Podcasts about Frederick County Public Schools

After recently stepping down as Catoctin High's baseball coach, stunning many around the Frederick County sports community, Mike Franklin is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast. Franklin reflects on his 28 years as a baseball coach at Catoctin, including 25 spent as a head coach, with host Greg Swatek. He talks about why he made his decision, the difficulty that was involved in making it and what reaction he has gotten from others across the county since making it. He also talks about why he loved coaching at Catoctin so much and stayed with the school for so long, even when he had opportunities to go elsewhere. Franklin discusses the impact his family had on his decision and some of his initial plans for the next phase of his life. Can he see himself getting back into coaching one day? Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to review the Frederick County Public Schools swimming and diving championships from last weekend and the Monocacy Valley Hockey League championship game between Middletown Valley and Oakdale.

Steve Nibbs chats with Athletic Supervisor for Frederick County Public Schools, Kevin KendroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the heels of a Frederick County Board of Education vote that will nearly double athletic participation fees for Frederick County Public Schools, Kevin Kendro, the head of school system's sports program, makes his annual appearance this week on The Final Score podcast. Kendro answers questions from host Greg Swatek about the fee increase. After numerous motions and amendments, why did it ultimately go up from $95 to $185 per student, per sport? What sort of impact does he think it will have on FCPS athletics, which have been steadily growing over the past five years? Does he feel fewer kids will play high school sports in the county? Does he appreciate the financial hardship the fee represents for families of FCPS athletes? The guys move on to other topics over the course of the podcast, which is informally dubbed every year as The State of FCPS Athletics address. They talk about the overall success of the county sports teams, which included another boys state lacrosse title, more state track and field dominance, and baseball state titles in two of the four classifications. They also talk about the inaugural season of girls flag football as a varsity sport in the county last fall and how that sport could continue to grow and evolve going forward.

Continuing a state-championship series on The Final Score podcast, coach Andy Baker, senior pitcher/third baseman Hunter Barnes and senior first baseman Brett Lucas from the Middletown High baseball team are this week's guests. The Knights won the Class 2A baseball championship on May 25 with a 6-5 victory over Glenelg. It was their second state title in baseball and their first since 2017. Host Greg Swatek talks to the guys about what made this team so close knit and why they were able to pull through in so many close games. Prior to their one-run victory in the state final, they beat Patuxent 2-1 on a suicide squeeze in a 13-inning state semifinal that ended close to midnight at McCurdy Field. The guys talk about those memorable moments and the future of the program going forward with so many players graduating. Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to discuss the baseball state titles won by Middletown and Brunswick, Frederick County players currently playing and thriving in minor league baseball and a dramatic increase to athletic fees for Frederick County Public Schools.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JAIMEE CUTWRIGHT - parent with Save Frederick County Public Schools' Remote Virtual Program (RVP) – discussed the effort to the save the Remote Virtual School program in Frederick. EVENT: Save RVP Rally on June 12: https://www.facebook.com/groups/456813337029235/ Two more Maryland counties are cutting virtual learning programs LAST WEEK: Frederick County school board eliminates Remote Virtual Program to balance budget FLASHBACK: Students with special needs resist elimination of 'remote virtual program' in Frederick County Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, June 6, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Sirgo shares a ton of powerful thoughts about education in this episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast! Sirgo, who is the Chief of Staff at Frederick County Public Schools, even taught Couros a new vocabulary word! Check out this episode to hear how Sirgo answers these questions: Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that inspired you and why? What advice would you give your first-year teacher self? Quote: “None of this will get easier…'you will ‘learn how to do hard better'...” -- Sarah Sirgo sharing advice from Kara Lawson Links: Sarah Sirgo X - https://x.com/Lead2Support?s=20 Sarah Sirgo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sirgo-lead2support/ Sarah Sirgo Website - https://www.lead2support.com/

George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on the “warm bath, cold shower” mentality. If we are modeling the expectations we want our students to embody, we need to have a mix of a warm bath and a cold shower. Couros has a great conversation with Sarah Sirgo, the Chief of Staff at Frederick County Public Schools, who talks about the idea of being “professionally irreverent.” Be sure to check out this episode for the great ideas that Sarah Sirgo shares! Quotes: “Who you are is what people say about you at the dinner table.” - Sarah Sirgo “Being professionally irreverent is…being deliberate about not just going along to go along.” - Sarah Sirgo Links: Sarah Sirgo X - https://x.com/Lead2Support?s=20 Sarah Sirgo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sirgo-lead2support/ Sarah Sirgo Website - https://www.lead2support.com/ __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

After helping the Thomas Johnson High School boys track and field team win a second consecutive indoor team championship in the Frederick County Public Schools meet, senior Luke Freimanis is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast. Freimanis chats with host Greg Swatek about his success at the meet, setting a new meet record in the 55-meter hurdles and winning the high jump, and the significance of another team championship. He also talks about the two track-and-field video games, Sky High and Track Mayhem-Decatholon, he created and are now available to play worldwide on app stores. What inspired the ideas behind them? How long did it take to create them? How challenging was the process? And how did he react when he saw friends and teammates playing the game? Plus, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about the local sports scene here in Frederick County. Is there more clarity in the Player of the Year race for boys and girls basketball?

