Brunswick Buzz

🎧 New Episode Alert on the BrunswickBuzz!

In this episode, Phil sits down with Shawn Lambert, Assistant Superintendent, and Elizabeth Sokoloff, School Board Vice-Chair, to discuss the Brunswick School Department.

Tune in to hear about: ✨ Brunswick Cares — how it helps students participate in school-sponsored activities through financial support and the positive impact it has on our students and community.

Don’t miss th...

🎧 New Episode Alert on the BrunswickBuzz!

On this episode, Phil sits down with Scott Smith, Director of Facilities for the Brunswick School Department.

Tune in to hear about: ✨ The incredible work our facilities and grounds crew do every day to keep our schools looking fresh, clean, and in top-notch condition. ✨ How Scott and his team work behind the scenes to ensure our buildings not only look great but function smoothly for stud...

This time, Phil sits down with Scott Smith, Food Service Director of the Brunswick School Department, for an inside look at what's really happening in our school cafeterias.

• The nutritious meals being served to our students daily
• How we balance healthy eating with environmental responsibility
• The impressive scale of our meal service operations
• Behind-the-scenes ...

🎧 New Episode Drop on the BrunswickBuzz!

This time, Phil is joined by Kaili Phillips, Brunswick High School Athletic Director, and Christa Hendley, BHS Athletic Trainer.

Tune in to hear:

• Why athletic trainers are an essential part of today’s school athletic programs

• How Christa supports our students, coaches, and families behind the scenes

• What goes into keeping our student-athletes safe, healthy, and game-ready

• ...

On this episode, Phil sits down with Tricia Faulkingham, Director of Information Technology, Ravi Devulapalli,  AnalyticVue CEO, and Manos Stefanakos, Chief Data Officer of AnalyticVue  — a powerful online platform that brings all your school data together in one place.

From student and staff demographics, academic performance, surveys, financials, and more — AnalyticVue simplifies complex information into eas...

In this episode, Phil dives into how ReachMyTeach—a powerful two-way communication platform—is helping Brunswick schools connect more effectively with families in their home languages and on the devices they use every day. Discover how the Brunswick School Department is strengthening communication and building stronger partnerships with parents and guardians.Learn more about this Maine...

This time on The Brunswick Buzz, Phil dives into how BusRight is transforming transportation in our district—improving parent engagement, enhancing student safety, and streamlining bus communication like never before. With the ability to manage bus routes at the touch of a button, our transportation team is more efficient and effective than ever!

Joining the conversation are special guests: 🚌 Michelle Caron – Brunswick...

This Time on the BrunswickBuzz

Phil explores the vital role of board-certified behavior analysts in supporting students, staff, and families in Brunswick Schools.

Joining the conversation are special guests:

• Ruth Joyce, Director of Special Education
• Becky McKarns, Assistant Director of Special Education
• Holly Morgan & Becca Paradee, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Brunswick School Department

Tune in to learn how t...

This Time on the BrunswickBuzz Phil dives into the Multilingual Mainers program, an initiative that fosters the study of world languages, cultures, and multilingualism within Brunswick Schools.

Joining the conversation are special guests:

• Dr. Margaret Boyle, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Bowdoin College
• Dr. Christian Puma Ninacuri, Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at Bowdoin College

Tune in to lea...

 New Episode Alert! 

This time on The Brunswick Buzz, we’re diving into the incredible opportunities at Region 10 Technical High School in Brunswick! 

Join host Dr. Phil Potenziano, Superintendent of Brunswick School Department, as he chats with Shawn Chabot, Superintendent of Region 10. Together, they’ll explore how Region 10 is shaping the future of education in o...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

This week on The Brunswick Buzz, we dive into the Greater Sebago Education Alliance (GSEA) with special guests Dr. Heather Perry, Superintendent of Gorham School Department, and Lori Napolitano, Assistant Superintendent of Bonny Eagle (MSAD 6).

Join host Dr. Phil Potenziano, Superintendent of Brunswick School Department, as he chats with these dynamic leaders about the alliance's collaborat...

Join us on this powerful episode of the Brunswick Buzz as we dive into the heart-wrenching issue of student homelessness. Phil sits down with Andrew Lardie, the Executive Director of Tedford Housing, and Shawn Lambert, Brunswick's Assistant Superintendent and Student Homeless Liaison. Brace yourself for an eye-opening discussion that sheds light on the harsh realities faced by our most vulnerable students and the tireless efforts o...

On this episode of the Brunswick Buzz, Phil speaks with Meg Whithed, Executive Director for Arts are Elementary. Arts are Elementary works in partnership with the Brunswick School Department (BSD) to provide every public pre-K-5 classroom in the BSD with professional artist residencies and has been doing so since 1980. They also provide opportunities for the broader community to engage with art. Arts Are Elementary is a nonprofit 5...

This time on the Brunswick Buzz, Phil interviews Paul Gravelle. Paula is the Maine State Department of Education's Director of School Finance. We discuss the Maine's Essential Programs and Services (EPS)  funding formula. The EPS determines both the state and local share of funding needed for each School Administrative Unit (SAU) to have Essential Programs and Services for public education. The funding formula is designed...

On this episode of the Brunswick Buzz, Phil speaks with Maddie Chaput, Jonas McGrath, and Garrett Countway, seniors at Brunswick High School.  Each is exploring career exploration and extended learning opportunities with Ms. Myers and Mr. Wilson.  Listen and learn how a student engages with engineers from Wright-Pierce, Sitelines, Reed, and Reed, exploring various engineering careers.  Learn how students wo...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Brunswick Buzz! In this installment, we're thrilled to have Sarah Rodgers from the Cathance River Education Alliance as our special guest. Join us as we dive into the vital role the alliance plays in supporting the science curriculum in Brunswick schools. Sarah shares insights into the innovative programs, hands-on experiences, and educational resources provided by the alliance, enhancing ...

🎙️ This time on the Brunswick Buzz, Phil speaks to Brunswick Community Education Foundation members. The Brunswick Community Education Foundation is an independent non-profit organization committed to supporting students in Brunswick’s public schools. So if you are passionate about shaping the future of education in the Brunswick School Department? Look no further and learn how the Brunswick School Department benef...

This time on the Brunswick Buzz, Phil speaks to Teens to Trails staff - Alicia Heyburn, Executive Director, and Samantha Andrews, Outdoor Program Manager. 🎙️Teens to Trails is an organization Brunswick High School partners with by providing extra-curricular opportunities for students to explore the great outdoors through the eyes of passionate young adventurers! Join Phil as he learns more about Teen to Trails, so whether you...