Inspiring Viking Values

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli , the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY.   Mr. Antonelli shared information about their PBIS and Sid the Viking Kid program.  This program promotes the students to develop responsible, respectful, safe and compassionate behaviors at Sidway.  Mike had some special guests join the podcast...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante , the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School.    Mr. Buffomante , shared information on the "Long Walk To Water" Fresh Well Water project. Mrs. Lori Randles Gentz joined the podcast as well.  Lori is a 7th grade ELA teacher at the Middle school.  Lori shared information based upon the novel and offe...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School.    Felicia shared information on their recent Pep Assembly that was held to kick off the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) program.  Joining us on the podcast were Mrs. Jillian Wood a third grade elementary teacher and Mrs. Melissa Aldridge a second g...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School.    Felicia helped to recap the District Art Show by featuring two of her fifth grade artists.    Joining us on the podcast was Mrs. Keri Schlageter, the Art teacher at Kaegebein Elementary School.   Also joining the podcast were two fifth grade students who spoke about their...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli , the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY.   Mr. Antonelli shared information about their Sid Snippets videos that promote responsible, respectful, safe and compassionate behaviors at Sidway.  Mike had some special guests join the podcast.  The first guest was Ms. Maureen Roussi.  Maureen...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula , the principal of Huth Road Elementary School.    Mr. Pikula shared information regarding the upcoming District Art Show and Elementary Track Meet.   Joining the podcast were seven special guests.  Mrs. Dana Allen, an elementary Art Teacher joined us along with Mrs. Kelly Cunningham and Mr. Bobby Ross who are Physical Educat...

In this episode we interviewed Mr. Brett Finnan, a Behavioral Specialist in our school District.  Brett discussed his use of Floreo technology which is a learning app that uses virtual reality as a method for teaching science-based social and communication skills.  Katelyn Simpson joined the podcast as well.  Katelyn is a special education teacher with us and she shared her experiences with Floreo...

In our 11th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick , the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School.   Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Emerging Leaders Conference" event coming up on June 9th.    Mrs. Mary Gentz and Mrs. Leanne Winstanley joined the podcast as well.  They are middle school Career Technical Educators in our Business Department...

In our tenth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey , the acting principal of Grand Island High School.   Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding their efforts to secure the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness. In this episode, we had some special guests join in on the conversation.  Mrs. Julie Bowen and Mrs Caitlin Wojciechowski are Social Studies teachers who...

In our ninth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula , the principal of Huth Road Elementary School.   Mr. Pikula shared information regarding the use of Social Circles.   Joining the podcast were six special guests.  Mrs. Francie Reid, a fourth grade teacher at Huth along with Mrs. Lise Leahy.  Mrs. Leahy is a special education teacher in fourth grade.  Also joining the p...

In our 8th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci , the Principal of Kaegebein Elementary School.   Dr. Pallaci shared information regarding their "Wellness' initiative. Joining the podcast were some special guests.  Mrs. Jen Marsala and Mr. Greg Nicolia joined us for the podcast.  Jen and Greg are PE teacher at Kaegebein and members of the wellness committ...

In our 7th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick , the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School.   Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Viking Olympics" event coming up on May 19th.    Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Tracey Shores joined the podcast as well.  They are middle school teachers and co-advisors to this special event.  Madison McGowan...

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli , the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY.   Mr. Antonelli shared information about their amazing academic intervention services available to our students.  Mike had some special guests join the podcast.  The first guest was  Ms. Selina Iozzo. Selina is a Math Academic Intervention Specia...

In our fifth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey , the acting principal of Grand Island High School.   Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding their "Professional Reflective Practice and Classroom Circle strategies" utilized at Grand Island High School.  In this episode, we had some special guests join in on the conversation.  Mrs. Amy Flynn...

In our fourth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci , the Principal of Kaegebein Elementary School.   Dr. Pallaci shared information regarding the parent and teacher partnership that exists through the wonderful PTA programming at Kaegebein.  Joining the podcast were three special guests.  Mrs. Jessica Hartman joined us and she is a parent as well as the President o...

In our third episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula , the principal of Huth Road Elementary School.   Mr. Pikula shared information regarding a musical two of his teachers used to help teach Conflict Resolution skills for their students and the rest of the school community.  Joining the podcast were five special guests.  Mrs. Kristin Pernick, a fifth grade teacher at Huth...

In our second episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick , the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School.   Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Where Everybody Belongs" (WEB) program.  Joining the podcast were four special guests.  Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Jillian Stapleton who are sixth grade classroom teachers and they Co-Advise WEB at our Mi...

In our first episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli , the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY.   Mr. Antonelli shared information on their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) program, which is a school wide initiative. Joining the podcast were two special guests.  Ms. Stephanie Hall is a classroom teacher at Sidway an...