Open Mic with Kristen

Episode #24 This exclusive podcast celebrates the Washington High School 2022 softball team! Its coach and players talk about their championship playoff experiences and season memories! Don’t miss this memorable and heartfelt episode! Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podcast. #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

Episode #23 Listen to our 3rd and final CTE Academy located at Washington High School, the Boat Building Academy. CTE teacher Ken Adams, who began as a carpentry and drafting teacher, talks about their new building scheduled to be completed in Fall 2022. The program & building is a product of great minds coming together with the help of the Golden Leaf Grant. Mr. Adams and Vicki Hamill, Direct...

#22 Beaufort County Schools supports our students social, emotional, and mental health in multiple ways. During this combined podcast, FaceTime with Ashley and Open Mike with Kristen, you will learn about our mental health support.  Open Mic with Kristen and  F.A.C.E. Time with Ashley are BCS Studios Community Podcast. #WithAllGoodWishes #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

On this unique edition of Open Mic, we feature our CTE Automotive Academy with teacher Kevin Braddy and 2 of his students. The automotive academy is located at Northside High School and is a full shop that equips students with basic car maintenance like changing oil and rotating tires. Hear how Austin and Emma, 2 students featured, plan to make this a career one day and what they love about the cl...

In this unique episode, we feature part 2 of the Fire and Public Safety Academy at Southside High School. Kristen talks to two students and Mr Ottis Harrell, Fire Academy Chief, who elaborate on their experiences and details of the program. This CTE academy, like all others we offer, gives students a peek inside what these careers would like.  Fire & Public Safety Academy Photos : https:/...

Episode 19 Open Mic with Kristen and F.A.C.E. Time with Ashley combine for a podcast on Beaufort County Schools safety. Dr. Matthew Cheeseman and Captain Darrin Hall discuss protocols and trainings that keep our students out of harm’s way. Listeners will learn how SROs, administrators, families, teachers, and students work together for communication and safety.  Open Mic with Kristen and F.A....

Episode #18.  Dr. Matthew Cheeseman, superintendent of BCS and Spencer Pake, instructional services coordinator talk about our 5 year accreditation process that just took place in March. Accreditation is a rigorous process of continuous improvement evaluating our data and standards. It was a team effort by all schools, board members and district leaders who were involved and evaluated. Accred...

Episode 17 Our last episode featuring this year's administrators is a quartet from PS Jones Middle who are proud of their collective culture of students and teachers & growth during the pandemic. Hear about some exciting, new programs developed this year such as robotics, carpentry, Spanish and digital art. They elaborate on the Pals mentoring program and Club Fridays featuring calligraphy, fi...

Listen how principal Alicia Vosburgh, born and raised in Washington, transformed a PK-1 school-Eastern Elementary. Alicia has over 20 years experience in education and sets high expectations for her amazing staff. Hear how she is most proud of her Beginning Teacher program, EES big presence on social media and creating a Parent Pack Group.  Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Pod...

Episode 15 This weeks episode features Lynn Whittington, born and raised in Chocowinity & principal of Chocowinity primary. She has spend all of her 22 yrs teaching and 4 years in administration at CPS. Hear about the schools Ambassador, Tie Tuesday and Running Club Programs and how she is most proud of her amazing staff! Chocowinity Primary has something for everyone, a fun atmosphere and foc...

Episode 14 Principal of Education Tech Center, Deborah Windley, elaborates on 3 important programs in the school. Ed Tech has an enrollment of 55, grades 6-12 and is located inside Southside high school. Listen as Ms. Windley shares how her school is a pathway and how she is proud of her students for never quitting and always coming back.  Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podc...

In this episode, hear from four 4th grade students at Chocowinity Primary School and their Ambassador program. Learn how the program idea began from a book they read this summer, “when kids lead”. How the program is helping with the students leadership skills, building confidence and lending a hand to both staff and students.  Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podcast. #ThinkDi...

