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Arts in Education–Mrs. Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 3:13


Listen to Silk Hope School's Art teacher, Mrs. Jones talk about why the arts in education is important and what it means to her. 

Dressing for Success

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 4:44


Meet Pittsboro Elementary's mini-principal, Theo! Get to know a bit about what he looks forward to this school year and all about being recognized as a mini-principal. #OneChatham

Amy King, CCHS History Teacher and National Geographic's Grosvenor Teacher Fellow

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 5:00


This summer, CCHS's Amy King got to travel Europe and experience history as a National Geographic's Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. The Notebook Podcast got to talk with Mrs. King about her experience and how she plans to incorporate it into her history class.

Virtual Academy at Bennett School with Dr. Carla Neal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 4:56


Did you know that Chatham County Schools offers virtual classes through Virtual Academy at Bennett School and Chatham Central High School? It's one of the many different programs that we offer our students and parents that accommodate different needs and lifestyles. The Notebook Podcast re-visits this opportunity with Dr. Carla Neal at Bennett School. 

CCS' Student Tech Team

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 5:03


This summer, CCS' tech department worked with 8 high school students from across the county and got to learn real-life skills! 

Silk Hope School's New Principal, Caroline Linker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 5:04


Get to know more about Silk Hope School's new Principal, Caroline Linker. We can't wait to see all the great things that will happen this school year at Silk Hope!

Bookmobile

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 3:30


The Virginia Cross and Siler City Elementary Bookmobile has returned this summer! The Notebook Podcast tracked down the bookmobile in Siler City and got to meet some of the staff involved with this summer learning opportunity. 

Pittsboro Elementary School's Principal Lemondre Watson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 5:00


The Notebook Podcast visited  Pittsboro Elementary School to talk with Principal Lemondre Watson, who took the helm at the school in May. We went to learn more about his new role as principal of Pittsboro Elementary and what he looks forward to this upcoming school year.

Sara Self-Maddox, EC & AIG Programs Director

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 4:59


CCS' EC and AIG Programs Director Sara Self-Maddox, chatted with us about what she does in her role, her department, and the exciting things happening behind the scenes! 

Nikki Murchison, New Bonlee School Principal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 4:34


Join us as we get to know about Bonlee School's new principal, Nikki Murchison, and what she looks forward to in her new role.

Boy & Girls Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 5:02


Learn more about the Boys & Girls Club in Chatham County! 

Global Student Support Center with Dr. Micheal Palmer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 5:07


To support students and their families whose first language is not their native language, Chatham County Schools created the Global Student Support Center. Dr. Micheal Palmer sat down with us to talk more about what the Center does and its mission.  To learn more about the Global Students Support Center, call (919) 663-7426. 

Virtual Academy Best Friends: Mary and Massiah

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 4:40


Mary and Massiah's friendship began over 6 months ago through Virtual Academy. Over those 6 months, they became inseparable and will now travel together through Europe for a couple of weeks. Join us as we learn more about how the friendship between these two girls developed and where they will be traveling.  If you want to learn more about Virtual Academy, visit www.chatham.k12.nc.us.  

Kiley Brown, Director for Accountability & Testing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 4:37


This week on the Notebook Podcast, we sat down with Kiley Brown to talk more about her role as the Director for Accountability and Testing. A special shout out to both Susan Hussey and Itzel Ocelot for helping Ms. Brown's transition go as smoothly as possible. #onechatham

Mrs. Walden CCS' 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 4:07


Earlier this month, Chatam Central's Mrs. Cassadi Walden was named CCS' 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year. The Notebook podcast was able to speak with Mrs. Walden about teaching, her time at CCS, and what she teaches at Chatham Central. 

Mr. Hart CCS' 2022-2023 CTE Teacher of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 4:54


Chatham Central's Mr. Christopher Hart was named CCS' CTE teacher of the Year. This week on the Notebook Podcast, we talked about his time with CCS, teaching, and how he encourages students to continue on the CTE pathway. 

The Arts at CCS with Sharon Allen

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 5:02


CCS Lead Arts Teacher Sharon Allen chatted with us this week to talk about her role, accolades, and the future of the arts. Come join us this week as we learn more about what the arts have done to impact our students and community!    

CCS's 2022-23 IAOTY Nanette Atkinson

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 4:38


Last week, North Chatham Elementary School's Nanette Atkinson was chosen as the 2022-23 Instructional Assistant of the year for Chatham County Schools. Join us as we learn more about Ms. Atkinson!

School Nutrition Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 5:02


Today, May 6th is Lunch Heroes Day and next week is School Nutrition Week. Listen to our latest podcast episode featuring CCS' Child Nutrition Director, Jennifer Ozkurt. Get to know more about what they do and how they feed our students!  

PTA Thrift Shop

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 5:00


Have you ever wondered how the PTA Thrift Shop helps to support our schools?  This week we got the opportunity to sit down with PTA board member Keith Stinson to learn more about their mission and what they have accomplished.

Library Month

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 4:57


CCS celebrates Library Month with Ms. Jeremiah.

Northwood's Stocks Club

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 4:37


Learn more about Northwood's Stocks Club featuring Mr. Forster. 

Spring Break

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 3:43


Here are some of the things our students are planning to do during Spring Break.

Book vending machine is a marvelous idea

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 5:03


A teacher was inspired in the airport about having a vending machine stocked with books. She made it happen at Chatham Middle School, where students earn tokens to put in the machine, and then get to keep the book for their very own.

Celebrating CTE This Month

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 5:00


We're talking this week about Career and Technical Education and the pathways it can open for students.

When an hour is just not enough coding ...

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 4:47


Perry Harrison students spent a week learning code, creating their own games and learning from a professional coder what it takes to do it for a career.

Join us at our Virtual Job Fair

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 4:57


Find out more on this edition of The Notebook podcast about how the virtual fair works and who Chatham County Schools is looking to hire. Hope to see you there!

Pittsboro Elementary taking to the airwaves to connect more with families

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 4:58


Pittsboro Elementary is taking to the airwaves to connect more with families.

Meet Science Fair overall winner Jacob Hoopes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 3:18


Meet Margaret B. Pollard 8-grader Jacob Hoopes, Chatham County Schools' overall winner from the Science Fair that took place in December. In this edition of the Notebook podcast, he talks about his entry, Body Part Ratios in Saturniidae ... A Leonardo Da Vinci Style Approach to the Average Saturniidae, and his interest in giant moths.

Perry Harrison: Building classroom communities

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 5:00


Perry Harrison: Building classroom communities

Jason Amy: What's it take to be an athletic director

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 5:00


Jason Amy: What's it take to be an athletic director

Arts Council partnership brings artists into Chatham County schools

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 4:42


Students have the opportunity to learn firsthand from area artists about their craft.

North Chatham students share what they want for themselves and others

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 4:57


Chatham Grove emphasizing student leadership, student service

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 4:40


Chatham Grove emphasizing student leadership, student service.

It‘s Winning Wednesday at Silk Hope School

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 4:03


Every Wednesday, the school has special emphasis and focus to support students in a variety of ways. Find out how by listening.

Chatham Central: ‘We‘re really preparing students to walk out of here prepared‘

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 4:44


With a wide array of course options and extracurriculars, Chatham Central High School focuses on helping students find their area of interest and ensure they are career- and college-ready.

Virginia Cross: ‘We grow kids‘

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 4:52


One of the things the school is really emphasizing this year is building a love of reading.    

Jordan-Matthews finding ways to help students stay engaged, achieve success

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 4:48


At Jordan-Matthews, educators are providing multi-tiered support to help their students achieve success. Listen to the latest Notebook podcast to learn more about some of the innovative approaches the high school is using.

J.S.Waters ‘diligently meeting the needs of students‘

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 4:12


J.S. Waters is successful with the help of students, staff and community stakeholders. The school has created highly productive classroom learning environments.

For Pollard, it‘s about students, faculty and community

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 4:55


Margaret B. Pollard Middle School is serving its students with robust programming, strong community support, and outstanding educators.

Chatham Historical Museum

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 4:57


Have you ever wondered what your child learns on field trips? Here's what many of our fourth-graders will discover this year.

Chatham Middle: ‘Building Relationships‘

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 4:56


Learn more about how Chatham Middle is engaging students and hear what its principal has to say about what makes the school special.

Bonlee: Looking to help each individual child

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 4:57


Bonlee School has a strong sense of community and a staff that is devoted to reaching each child.

Relationships Matter: Superintendent‘s Listening and Learning Tour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 3:13


If you are interested in attending one of the upcoming Superintendent's Listening and Learning Tour events, here are some details that might be helpful. 

School of Science and Engineering: ‘We provide a community‘

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 4:49


The School of Science and Engineering provides a path for students to earn college credits before they enroll at a university. Listen for more information on how this works and benefits families in our community.

George Moses Horton: ‘We want every student to find joy in learning‘

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 4:36


Join us for this week's podcast to learn more about how George Moses Horton is serving its students and our community.

Focusing on equity, excellence and opportunity

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 5:00


Chris Poston, who in his new role is leading Chatham County Schools' equity efforts as Executive Director for Excellence and Opportunity, shares in this week's episode more about what his work means for our students and the impact it will have.

Bennett: ‘A true community school‘

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 4:29


In coming weeks, the Notebook will be visiting all of schools in Chatham County Schools to talk about what makes each school special and help the community learn more about what is going on inside our schools. Our first conversation was with Dr. Carla Neal, principal at Bennett School. We hope you enjoy it.

COVID update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 4:54


If you want to know how the 2021-22 school year is going, what protocols we have in place to ensure student and teacher safety and where you can find additional information, this episode can help.

Diving into testing data

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 4:58


Do you find testing data confusing? Assistant Superintendent Dr. Moran offers some great insight to help people gain a better understanding.

No excuses here

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 7:23


The pandemic stopping Chatham School of Science & Engineering student Kayleigh Smith? Uh, no! 

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