New Market man enters plea in child pornography case  Fatal crash earlier this month continues to be investigated Fights between students in Frederick County Public Schools continue to cause problems See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracey Hicks, Automotive Instructor at Frederick County Public Schools, gives us an inside look at what it's like to build a high school auto program while gaining industry relationships. Tracey discusses the benefits of working with past graduates, the impact of industry support on his program, and the need to introduce trades to kids at a young age.(2:38) Tracey's Teaching Journey(14:12) Benefits of Being Involved with Alumni(20:47) Positive Influence of Industry Support(30:08) Running Effective Advisory Committee Meetings(41:08) Introducing Industry at a Young AgeResources:WrenchWay's Free Solutions for SchoolsPlay WrenchWay's Loneliest Number Game for a Chance at Winning $1,000Download the free WrenchWay mobile app:App StoreGoogle PlayAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, WrenchWayjayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122About Our Guest:Tracey HicksAutomotive Instructor, Frederick County Public SchoolsTracey.Hicks@fcps.orgConnect with us on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

A house fire in Frederick County left one man dead Tentative contracts were reached between Frederick County Public Schools and it's collective bargaining units Fleetwood Way will be closed due to sewer work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2022-23 school year now over, the supervisor of athletics and extra curricular activities for Frederick County Public Schools made his annual appearance on The Final Score podcast this week. Kevin Kendro chats with Greg Swatek about the year that was in FCPS athletics. The discussion centers heavily on the school system adding girls flag football as a varsity sport in the fall. How challenging was the process? What sort of response has the school system gotten about adding the sport? What will the games look like? What are the rules? How are points scored? What sort of blue print will the sport create for other school districts across the state? All of those questions are addressed. Kendro also talks about the state of the Central Maryland Conference eight years into its existence. Clear Spring was added in the last school year to give the sports league 16 teams, including the 10 from Frederick County. Kendro discusses some structural changes the CMC is making to its divisions and the way championships are awarded. He also discusses some of the challenges that high school sports are facing on the state level, namely a shortage of game officials.

Our conversation for The Valley Business Today happened in the conference room at the Frederick County Economic Development office as it does whenever there is an "extra" Wednesday in the month. Shayla Rickard, Business Retention Manager for FredCo EDA joined me for the chat with her guest, Alison Post, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Frederick County Public Schools. We talked about all the options available to students now for work-based learning from job shadow programs to internships. Alison explained how students get involved in the programs, and the role parents play and talked about the successful partnerships between education and business. Shayla told us of the wide range of businesses she works with that are interested in partnering with the school system to expand their workforce. For more information about the work-based learning opportunities, visit: http://yesfrederickva.com/ and learn about the Workforce Initiative.

Fresh off Linganore High's wrestling team winning its first state duals championship last Saturday, coach Ben Arneson and senior middleweight Ben Lawn are this week's guest on The Final Score podcast. Arneson and Lawn chat with host Greg Swatek about how the profile of the sport has risen at Linganore to the point where the Lancers are now one of the most respected teams in the state. They talk about the team's relentless and never-quit attitude, which carried them to the Class 3A duals championship over North Point, and they talk about how the wrestlers were able to come together for the purpose of achieving that common goal. Plus, they offer a little preview of the Frederick County Public Schools tournament this Friday and Saturday at Frederick High School, as the individual portion of the postseason is set to begin. Prior to that, FNP sports writers Alexander Dacy and John Cannon join Greg to discuss the end of the basketball regular season in Frederick County and what team can possibly contend for a state title on the boys and girls side, as well as the FCPS swimming and diving championships over the weekend.

On the heels of girls flag football becoming a varsity sport in Frederick County, new Tuscarora High football coach and Urbana assistant principal Ryan Hines is this week's guest on the Final Score. Hines played a prominent role in helping girls flag football carve out a foothold in the area through Frederick County Parks and Recreation and the high school league last fall. He chats with Greg Swatek about the significance of it becoming a varsity sport in Frederick County Public Schools and the opportunities it will create for young girls interested in playing sports. He also talks about his desire to get back into coaching after roughly a decade of holding administrative positions at Urbana and why Tuscarora was the right opportunity for him, despite the Titans' struggles in recent seasons. How is he balancing and managing both jobs at the moment? Why would he be willing to take such a significant pay cut? How long will it take to turn the Tuscarora program around? He answers those questions and more. Prior to Hines coming on, FNP sports writers John Cannon and Alexander Dacy join Greg to discuss girls flag football as a varsity sport, the contributions of Frederick High's deaf boys basketball player, Keanu Boren, and Hood College's newly formed men's volleyball team.

