Gwinnett County Public Schools

Teaching Gwinnett

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"Teaching Gwinnett" is a Gwinnett County Public Schools podcast that tackles important, relevant, and timely topics that impact the school district's more than 200,000 students and staff. Each episode features in-depth and informative interviews and a special segment called… “Pop Quiz?”

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S1: Episode 4: A conversation with the 2020 National Librarian of the Year 16.04.2020 19:59

On this special edition of Teaching Gwinnett, we talk to Meadowcreek High School's Cicely Lewis, the 2020 National Librarian. Mrs. Lewis, who is also Gwinnett County Public Schools Media Specialist of the Year and the Georgia Media Specialist of the year, talks about her award winning and world renown Read Woke program, its origins, how it works and its impact on students. She also touches on her...

S1: Episode 2: Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders: A conversation with the GCPS Community Based Mentoring Program 16.04.2020 25:55

On this edition of Teaching Gwinnett, James Rayford, Janice Warren and Nury Crawford stop by to discuss Gwinnett County Public Schools Community Based Mentoring Program. Mr. Rayford kicks off the conversation detailing the history of the program, how it's impacted the lives of African American boys and what it takes to be a mentor. Ms. Warren discusses the girls priority, growing the program, succ...

S1: Episode 3: Not your parents school lunch menu! How the GCPS School Nutrition staff cooks up delicious meals for students 16.04.2020 24:06

On this edition of Teaching Gwinnett, Karen Hallford, the Director of Gwinnett County Public Schools' award winning School Nutrition Program, drops by to talk about the district's breakfast and lunch menus. From locally sourced fruits and vegetables to offering healthy low fat and reduced calorie menu options, this is not your parents school lunch menu. Mrs. Hallford discusses the importance of ha...

S1: Episode 1: Weather Related School Closings 17.12.2019 6:48

In this episode of Teaching Gwinnett, we explore how the decision is made on whether to close schools because of inclement weather. Who makes the call, when is the decision made, and what factors are considered in the decision making process.