After the Bell: The Official Podcast of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools

"After the Bell" - the official podcast of the Savannah Chatham County Public School System - kicks off Season 2 with host Dee Daniels and guests Tamika Tribble, Executive Director of Engagement and Outreach, and Idell Biles, Family and Community Engagement Liaison, discussing back-to-school basics for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.   They explain how the engagement and outreach tea...

Producer Dee Daniels interviews Heather DiTommaso, SCCPSS senior director of student information systems and an 18-year district employee, about preparing families for school registration.   DiTommaso explains that summer is a busy behind-the-scenes time to close out the year and set up transportation and other services, and notes that all SCCPSS students receive free breakfast and lunch. Registra...

On this episode of After The Bell, producer Dee Daniels talks with SCCPSS Student Senate members Shrila Patel, Senior at Savannah Early College and Elliot Smith, Junior at Islands High School about how the districtwide student leadership group elevates student voice by identifying problems and seeking solutions across schools.   They discuss key focus areas including mental health and stress suppo...

"After the Bell" the official podcast of Savannah - Chatham County Public School System. This episode, producer Dee Daniels talks with Kimberly McGuire, Executive Director of Student Support Services, and Dr. Douglas Simmons, Director of Counseling Services, about graduation season and celebrating the class of 2026 in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.   They discuss what graduation rep...

"After the Bell" the official podcast of Savannah - Chatham County Public School System - this episode ... producer Dee Daniels interviews Dr. Troy Brown, network superintendent for elementary and K–8 schools, about SCCPSS Summer Level Up opportunities.   Brown outlines four summer learning tracks: initial credit for high school students seeking advanced credits; credit recovery/remediation for gr...

"After the Bell" the official podcast of Savannah - Chatham County Public School System   Recording at the Massie Heritage Center, producer Dee Daniels interviews Andrea Burkiett, Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction at SCCPSS, about early learning and why it matters.   Burkiett shares how a childhood moment inspired her to become a teacher and explains early learning (birth...

"After the Bell" the official podcast of Savannah - Chatham County Public School System Producer Dee Daniels interviews Christina Maldonado, director of Oatland Island Wildlife Center , about her 30-year education career and path from district science specialist to director.   Maldonado shares Oatland’s history—from a 1927 railroad conductors’ retirement home to a 1941 U.S. Public Health Service r...

"After the Bell" the official podcast of Savannah - Chatham County Public School System   Producer Dee Daniels interviews curator Steve Smith at Savannah’s Massie Heritage Center about the site’s history, programs, and future. Smith traces Massie’s origins to Peter Massie’s 1841 bequest that funded a school built by architect John Norris and opened in 1856; it later served as a Union hospital, a F...

"After the Bell" the official podcast of Savannah - Chatham County Public School System   Producer Dee Daniels is at the Massie Heritage Center with District Math Content Specialists Stephen Salley - K-8 Content Specialist, Dr. Beth Tuck - Elementary Content Specialist, and Dana Marie - 6-12 Content Specialist.   They discuss changing the mindset that some people are “not math people,” emphasizing...

In this episode of "After the Bell" the official podcast of Savannah - Chatham County Public School System , producer Dee Daniels sits down with Samantha King, the Director of Instructional Technology and Media Services.   Recorded from White Bluff Elementary School's media center, the discussion covers the evolution of educational technology in SCCPSS, the integration of personalized learning too...

In this episode of "After the Bell" the official podcast of Savannah - Chatham County Public School System , producer Dee Daniels visits White Bluff Elementary School and interviews Amy Perry, the Director of Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs.   Amy explains the evolution of vocational training into modern CTAE programs, detailing the 17 career clusters and 45 unique care...

Welcome to 'After the Bell' the official podcast of Savannah Chatham County Public School System!   Producer Dee Daniels is at White Bluff Elementary's media center with Jessica Horton, the Director of Choice Programs at SCCPSS. Jessica shares insights about the 27 specialized Choice Programs available to students.   From STEM to performing arts, these programs allow students to pursue their passi...

Welcome to 'After the Bell' the official podcast of Savannah Chatham County Public School System! Today, we're taken to White Bluff Elementary School's media center for a captivating conversation with Kim Achenbach, District Performing Arts Specialist.   Kim shares her daily routine supporting over a hundred music, dance, and theater teachers across 53 schools. She highlights the evolving landscap...

Welcome to 'After the Bell,' your inside scoop on the Savannah Chatham County Public School System !   In this episode, host Dee Daniels sits down with Staci Taylor, the Deputy Superintendent for Strategy, Innovation, and Performance, to discuss the district's ambitious five-year strategic plan. Recorded at White Bluff Elementary's Media Center, Staci shares insights on creating a roadmap for the...

In this episode of "After the Bell" , producer Dee Daniels interviews Sheena Boykin, the District Recruiter for Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.   Sheena shares her excitement about winning the 2025 American Association of School Personnel Administrators award and discusses her role in recruiting top talent for various positions within the district. She emphasizes the importance of not only...

In this episode of "After the Bell" producer Dee Daniels sits down with Mrs. Morphia Scarlett, the School Nutrition Coordinator and Farm to School Specialist at Savannah Chatham County Public School System .   The conversation explores the intricate role of ensuring students receive balanced and nutritious meals through hands-on gardening, local farm partnerships, and innovative menu choices. Lear...

In this episode of "After the Bell", producer Dee Daniels speaks with Kimberly McGuire, the Executive Director of Student Support Services for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System . .   The discussion focuses on the importance of attendance, recent changes in attendance policies, and the creative initiatives implemented to address post-COVID attendance challenges. McGuire also highlights t...

Welcome to another episode of "After the Bell" with producer Dee Daniels as she sits down with Megan Davidson, Chief Operations Officer for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System . Today, we are at Groves High School's Learning Commons.   With the peak of hurricane season coinciding with the start of the school year, Megan provides an insightful look at how the school district prepares for a...

Join producer Dee Daniels on 'After the Bell' for an engaging conversation with John Sanders, the Senior Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics at the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System .   Discover John's journey in education, the comprehensive physical education programs offered in Savannah-Chatham County schools, the importance of fitness and wellness, and the significa...

In this lively episode of 'After the Bell,' producer Dee Daniels takes you behind the scenes of the Savannah Chatham County Public School System . Recorded at Groves High School's bustling Learning Commons, the episode features an engaging conversation with Cherie Goldman, the district's Literacy Effectiveness Officer.   Cherie shares her fascinating journey from advertising for Toyota to her role...

We're taking attendance and our first guest to join host and producer Dee Daniels is Dr. S. Denise Watts, the Superintendent of Schools. We're all set to chat about the exciting new school year in Savannah and Chatham County! IN THIS EPISODE: You'll learn about the cool new North Star Literacy program, the awesome free breakfast and lunch for all students, and the special $500 classroom grants for...