Open Mic with Kristen

Open Mic with Kristen and FaceTime with Ashley join forces on this episode to celebrate season 3 of our BCS Studios district podcasts. Superintendent Dr. Cheeseman and director/producer Paul Huggins weigh in on topics and shows we featured this year. Come listen to hear the highlights and special moments we chat about within Beaufort County Schools. Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community...

This episode features our Beaufort County Tech Kids and their teacher leaders. Summer Dail, Director of Instructional Technology and Mary Lilley, Media Coordinator/ Instructional Technology Leader talk about the details of the program and how it benefits our students. Participating students from Bath Elementary, Northeast Elementary, and Washington High School join us to share their experiences. O...

This episode features our BCS Curriculum Team Chief Academic Officer Dr. Norris Parker, Director of K-12 Curriculum Ms. Amanda Atwell, and Instructional Support Specialist Mrs. Lesley Holley. Hear what curriculum is defined, how we chose the curriculum taught in Beaufort County Schools, and state and national standards. This team compliments each other’s talents and is doing great things behind th...

On this episode, hear from Eastern Elementary teachers and their newly created STEM lab. Instructional Technology Leader Jennifer Walker, first grade teacher Angelica Kaledas, and Teacher Assistant Catina Pinkham come together to share how and why this STEM lab was created and funded. Hear about the fun projects they have worked on so far and how the community pitched in to make this team dream a...

This episode features Mr. Jeff Sauls, Alternative Learning Coordinator. Listen to hear more about what our alternative learning program has to offer. Under his leadership, there have been many positive changes, including physical education and class structure. Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podcast. #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

This episode features Chocowinity Primary teacher Katelyn Gaskins. Katelyn teaches 3rd grade and doubles as the school’s Culture Coach. In this role, she does all things PBIS, Ron Clark House, and overall culture at CPS. Hear how this model is changing the whole culture of the school in the most positive way. Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podcast. #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

This episode features PS Jones Middle School EC Adaptive teacher Jordan List. She brings along her 8th-grade student and Peer Helper Isabella Smithwick. The Peer Helper Program is a new elective to PSJ this year started by Mrs. List. It allows students to work with EC Adaptive children with their school work and be a part of their class, interacting with them each day. What a fantastic experience...

This episode features our administration team from Southside High School, Principal Justin Holt, and Assistant Principal Damon Walcott. They are not new to the school so we checked in on them for an update on their progress as a team since coming together 2 years ago. Hear about their close-knit community, the traditions they kept & collaboration with the other Southside schools. Open Mic with...

This may be our most exciting episode yet as we recently received a $42 million dollar Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Grant from NCDPI. Plus $10 million dollars from Beaufort County Commissioners. Making this a $52 million-dollar grant! Beaufort County School Board members Eltha Booth and Carolyn Walker along with Dr. Matthew Cheeseman, join in a conversation about the huge need for a new...

This episode of Open Mic with Kristen features the Director of CTE, Victoria Hamill. Ms Hamill has been in education for 27 years and has held many roles within the district but has landed where her passion is, Career and Technician Education. Listen as she explains the many classes available to students and some new legislation coming down the pipeline in the next few years. Open Mic with Kristen...

All new Open Mic with Kristen features our new administrative team at John Cotten Tayloe Elementary, Principal Suzanne Brantley, and Assistant Principal Janice Henson. These ladies combined have a total of 70 years in education. They hit the ground running starting the Ron Clark Academy House system, a bright futures council that brought many refreshing upgrades to the school and created a sense o...

This episode features Dr. Debra Windley, Student Services and Homebound Coordinator. Dr. Windley talks about a new program she is piloting beginning in our Washington City schools called Watch D.O.G.S. She digs into where to apply, vetting process, and how to get involved if interested. Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podcast. #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

On this episode, hear from Principal Dr. Emily Pake and English teacher Gretchen Cushing from Beaufort County Early College High School who recently received the National Blue Ribbon Award. Receiving the National Blue Ribbon Award is a prestigious accomplishment that recognizes the outstanding performance and achievements of a school. Listen as they talk more in-depth about receiving this honor an...

