Tap Into Maple Run

In Episode 14, we highlight the Maple Run Core Value of Collaboration & Relationships from Fairfield Center School, where students and staff are bringing this value to life every day through teamwork, connection, and hands-on learning. We also hear about STARBASE Vermont , where 5th graders recently took part in a five-day STEM experience in Burlington. Through engineering, physics, and flight...

In Episode 13 of Tap Into Maple Run , we’re talking about Joy & Curiosity. We hear from students, staff, and community members about how embracing joy fuels learning and connection, and how curiosity inspires new ideas and personal growth. Finding moments of joy and exploring new interests can lift your mood, spark creativity, and help you feel more connected every day. This week’s wellness ti...

In Episode 12 of Tap Into Maple Run , we focus on the Maple Run Core Value of Collaboration & Relationships , exploring how students, families, and community members can work together to make a difference, strengthen connections, and support one another both in school and beyond. This week, our wellness tip is all about building connections : taking time to reach out, collaborate, and actively...

In Episode 11 of Tap Into Maple Run , we’re talking about Independence & Perseverance . We hear from students and staff about how they tackle challenges, stay motivated, and celebrate progress—one step at a time. Learning can be hard, but breaking big goals into small, doable steps makes it feel possible and keeps momentum going. This week’s wellness tip is all about micro-goals : don’t try to...

In Episode 10 of Tap Into Maple Run , we focus on the Maple Run Core Value of Respect & Diversity , exploring how empathy, understanding, and inclusion guide the work we do across our schools. Staff and students continue to model respect every day, creating inclusive spaces where every voice is valued and every person belongs. This week’s wellness tip is active listening, taking a moment to fu...

As winter settles in and we reach the midpoint of the school year, Episode 9 invites listeners to pause and reflect. In this midyear conversation, we look back on where we’ve been, what we’ve learned so far, and how we move forward with intention. This episode connects closely to the Maple Run Mission and Vision and highlights one of our core values: Accountability & Integrity, being thoughtfu...

In Episode 8 of Tap Into Maple Run , we shine a light on the power of service, kindness, and community across Maple Run Unified School District. Recorded at SATEC, this episode connects directly to our Mission, Vision, and Core Value of Collaboration & Relationships , highlighting how students, staff, families, and community partners come together to support one another. We celebrate inspiring...

In this episode of  Tap Into Maple Run , we celebrate the power of student leadership and the role independence and perseverance play in helping students thrive. Hosts Bill and Megan highlight student voice in action, recognizing student council members, classroom leaders, and athletic captains who are making a difference across our schools. Our guests, BFA English teacher MaryEllen Tourville and...

In this episode, Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent Megan Grube welcome special guests John Cioffi and Eric Bushey. Together, they explore Maple Run’s Core Value of Respect & Diversity , discussing how embracing different perspectives and experiences strengthens our community and enriches the learning environment for all. Wellness Tip: Keep a mini gratitude journal! Each...

In this episode, Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent Megan Grube welcome  Kate Howrigan, MSW , Social Worker and Home-School Coordinator at Fairfield Center School. Together, they explore Maple Run’s Core Value of  Flexibility & Adaptability , discussing how students and staff grow stronger when they learn to adjust to challenges and embrace change. Discover practical stra...

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 balanced s...

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 pra...

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: Take...

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...

Taking Flight – Abby Demar’s Journey Through Independent Learning In this inspiring episode, we sit down with BFA senior Abby Demar, who recently earned her private pilot’s license after dedicating a year and a half to flight training - all while still in high school. Abby shares how she turned a dream into reality through BFA's Flexible Pathways and Independent Learning, carving out a school day...

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 journey fr...

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 current le...

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 writing teach...

🎙 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 prevention, or so...

🎙 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 hands-on, c...