EnglishMTL Podcasts

The 2026 EMSB Teacher Recognition Awards were handed out on May 8 at Laurier Macdonald High School in St Leonard. This program was held in collaboration with Baton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar, CineStarz Deluxe Lacordaire and CityNews Montreal. The following teachers were recognized for their dedication and excellence: Anna Maria Lombardo, Math and Science & Technology Teacher, Laurier Macdonald High Sc...

The Lyre's Ream is a transatlantic celebration of art and learning. The Lyre’s Dream unites Canada, Greece, Bulgaria, and Israel through the timeless language of music. Conceived by the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) in collaboration with Greek composer-lyrist-researcher Dr. Nikos Xanthoulis, and guided by the artistic direction of Maria Diamantis and Dimitris Ilias of Chroma Musika, the pro...

Welcome to another edition of Carlyle Live: The Carlyle International Elementary School Media Club Podcast. This podcast, produced by Dan Laxer, features students from Carlyle International Elementary School in TMR. On this episode, the students chat with Lorraine Carpenter and Tim Salhany of Cult MTL and Content Creator Arielle Wizman.

Welcome to the third part in a special three-part podcast series exploring how the English Montreal School Board is bringing STEAM education to life in one of our schools. Through ongoing conversations with our Educational Consultants, teachers, and students, we are learning how a special three-year pilot program at East Hill Elementary School is transforming the educational experience. The initia...

Welcome to the second part in a special three-part podcast series exploring how the English Montreal School Board is bringing STEAM education to life in one of our schools. Through ongoing conversations with our Educational Consultants, teachers, and students, we are learning how a special three-year pilot program at East Hill Elementary School is transforming the educational experience. The initi...

Welcome to a special three-part podcast series exploring how the English Montreal School Board is bringing STEAM education to life in one of our schools! Through ongoing conversations with our Educational Consultants, teachers, and students, we are learning how a special three-year pilot program at East Hill Elementary School is transforming the educational experience. The initiative fosters inter...

In this special episode of the EMSB Podcast, Joe Veleno of the Montreal Canadiens returns to East Hill School, where his academic and hockey journey began. Join Jack Chadirdjian as he chats with Veleno himself as well as two East Hill students & their teacher, as well as two student-athletes from the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s Sport-Études hockey program. 🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring convers...

In this special podcast episode, the EMSB celebrates Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School teacher Ms. Arianne Asly-Verdon (Mme Arianne), a bilingual music educator whose joyful, inclusive approach has transformed music education at her school. Through creativity, play, and digital music-making, Mme Arianne empowers students to express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional awarene...

EMSB Podcast: EMSB Holocaust Education Program Returns; in Partnership with Federation CJA by EnglishMTL Podcasts

In this episode, we shine the spotlight on Jennifer De Leeuw, a bilingual educator whose dynamic, student-centered approach at John Caboto Academy has earned her the 2025 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. This national recognition honours Jennifer’s two-decade commitment to creating classrooms where every learner thrives. Join us as host Jack Chadirdjian chats with Mélanie Joly, Mini...

EMSB Podcast: Greg Sutton Visits Gerald McShane Elementary School by EnglishMTL Podcasts

After a full year of construction, St. Pius X Career Centre in Ahuntsic has officially opened its brand-new, state-of-the-art teaching kitchen, a classroom that will redefine how Montreal’s next generation of chefs are trained. This cutting-edge facility features commercial-grade equipment, an advanced multimedia system with live demonstration cameras, and space for 25 students per class. Designed...

On this episode of the EMSB Podcast, Assistant Director General Jack Chadirdjian sits down with Amanda Cupido. Cupido, is a Canadian podcast producer, author, speaker, educator, and entrepreneur. She is the founder & CEO of Lead Podcasting, a full-service agency that helps organizations, leaders, and enterprises develop, launch, and manage podcasts. Recently, Cupido launched her new book: Let's Ta...

The EMSB Podcast is back! We're kicking off the 2025-2026 school year at Hampstead School with a new host, Assistant Director General Jack Chadirdjian. Join Jack as he sits down with two Hampstead School alumni: real estate mogul Jonathan Wener and Cote Saint Luc City Councillor Andee Shuster. He is then joined by two proud EMSB supporters: Michael Pinto from Groupe Laudie and Kean Ann Campbell, E...

EMSB Podcast: EMSB Honours our three Teachers of the Year by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Rendez-vous jeunesse sur la democratie-scolaire by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Laurier Macdonald Career Centre's Open House by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Alex Tagliani vists Laurier Macdonald Career Centre by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live with MNAs Eric Girard And Michelle Setlakwe by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Dante School's PELO Program by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB (Mini) Podcast: Carlyle's Music Program by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast, Special Edition: Carlyle student Q&A with MNAs Eric Girard & Michelle Setlakwe by EnglishMTL Podcasts

Ode to Joy: The Celebration of Music is the English Montreal School Board’s special theme for the 2025 - 2026 Kindergarten Registration Campaign. Kindergarten Registration runs from February 3 to 7, 2025. For more details go to www.emsb.qc.ca. À l’approche de la Semaine des inscriptions à la maternelle, la Commission scolaire English-Montréal (CSEM) donnera le coup d'envoi à l’Hymne à la joie – Un...

The students from Carlyle International School, along with broadcaster Dan Laxer, produced their first podcast of the year. Listen to hear all about what happened this fall at Carlyle, from the students themselves! Thank you to the school's journalism club and to Dan Laxer!

EMSB Podcast: Mackay Centre's New Playground by EnglishMTL Podcasts