assistant Principal & ENL Coordinator) , and Jen Martin (Literacy Coach). Find us on Twitter @Ni...

In this episode we interviewed Dr. Jacob Reimer the Superintendent of Barker Central Schools.  Jacob shared information about their Energy Efficiency Study, the installation of a brand new solar array and the work being done on zero-emission school buses.  Find us on Twitter @NiagaraErie Or visit our website E-NSSA.org

In this episode, we were privileged to interview Dr. Genelle Morris, the Superintendent of the Olean City School District.  Genelle spoke about her process for developing a Strategic Plan and the power of belonging.  She references the work with Evaluative Beings and the concept of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity, a book by Floyd Cobb, John Krownapple and Brenda Campbell.  Additionally, Gen...

In this episode we interviewed Gregory Woytila, the Superintendent of the North Tonawanda City School District.  Greg shared how his district embraces STEM and STEAM.   Additionally we interviewed Mike Tambroni, the Director of Student Services. Mike shared how his school district from grades 5-12 all worked to submit a science experiment to Mission 18 at the International Space Station. We also i...

In this episode we interviewed Mr. Kaine Kelly the Superintendent of Randolph Central School District. Kaine shared information about the Soaring Cardinal PBIS Program.  We also interviewed Kristy Carlson.  Kristy is the elementary principal at Randolph.  She spoke about the PBIS program as well as many other positive activities that are unique to Randolph.   Additionally we interviewed Bayley Joh...

In this episode, E-NSSA was asked by NYSCOSS to conduct a podcast with the Keynote Speakers for the Winter institute - Cultivating a Culture of Excellence for All Students.  We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Barbara Mullen, Superintendent, of the Rush-Henrietta CSD, Dr. Terry Ward, Superintendent of Schools at Cato-Meridian Central School District and  Dr. David O’Rourke, District Superinten...

In this episode we interviewed Mr. Tim Carter, the Superintendent of Wilson Central Schools.  Tim shared information about the Choose Kindness program at their middle school and their Sunshine Club at the HS.  We also interviewed Scott Benton.  Scott is the MS Principal at Wilson.  He explained the genisis of the Choose Kindness initiatve. Additionally we interviewed Special Education teachers Mae...

In this episode we interviewed Dr. Jeff Rabey, the Interim Superintendent of the West Seneca Central School District.   Previous to becoming the Interim Superintendent, Jeff served successfully as a Superintendent in Depew and Lakeshore schools for a total of 16 years.  Jeff also enjoys working for D’Youville University as an  Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Educational Leadership...

In this episode Timothy Oldenburg, the Superintendent of the Tonawanda City School District passed the podcasting torch to his Warrior Academy team.   Christa Young led the conversation .  Christa is the Director of Special Education.  Also joining the podcast were some special guests. We heard from Lyndsey Todaro the high school principal and Angela Klentos a special education teacher who leads t...

In this episode we interviewed Dr. Darren Brown-Hall, the Superintendent of the Williamsville Central School District.  Darren shared how his district created a DEI School Calendar committee and recommended New Religious and Cultural Holidays to be adopted by their Board of Education. Additionally we interviewed Tony Scanzuso (Assistant Superintendent), Hayley Paterson and Michelle Biggar (Teacher...

In this episode we interviewed Daniel Ljiljanich, the Superintendent of the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District.  Additionally we met Patrick Cremer (Science Teacher) and Jacob Wills (12th grade student).  They all shared incredible information related to the District's Eco-Campus Revitalization Project. Find us on Twitter @NiagaraErie Or visit our website E-NSSA.org

In this episode we interviewed Mrs. Mary Howard, a sixth grade teacher of ELA and Science at our Veronica Connor Middle School in Grand Island NY.  Mary authored the book "The ChatGPT Guide for Educators: Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life. (Published March of 2023) Mary is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and she believes passionately in the potential that technology...

