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
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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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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