This episode of the Mill River Podcast highlights the three of our eleven MRUUSD board members who have decided not to run for their open board member seats.We are taking the opportunity to thank Amy Martone (Tinmouth) and Andy Richards-Peell

Unbothered: Luvelle Brown

Feb 15th, 2021 44m 11s

Dr. Luvelle Brown - Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District - joins Dave Younce - Superintendent of the Mill River Schools - for an interim check-in and conversation about our shared work together.Well worth a listen. Thanks for che

Acknowledging. Talking.

Jun 10th, 2020 57m 6s

This episode highlights Ronnie Holcomb and Brad Rideout, two black men who work with me in the Mill River Schools. Brad and Ronnie help to shed light on today's world by being vulnerable, candid and open about their life experiences. This conve

The Finish Line

May 20th, 2020 16m 3s

In episode 6 of the Mill River Podcast, you're stuck with the host - solo. Sorry.This is my quick perspective and assessment on where we are at the moment, where we are going, and how we will think as a system about getting to the finish line

Faced With Unknown? Make Wise Decisions.

May 2nd, 2020 38m 48s

Episode 5 of the Mill River Podcast brings us Mill River Union Principal Tyler Weideman and Athletic Director Kim Maniery discussing the end of the current school year in terms of graduation and athletics as well as planning for the future. It'

Trust and Believe

Apr 25th, 2020 29m 39s

Episode 4 brings us Principal Jodie Stewart-Ruck and Board Member John McKenna speaking about our efforts to ensure equity in education. Focusing on our ongoing equity work, the dynamics emerging due to COVID-19, and the very certain needs that

First, Do No Harm

Apr 17th, 2020 25m 8s

Episode 3 of the Mill River Podcast, "School is in Session. Right?", features our Director of Curriculum, Dr. Andrew Jones.A former outdoor guide and science teacher, Andrew currently serves as the President of the Vermont Curriculum Leaders

Meaningful and Useful

Apr 11th, 2020 43m 1s

Today's podcast highlights three of our Mill River Schools Educators: Erin Danner - Math Teacher at Mill River, Danny Velez - 4th Grade Teacher at Wallingford, and Fred Valastro - Principal at Clarendon. They share their experiences and insight

What are you thinking about?

Apr 3rd, 2020 25m 58s

This is our first effort at using a podcast to connect with the Mill River Schools community of educators and share information in a different way during these different times. We are learning a new skill, like so many of you are at this time,

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