In this episode we interviewed James Bialasik , the Superintendent of the Springville Griffith Institute Central School District along with his High School Principal, Megahn Janora, two school counselors, Michael Criscione and  Chris Mathewson and Teaching Assistant Kathy Krzmien.  They shared information regarding a new intervention program created this year and designed to provide support for in...

In this episode we interviewed Daniel Pacos , the Superintendent of the Lake Shore Central School District.  Daniel shared how his district grew a successful eSports program for their high school.  Additionally we interviewed Melissa Bergler, the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and two of their eSports coaches and Technology Integrator specialists  Michael Drezek and Deann Poleon.   Find...

In this episode we interviewed Dr. Matt Frahm, the Superintendent of Clarence Central Schools.  Matt shared about the importance of school leaders spending time creating powerful moments for students, faculty and staff.  Joining the podcast today were the four elementary principals in the Clarence Central School District.    Keith Kuwik  (Ledgeview Elementary Principal) , Robert Boccaccio (Harris...

In this episode we interviewed Adam Stoltman , the Superintendent of the Alden Central School District .  Adam and his team shared information on their student run WACS news, video and social media programs.  Colin Dabkowski joined the podcast.  Colin in an English Teacher at Alden HS and he  oversees this amazing project based program.  Additionally, two student leaders joined us as well.  Madeli...

In this episode we interviewed Mike Ginestre, the Superintendent of the Sweet Home Central School District.  Mike shared how his District has developed a plan to purchase Zero Emission, Electric School Buses as mandated by NY law.  Additionally we interviewed Don Feldmann, the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Plant Operations.  Don shared valuable information that other school districts may...

In this episode we interviewed David Lilleck, the Superintendent of the Orchard Park Central School District.  David shines a spotlight on some of his HS students who created their own Not for Profit student advocacy group.  "Students Protecting Education".  Joining us on this podcast were Luke Lippitt and Jillian Yarnes.  Luke and Jillian are the founders of Students Protecting Educatio...

In this episode, E-NSSA was asked by NYSCOSS to conduct a podcast with the Keynote Speakers for the Fall Leadership Summit.  We had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Joshua Bacigalupi, the Superintendent of the Dryden Central schools.  Joshua's keynote presentation was called - "Afghanistan, Audacity, and Affirmation".  We also interviewed  Mr. Antonio Santana.  Antonio was appointed...

Today on our podcast we have Mark Laurrie, the Superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District.   Mark is in his 8th year as a superintendent and his 40th year as an educator.   Mark has been a progressive leader who is always a champion for his students.  He has been the recipient of several local and state awards for leading his school community, and we are thrilled to have him on our s...

In this episode, we were privileged to interview Dr. Jason Andrews the Superintendent of the Windsor Central School District near Binghamton NY.  Jason is in his 19th school year as a Superintendent and he was recently named the President of the New York Council of School Superintendents. In this episode, Jason discusses how he leads his district through the lens of Professional Learning Communiti...

In this episode we interviewed Michael Cornell, the Superintendent of the Hamburg Central Schools and President of the Erie-Niagara Schools Superintendent Association.  In our second season of the podcast, Mike Cornell and his team discussed Athlete Talks that are focused on Mental Wellness. Joining us for this episode was Tina LaMendola.   Tina is a school Social Worker in Hamburg and she is one...

In this episode, we were privileged to interview Dr. Kevin McGowan, the Superintendent of the Brighton Central School District near Rochester NY.  Kevin is in his 15th year as a Superintendent and he was recently named the NYS Superintendent of the Year.   Additionally he was also named the National Superintendent of the Year ! In this episode, Kevin discusses the concept of intentionality as a me...

In this episode, we interviewed the leadership team of the new National Artificial Intelligence Institute for Exceptional Education right here at the University at Buffalo.  Joining the podcast from UB were: Dr. Venu Govindaraju - Institute Director,   Dr. JinJun Xiong - Co-Director, and Scientific Director of the institute, and Dr. Ranga Setlur - Institute Managing Director.    The University at...