Ramily Matters

RGSD's K-12 Science Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Tasha Jordan joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Jordan shares why Engineering Week is important, shares why science is important in everyday life, discusses Black History and shares her favorite all-time science fair projects. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educati...

RSGD Facilities Director Gerald Freeman joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Freeman discusses why it's important to have fun and make people laugh, shares his interesting career journey, discusses leadership and gives the tea on the infamous yellow jacket. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free fr...

Dr. Salim Kenyatta, an instructor at Riverview Gardens High School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Kenyatta shares his insights from more than two decades as an educator, mentor, coach and role model and how he relates to his scholars. He also discussed his talents as a break dancer. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educati...

This week, Sultan Muhammad, aka Brother Self Love, joined the Ramily Matters Podcast. In this episode, Muhammad discusses how his Self Love program and how he continues to inspire, mentor and help the young men of RGSD to reach their full potential and avoid some of the pitfalls he endured and a child and young adult. Be sure to listen to this inspiring episode. The Riverview Gardens School Distri...

This week, Kimberly Mott, Riverview Gardens School District's math curriculum coordinator, joined the Ramily Matters podcast. In this episode, Mott discusses how to engage students in math each day, the upcoming districtwide Freckle Math Challenge and tips and tricks for using the Freckle platform. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplac...

This week, Zac Thurwalker, Riverview Gardens High School's athletic director, joined the Ramily Matters podcast. In this episode, Thurwalker discusses a typical day as an athletic director, the importance of highlighting student-athletes and how RGHS alumni and community can support the scholars. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace...

Ke'Shon Word and Jewel Minner, senior student board representatives from Riverview Gardens High School (RGHS), joined the Ramily Matters podcast. Word and Minner discuss their reasons for applying to become student board representatives in this episode. They also share highlights from the school year and their efforts to bring about the changes they wish to see at Riverview Gardens High Schoo...

Christina Atkinson, Riverview Gardens High School's library media specialist and senior class sponsor joined the Ramily Matters podcast. In this episode, Atkinson discusses the importance of reading, how she advocates for her students, and why she gives them multiple avenues to read. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and education...

Dr. Tiffany Hunter, RGSD's director of assessment joined the Ramily Matters podcast. In this episode, Hunter discusses how her role impacts RGSD stakeholders, why attendance is important and how data is used to make informed decisions for RGSD scholars. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free fro...

Katrina Whitted, parent ambassador joined the Ramily Matters Podcast. In this episode, Whitted discusses what led her to become a parent ambassador, how her children became more active at RGSD, how she leads by example, and why parents should get involved at school. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is...

Traumatologist Dr. Damond Holt joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Holt is an expert in trauma and explains the impact of trauma on students and families. He also discusses the importance of fathers in their children's live and his favorite wellness practices. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is...

Pash Williams, RGSD parent ambassador, joined the Ramily Matters podcast on this week's episode. Williams has three children who attend RGSD.  In this episode, Willams shares with listeners what made her apply to become a parent ambassador, how she instills reading at home and her strategy to get parent engagement at RGSD. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed...

The Ramily Matters Podcast is joined by members of the Riverview Gardens High School Rams football team this week. Participants include: Romeo Bailey, Kornell Simmons, Jaden Graham, Brandon Caph and Head Coach Leon McElrath. The team discussed the upcoming Homecoming game versus the Normandy Vikings, their plans after high school, the RGHS experience and more.  The Riverview Gardens School Distric...

Sequina Jones, wellness coordinator and school nurse joins the Ramily Matters podcast. Jones discussed the day in the life of a school nurse, why wellness is important, how to boost immunity what resources RGSD provides and the importance of immunizations. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from...

RGSD's District Interventionist Dr. Melissa Nash joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Nash is a new employee to Riverview Gardens but discusses her past as a student of the district, her career as an educators, family life and more.  The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal...

Dr. Candace Ramey,  newly appointed principal of Danforth Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. In this episode, Dr. Ramey will introduce herself to the Danforth community, share schoolwide goals for the upcoming school year and explain why a collaborative community is critical to scholars' success. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed...

Kasia Landa, principal of Glasgow Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week in an episode entitled, "You Are the Expert on Your Child." Landa discusses her summer, her transition from an instructional coach to a principal, her experience being home schooled as a child, her family and more.  The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maint...

Tiffany Buchanan,  RGSD's assistant superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week.  Buchanan is new to the Riverview Gardens School and joined in July 2024. In this episode, Buchanan shares her methods for keeping students engaged, offers advice to new teachers, and discusses how to build positive student relationships in the classroom. The Rivervi...

Dr. Jarret Smith, principal of Riverview Gardens High School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Smith is the new building leader, following the promotion of Traci Nave to Assistant Superintendent of Leadership & Accountability.  In this episode, Dr. Smith shares his goals and visions in his first year as principal at RGHS. He also shares his connection as a proud member of Omega P...

Dr. Tanya Patton, RGSD's superintendent, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss her vision for the district, how she will keep the district moving toward full accreditation and why student attendance is important. Don't miss this inspirational episode as Dr. Tanya Patton starts her new journey. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a wo...

Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, RGSD's superintendent, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast during her final week as the district leader. Dr. JPA will retire after 47 years in education on June 30, 2024. She recaps her career in education, her lifetime love for teaching and how she will spend her retirement. She also shares her insights on Dr. Tanya Patton, who will become the RGSD superintendent on Ju...

Jillian Miesen, a gifted instructor with Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Miesen discusses her career in gifted education, the gifted,  talented Black students in RGSD, ways to enhance gifted education and her upcoming plans as she enters retirement. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational...

Juanita Shaw, instructional coach at Westview Middle School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Shaw talks about her career as an educator and her passion for riding motorcycles. Shaw will participate in the upcoming Liberty Ride, delivering important founding documents from Tulsa, OK to St. Louis, MO. Follow Juanita Shaw's Liberty Ride progress on Instagram @mostwanted_on2s The Rive...

Travis Brown Jr., principal of Lemasters Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Brown shared information about climate and culture, ways that parents can aid in their children's learning, school resources and more.  The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination...

Dominic LeNoir, principal of Danforth Elementary School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. LeNoir discusses his career in RGSD, in which he has served as an administrator at the high school, middle school and elementary levels. He also shares about this love for history, the importance of mathematics and why it is important to seek knowledge. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education...