UnMuted

🎙️ Unmuted – Season 1, Episode 4 In this episode of Unmuted , the students of Old Quarry Middle School sit down with Board Secretary Bethany Martino for an engaging and insightful conversation about school leadership at the district level. What exactly does a school board member do? Why would someone choose to serve on a board? And how do decisions made at the board table impact students inside th...

🎙️ Season 1, Episode 3: “Meet the Principal – A Conversation with Mrs. Salwierek” In this exciting episode, the students of Old Quarry Middle School sit down with their new principal, Mrs. Kristin Salwierek , to explore her vision for OQ—what she hopes to continue, the traditions she values, and some new ideas she’s excited to bring to the school next year. The conversation takes a fun twist as st...

Unmuted – Season 1, Episode 2 Guest: Superintendent Dr. Courtney Orzel In this episode of Unmuted , the students of Old Quarry Middle School sit down with Superintendent Dr. Courtney Orzel for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation about leadership, learning, and life in middle school. Dr. Orzel shares her experiences as an educator and leader, talks about what makes Old Quarry such a special...

Season 1, Episode 1 – “Real Student Voice.” 🎙️ Unmuted: The District 113A Student Podcast In the debut episode of Unmuted , Old Quarry Middle School students take the mic and make their voices heard. As they launch this new podcast series, students share what they’re looking for in the next principal of Old Quarry — from strong leadership and school spirit to someone who truly listens and connects...