Shots fired in Downtown Frederick. Frederick County Public Schools will select a book review committee this week. Frederick Health Hospital is seeing an increase in patients with respiratory illnesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Frederick County Election Office says the counting of mail-in ballots from the primary election is expected to wrap up today. A renewable energy milestone has been achieved by Frederick County government. Student meals at Frederick County Public Schools are no longer free of charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new health curriculum is being developed for Frederick County Public Schools. A Back-to-School vaccination clinic is scheduled for next week. How to get the message out about monkeypox was brought up during a community update Wednesday night sponsored by the Maryland Health Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Upon their recent retirement from the long-time careers as athletic directors for Frederick County Public Schools, Mike DeSimone (Middletown High) and Mike Mummert (Walkersville High) are the guests this week on The Final Score podcast. Mummert served for 39 years at Walkersville High, including 20 as the school's athletic director, while DeSimone worked for 26 years at Middletown High, including nine as the school's A.D. Together, they chat with host Greg Swatek about their long careers, how they came into their jobs, some of their fondest memories and why Frederick County has become such a hotbed for high school sports. They also share their concerns about school's being able to attract quality coaching candidates going forward and if they will be able to stay away from the high-school sports scene in the county.

Our conversation for The Valley Business Today happened in the conference room at the Frederick County Economic Development office as it does whenever there is an "extra" Wednesday in the month. Shayla Rickard, Business Retention Manager for FredCo EDA joined me for the chat along with her guest, Missy Spielman, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Frederick County Public Schools. We talked about all the options that are available to students now for work-based learning from job shadow programs to mentoring. Missy explained how the program works and talked about the many success stories she's had. She encouraged local business no matter their size, to reach out to their work-based learning coordinators to be part of the program. Shayla told us the benefit on the business side of these types of programs and talked about the vital role they play in economic development for our community. For more information about the work-based learning opportunities, visit: http://yesfrederickva.com/ and learn about the Workforce Initiative.

There have been increased safety patrols at Frederick County Public Schools following Tuesday's mass shooting at a Texas school which killed 19 children. Mobile driver's licenses have come to Maryland. A Washington County man won over $40,000 in the lottery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of security measures have been taken in Frederick County Public Schools to make sure students, teachers and other staff are safe. Planning is underway on filling in the sinkhole along Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick. Sharpsburg's 155th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will be on Saturday, May 28. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Circuit Court on Thursday, a Frederick man charged with killing his mother in April, 2020 entered a plea. You will not meet a more genuine person than Frederick County Public Schools interim superintendent Dr. Mike Markoe. Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor said the city followed directions from the state when it came to mandates due to COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment... Frederick County Public Schools reveals new superintendent. Plus, what happens when Frank Mitchell's Facebook gets hacked.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Frederick County Council approved an ordinance establishing a police accountability board. There's a new superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools. As warm weather has returned, so have motorcyclists to our area roadways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During last night's Family Advisory Committee meeting for Frederick County Public Schools, things got very intense with parents opposed to new curriculum, which calls for instruction on things like gender identity and sexuality being taught to elementary school students. Membership was the big issue brought up during a hearing Tuesday night on a bill to establish a police accountability board. More than 400 jobs will be created when Hitachi Rail builds a $70 million facility near Hagerstown to produce rail cars for the Washington D.C. Metro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sentence was handed down on Wednesday for a Frederick man who killed his girlfriend. The mask requirement in Frederick County Public Schools will be no more later this week. We are in the worst blood shortage in over a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bill dealing with filling vacancies on the Frederick County Board of Education is moving forward. There will be no further discussion by the Frederick County Legislative Delegation on a bill covering abandoned burial plots. A financial literacy program is coming to Frederick County Public Schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment... Mark Joannides joins Bob and Ryan to discuss the Education Not Indoctrination Slate as well as the December 2nd Kickoff event and the current state of Frederick County Public Schools.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment... Frederick News Post - Two weeks after launching a voluntary coronavirus testing program for school staff, Frederick County Public Schools has ended the effort due to a lack of participation. The district had partnered with testing vendor Capital Diagnostics, according to FCPS Superintendent Terry Alban, and the school system and vendor planned to begin by having testing available at a small handful of sites around the county. Eventually, they were going to expand to be “at almost every” school, Alban said. MARKETS RALLIED INITIAL JOBLESS CLAIMS IMPROVED LAST WEEK THE PRODUCER PRICE INDEX (PPI) SHOWED INFLATION RAGING LAST MONTH EARNING REPORTS WERE GOOD ON THURSDAY   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Public Schools have been affected by the most recent Tik Tok challenge. “Most of our middle and high school principals, they've seen at least some type of challenge they can trace back to the ‘devious licks.' challenge,” says Brandon Oland, Communications Manager for the local School System. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

