Ray-Pec Connect

Ray-Pec Connect

Ray-Pec Connect is produced by the Raymore-Peculiar School District. Get a look inside Ray-Pec with Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle. Each episode introduces you to the people, programs, and progress in the District. Thanks for tuning in!

Episodes

May 9, 2024 24 mins

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with Technology Director Ryan Gooding and Instructional Design And Technology Coordinator Karmin Ricker to talk about the potential pitfalls and the positive impact that AI could have in the classroom for both teachers and students.

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In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with district Activities Director Dr. Kristina Martin and East Middle School Assistant Principal Cristin Blunt to talk about the activities that are offered at the middle and high school levels and the benefits that come with participation.

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February 28, 2024 16 mins

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of Shull Early Center, Mary Shatford, to talk about the choices that are offered to the parents of children before they get to kindergarten and how important that time is for their development.

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In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of Elementary Education, Michelle Hofmann and Creekmoor Elementary Principal, Ashley Tegenkamp, to talk about the choices that are available for students at the elementary level and what their goals are for offerings in the future.

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In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of the LEAD Center Abe Lewis, Enterprise and Design teacher Stefani Russ, and Teacher Academy instructor Carma Richey to talk about the variety of opportunities available at the LEAD Center and what future programming and growth will look like.

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October 31, 2023 15 mins

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with Director of Secondary of Education Dr. Glenna Bult, to talk about the smorgasbord of opportunities available to secondary students and the importance of balancing traditional classroom education with more hands-on opportunities.

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September 27, 2023 23 mins

In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with Ray-Pec Chief of Staff, Dr. Al Voelker, and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Kristel Barr, to talk about what it means to become a school district of choice and what that will look like for the Ray-Pec School District moving forward.

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March 15, 2023 10 mins
In this episode, learn more about Proposition RP-1, which will be on the April 4 ballot for Raymore-Peculiar voters. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle visits with School Board President Ruth Johnson and Dr. Lisa Hatfield, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, about Prop RP-1 and how it will help the District recruit and retain staff.   
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In this episode, learn more about how Ray-Pec staff members stand in the gap to help meet the non-academic needs of students. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle visits with Student Support Coordinator Allison Scott, and two Family School Liaisons, Alicia Gedwillo and Addison Schultz.

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December 7, 2022 23 mins

In this episode, high school students tell what they like about attending Ray-Pec High School and what they wish adults understood about life as a teenager today. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle visits with Senior Mia Abnos, Senior Trey Doss, Junior Becky Philips, and Junior Isabella Talley.

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In this episode, learn more about the new teacher planning and collaboration days in this year's school calendar. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle talks with Creekmoor Elementary Principal Ashley Tegenkamp, Creekmoor Elementary Teacher Crystal Hawley, and South Middle School Teacher Dr. Joanna Clark about the ways teachers and staff use the time to benefit students.

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