Episode #12 Hear interim principal Greg Lentine at Chocowinity Middle School implementing a work hard, play hard atmosphere with his students. Upcoming events like field day and a trip to Sawyer’s after EOGs are helping to motivate his students through the end of year! How community partners play a huge role in volunteering at CMS & how the kids and staff are also giving back to them.  Op...

Episode 11 Listen to this special episode, on location at the Chocowinity Fire Department which supports our CTE Fire & Public Safety Academy. Kristen talks to special guests Vickie Hamill, Director of CTE Workforce & Stem, and Tommy Pendley, Chocowinity Fire Chief. This is a career opportunity for high school students of all ages at Southside High School and open to any student. Chocowini...

Episode 10 Listen as principal Keith Mitchell and AP Suzanne Brantley, both with over 20+ years in education experience, are building a culture & climate that feels like family at John Small elementary. Hear about the many programs they offer such as Right Flight, Robotics, Mathletes, Battle of the Books and Project Unify. Also, their professional learning cycle where they teamed up with...

Episode 9 Listen as principal Charles Clark and AP Jennifer Cornelius talk about the history of Bath Elementary and their recent 100th year celebration this past fall. Both principals share a wealth of experience and the school participates in many programs benefitting the students each year. The annual Leigh Swain 5k is right around the corner and they still need participants and sponsors! Event...

Join us for this special episode, as two podcasts F.A.C.E.-Time with Ashley and Open Mic with Kristen, join to talk with the NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt. Ashley Padgett and Kristen Riddle ask the Superintendent Truitt about her experience in our own Beaufort County Schools, what excites her about public school education and her cherished memories of teaching. Plus hear her message to famili...

Meet Joel Brown from JCT, a 2-3 grade school who has been resilient this past year. Listen about his experience in education leading up to being principal. Learn about his fun AR rewards and what the school motto ROAR stands for! Open Mic with Kristen is a BCS Studios Community Podcast. #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

Episode 6 "Open Mic with Early College High School" Listen as Emily Pake talks about Beaufort County Early College high school. Hear about the programs benefits and how at the end of the 4 years, your child has an associates degree. The school also offers clubs and is completely free to attend. To apply to become a student, the deadline is Monday,  February 21st. Open Mic with Kristen, a BCS...

Episode #5 Join us as we feature Tracey Nixon at Northside high school who talks about her community based school with a small town atmosphere. How her students feel comfortable enough to reach out to her as admin of the school directly with any questions or concerns. And her cafe style study/ lunch area created during covid has really become one of the students favorite places to go! Open Mic wit...

Episode #4 Join us as we talk to Patricia Horton and Lauren Hodges from SW Snowden Elementary a K-8 school who is seeing some major growth both in student numbers and academics. They share new programs such as after school and intervention. Also how they have an awesome dedicated teaching staff and huge community support. Open Mic with Kristen, a BCS Community Podcast. #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

Episode 3 Join us to hear Ms Paula Sherman, principal of Northeast Elementary in our 3rd podcast. Ms Sherman shares about 3 programs new to her school and proving to be very impactful with her students. Also, how the community and staff have impacted her life since taking over principalship one year ago.  Open Mic with Kristen, a BCS Community Podcast.  #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

This weeks “Open Mic with Kristen” features Mr. Justin Holt and Mr. Damon Walcott from Southside High school. Both are new administrators of the school who couldn’t be more proud to be a part of the community. Hear about what events they have this year and programs available as a student of Southside High School.  Open Mic with Kristen, a BCS Community Podcast.  #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS

Episode 1 "Open Mic with Washington High School - Mr Jeff Sauls" In the series premiere, Kristen Riddle chats with Jeff Sauls, principal at Washington High School. Mr Sauls is so proud of the great things happening at WHS. Listen with us! This has been Open Mic with Kristen. Thank you for listening!  #ThinkDifferentThinkBCS