Tap Into Maple Run

In this episode, Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent Megan Grube welcome special guest Christopher Moore, Social Studies teacher at BFA. Together, they explore Maple Run’s Core Value of Rigor & Relevance, discussing how meaningful, challenging learning experiences inspire growth and prepare students for success in learning and life. Wellness Tip: Stay energized with balanc...

In this episode, Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent Megan Grube welcome special guest Rachel Trackim, Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning Instructional Coach at Maple Run. Together, they explore the Core Value of Collaboration & Relationships, highlighting how strong connections help our schools and community thrive. Wellness Tip: Strengthen connections by...

Tap Into Maple Run – Season 2, Episode 2: Joy in Learning In this episode, Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent Megan Grube sit down with BFA Assistant Athletic Director Jordan O’Grady and senior student-athlete Jonas Wagner. Together, they explore how Maple Run’s Core Value of Joy & Curiosity comes alive through athletics, academics, and student experiences. Wellness Tip:...

Tap Into Maple Run podcast is back for the 2025–2026 school year! In this first episode of Season 2, Superintendent Bill Kimball sits down with our new Assistant Superintendent, Megan Grube. Listeners will get to know Megan through our signature guest questions, along with her vision and goals for Maple Run. This year, Tap Into Maple Run shifts to a biweekly schedule, with Bill and Megan co-hostin...

pisode 32 – Growing Together: Pre-K and 8th Grade Voices from Saint Albans City School In this heartwarming episode of Tap Into Maple Run, Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon and Superintendent Bill Kimball continue their end-of-year journey—this time stopping at Saint Albans City School. With another school year coming to a close, John and Bill sit down with some of the youngest and oldest stud...

Episode 31 – Growing Together: Pre-K and 8th Grade Voices from Fairfield Center School In this thoughtful and uplifting episode of Tap Into Maple Run, John Muldoon, Assistant Superintendent, and Bill Kimball, Superintendent, continue their end-of-year journey—this time at Fairfield Center School. With the school year winding down, John and Bill sat down with Pre-K students just beginning their Map...

Episode 30 – Transitions and Reflections: From Pre-K to 8th Grade at SATEC In this heartwarming episode of Tap Into Maple Run, John and Bill visit Saint Albans Town Educational Center to talk with some amazing students at very different stages of their educational journeys. With just 12 days left of school, excitement and reflection are in the air! You’ll hear from four 8th-grade students preparin...

Episode 29 Abby Demar 05.12.2025

Celebrating Community, Compassion, and the 10th Annual Autism Walk with Danielle Roberts and Shawna Shappy In this episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we are joined by Danielle Roberts, Director of Community Relations at Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS), and Shawna Shappy, Team Leader of NCSS’s School-Based Adaptive Program. Danielle, who joined NCSS in June 2024, shares her journe...

Tap Into Maple Run - Episode 25 In this episode, we welcome Beth Hayford, Maple Run’s Wellness Coordinator, and Tim Viens, Director of Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center. Beth has dedicated 11 years to promoting wellness at Collins Perley and in our schools, and Tim has been an integral part of Collins Perley for three decades, starting as Assistant Director before stepping into his curren...

Episode 24: Growing Together in Early Education with Stephanie Ripley In this episode of Tap Into Maple Run, Bill and John sit down with Stephanie Ripley, Maple Run’s Early Education Director. Stephanie started her journey in the district as a Speech-Language Pathologist and has always been a hands-on learner who thrives on engagement and discovery. She’s passionate about early learning, working w...

Episode 23: Literacy, Learning, and Collaboration with Angie Fitzgerald In this episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we welcome Angie Fitzgerald, Literacy Instructional Coach at Saint Albans City School. Angie works closely with the literacy intervention team and classroom teachers, supporting literacy development across the school. She began her journey at City School as a first-grade teacher and has b...

Episode 22 - Finding Joy in Teaching with Liz Sato 🎙 In this episode, John & Bill sit down with Liz Sato, a passionate and energetic 3rd & 4th grade math teacher at Saint Albans City School. Liz's journey in education spans across the globe—she has taught 1st through 6th grades in Alaska, Japan, Colchester, and now, for the past seven years, at City School. She originally joined as a writi...

🎙 Episode 21 - Supporting Student Well-Being with Lance Metayer & Corretta Enos 🎙 In this episode, John & Bill sit down with Lance Metayer, a dedicated Mental Health Counselor at Bellows Free Academy, and Corretta "Cori" Enos, a compassionate Social Worker at BFA. Both are deeply committed to supporting students’ well-being, whether through mental health counseling, substance use preventio...

🎙 Episode 20 - The Power of Confidence & Community with Miss A 🎙 In this episode, John & Bill welcome Ashley Duncan-Aubin, a passionate Cosmetology Instructor at Northwest Career & Technical Center. Known as Miss A to her students, Ashley is a 2004 graduate of the very program she now teaches. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist in Franklin County, she brings a...

Episode 19 - Stacey Tully & Kelsey Malboeuf 2.3.2025

Episode 18: Brianne King – Driving Excellence Behind the Scenes In this inspiring episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we spotlight Brianne King, the dedicated Business Manager of the Maple Run Unified School District. With 13 years of service and a career spanning roles in accounts payable, payroll, Accounting Supervisor, and now Business Manager, Brianne's journey is a testament to her adaptability an...

Episode 17 Jamie Bristol 1.19.2025

In Episode 16 of Tap Into Maple Run, hosts Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon sit down with Nick Allen, a talented music teacher at Saint Albans Town Educational Center (SATEC). Nick shares his passion for music education and how he inspires students through band, general music classes, private lessons, and the exciting addition of the new SATEC Rock Band. Discov...

In Episode 15 of Tap Into Maple Run, hosts Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon welcome Andrew Moore and Christian Adamczak, Outdoor Technology educators at NCTC (Northwest Career and Technical Center). Andrew and Christian share their innovative approach to integrating technology with outdoor education, offering students hands-on experiences that foster technical...

In Episode 14 of Tap Into Maple Run, hosts Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon sit down with Meg Jarvis and Kaeley Bachand, Home to School Coordinators at Saint Albans City School. Meg and Kaeley discuss their roles in connecting students, families, and the community, sharing insights on the support they provide to ensure everyone feels heard and valued. From offe...

In Episode 13 of Tap Into Maple Run, Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon welcome Samantha Gagne, a Math Teacher at Saint Albans Town Educational Center (SATEC) and Maple Run Math Coordinator. Samantha shares insights about the new Illustrative Mathematics (IM Math) program is implemented in Maple Run schools. This innovative approach emphasizes problem-based explo...

Episode 12: Gratitude and Growth – A Conversation with John Muldoon and Bill Kimball In this heartwarming episode of Tap Into Maple Run, Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon and Superintendent Bill Kimball come together to reflect on the season and the spirit of thankfulness. Tune in to hear their insights, personal reflections, and what they are most thankful for as they continue to support stud...

This week, we’re excited to welcome special guests Andy Crossman and Stephanie Hodgeman. We’ll explore tips and strategies for maintaining personal wellness during the busy holiday season, and of course, we’ll share updates on what Bill and John have been up to lately. Our conversation with Andy and Stephanie dives into the impactful Tech Discovery Day event held at the Collis Perley Sports &...

Episode 10: Our First Student Guests from Fairfield Center School Join Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon for an exciting episode of Tap Into Maple Run, featuring our first-ever student guests! Bentlee Consentino and Adam Persons, both 8th-grade students at Fairfield Center School (FCS), are joined by their inspiring teacher, Ms. Keeli Garceau. Ms. Garceau, a 7th...