WSD Voice

Waterford School District celebrates the end of the 25-26 school year by interviewing three graduates and the Teacher of the Year. This episode’s featured guests are: Emanuel Olea-Garcia, Mott 12th grader Diana Llamas Sanchez, Durant 12th grader Arabella Glass, Kettering 12th grader Angela Redick, Knudsen Elementary School 2nd grade teacher Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Commun...

Take a closer look at the new Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Hear directly from our students on how this new group is bringing their voices to the forefront. This episode’s featured guests are: Ashley Gray-WSD Student and Family Engagement Team Jennifer Dasuqi-WSD Student and Family Engagement Team Issac Carthane-12th Grade Student, Durant High School Ryder Reppuhn-12th Grade Student,...

On this episode we recognize outstanding WSD students who demonstrate leadership and make a positive impact in their communities. Guests: Nick McKinnon, Waterford Kettering High SchoolLogan Rodriguez, Riverside Elementary SchoolTaylor Brewer, Pierce Middle School Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations Adam Martin, Superintendent Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Product...

Learn more about WSD's work-based learning opportunities in Early Childhood Education through our Career and Technical Education programming. Superintendent Martin joined the high schoolers as they engaged with students at both Knudsen Elementary and Stepanski Early Childhood Center. These moments of connection, leadership and learning are what make WSD so special! Guests: Lauren Potterfield -...

In an effort to get to know our district's new leader, students ask both personal and professional questions to our new Superintendent Adam Martin. Hosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations Producer: Jane Tekiele, Video Production Coordinator

On this episode, we celebrate an outstanding senior from each of our high schools and meet the newly named 2025 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year. Guests: Vanaya Hill, Waterford Kettering High SchoolDeAngelo Pierfelice, Waterford Durant High SchoolJakob VanZweden, Waterford Mott High SchoolMeg Grossnickle, 2025 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the YearHosts: Sarah Davis, Director of Communic...

Ready for an inspiring story? The latest episode of WSD Voicefeatures our incredible Lifetracks Program! Learn how this vital post-highschool program is building pathways to independence and success for studentswith special needs aged 18-26. Tune in to hear valuable insights from staff andsee just how Lifetracks is making a difference in our community. Guests: Nadine Milostan, Executive Director,...

Waterford School District has numerous organizations that provide untold amounts of resources and opportunities for our students and staff. We sat down with two of our biggest community supporters to discuss the importance of schools and the community working together. Guests: Director of the Waterford Chamber of Commerce Nikki Tippett President of the Waterford Foundation for Public Education Joh...

Interim Superintendent Darin Holley; Director of Instructional Technology, Data and Assessment Elizabeth Kutchey; and Director of Communications and Community Relations Sarah Davis discuss the historic investments in curriculum and technology Waterford School District has made since 2020. When combined together, WSD has invested over $15 million dollars in those two areas. Guest: Director of Instr...

This September, Waterford School District invested $30 million in early childhood education when it opened its brand new Stepanski Early Childhood Center - the district’s first building in over 50 years. In this episode, Interim Superintendent Darin Holley, Stepanski Principal Andrea Bratton, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Sandy Elka, and Director of Communications and Communi...

In this episode, we focus on some of the amazing accomplishments both staff and students achieved during the 2023-2024 school year. First, we talk to three of our Waterford School District 2024 graduates to learn their plans for the future. Next, we meet April Lennox, our 2024 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year. Guests for the 2024 graduates discussion: Thomas Kauwe, Senior, Mott High School...

Waterford School District's Department of Human Resources is the recipient of a $ 2-million grant from the Michigan Department of Education. This grant will allow any WSD staff member interested in either obtaining an initial teaching certification or hoping to add more endorsements to attend college for free, fully covered by this grant. Guests: Susan File (Executive Director of Human Resourc...

This past year, our middle schools started using a new teaching method known as "teaming." In this episode, we explore the advantages and challenges of implementing this innovative approach to learning for our WSD sixth through eighth graders. Guests: Radhika Issac (Principal, Mason Middle School) Kyle Schultz (Principal, Pierce Middle School) Joe Brown (Teacher, Pierce Middle School) Ko...

WSD Voice, our award-winning school district podcast, has returned for Season 3 and is now available to listen/watch! In our first episode, we explore Link Crew, a peer-to-peer mentorship program at Mott and Kettering high schools where juniors and seniors welcome 9th graders to ensure they have a smooth journey through high school. Guests: Meg Grossnickle (Link Crew Coordinator/Language Arts Teac...

In this episode, we focus on some of the amazing accomplishments both staff and students achieved during the 2022-2023 school year. First, we meet Chris Braue, our 2023 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year. Next, we talk to three of our Waterford School District 2023 graduates to learn their plans for the future.  Guests for the 2023 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year discussion: Chris B...

Did you know our two high schools - Mott and Kettering - boast 41 different programs with 81 teams for a combined total of approximately 115 coaches and over 1,000 student participants? In this episode, we explore this and other interesting facts about our amazing athletic programming at Waterford School District. Guests: Allison Sartorius, AthleticDirector Kalieb Osborne (11th grade, Mott) Karli...

In our latest episode of WSD Voice, we discuss some of the amazing STEM Robotics opportunities we have at WSD for all grade levels.   Guests:  Ashley Proulx, third grade teacher at Schoolcraft Sarah Yates, fifth grade teacher at Riverside, plus FRC Team members Gavin Wagner (11th, Mott) and Mia Schipono (10th, Kettering) Tanya Cannon, fourth grade teacher at Cooley, and her three STEM st...

In this episode, we discuss the recent changes our English Language Development Department has undergone, as well as explore the amazing academic opportunities this department offers our students.  Guests: Jessica Ristich, English Language Development Consultant Migdalia Rodriguez, Parent Resource Assistant Laurie Runk, 4th grade Teacher at Grayson Elementary Clarys Harwood, English Language...

Tune in to the first episode of Season 2 to learn how Waterford School District rated in the top 10% of school districts nationwide for developing and executing a comprehensive safety and security plan. This episode also features discussion surrounding an innovative Social Emotional Learning program started by the principal at Donelson Hills Elementary. Guests: Jim Beaver, WSD Director of Operatio...

In this episode, we focus on some of the amazing accomplishments both staff and students achieved during the 2021-2022 school year. First, we meet Sue Case, our 2022 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year. Next, we talk to three of our Waterford School District 2022 graduates to learn their plans for the future.  Guests for the 2022 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year discussion: Sue C...

In honor of National School Breakfast Week (March 7-11, 2022) and National Nutrition Month, the first segment of this episode focuses on our Food and Nutrition Services Department. Then, in recognition of March as Music in our Schools and Theater in our Schools month, we highlight WSD's music and theater programming.  Guests for Food and Nutrition Services discussion: Michael Williams, Direct...

This is the first episode of WSD Voice, a Waterford School District podcast that focuses on topics geared toward inspiring, educating and empowering our students, staff, alumni and community.   In the first segment of this episode, we interview members of our Student and Family Engagement Department (SAFE) and in the second segment, we talk to teachers and students participating in Waterford'...