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
29 October 2024
GCPS Honor Principals During Principal Appreciation Month Part 2
In an episode celebrating Principals Appreciation Month, Kamiya Estes interviews three School Principals from Granville County. Each Principal shares personal experiences, journey to leadership, and provides insights into their challenges and successes. Through their distinct stories, listeners get a deeper understanding of the crucial role principals play in the school system and how communities can thoughtfully acknowledge and support them.
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24 October 2024
GCPS Honor Principals During Principal Appreciation Month
In an episode celebrating Principals Appreciation Month, Alivia Webb interviews three School Principals from Granville County. Each Principal shares personal experiences, journey to leadership, and provides insights into their challenges and successes. Through their distinct stories, listeners get a deeper understanding of the crucial role principals play in the school system and how communities can thoughtfully acknowledge and support them.
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09 October 2024
Navigating Social Media in Granville County Schools
In this episode of the Voices podcast, marketing specialist Kory Hammett delves into the impact of social media on Granville County Schools. By leveraging platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Kory has enhanced communication and engagement both internally with staff and externally with parents and students. The episode also explores specific campaigns and strategies that have successfully promoted school events. Kory sheds light on addressing privacy concerns, training educators for responsible social media use, and using digital platforms to support educational activities.
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26 September 2024
Innovative Recruiting: Granville County's Unique Strategies
Courtney Currin, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations at Granville County Public Schools, discusses the district's comprehensive approach to recruiting teachers and staff. Hosts Maggie Lynch and Alivia Webb lead the discussion and ask questions concerning the process. GCPS utilizes word of mouth from current employees, active social media campaigns, and innovative programs like student internships and tuition reimbursement. These efforts help highlight Granville's supportive, family-like environment which appeals to prospective teachers and staff.
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11 September 2024
Unlocking Potential: Granville's Exceptional Children's Program
Granville County Schools' Exceptional Children's Department provides comprehensive support for students with disabilities. The department focuses on identifying students with disabilities, ensuring they receive the appropriate testing, and designing individualized education programs (IEPs). With a team-oriented approach involving teachers, parents, and specialists, the program helps students build coping skills and overcome educational challenges. Through detailed assessments and tailored interventions, students benefit from customized support, leading to significant success stories, including grade-level advancements and improved social skills. Senior Director, Suzanne Cotterman, Alisha Ewell, Behavior Program Specialist, and Nekia Lawson, EC Pre-K Coordinator join our host Maggie Lynch in the studio to talk about about the program.
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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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