Our Voices

This first episode of District Talk with host Maggie Lynch features Keith King, the District Safety Officer for Granville County Public Schools, who shares his journey from being inspired by his parents’ public service to joining law enforcement and eventually opting to make a difference in public schools after early retirement. Keith identifies an incident from his past where he dealt with a bomb...

This first podcast episode of Inside the Minds of GCPS Students delves into the thoughts, habits, and challenges of three Granville County students – Genevieve, Megan, and Grayson. From overcoming a fear of public speaking to fighting through demanding schedules, the student's route to success is laden with numerous obstacles. However, their competitive spirit, resolve, and motivation shine throug...

This first episode of School Spotlight with Alivia Webb showcases Dr. Gwen Roulhac principal of Granville Early College High School, who is transforming the school through her innovative leadership. She has formulated a vision and is clearly communicating this to her entire school community. She believes that establishing a positive school culture is key to achieving academic success.

In an episode celebrating Principals Appreciation Month, Kamiya Estes interviews three School Principals from Granville County. Each Principal shares personal experiences, journey to leadership, and provides insights into their challenges and successes. Through their distinct stories, listeners get a deeper understanding of the crucial role principals play in the school system and how communities...

In an episode celebrating Principals Appreciation Month, Alivia Webb interviews three School Principals from Granville County. Each Principal shares personal experiences, journey to leadership, and provides insights into their challenges and successes. Through their distinct stories, listeners get a deeper understanding of the crucial role principals play in the school system and how communities c...

In this episode of the Voices podcast, marketing specialist Kory Hammett delves into the impact of social media on Granville County Schools. By leveraging platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Kory has enhanced communication and engagement both internally with staff and externally with parents and students. The episode also explores specific campaigns and strategies that have successfully promote...

Courtney Currin, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations at Granville County Public Schools, discusses the district's comprehensive approach to recruiting teachers and staff. Hosts Maggie Lynch and Alivia Webb lead the discussion and ask questions concerning the process. GCPS utilizes word of mouth from current employees, active social media campaigns, and innovative programs li...

Granville County Schools' Exceptional Children's Department provides comprehensive support for students with disabilities. The department focuses on identifying students with disabilities, ensuring they receive the appropriate testing, and designing individualized education programs (IEPs). With a team-oriented approach involving teachers, parents, and specialists, the program helps students build...

In this episode of Voices, Our hosts, Madison Lavrack and Maggie Lynch take our remote studio on the road to the Granville County Convention and Expo Center. The CTE Internship Awards Ceremony was held at the Expo Center where various stakeholders discuss their experiences. Angie Salisbury, Senior Director for Career and College readiness, highlights the broad range of skills students gain through...

Lynn Cooper shares her humorous and unconventional path into teaching, starting from a casual job interview in a t-shirt and shorts to becoming an influential 8th-grade social studies teacher at Butner - Stem Middle School. Her story highlights the importance of support from administration and the need for effective time management. Cooper emphasizes the value of leaning on experienced colleagues,...

In this episode of Voices, Madison Lavrack and Maggie Lynch interview Dr. Scott Gerard, a consultant specializing in AI, who emphasizes the broad spectrum of artificial intelligence beyond popular language models like ChatGPT. Dr. Gerard highlights the importance of AI literacy, human skills, and ethical considerations in preparing students for future AI-centric careers. He also discusses the sign...

In this episode of Voices, hosts Madison Lavrack and Maggie Lynch delve into the transformative influence of artificial intelligence in education. Featuring insights from fifth-grade teachers Sonia Hernandez and Lee Clark, the discussion explores how tools like ChatGPT are being utilized for lesson planning and student engagement. Both educators emphasize the potential of AI to generate creative t...

In this podcast episode, hosts Madison Lavrack and Maggie Lynch explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education in Granville County Public Schools. Joined by Jamar Perry, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Erne Conner, Director of Technology, the discussion covers how AI tools aid teachers in lesson planning and curriculum alignment, the importance o...

This episode of Voices podcast highlights the partnership between Granville County Schools and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments has adopted the Star team of Granville County Schools, providing opportunities for students to work with their tech team. The episode features interviews with members of Fidelity Investments who discuss their roles and responsibilities within the company. They a...

Granville County Public Schools is excited to launch their very first podcast, Voices. In this episode, Technology Director, Ernie Conner, introduces the host Madison Lavrack and her team who have worked hard to create marketing materials for the podcast. The special guest for the episode is Dr. Stan Winborne, the Superintendent of Granville County Public Schools. Dr. Winborne shares his unexpecte...