Inside the Rock show

Inside the Rock

Summary: Inside the Rock is a podcast hosted by Dr. Sherry Grate created to share and spotlight the latest and greatest happenings at Westfield Washington Schools .

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Podcasts:

 Episode 21: COVID-19 vaccine for students with Dr. Annette Fearnot of Riverview Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 762

Listen to this fascinating conversation with Interim Superintendent Chris Baldwin and family physician, Dr. Annette Fearnot about how the COVID-19 vaccine impacts kids as young as 16 and what parents need to know when deciding on getting their child vaccinated.

 Episode 20: Preteen Non-COVID vaccines with Dr. Annette Fearnot of Riverview Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 501

On this episode of Inside the Rock, our Teresa Layton speaks with Dr. Annette Fearnot about the importance of getting the regular vaccines for our children and preteens (finally, something not related to COVID, right?!)!

 Episode 19: Shark Tank Club with Joel Bruns, John Moore, Sam Huser and Jacob Mills | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1367

On this episode of Inside the Rock, Interim Superintendent Chris Baldwin speaks to Joel Bruns and John Moore, the teachers who help Westfield High School students turn their passions into businesses in the Shark Tank Club. This is an awesome conversation that shines a light on the brilliance of our Shamrocks and the excellence of a WWS education!

 Episode 18: COVID-19 Conversation with Hamilton County Health Department | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1448

On this episode of Inside the Rock, Interim Superintendent Chris Baldwin discusses the decision to remain on the hybrid plan with Jim Ginder of the Hamilton County Health Department, WWS Nurse Coordinator Teresa Layton, WMS Principal Mike Hall and WHS Principal Alicia Denniston. There is lots of insight into what goes into the decision and how many factors are considered and we hope you gain new perspective on the decision.

 Episode 17: School Board Appreciation Month - Rebecca Ogle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1023

As we continue to highlight our school board members, this week's interview comes from the school board's vice president, Rebecca Ogle. Listen as she talks about how she loves giving back to the community and how she brings her keen sense of finances to Westfield Washington Schools.

 Episode 16: School Board Appreciation Month - Bill Anderson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1382

Our next school board interview is with Bill Anderson, current board secretary. We have a great conversation about how growing up with a family of educators shapes his approach to WWS, his achievements on the board and his desire to make this an efficient school district.

 Episode 15: School Board Appreciation Month - Jimmy Cox | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1151

Our next interview for School Board Appreciation Month comes from Jimmy Cox, the recently-sworn-in board member and newly elected board president. Listen as we talk about his background, his education and his goals for the schools.

 Episode 14 - School Board Appreciation Month: Mike Steele, district 3 representative | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 799

January is School Board Appreciation Month so we will be getting to know the WWS members a little bit more! Listen and learn a little more about each board member, their education, their family and what they are looking forward to getting accomplished in Westfield Washington Schools.This week, we interviewed one of the two new members, Mike Steele, district 3 representative.

 Farewell Dr. Grate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1507

As Dr. Sherry Grate prepares to transition to her new role and to the life of grandparenthood, WWS leadership sent her well wishes and shared some of their favorite memories of her.I'm not crying... YOU'RE crying!

 Episode 13 - The Neighborhood Project at WHS with Kurt Frederick and Mark Ewing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1197

Every students wants to know that they are being seen, heard and valued. That's exactly why Kurt Frederick, Mark Ewing and others in WWS created the Neighborhood Project. On this episode of Inside the Rock, Dr. Grate took a deep dive into this project to understand how Westfield High School is getting to know their students and their culture on a more personal level.

 Episode 12: AVID with Heather Kirkley Johnny Payne Lydia Benner | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1173

In school, we're used to high-achieving students getting attention and low-achieving students getting attention. But, how much achievement could those kids in the middle have with a few more academic tools in their toolbox? That's exactly what AVID focuses on and Westfield Washington School introduced it to our district this year. Listen as Dr. Sherry Grate talks to the AVID teacher, instructional coach and a student about the benefits and impact of Advancement Via Individual Determination.

 Episode 11: The Shamrock Project with Melissa Rhodes and Beth Becher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1292

In this heartwarming episode of Inside the Rock, Dr. Sherry Grate talks with the two people who are engine behind The Shamrock Project, a program for our special needs students to help them transition from high school to independent living.

 Episode 10: Digital Wellness with Ashley Knott | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 781

With COVID-19 driving our social media use through the roof, Superintendent Dr. Sherry Grate and Parent University's Ashley Knott have a great discussion about how to be mindful with our internet usage and how to engage with your family outside of your devices.

 Episode 9: C.L.A.S.S. Campaign with WHS students Sarah Weglarz and Peighton Isley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 914

Westfield High School Students Sarah Weglarz and Peighton Isley have jumped onto Hamilton County's C.L.A.S.S. campaign to help promote proper mask wearing in schools to increase the chances that they get to experience all of the great things that come along with the senior year experience. Both of them join Dr. Grate to discuss what they are doing for the C.L.A.S.S. campaign and what it's like being seniors in a global pandemic.

 Episode 8: National Principals Month with WWES principal Tom Hakim | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1480

Dr. Grate and Tom Hakim, principal of Westfield Washington Elementary School, has a fun and lively conversation about the importance of a principal and how he brings his creativity to his approach to education and leadership.

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