WSD Voice

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 Resources) Nichole Rinehart (Teacher, Gra...

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)

Kolbe Sudgen (7th grade, Pierc...

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 Teacher, Kettering)

Ashlyn Campbell (...

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 Braue, Teacher, Mason Middle Scho...

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 Koskinen (10th grade, Mott)

Emil...

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 students: Charlie Grower ...

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 Development Special...

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 Operations and Security
Anne Kruse,...

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 Case, Teacher, Grayson Elementar...

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, Director, Food and Nutrition Services...

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's new Problem-Based Learning (PBL) K...