Tap Into Maple Run

Episode 19 - Stacey Tully & Kelsey Malboeuf Join John and Bill as they sit down with Stacey Tully, Literacy Specialist, and Kelsey Malboeuf, Principal, from Fairfield Center School. Kelsey, now in her fourth year as principal and 16th year at Fairfield, has deep roots in the community—growing up in Fairfield, attending UVM, and serving in multiple roles at the school, from paraeducator to second-g...

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: Reclaiming the Joys of Education with Jamie Bristol Join us as we sit down with Jamie Bristol, BFA’s Engagement and Communication Coordinator, for an inspiring conversation about her 24-year journey at BFA. Jamie’s deep connection to students began during her 21 years teaching English, where she cultivated meaningful relationships through 1:1 conversations and small group work. After w...

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 & Fitn...

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...

Episode 9: Embracing AI in Education In this week’s episode of Tap Into Maple Run, join Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent John Muldoon as they sit down with BFA Social Studies teachers Justin Bedell and Caitlin Madeiros. Justin and Caitlin discuss how they’re incorporating AI into their classrooms to enhance student learning, sharing insights on both the benefits and challen...

In Episode 8 of Tap Into Maple Run, we welcome Nakuma Palczewski, a dedicated Maple Run Unified School District Board of Directors member, who shares her inspiring journey. Nakuma reflects on balancing life as a working mom homeschooling her two young boys, while managing her full-time career. From her upbringing in Texas, where she was raised by a single mother, to her time in rural Maine, Nakuma...

In Episode 7 of Tap Into Maple Run, we are joined by Ross Levoie, Building Trades teacher at Northwest Career & Technical Center and alumnus of both NCTC and Vermont Technical College. Ross shares how he and his students recently gave back to the community by renovating Martha’s Community Kitchen, while also discussing his dedication to hands-on learning and balancing family life. This week’s well...

Episode 6: Celebrating Judy Magnan – The Heart of Fairfield Center School This week on Tap Into Maple Run, we celebrate Judy Magnan, the dedicated Administrative Assistant at Fairfield Center School. Judy’s kindness, support, and ability to keep things running smoothly have made her an invaluable part of the school. Known for her generosity, she’s always ready to offer help to students and staff—o...

Episode 5: A Literary Journey with Desiree Stevens In this week’s episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we spotlight Desiree Stevens, a key figure in our Maple Run community and the founder of the new Maple Run Readers book club. Since joining us in 2007, Desiree has dedicated herself to fostering a love of reading among our staff and community, making literature accessible and enjoyable for all. You mig...

Episode 4: Exploring School Libraries and Wellness Tips with Michael Flanagan and Ashley Levine In this week’s episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we’re joined by two of our incredible school librarians, Michael Flanagan from St. Albans Town Educational Center and Ashley Levine from St. Albans City School. Together, they discuss the vital role libraries play in fostering a love of reading, digital lite...

In this week’s episode of Tap Into Maple Run, we sit down with Sarah McNulty, a passionate Early Childhood Special Educator at Maple Run Unified School District. Join us as Sarah shares her insights on empowering young children with disabilities to thrive in their everyday routines. We also engage with thought-provoking questions from Cooper O'Connell and Marie DeSorgher of the BFA Student Voice C...

This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Kelly Viens, Recreation Director, and Ms. Chloe Lumbra, Youth Program Coordinator, from the Saint Albans Recreation Department. A special thank you to Dr. Tina H. Boogren from the Self-Care for Educators podcast (https://www.selfcareforeducators.com/) for her wellness tip on the benefits of morning sunlight. We also appreciate the thoughtful ques...

This week we talked with Dr. Andrea Brown, Maple Run School Psychologist. A very special thank you to Dr. Tina H. Boogren, Self-Care for Educators Podcast https://www.selfcareforeducators.com/ for her wellness tip: Self-Care Soundtrack. Please email questions, comments, and suggestions to TapIn@MapleRun.org