José Bueso is one of the founding partners of Dynamic Automotive. He has been the CEO at Dynamic for 25 years and has a total of 50 years in the industry. He has been a certified ASE Master Automotive Technician since 1982 and is an ASE L1 Advanced Level Specialist, as well as a VEIP Master Certified Emission Technician. José enjoys volunteering at different local committees including Frederick County Public Schools, Career & Technology Center, Trades Foundations, Toastmasters and the Auto Care Association. Listen to José's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Jos%C3%A9+Bueso%22 (HERE) Lee Forman is one of the founding partners of Dynamic Automotive, spending the last 26 years as our Vice President and a total of 46 years in the industry. He is a certified ASE Master Automotive Technician, ASE L1 Advanced Level Specialist Automotive Engine Performance, VEIP Master Certified Emission Technician, and a Maryland State Inspector. Lee's family is his whole life. He has a beautiful wife, Molly, three children, ten grandchildren, and last but certainly not least is Lee's faithful pooch, Misty. Lee also enjoys boating and woodworking in his shop when he has spare time. Listen to Lee's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22lee+forman%22 (HERE) Dwayne Myers is a partner in Dynamic Automotive in the greater Maryland area. Dwayne invests time in the industry with the Auto Care Association and serves on the education committee with CCPN (Car Care Professional Network). Dwayne was recently honored as one of only 17 outstanding individuals that qualified for the prestigious 2017 World Class Technician Award presented by The Auto Care Association and ASE. He is very passionate about hiring and sustaining a strong and engaged team. Listen to Dwayne's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Dwayne%20Myers%22 (HERE). Dynamic Automotive is an MSO (Multi Shop Operation). They have stores in Frederick, Libertytown, Urbana and New Market. Webiste: https://dynamicautomotive.net/ (https://dynamicautomotive.net/) Key Talking Points The business started in a garage  2015- 3 locations, now 5 total in 6 years “Clone ourselves” as owners- becoming mentors and teaching and facilitating growth in business. Leadership team being involved in opening stores and growing it instead of it solely being owners responsibility.   Expansions- fulfilling team's goals and dreams, running over capacity, demand was there with a growing population  Being involved in mentor coaching groups for multi-shop owners- you don't know what you don't know, receive information, and be more efficient. Missed opportunities are very expensive.  Banking relationships- important to choose the right type of bank for business, discuss the future and where you're heading,  if they have the buy-in for your dreams then they become your cheerleader Next on way- working with the leadership team and continue to create high-level processes, looking for next opportunity within 6 months to 1 year.  AAPEX 2021- taking 8 employees. Essential education, it is eye-opening to see the industry isn't just in a small area, networking   Finding talent for business- often times talent finds you when they see an opportunity    Link mentioned for AAPEX Award Nominations https://aapexshow.com/serviceawards (HERE). Link to previous episodes with Jose, Dwayne and Lee: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e002/ (2), https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e003/ (3) and https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e004/ (4) Thanks to Jose Bueso, Dwayne Myers and Lee Forman for their contribution to the aftermarket's premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page, highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (HERE). Leaders are readers. Listen for free on Apple...

Annaliese Jenkins, a 2019 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College and Missy Spielman, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Frederick County Public Schools talk about their student/teacher relationship and how Missy became an "accidental mentor" to Annaliese. We chatted about the work-based learning program at FCPS and Annaliese explained how her first experience ultimately shaped her education/career path. Missy talked about how job shadowing, community college & work-based opportunities factor into the decisions students make when trying to determine their career path. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Annaliese Jenkins, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Karine Myers started "teaching" at the age of 8 in her basement. Now Supervisor of Leadership Development at Frederick County Public Schools, she has seen education from MANY viewpoints. Karine's passion for learning has not dimmed through career setbacks and pivots and now appears to be at its brightest!Karine on Twitter - @fcpskarinemyers2:45 Holton Arms Creative Summer3:15 Dickinson College3:30 Gettysburg College6:30 A leader has nothing to do with your title - It has to do with the influence that you have12:30 It's really about the learner and the learner can take on so many different views14:00 Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman14:45 I see success when we focus on servant leadership tenents17:30 Stop, Pause, Think before making the next decision18:45 We cannot provide professional learning that is "one and done" because the position is not static20:15 When we see a growth-minded leader that's what comes to pass in the school building20:15 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative22:00 Remember to put your own air mask on first27:00 There are a lot of leadership needs that are beyond instructional33:00 Do things that are scary so that you can grow33:45 What can I learn from the experience or failure34:30 Put the right frame of mind on something and you keep pushing forward35:00 Be open to feedback. If you're not getting it, seek it out37:30 Educational Leadership37:45 Learning Forward38:45 Dare to Lead by Brené Brown39:00 Leadershift by John C. Maxwell39:00 The Sweet Spot by Christine Carter40:15 Nothing as an educator makes you feel better than watching people benefit from learningHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - ke