On this episode, we took our show on the road and featured our Northeast Regional Educational Service Alliance (NERESA). We attended their yearly Fall Educational Conference & sat down with leaders from across the East. Hear what roles they hold in their district, what each expected to gain from attending the conference, and what leadership means to them. Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios...

Hear from the new Eastern Elementary administration Team, Principal Lisa Taylor, and Assistant Principals Raul Olivares and Julie Harper. This team might be new coming together but not new to education with close to 60 years of combined experience. Hear about their big plans for this year with their stem program, house system, and career night just to name a few. Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Stu...

This week’s episode features our Pre-K Team, Shannon Sines: Pre-K Director, Jennifer Williams: Pre-K Program Specialist, and Tracey Molnar: Pre-K lead teacher at Chocowinity Primary. These ladies do a fantastic job of explaining all you need to know about Pre-Kindergarten which in Beaufort County is a blended program, designed to assist children in preparing for their kindergarten year. Thinking a...

This episode features Washington High School's new Administration team, Principal Isaac Lister, and Assistant Principals Yolanda McCullor & Tim Ratliff. This trio shares their shared vision, community support, and surprise future plans with BCCC. You can really feel their excitement for the year ahead and the bond already formed. Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podcast. #T...

This episode features one of our most versatile employees in the district, Mr. Jamie Stokes, Director of Maintenance for Beaufort County Schools. Jamie is a native of Beaufort County who has lived in Chocowinity, NC his whole life and has deep connections to the community. Hear about all the behind-the-scenes things that Jamie and his team take care of to keep all of our buildings running smoothly...

This episode features another new duo, this time from John Small Elementary. Principal Leigh Ann Swinson and Assistant Principal Tunmorya Bennett discuss their big push this year being parent involvement; building a parent academy, strengthening their PTO, and continuing student-led conferences. Hear about all the exciting things this team has in store for this new year together. Open Mic with Kri...

Listen as Beaufort County Schools head Athletic Director Keith Mitchell explains his new role with the district. With more than 25 years of experience in education, his big focus is increasing visibility with this new role. Hear his thoughts about how athletics makes such a huge difference in children’s lives and the importance of it in Beaufort County schools. Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studi...

Hear from the Chocowinity Middle School admin team Principal Kelly Makepeace and Assistant Principals Rosalyn Grimes and Lauren Johnson who have been at the school just over a year. Listen as this extra special team tells how they started by loving the community, students, and families- building trust along the way. You can hear the joy in their voices talking about this past year events success a...

Open Mic with Kristen and F.A.C.E-Time with Ashley- This is our 100th episode!! Hear about where we started, where we are going, and all the ins and outs with Ashley, Kristen, and Paul. F.A.C.E. Time with Ashley and Open Mic with Kristen are BCS Studios Community Podcasts. #WithAllGoodWishes #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

This episode features new Chief Technology Officer Amber Godfrey, and Director of Instructional Technology, Summer Dail. Hear about the importance of technology here within Beaufort County Schools, the new technology agreement, why we are known as pioneers in the East! As a special treat, we get to hear our CTO sing! Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podcast. #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

On this episode of Open Mic, Kristen chats with the new admin team from PS Jones Middle School who came together this summer. Principal Alicia Vosburgh & Assistant Principals Dr. Alexis McKeel, Kevin McRoy, and Emma Willis talk about plans for this year, new programs they are implementing, and starting the RCA house system. These four are building excellence in the building this year .Open Mic...

Welcome back to 3rd season of Open Mic with Kristen and Face time with Ashley! In this combined episode we talk all things back to school with Dr Matthew Cheeseman, superintendent of Beaufort county schools. F.A.C.E. Time with Ashley and Open Mic with Kristen are BCS Studios Community Podcasts. #WithAllGoodWishes #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS