The official podcast for the Troy School District in the state of Michigan. Featuring interviews with students and staff, reader's roundtables, and inside looks from the superintendent. Join us for our weekly episodes as we strive towards becoming a world class school district.
The TSD World Class Podcasts is an exceptional podcast that I stumbled upon when searching for ways to broaden my knowledge and stay updated with the latest educational trends. As someone who doesn't particularly enjoy reading, this podcast has become a go-to source of information and inspiration for me. The episode on "Range" was especially outstanding, as it shed light on the importance of embracing a wide range of skills and experiences rather than specializing in one narrow field. The hosts did a fantastic job discussing this topic and providing real-life examples that resonated with me on a personal level.
One of the best aspects of The TSD World Class Podcasts is the expertise and passion that shines through each episode. The hosts are clearly experienced educators who are genuinely invested in making a positive impact in their district. Their knowledge and insights are evident throughout, as they provide valuable information, share innovative teaching strategies, and tackle relevant issues facing educators today. It's truly refreshing to listen to a podcast where the hosts are not only knowledgeable but also relatable, creating an engaging atmosphere that keeps listeners coming back for more.
However, no podcast is without its flaws, and there are a few aspects of The TSD World Class Podcasts that could be improved upon. Firstly, the frequency of new episodes seems inconsistent at times. While some weeks may bring multiple episodes to look forward to, other weeks may pass without any new content being released. As a dedicated listener, it would be wonderful to have a more regular schedule established to ensure a consistent flow of fresh episodes.
In conclusion, I highly recommend The TSD World Class Podcasts to anyone interested in education or seeking inspiration from passionate educators. This podcast offers valuable insights into teaching methods, discusses important topics in education, and showcases amazing teachers within their district. Whether you're an experienced educator or simply someone curious about the world of education, this podcast provides thought-provoking discussions that will leave you eager for more. Kudos to the hosts for their excellent work in creating a podcast that is both informative and enjoyable to listen to.
Welcome to The Adventure Mindset podcast! In our second episode, we hear form Ms. Deanna Dutts and immerse ourselves into the world of student empowerment. Tune in for a motivational discussion about giving opportunity to others, leading with empathy, and embracing the courage to stand out!Podcast by Nurayda Albeez, a Creative Guild Student Producer.
Students and teachers share their experiences of organizing and leading Athens Charity Week and Troy High Activist Week.
The Elevating Voices podcast takes a deep dive into courageous and candid conversations. In this episode, we hear from Baker Middle School Principal Jonathan Cross and a panel of students sharing their experiences. We invite you in, to settle in, listen with your heart and embrace the moment.
Welcome to The Adventure Mindset podcast! In our first episode, we hear from Mr. Mark Chrzanowski to explore a transformative approach to physical education. Join us for an inspiring conversation on pushing boundaries to foster leadership, strengthen teamwork, and spark personal growth!
The Elevating Voices podcast takes a deep dive into courageous and candid conversations. In today's episode, we get up close and personal with the Black Student Union leadership at Athens High School. We invite you in, to settle in, listen with your heart and embrace the moment.
We take a closer look at the 2024 record-setting Athens track team. Podcast by Ryan Stasinski, a Creative Guild Student Producer.
Girls Powerlifting athletes talk about the season, their personal goals, and what to expect from the upcoming Athens Regional. Podcast by Ryan Stasinski, a Creative Guild Student Producer.
SSAB members share their experience with leadership and discuss the upcoming MLK Day of Service.
Superintendent Dr. Rich Machesky discusses the IA program and application process with Principal Patrick Griffin. Then, senior students Nurayda Albeez, Monica Marena, and Angel Pan share their experiences and testimonials. The conversation rounds out with teachers Amanda McSween and Tiffany Mack discussing their connections with the IA community and why it's a great place to be.
Superintendent Dr. Rich Machesky tours the construction site of the future Smith Middle School with principal Ryan Brinks.
It's hockey season in the Troy School District! Listen as we interview the Boys Troy United Hockey team head coach (Josh Brown) and two of their captains (Caleb Dominguez/Athens, Matthew Van Raemdonck/Troy High). Podcast by Ryan Stasinski, a Creative Guild Student Producer.
In his new podcast series, Superintendent Dr. Rich Machesky discusses our new elementary playgrounds with Hill Principal Shari Pawlus and 5th grade student guests. Thanks to our students: Greyson Glass Brady Burns Alexis Centi Julia Kinaia
Bond updates, Millage Renewal on November 5, community conversations, students receive AP capstone diplomas, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Bemis Elementary students talk about their favorite moments from the first week of school. Highlights include meeting new friends, team building games, and playing with play-doh.
SSAB Middle School Leadership Conference, Larson named National School of Character, bond project updates, graduations, athletic achievements, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
8th grade students in our middle schools recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Troy community members about their learning journey. A group of five 8th graders from Larson Middle School sit down and talk about their experience getting interviewed! Podcast hosted by Sahasra Bathula, a Creative Guild Student Contributor.
Join us for an in-depth conversation about safety and security in our schools with Todd Gilevich (Director of Security) and Officer Brian Jones (Troy PD School Resource Officer). This podcast was produced by Boulan Park Middle School student Meera Iyer.
Students compete at DECA, celebrating teachers and support staff, state championships won by powerlifting and synchronized swim, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Smith Middle School Principal Ryan Brinks discusses what students and the community can expect from the new building. Podcast Interview by Azra Yildiz & Seowoo Kim, Creative Guild Student Contributors.