SHOW TOPICPerforming Arts at SV: Proud of the Past, Excited to Move Forward with Mr. Aaron Magill SPECIAL GUESTMr. Aaron Magill, Seneca Valley Senior High School Choral Director, All-School Musical Producer and Vocal DirectorAaron Magill is a graduate of Seneca Valley. He went on to major in Music Education at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He spent his first years teaching in the Frederick County Public Schools in Frederick, Maryland. While teaching middle/elementary school choir and general music, he sang with the Master Chorale of Washington and the Professional singing group “The Washington Singers.”  Mr. Magill has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., Avery Theater at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall in New York City and for several Christmas tree lightings at the White House. In 2003, Mr. Magill began his teaching career at Seneca Valley Senior High School in the Choral Department. He directs the Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Madrigal Singers, Women’s and Men’s Quartet and assists with the Show Choir. He is also the Producer and Vocal Director for the All-School Musical, Adviser to Tri M and is the intermediate high school (IHS) auditorium stage manager in charge of the IHS stage crew.    Under his direction, the choirs of the senior high school have consistently earned superior ratings and first place awards at music performance assessments and competitions throughout the country.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW:The 2021 SV Musical When the show will be held and how can people see it How this year's musical is different from other year's Who helps to make this production happen What all goes on behind the scenes to help make a production happen Students involved in the musical who have gone on to do great things https://www.instagram.com/senecavalleymusical/www.svsd.net/SVMusical

The new President of Frederick County Public Schools, Jay Mason, joined the Morning News Express to discuss the decision to halt all face-to-face instruction amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Theresa Alban has served as Superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools since July 2011. In 2015, the Board of Education of Frederick County renewed her contract through June 2019. The Board again renewed her contract in 2019 to run through June 2023. Paulette Anders is running for the Frederick County Board of Education on a simple but influential message “We’ve got to get these kids back to school,” she said Anders, a mother of a senior at Middletown High School, became a new addition to the Board of Education race less than a week ago, but her name won’t appear on the ballot. Because she filed her campaign with the Frederick County Board of Elections so late in the game, Anders is considered an official write-in candidate. And Sue Johnson With your help and vote in the upcoming general election on November 3rd, 2020, I hope to represent the citizens of Frederick County on the Board of Education. Now, more than ever, we need strong leaders who have the skills and knowledge to chart the course of public education in Frederick County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pre-recorded today's episode of Public Safety Thursday with Lt. Warren Gosnell from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office to warn listeners to be aware of the school bus as school will be starting in various forms across Frederick County. Lt. Warren Gosnell explained the various laws in place to protect both the students getting on/off the school bus as well as those on the roads during pick up/drop off. Frederick County Public Schools (at the time of the recording) are slated to re-open in a hybrid version that will include some in-person days for most of the students in the locality. We talked about how important it is to be aware of the school bus routes, the kids who will be excitedly waiting at their stops, driveways and along roadways, and when and where you should come to a stop when encountering a bus. In the second half of the show, we discussed traffic patrols in various subdivisions such as Lake Holiday, Shawneeland, Mountain Falls Park and Lake Frederick. Lt. Gosnell explained the ordinances in place (and pending) that allow patrols within their boundaries and told us how those patrols are a good deterrent for both traffic and criminal activity.

Kevin Kendro, the supervisor of athletics for Frederick County Public Schools, has been  Dealing with trying to provide sports programs in some form for FCPS students since the Pandemic closed shcool in March. The Frederick County board of education voted earlier in the evening to postpone the fall sports season until after the first semester, which ends in January 2021. He talks about some of the adaptations he and other athletic directors are trying to implement to provide experiences for students locked out of schools. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We pre-recorded today's conversation over Zoom with Tony Baker & Jason Brown from Frederick County Parks & Recreation to talk about their fall programs as well as their BasicREC program. The before and after school program is contingent upon the final decision of Frederick County Public Schools so many of their details cannot yet be released. However, Jason explained how their summer camp program worked and the safety precautions put in place that will transfer to the full time BasicREC program. Tony also told us about their fall programs and reminded everyone of all the outdoor activities available at all the county parks. The pools are open and registration is still happening for flag football and flag football cheer. He also told us that they're working on dates for Paws to Pavement events. Paws to Pavement is a partnership between Frederick County Parks and Recreation and the Esther Boyd Animal Shelter to promote wellness, adoptable dogs, and community parks. Esther Boyd will be bringing several adoptable dogs to the park, where volunteers can pick a pup and take them on a walk around Clear Brook Park trail . This event helps promote animal adoption and a better quality of life for local shelter dogs! For more information or updates visit their website: fcprd.net and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fredcoparksandrec/

Josh welcomes a very special guest, our first Dude Solutions Excellence Award winner: Curtis Orndorff, Manager of Building Maintenance at Frederick County Public Schools. This award recognizes a client for demonstration of operations excellence, innovation in the industry and important core values such as service, collaboration, integrity and ingenuity. Curtis was selected from 31 nominees by a committee of Dudes from across the company as well as members of our Client Advisory Board. They talk about Curtis’ history with The Dude since 2012, his school district, work and more. SHOW NOTES: Frederick County Public Schools Their Client Success Story See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the spring sports season and the state basketball semifinals still hanging in the balance, Kevin Kendro, the supervisor of athletics and extracurricular activities for Frederick County Public Schools, is the guest this week on The Final Score podcast. Kendro chats with host Greg Swatek about the tremendous impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on the county's high school sports scene. Will there be a spring sports season at all? Will the state basketball semifinals, involving three Frederick County basketball teams, be played? What is his job like on a day-to-day basis during this crisis? Kendro answers these questions to the best of his ability, knowing that nothing is certain at the present time and how rapidly things can change.

