Podcast by Granville County Public Schools
Voices
Welcome to Voices with GCPS. Stay tuned for casual conversations and insights as we focus on and share the programs, partnerships and activities happening in Granville County Public Schools.
Voices
Latest episodes
12 August 2024
Granville County Public Schools CTE Students Shine in Real-World Internships
In this episode of Voices, Our hosts, Madison Lavrack and Maggie Lynch take our remote studio on the road to the Granville County Convention and Expo Center. The CTE Internship Awards Ceremony was held at the Expo Center where various stakeholders discuss their experiences. Angie Salisbury, Senior Director for Career and College readiness, highlights the broad range of skills students gain through these internships. Various students and employers share insights on how they benefited from the program and what they learned. The students emphasized the importance of consistency and teamwork.
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06 August 2024
From Business to Classroom: Lynn Cooper's Hilarious Journey into Teaching
Lynn Cooper shares her humorous and unconventional path into teaching, starting from a casual job interview in a t-shirt and shorts to becoming an influential 8th-grade social studies teacher at Butner - Stem Middle School. Her story highlights the importance of support from administration and the need for effective time management. Cooper emphasizes the value of leaning on experienced colleagues, performing personal research, and being adaptable to varied classroom situations to succeed in a teaching career. Principal Ashley Clark shares her experiences as a Principal and talks about how important it is for schools to have great teachers and how she supports her staff and students.
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24 July 2024
Unlocking AI: Preparing Students for Future Careers
In this episode of Voices, Madison Lavrack and Maggie Lynch interview Dr. Scott Gerard, a consultant specializing in AI, who emphasizes the broad spectrum of artificial intelligence beyond popular language models like ChatGPT. Dr. Gerard highlights the importance of AI literacy, human skills, and ethical considerations in preparing students for future AI-centric careers. He also discusses the significance of AI applications in industries such as eldercare and how schools can partner with businesses to align their curriculum with workforce needs.
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08 July 2024
Teaching with AI: Revolutionizing Classrooms with Innovative Tools
In this episode of Voices, hosts Madison Lavrack and Maggie Lynch delve into the transformative influence of artificial intelligence in education. Featuring insights from fifth-grade teachers Sonia Hernandez and Lee Clark, the discussion explores how tools like ChatGPT are being utilized for lesson planning and student engagement. Both educators emphasize the potential of AI to generate creative teaching ideas while also highlighting the importance of fostering critical thinking skills in students. The conversation sheds light on the delicate balance between leveraging AI as a powerful educational tool and maintaining intellectual rigor in the classroom.
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25 June 2024
AI in Classrooms: Enhancing Teaching and Learning
In this podcast episode, hosts Madison Lavrack and Maggie Lynch explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education in Granville County Public Schools. Joined by Jamar Perry, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Erne Conner, Director of Technology, the discussion covers how AI tools aid teachers in lesson planning and curriculum alignment, the importance of maintaining the human element in teaching, and North Carolina's guidelines for ethically implementing AI in schools. The conversation emphasizes that while AI can enhance educational practices, it should complement rather than replace human interaction and critical thinking.
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15 May 2024
Voices: Exploring the Partnership Between Granville County Schools and Fidelity Investments
This episode of Voices podcast highlights the partnership between Granville County Schools and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments has adopted the Star team of Granville County Schools, providing opportunities for students to work with their tech team. The episode features interviews with members of Fidelity Investments who discuss their roles and responsibilities within the company. They also share their experiences working with the Star team and the benefits of the partnership. The episode emphasizes the importance of adaptability in the ever-evolving field of technology and offers advice for students preparing for life after high school. The guests from Fidelity Investments also discuss the positive work environment and work-life balance offered by the company. Overall, the episode showcases the valuable collaboration between Granville County Schools and Fidelity Investments in supporting students in the tech field.
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