TSD World Class Podcasts

How has today’s technology allowed us to achieve what would have been impossible in previous years? We explore this question and more with our guest Beth Soggs, the Troy School District's Director of Technology.

We have now seen the return of elementary and middle school students to our buildings. Soon, our high school students will follow suit as we begin phasing every level into our hybrid learning model. With this, new and unique challenges will be met all while maintaining our standard of world class. High school principals Lara Dixon (Athens), Remo Roncone (Troy High), Ryan Brinks (International Acad...

High school athletes gather together through Zoom to discuss playing fall sports during the Covid-19 pandemic. Adam Burns hosts with guests Anthony Kapala (Athens Soccer), Margaret Cubitt (Athens Volleyball), Ryan Peluso (Troy High Football & Soccer), and Rishi Shetty (Troy High Tennis).

Our district has begun the process of returning students to in-seat learning with our elementary schools. Next up, we will start phasing students into our middle school buildings. What is to be expected as we move forward? Middle school principals Joe Duda (Larson), Christian Mueller (Smith), Tony Morse (Boulan Park), and Jonathan Cross (Baker), join together for a roundtable discussion about our...

Athens High School senior, Gabe Brown, joins Adam Burns on the Sidelines to discuss his love of Tennis, advice for others, and his plans for the future. This interview was recorded during the district finals, at which time Gabe was the No. 1 ranked HS Tennis Player in the state of Michigan.

Last year was the grand opening of our new Troy School District Preschool building. This year, in the middle of a pandemic, some might ask if preschool is still a viable option. So how does this new building and the people inside it prove that it is? We learn more about our district's investment in pre-kindergarten students with guest Erin Keyser, our Early Childhood Director.

It has been one month since students started the school year in a virtual setting, and over 6 months since we last sent them home. Now, we are starting the process of bringing them back physically into the classroom. With this, teachers will be tasked with simultaneously instructing learners who remain virtual, and others sitting in-seat. Elementary principals Erin Detmer (Leonard), Melanie Morey...

Dr. Rich Machesky reflects on the past month of virtual learning and looks forward at our plans for a hybrid learning model.

The coronavirus pandemic seems to have raised more questions than it has answers since earlier this year. Here in our school district, one could argue that many of those answers are contingent on what resources are available to us. It depends on the budget we have to work with, which is decided upon by the state. So how are we making the best of it? We learn more about our district's budget and wh...

Meet Dr. Rich Machesky, the Troy School District's superintendent. Just one of 1,200 dedicated teammates that make ONE Troy what it is. In this podcast series, assistant superintendents Kris Griffor and Christine DiPilato will shine a spotlight on our wonderful educators and rediscover why we all fell in love with education in the first place.

It has been 6 months since we had students in our buildings. While we are still in a virtual model at this time, it is still the beginning of a new and exciting school year. ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Jimmy Morang (Athens High School & Boulan...

Athletic Director Tim Fulcher reveals the latest news regarding fall sports in the Troy School District.

How skilled are you at thinking on your feet? After the Tassel Turns, a podcast series hosted by Bill Turner, serves as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This episode features interviews with Marketing teachers Elena Wollborg (Troy High School) and Rob Holder (Athens High School). Together, they discuss the multiple benefits students can earn from taking a marketing class.

International Academy East Associate Principal Ryan Brinks and teacher Tiffany Mack discuss the class Mindfulness & Purpose. The Elective is a show all about the elective courses that students can take at the middle and high school level. These classes are often filled with students who are either passionate about the subject material or are studying it for the first time. This series will fea...

It’s the eve before the first day of school. Summer break is at a close, and children are feeling both anxious and excited. But this year is different. The world has changed. Countless hours of preparation and consideration has led to a decision. Troy schools will start the 2020-2021 school year virtually. This raises a lot of questions. We know you are concerned. We know that this might be causin...

While the pandemic is keeping everyone apart, we have utilized the latest in technology to maintain our connectivity. ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Rachel Peterson, a Chemistry and GBBE teacher at Athens High School.

Covid-19 forced us to shift our classrooms to an online setting for the remainder of the school year. Even though we’re not meeting in person, we are still making a difference and doing our part to ensure a brighter future for our students. ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode featur...

When our buildings had to be closed, our teachers stepped up and ensured that our students would continue to learn. ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Katie Robles, an Organic Chemistry teacher at Troy High School.

With the power of technology, our teachers continue to educate our students and maintain our standard of World Class. ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Adam Burns, a filmmaking teacher at Athens High School.

As long as schools remain closed, our teachers will continue to instruct our students. No matter the grade level, and no matter the subject, the learning will not stop. ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Lindsey Becker, a 7th grade math teacher at Baker M...

It has been over 6 weeks since students have been in school. During this time, everyone has been teaching and learning remotely and staying safe to help slow the spread of Covid-19. ONE Troy at Home is a brand-new limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Elliott Kern, a 5th grade te...

Every year we surprise three of our teachers, one from each building level, and award them the title "Teacher of the Year". In this episode, we sit down with winners Jeff Rainwater (Troy College Career High School), Carolyn Maher (Wass Elementary School), and Amanda Fisher (Larson Middle School). We discuss their teaching style, what they love about the job, and how it feels to be awarded this tit...

Dr. Rich Machesky (TSD Superintendent) and Kerry Birmingham (Dir. Communication) discuss the district's plan for enhanced learning, providing meals, and getting through this time of crisis together as a community. "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Athletic Director Tim Fulcher joins Adam Burns on the Sidelines to talk about everything sports in the Troy School District.

This episode of TSD Reader's Roundtable features the book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. Dr. Rich Machesky moderates with guests Christine DiPilato, Jordan Harris, Rick West, and Kris Griffor. Together, they discuss their big takeaways and everything they loved about the book.