BOE President Brad Young talks about what is in store for the rest of the school year for Frederick County Public Schools.

For students, snow days can be a blessing. After all, there is a reason there are many superstitions aimed at making it snow enough for school to be canceled.  But the Frederick County Board of Education might make a change to snow days that makes them less fun for students.  The board recently discussed the idea of virtual classes on snow days, where students have assignments that can be completed while at home.  There are complications and questions unanswered about how virtual classes would work that the board will consider before making a decision.  Education and food reporter Katryna Perera joins producer Heather Mongilio to talk about the possible schedule for next school year overall. Then the two discuss some of the benefits and challenges virtual classes would present.  City editor Allen Etzler, who attended Frederick County Public Schools, joins Mongilio later to also discuss the classes.  Etzler also offers a look ahead to some of the stories in The Frederick News-Post.  Finally, Perera joins Mongilio once again, this time to discuss the different food, often pork, a lot of pork, that she tried while vacationing in the Philippines. 

We were in the studio for The Valley Business Today with Jody Wall, Director of Program Development for the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber to have a conversation about the chamber's workforce development committee. Jody's guests were committee members, Missy McDonald, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Frederick County Public Schools & Bonnie Zampino, Center Manager with Virginia Career Works. We talked about the workforce development committee's work, it's importance in developing a local, skilled workforce and how these two committee members' organizations collaborate with community members, local employers and those seeking employment. You can get the details about the luncheon we discussed on the chamber's website: https://www.regionalchamber.biz/events/details/workforce-development-luncheon-november-13-2019-10330 You can reach Bonnie at Virginia Career Works via their website: https://vcwvalley.com/ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vcwvalley/ or via phone: (540) 454-4147 You can reach Missy at Frederick County Public Schools via phone: (540) 662-3889 ext. 88216

Desiree Tucker came to Frederick County for the opportunity to send her children to a better public school system. She and her husband moved from Prince George's County. He worried about their children attending school in a largely white county, but Tucker said it was similar to how she grew up. Her child went through kindergarten, and Tucker told producer Heather Mongilio there were some eye-opening moments when it came to the lack of diversity in the school's curriculum. Then education reporter Katryna Perera spoke with Board of Education member Michael Bunitsky about the Racial Equity Committee and ways that FCPS does and does not include diversity in the curriculum. Perera joins Mongilio to talk about reporting the story after speaking with Bunitsky.

[Editor’s Note: Frederick County Public Schools was invited to take part in this podcast discussion, but no representative was made available. A request for written comment went unanswered.] School has yet to start for the students at Parkway Elementary School, but it is the parents, and some kids, that have butterflies over the upcoming school year.  Due to low teacher staffing, Frederick County Public Schools had to choose between classrooms with one teacher to approximately 30 kids or multi-grade classrooms. The schools went with the latter.  At Parkway, there are only nine teachers this year, down from 12 the previous one.  Producer Heather Mongilio spoke with education reporter Katryna Perera about what multi-grade classrooms are and why parents feel uneasy about the decision.  Then three parents of Parkway students join Mongilio to talk about how the decision will affect them.  Representatives from Frederick County Public Schools were unable to comment by deadline Monday. Finally, features reporter Kate Masters joins Mongilio to speak about TLC's "90 Day Fiancé," which features a Frederick resident. Masters and Mongilio also speak about Burger King's Impossible Whopper and whether people can tell the difference between a beef and a plant-based burger.

Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent Dr Theresa Alban Talked about New schools opening, School Choice, Teaching of History, School Safety, Composting, and cell phones in schools.

We were in the conference room at Frederick County Parks & Recreation Department to record today's conversation with Tony Baker & Chris Konyar about the release of the Fall Guide full of their programs, sports leagues and events. You can download the online version here: FallGuide2019Web1 Chris gave us the details about deadlines for several sports leagues and we talked about basicREC programs now that Frederick County Public Schools are about to start. Tony told us about the new outdoor weight equipment being installed at Sherando Park, a few pet-related events happening at Clear Brook Park, plus we talked briefly about the Battlefield Half Marathon registration information.

We were in the studio for our regular monthly conversation with Lt. Warren Gosnell from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office to talk traffic safety. Our discussion included the impact & legal implications of grass clippings in roadways, traffic patterns in work zones, ATV safety and a quick reminder that Frederick County Public Schools start on August 15, 2019. If you'd like to join the Facebook group Lt. Gosnell mentioned during the show, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363012544458412/

Frederick County Public Schools supervisor of athletics Kevin Kendro and longtime Brunswick High baseball coach Roger Dawson are the guests this week on the Final Score podcast. First, Kendro reflects with host Greg Swatek on the year that was for high school sports in the county during the 2018-19 school year. In the fourth year for the Central Maryland Conference and the second in partnership with Washington County Public Schools, what is the overall health of the league? What is going well? What can be going better? Are there any plans to expand or make changes? How did the changes to the football and tennis playoffs come about? And how were they received? Then, Dawson stops by to help commemorate the 50th anniversary of his older brother, Ricky, setting the state record with 24 strikeouts in Brunswick's 10-inning loss to Southern Garrett in the District 1 B-C championship game at McCurdy Field on June 7, 1969. How did Brunswick manage to lose a game in which its pitcher was so dominant? What type of player and person was Ricky?

