Viking Voices

On THIS episode of Viking Voices we welcome three brand new SUPER STAR educators to The Hill! Please enjoy this inspiring conversation with Jessica Nelson-Delphonse, Andrew Pare and Caitlin VanTronk!

Join super star rising seniors Sunia Gadtavla and Allistar Allen along Westhill's new MTSS Mr. Johnny Ortiz as we discuss a new and very important student cell phone policy at Westhill High School. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036

Join me along with three of our awesome Westhill students and superstar Northstar Playmakers, Olivia Sosa, Lilah Gordan and Niko Rinaldi as we talk about their production of CHICAGO coming to Westhill beginning Saturday, April 27th!! Don't wait! Get your tickets now at:    https://www.westhilltheater.org/     

Join our superstar senior guest hosts Mahathi Uppuluri and Arleny Flores as they have a conversation with Stamford's Board of Education VP Andy George regarding his bid to be reelected on November 7th.

Join me along with Westhill alumni Vanessa Jackson, Gloria DiCamillo Sinaguglia and Sheldon Katz for a fascinating conversation about what it was like to be the first class of Vikings to graduate from Westhill High School in 1973!

Join candidates Michael Arcano and Nicola Tarzia along with our superstar senior guest hosts Arleny Flores and Mahathi Uppuluri as the candidates discuss their positions and plans for Stamford's Board of Education!

Join me along  with Assistant Principal Amparo Fabre, Dean of Students Juan Pazmino and Super Star Senior Angie Milian as we talk about Westhill's exclusive Noche Latina celebration! Vamos!!!

Join three incredible Westhill seniors, Jake Davidson, Vadaanya Paliwal, Rohan Sahu and I as we learn all about cyber security and the wonderful work these young men are doing to keep members of our community safer on the internet. Want to learn even more? Follow them on Instagram CyberAware (@cyberawareofficial) • Instagram photos and videos   or check out their website at  https://www.cyberaware...

Join junior class co-presidents Arya Shamma and Kate Cognetti along with Westhill's new assistant principal, Mrs. Amparo Fabre as we discuss "Open Campus" coming to our high school.

Join outstanding school counselors Kathryn Devine and Tye Bell along with superstar rising senior Ava Smeriglio as we discuss Westhill's College Prep Academy now in its fourth year at our school.

Join me along with our incredible school psychologist Dr. Katie Behar, social worker extraordinaire Leisha Prescod and superstar senior Tianna  Williams as we discuss the importance of mental health awareness and how our students can access valuable resources ready to assist them at Westhill.

Join our incredible drama advisor Nicole Veach, outstanding director Cienna Johnson and superstar senior Maddi Anderson as we talk about Northstar Playmakers' production of "Mean Girls" at Westhill!!

Join me along with junior super star  student La'Nya Prescott, English teacher extraordinaire Mr. David Wooley and the incomparable Ms. Gloria "T" Whitaker as we talk about Black History Month and simply one of the most moving assemblies I've ever had the privilege to attend over the course of my entire career!

Join superstar ninth grade student Zoe Perimenis, science teacher extraordinaire Sean Otterspoor and esteemed English teacher Scott Hurwitz as we discuss all things ChatGPT and how artificial intelligence is changing the game for educators and the students they teach.

 Please join me for a fascinating conversation with our very own Fulbright Distinguished Award Winner, Ms. Ruth Walden as she prepares for an exciting six month adventure studying abroad in Scotland! Want to learn more about Ms. Walden's Fulbright opportunity and the experiences that await her in Scotland? Link to Ms. Walden's article in the Stamford Advocate: https://www.stamfordadvocat...

Join senior captains Aren Lamothe and Isa Vzicanin along with junior assistant coach Arian Berisha and new head coach Roberto Nieves to hear all about their individual journeys as well as the season ahead for the Vikings!!

Join Emily Pekar, Sammy Sendersky, Daniel Bak, Diana Gavrykhuk and Andrii Trysoruka to learn all about our newest club at Westhill and how students come together to teach us all a valuable lesson on how to truly care for and support one another. Want to learn more? Follow Westhill's Ukrainian club on Instagram: https://instagram.com/westhill.ukrainianclub?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Приєднуйтесь до Е...

Join student and Editor in Chief of The Westword   Arleny Flores, student and Associate Editor in Chief Mahathi Uppuluri, along with BOE candidates Lisa Butler, Diane Melchionne and Joseph Andreana Jr. as they respond to student generated questions before the upcoming election on November 8th. Want to learn more? Follow The Westword on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/thewestword?igshid=YmMyMTA...

Join student and Editor in Chief of The Westword   Arleny Flores, student and Associate Editor in Chief Mahathi Uppuluri, along with BOE candidate Michael A. Hyman as he responds to student generated questions before the upcoming election on November 8th. Want to learn more? Follow The Westword on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/thewestword?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= or visit our website at http://th...

Join student and Editor in Chief of The Westword   Arleny Flores, student and Associate Editor in Chief Mahathi Uppuluri, along with BOE candidate Versha Munshi-South and current BOE member and candidate Dan Dauplaise as they respond to student generated questions before the upcoming election on November 8th. Want to learn more? Follow The Westword on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/thewestwor...

 Join Westhill's JROTC Senior Battalion Commander Matthew Jordan, Sophomore and Private Esther Lopez and Command Sergeant Major Al Almeida to hear all about this incredible program at our high school! Want to more? Follow them on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/westhillhsjrotc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Join senior vice president Sebastian Bernhard, senior Sentinel Alexandra Tobiasiewicz, agriscience teachers Tim Martin and John Russo along with Westhill's agriscience coordinator and teacher Virginia Cipolla to learn all about what this incredible program has to offer our students. An upcoming dairy farm visit, aquaponics, propagating coral and a BIG  surprise at this year's Fall Festiv...

For this week's episode of Viking Voices join Westhill superstar students Arleny Flores, Vivian Mendoza, Milena Prakapenka, Maya Snead and Kayla Williamson to learn all about the  Mayor's Youth Leadership Council at Westhill  and the wonderful and very important work they do for our school community. To learn more about MYLC at Westhill follow them on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/...

Join Sophomore Super Stars Nickesia Whyte and Quincy Flores along  with their awesome  On Track Coaches Laura Ehlinger and Khanisha Denise Moore for a deep dive into all things CT RISE at The Hill! Want to learn more about CT RISE: https://www.ctrise.org/ And be sure to follow CT RISE at Westhill on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/vikingsontrack?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q=

Join Westhill Cheer senior captains Kaitlyn Ripegno, Tigist Aronica and Super Star Coach Laura Tintle for a high energy conversation about Westhill's cheerleading program! But remember, absolutely no "Wooing" under any circumstances! Lol!! :) Follow Westhill Cheer @ https://instagram.com/westhill.cheer?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=