Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools

In this episode we interviewed Sabatino Cimato , the Superintendent of the KenTon Union Free School District .  Tino and his team shared information on their Teacher Mentoring Program, their Staff Development Center and the good work of the Family Support Center.  These programs and supports are personalized for faculty, staff, students and families all leading to positive growth and positive mind...

In this episode we interviewed Daniel Pacos, the Superintendent of the Lake Shore Central School District.  Daniel shared important information regarding the Electric Vehicle School Bus they purchased and deployed this year.  Additionally we interviewed Perry Oddi, the Transportation Supervisor and Jonathan Perry, the District's Business Manager who both provided valuable information for othe...

In this episode we interviewed David Lilleck, the Superintendent of the Orchard Park Central School District.  David shared many of the social emotional solutions offered to his students, faculty, staff and community.  The Orchard Park schools are very proud to partner with Olweus anti-bullying program, Evaluative Beings, and the "Embrace " - Employee Assistance Program offered through M...

In this episode we interviewed Matthew Bystrak, the Superintendent of the West Seneca Central School District and Robert Merkle, the Director of Academies and the Career and Technical Education programs.  Matt and Bob shared information on the various Academy offerings available to their students.  These include: The Academy of Business and Finance, Academy of Engineering, Academy of IT and Digita...

In this episode we interviewed Michael Baumann, the Superintendent of the Newfane Central School District.  Mike shared how his district transformed all aspects of technological services and infrastructure over the past several years.  Additionally, Mike discussed the latest capital improvement project and emphasized the forward thinking leadership from his Board of Education, faculty, staff and a...

In this fourth episode we interviewed Daniel Ljiljanich, the Superintendent of the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District.  Additionally we met Thomas Stack, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Pupil Services, Kara Kirk, a Social Worker and Coordinator of the Family Support Center and Marissa Vuich, the Principal at Colonial Village Elementary School. Dan and his team discuss the incredi...

Alternate title for this podcast... "We Are Not Just Cows and Plows!" In this episode we interviewed James Bialasik, the Superintendent of the Springville Griffith Institute Central School District along with two of his teachers, Eric Holler and Tanya Nickerson.  In our third episode they shared how their two departments (Agriculture Sciences and Business) partner together to offer new a...

We interviewed Mark Laurrie, the Superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District.  In our second episode he discusses the benefits of creating direct agreements and partnerships with local trade unions, and how this provides for a new and exciting pathway for students who want to graduate and directly enter the workforce.   Find us on Twitter @NiagaraErie Or visit our website E-NSSA.org

We interviewed Michael Cornell, the Superintendent of the Hamburg Central Schools and President of the Erie-Niagara Schools Superintendent Association.  In our first episode he discusses the benefits of Youth Mental Health First Aid and how this initiative has positively influenced the students, faculty, staff and administrators in his district. Find us on Twitter @NiagaraErie Or visit our website...