FCPS Superintendent Dr Theresa Alban Joined me for a look at the issues that impact Frederick County Public Schools. 

Sean Nicholson, Outreach and Development, spent most of his life battling addiction. Since entering recovery, he has dedicated his life to serving the recovering community. Using his experience with non-profit organizations in Frederick and surrounding areas, Sean recently facilitated a strategic partnership with Frederick County Public Schools to raise awareness and to educate middle and high school students about addiction and recovery. Sean is Executive Producer for Heroin’s Grip, a documentary about the opioid crisis in Frederick County. Sean believes that recovery is possible and that people can change and do get better.

After an unannounced lockdown drill at Middletown High School in mid-April, questions about how safety drills are handled in local schools revealed the fine line school leaders walk between traumatizing students and preparing them for this reality. Unannounced drills to prepare for active shooters are becoming increasingly common as schools have been the scene of high-profile shootings, such as the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 people dead. This week, Frederick Uncut producers Heather Mongilio and Wyatt Massey discuss how Frederick County Public Schools handles unannounced drills. Later, students Laurelle Maubert, a 15-year-old at Saint James School, and Navian Scarlett, a 17-year-old senior at Frederick High School us to talk about their experiences with the drills and how it affects students.

What started as a now-deleted tweet amplified widely by Kim Kardashian, the “Momo Challenge” went viral in the past week, especially among youth. The fake challenge claimed there were videos encouraging children to harm themselves or commit suicide spliced into otherwise regular youth content. The image of Momo is actually that of a sculpture created by a Japanese artist. The challenge associated with the image has surfaced before but gained particular traction in the United States last week. Parents and school districts across the country reacted as though the challenge was real, including Frederick County Public Schools. Three schools in the county sent out email notices about the challenge without mentioning the story was a hoax.

More than 300 parents and community members attended the first informational session about the upcoming school redistricting, which primarily touches the Urbana, Linganore and Oakdale communities. This week, we hear from those parents and community members who worry a redistricting could mean significant changes for students and their families. Hosts Emma Kerr and Wyatt Massey talk about what the redistricting — affecting nearly half of all Frederick County Public Schools — will mean for those families and what to expect in the coming months.

It’s Monday December 17th! We’ve got your physical therapy news for the week! The American Physical Therapy Association released their 2019 slate of candidates. Remember the lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act? A federal judge has stated that the individal mandate is essential to the law, and without it, the ACA is rendered unconstitutional . In Maryland, Frederick County Public Schools are offering high schoolers a fast track to PT and OT careers. The Apple watch with an EKG? Not meant for those with a-fib. Last we’ve got John LaRue with the latest on home exercise program adherence.

Shari Scher Shari and her husband have been residents of the City of Frederick for decades. Shari has a BA and MS in Early Childhood Education, spent many years as a Childhood Curriculum Specialist and Family Involvement Supervisor in with Frederick County Public Schools, and presently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Hood College and a Professional Developer for Head Start in Frederick. Her professional and volunteer work has been recognized by too many awards to list here, but includes Maryland’s Top 100 Women (2006), a Teaching Excellence Award (2012), Educator of The Year, Maryland PTA (2013) and Humanitarian of the Year from Hood College (2017). She is the founder and president of Children of Incarcerated Parents in Frederick. 

Dr. Kristine Peal holds the position of supervisor for Career and Technology Education for Frederick County Public Schools. In that role she provides oversite for the 32 Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs at the Career and Technology Center as well as agriculture, business education, computer science, engineering, family and consumer science, technology education  and work based learning at all of the middle and high schools. For the past two years’ she has had also led the Maryland Youth Apprenticeship "Earn and Learn" pilot program for Frederick County Public Schools. Kristine is a graduate of Walkersville High School and Towson State. She holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Frostburg State, a Master’s equivalency in Administrative Leadership from Hood College and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Frostburg State.   This spring Kristine was sworn in as a Governor appointed member of the Governing Board of the Maryland Education Development and Collaborative.  She recently served on the Career and Technology Education Sub-Committee for the Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (commonly referred to as the Kirwan Commission). Kristine is a member of the Governor’s Workforce Development Task Force for Advanced Manufacturing and Trades and is past President of the Maryland Career and Technology Administrators. Career & Technology Education (CTE) programs of study are available at all high schools and the Career & Technology Center. They offer students the opportunity to prepare for college and/or career and through academic skill development and practical work experiences. A CTE completer consists of four courses within a specific career pathway. Typically a CTE completer earns industry certifications and/or college credit. Your school counselor can help you to incorporate one of these programs into your high school plans. See the High School Course Guide for a complete listing of offerings.