New websites and mobile app, Career Accelerator Program Match Day, inaugural Business Council meeting, Teacher of the Year winners, Charity Week totals, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
This podcast highlights the voices, experiences, and contributions of Black/African American Staff and Student leaders within the Troy School District. Moderated by Chantelle Yancey (Supervisor for Educational Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relationships), panelists include Jayla Turner (Senior at Troy High School), Makenzie Sawyers (Senior at Athens High School), Shari Pawlus (Principal at Hill Elementary School), Stephan Henning (Assistant Principal at Larson Middle School), and Vernon Burden (Principal at Athens High School).
Smith Orchestra performs in Grand Rapids, first Business Council meeting, upcoming charitable activities at Troy High and Athens, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Launching TSD Early College, upcoming MLK Day of Service, information nights, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
District-wide wellness weekends, Athens Theatre Company presents The Wizard of Oz, Coffee with the Superintendent, Athens Boys Soccer Team wins State Championship, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Portrait of a Learner, SSAB starting their work, rivalry week for high school athletics, SME PRIME labs launch at Troy High, National Principals Month, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
The Colts and Red Hawks square off tonight in volleyball! We sit down with Gabby Bouzide and Bella Colon (Troy High) and Caroline Cubitt and Madie Tennies (Athens) to hear how their seasons have been going, what they discuss in the circle after celebrating a point, and what they have left to look forward to this season.
Starting the new school year, upcoming playground replacement, homecoming events, new director of safety and security, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Performing arts have been a big part of the Troy School District for a long time, so what does this program offer? What is the lasting impact of music education on students and teachers? TSD World Class Podcasts returns with its first episode this school year, produced by Boulan Park Middle School student Meera Iyer. Thank you to our guests (in order of appearance): Jaynie Sorenson, 5th Grade Band Teacher Rhiannon Tesolin, Boulan Park Middle School Orchestra Teacher Joe Havrilla, Boulan Park Middle School Band Teacher & TSD Instrumental Music Coordinator Jeffery Wu, Troy High School Orchestra Student Brian Nutting, Troy High School Band Teacher Sonia Puri, Troy High School Band Student Matt Tignanelli, 5th Grade Band Teacher Gargi, Boulan Park Middle School Orchestra Student Anna, Boulan Park Middle School Band Student Anoush Rophael, Athens High School Orchestra Student
Graduation, Baker Middle School student places 5th in national spelling bee, charity softball game, Athens TV wins Best Narrative at Michigan Student Film Festival, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
C-SPAN's national StudentCam award winners from Athens, history making hockey player from Troy High, Athens Theatre Company presents You Can't Take It With You, National Autism Awareness Month, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Synchro athletes Rebecca Austin (Troy High junior), Crystal Hensley (Athens junior), Ana Sofia Hernandez Gomez (Troy High sophomore), and Cynthia Wang (Troy High senior) discuss the difficulties of their sport and why they love it.
Creative Guild student Meera Iyer presents information on disabilities and autism along with resources that the Troy School District provides. March is National Disabilities Awareness Month and April is National Austin Awareness Month. This episode is a student work, written and produced by Meera who attends middle school in the Troy School District.
Visit from State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice, March is Reading Month, Baker Middle School student Aryan Khedkar wins regional spelling bee, Athens Women's Varsity Powerlifting wins state championship, Troy Theatre Ensemble presents Curtains, upcoming robotics competition hosted at Athens, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Gymnastics athletes Aanika Nanda (Troy High sophomore), Michelle Nartey (Athens junior), and Ava Sillars (Berkley junior) discuss the physical and mental challenges of the sport and how they all ended up competing together.
Nick Lusk joins us to talk about the newfound popularity of Athens powerlifting, how students prepare for it, the unique challenges faced for this sport, and what to expect for the future of powerlifting.
Teacher of the Year, selling $176M of bonds, upcoming activist and charity weeks at Troy High and Athens, Larson student competing on Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship", and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Upcoming MLK Day of Service on January 16th, Troy High raises over $17,500 for charity, Governor's Service Awards, new album from the Creative Guild, over $1,000,000 in scholarships offered for Athens Theatre Company students from the Michigan Thespian Festival, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
Featuring a conversation with George Perakis (Troy High Senior), Akshitha Sahu (International Academy East Senior), and Marlien William (Athens Junior), the Troy Schools superintendent invites students to offer their insight as to how the bond could transform their schools and impact their learning. Also, the Athens Theatre Company presents Disney's Descendants, the Troy Theatre Ensemble presents Radium Girls, wrapping up the fall sports season, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
The Athens Varsity Girls Golf team are Regional Champions for the first time since 1988! Senior Olivia Hemmila and junior Ava Weeks discuss what this means for them and their goals for state finals.
A look back at the 1989 Athens State Soccer Champions with Tim Storch, Kyle Ketelhut, and Todd Heugh.
The start of the another school year, our district's bond proposal, marching band performances, the upcoming hometown rivalry football game, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.
What will the bond proposal mean for Smith Middle School students? We talk to Principal Ryan Brinks about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for Athens High School students? We talk to Principal Dr. Lara Dixon about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for International Academy East students? We talk to Principal Ryan Brinks and Assistant Principal Patrick Griffin about what they are most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for Troy College & Career High School students? We talk to Principal Angela Milanov about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for Troy High School students? We talk to Principal Remo Roncone about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for Baker Middle School students? We talk to Principal Jonathan Cross about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for Boulan Park Middle School students? We talk to Principal Tony Morse about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for Larson Middle School students? We talk to Principal Joe Duda about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for Barnard Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Melanie Morey about what she is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi
What will the bond proposal mean for Bemis Elementary School students? We talk to Principal Jeremey Whan about what he is most excited for and how this bond will transform learning and student achievement. You can learn more about the Troy School District bond proposal by visiting our website at troy.k12.mi.us. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroySchoolDistrict Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyschools Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyschooldistrict/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/troyschooldistrictmi