Ramily Matters

Michelle Obama Early Childhood Academic Center's Director Dr. E'Mita Meeks-Williams and Parents As Teachers Coordinator Sonja Clay-Strozier join the Ramily Matters Podcast. They discuss building relationships with parents and the importance of early childhood education.  The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational envir...

Arianne Diño, a teacher at Lemasters Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Diño talked about making the journey from the Phillippines to the United States of America.  A chess champion, athlete and extreme sports aficionado, Diño also shared her favorite things about St. Louis and highlighted the cultural differences between the United States and the Phillippines. Diño is one of 25...

Kelley Harvey, a secretary at Riverview Gardens High School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Harvey talked about her latest book, "Kingston and Kody: Two Boys, One House and Autism." Harvey has authored several books. In her interview, she shares her motivation, her writing process and the importance of literacy. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to...

Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, superintendent of the Riverview Gardens School District, addresses that state of the District and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's recent announcement to formally return the district to local control in July 2024.  The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environmen...

Riverview Gardens School District's Central Services Receptionist Sherrida Sanders joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Sanders shares her story and unique perspective as a District parent, instructor and receptionist.  The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment...

Anne Gichohi, a Business Education instructor at Central Middle School in the Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Gichohi discusses her journey as an educator in Kenya to St. Louis, Missouri to join the Riverview Gardens School District. Gichohi shares her inspirational journey as a new member of the Ramily! The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education...

RGSD's MIS Technician Timmy Howard joins the Ramily Matters Podcast.  Howard discusses his time in Riverview Gardens School District, his love for music and his commitment to the RGSD scholars.  The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in adm...

Warren Newton, RGSD's Director of Safety and Security joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss the District's efforts to keep the Riverview Gardens School District community safe.  The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission...

Keesha Fife, principal of Koch Elementary School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast in this week's episode. Ms. Fife shares her journey from Michigan to China to St. Louis, Missouri.  This year, Ms. Fife has made the move from Lewis & Clark Elementary to Koch Elementary. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environm...

Travis Ford Sr., the District's new assistant superintendent of Human Resources, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast.  Ford previously served as the principal of Highland Elementary. He shares some of his successes as a building leader, his vision and goals as the asst. superintendent of HR and why RGSD is a great place to work. Also, strategies the recruit and retain quality employees. If you&a...

Antwon Blakemore, the District's recruiter, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast.  Blakemore recently joined the RGSD Ramily, however, has strong ties to the area as a Jennings native. He discusses transitioning into a new field, his journey to RGSD and shares tips as a job recruiter.  If you're interested in joining the Ramily, visit rgsdmo.org/jobs. The Riverview Gardens School District Bo...

Barbara Sharp, the District's executive director of Continuous Improvement, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to kick off the 2023-2024 school year.  Sharp shares her experiences from 33 years in education. She also discusses the important of Professional Learning Communities and how she is helping to lead the District's efforts to create sustained academic growth through PLCs, metrics an...

Rev. Dinah Tatman, Alderwoman and Mayor-Elect, of Bellefontaine Neighbors joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss the upcoming Bellefontaine Neighbors Health Summit. The Health Summit will take place on Saturday, April 15 at Riverview Gardens High School (Gymnasium).  The summit will feature giveaways, health screenings, resources, workshops, health professionals and more. The event will take...

Dr. Tiffany Patton, Professional Development Coordinator for Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Patton shares the journey that brought her back to RGSD. She also shares the importance of professional development in education and what strategies and skills she brings to the role. Dr. Patton also unveils the RGSD Teacher of the Year. The Riverview Gardens School...

Dr. Tanya Patton, Assistant Superintendent of Student, School and Community Services, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Patton discusses the plan to implement Yondr Pouches at Riverview Gardens High School. Yondr Pouches are lockable bags for cell phones.  After Spring Break, RGHS scholars will be required to lock their phones in Yondr Pouches during the school day. Other schools that have imp...

Riverview Gardens School District's Family Engagement Specialist, Te'Ara Arman discusses the hard work in bringing parent engagement back to the District. Ms. Arman discussed the Parent Advisory Council, PAC Resources Fairs and the plethora of resources and opportunities provided by RGSD. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and...

Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, the superintendent of schools for Riverview Gardens School District is the special guest for Episode 4 of the Ramily Matters Podcast. "Dr. JPA" discusses her career in education, the State of the District meeting, the Feb. 9 DESE Public Hearing, her vision for RGSD and more. Please note: the DESE Public Hearing will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at Moline Eleme...

The special guest for Episode 3 of the Ramily Matters Podcast is Riverview Gardens' scholar Precious Barry. Barry is a scholar, activist, athlete, entrepreneur, orator and an example of #RiverviewExcellence. She shares her journey of becoming a student and community leader and how she balances her life as a scholar and community activist. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Educati...

The special guest for Episode 2 of the Ramily Matters Podcast is Riverview Gardens' College and Career Coordinator, Ms. Khadija Tejan.  Tejan brings important information regarding college and career readiness including the three E's - Enrollment, Enlistment and Employment. She also shares information on opportunities, resources, partnerships and programs offered for RGSD scholars in gra...

Welcome to Ramily Matters, the official podcast of Riverview Gardens School District (located in St. Louis, Missouri). In Episode 1, Executive Director of Communications Ishmael Sistrunk speaks with Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Monica Williams. Williams is not only the head of Human Resources, she is also a resident of Bellefontaine Neighbors, which is a part of Riverview Gardens Sc...