Ed Hinde and Ashley Bennett The purpose of the New Horizons program is to help overcome these barriers for homeless youth within Frederick County Public Schools, advocating and effectively connecting them to community services which will help to break the cycle of their condition and position them for future success. With a dedicated in-school staff of social workers that conduct individual Needs Assessment for each student, to then create a personalized service plan connecting each student to community services, New Horizons is designed to increase the likelihood of an on-time graduation to alleviate future homelessness.

Kevin McMullen, the outgoing athletic director at Catoctin High School, looks back on a long career of coaching and teaching in Maryland. After 26 years in Frederick County Public Schools and 14 in Anne Arundel County before that, McMullen discusses the role athletics plays in the educational career of many students he's worked with.

Regina Williams was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of Frederick County Executive. She was a former Frederick County Budget Officer and now is working in the public sector. Regina was born and raised on a dairy farm in Frederick County and attended Frederick County Public Schools. She earned her Bachelors Degree from Hood College, and is a CPA with a Masters Degree in Accounting & Financial Management from UMUC. During her tenure as Frederick County Budget Director, she was responsible for creating the budget and 6 year projections for the Bond Rating Agencies in New York that resulted in Frederick County being upgraded to AAA by Standard & Poor’s. For the first time in history, Frederick County had AAA bond rating by all three agencies. Fewer than 50 counties out of more than 3,000 counties nationwide have AAA bond ratings from all three rating agencies.

This webinar will explore how traditional public middle and high schools can work with private schools to provide innovative professional development opportunities for teachers and leaders, supporting continuous improvement. All4Ed will highlight partnership experiences of Margaret Lee, supervisor of advanced academics for Frederick County Public Schools, and John Yore, principal of Meade High School in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, with Glenn Whitman, director of the CTTL, to provide professional development in mind, brain, and education science to their teachers and school leaders.

Tuesday on the C4 Show C4 spent the first two hours of the show talking about how MD Congressman Anthony Brown and over 40 other democrats will not attend President Trump's Inauguration. in the third hour of the show C4 talked about how Bryan Nehman talked to the formal Social Media Manager of Frederick County Public Schools about being fired for a tongue in cheek tweet and then C4 was joined by the Baltimore police in studio for BPD Case Files on the murder of Juan Portillo. In the final hour of the show State Senator Stephen Hershey joined C4 to talk about the 2017 session and Governor Hogan's budget. in the final half hour of the show C4 talked more about the 40 plus democrats not attending the inauguration.

Join Eric and Ryan on Sunday, January 15 at 9:00 p.m. for a brand-new episode of A Miner Detail.  Show topics include:  - Katie Nash will join Eric and Ryan at 9:05 p.m. to discuss the Tweet that ultimately ended her employment with Frederick County Public Schools  - Washington County is searching for a new county administrator. The inside drama of Greg Murray's exist and his possible replacements.  - Garrett County lawmaker engages in the worst case of NIMBY known to Western Maryland  - First week of Annapolis session kicks off - Failed congressional candidate David Trone is polling for Montgomery County executive. How much money will he spend this time?  - Howard County superintendent of schools sues his school board  - Brunswick drama brought to you by Eric Beasley 

Outgoing Frederick County Board of Education member Katie Groth and teachers union president Melissa Dirks discuss partisanship in the school board election and the major issues facing the candidates and Frederick County Public Schools.

We were joined in the studio today by Mary Nordman, Executive Director for the Frederick County Educational Foundation to talk about the good work the foundation does and their upcoming fundraiser: Cornhole Tournament & Family Fun Day hosted by Richard's Fruit Market. The event will take place at the Richard's 5th generation family farm at 6410 Middle Road  in Middletown from 11am - 6pm. In addition to the Cornhole Tournament, there will be kids activities, live music, hayrides, farm to crust pizza and wine & beer tastings. To register your team for the Cornhole Tournament, contact Kayla Lawrence via email to klawrence0711@gmail.com. The entry fee is $50/team and there will be 2 first place prize winners. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Frederick County Educational Foundation. Established in 1984, the Frederick County Educational Foundation (FCEF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides financial resources to Frederick County Public Schools. The Foundation awards classroom and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) grants to fund innovative programs at Frederick County's Elementary, Middle and High Schools for the more than 13,000 students.  

This week on A Miner Detail:  Ryan will dissect Governor Hogan's budget and talk about the Democrat's overraction and hyberbole James Coyle, Secretary of the Hagerstown Tea Party, will join the show to discuss the proposed C&O Canal fees and the Central Committee Replacement ProcessEducation Activist, Cindy Stickline-Rose of Frederick County, will join us to talk about her battle against standarized testing and Common Core State Standards. Cindy Rose is on the front lines of fighting Common Core and standarized testing in Maryland. She filed suit in March 2014 in Frederick County Circuit Court to get a parents' right to refuse standardized tests affirmed. While waiting for a second court date, she learned that Frederick County Public Schools tested her developmentally delayed nine-year old without parental permission.