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Voices, a Podcast from the Seneca Valley School District

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Want to hear directly from the voices at Seneca Valley on the most current topics and updates?Join us in listening to Voices, a podcast brought to you by the Seneca Valley School District.This podcast interviews guests who share an inside look at what is happening at SV.

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Episode 92: Introducing the Inaugural Seneca Valley Best Buddies Walk with Dr. Kathy Mahon and Seneca Valley fourth grader, Miss Lucy Martsolf

April 24, 2024 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing the Inaugural Seneca Valley Best Buddies Walk with Dr. Kathy Mahon and Seneca Valley fourth grader, Miss Lucy Martsolf  SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Kathy Mahon, School Psychologist and Miss Lucy Martsolf, Seneca Valley fourth grader at Haine Elementary School Dr. Kathy Mahon is in her 23rd year as a school psychologist with Seneca Valley. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Mercyhurst University, Master of Education and Specialist Certification in School Psych...

Episode 91: College and Career Preparations with Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner

April 04, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

SHOW TOPIC College and Career Preparations with Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner, Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner is in her 32nd year at Seneca Valley as a school counselor.  In the Spring of 2019, she transitioned into the Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs for the secondary campus working with the three school counseling offices 7-12. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of...

Episode 90: Introducing Seneca Valley's Paraprofessional Incentive Program with Dr. Jeff Roberts and Ms. Kyra Bobak

February 06, 2024 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing Seneca Valley's Paraprofessional Incentive Program with Dr. Jeff Roberts and Ms. Kyra Bobak SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Jeff Roberts, Director of Student Services and Ms. Kyra Bobak, Director of Human Resources   Dr. Jeff Roberts has been an administrator in the Seneca Valley School District since 2009, and currently serves as the Seneca Valley Supervisor of Gifted Education and Student Services. He earned his degree in doctoral studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in...

Episode 89: Seneca Valley Selected as National 'Lighthouse' School System with Dr. Tracy Vitale and Dr. Sean McCarty

January 29, 2024 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

SHOW TOPIC Seneca Valley Selected as National 'Lighthouse' School System with Dr. Tracy Vitale and Dr. Sean McCarty SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Tracy Vitale, Seneca Valley Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sean McCarty, Seneca Valley Assistant Superintendent for K-6 Instruction Dr. Tracy Vitale proudly serves as the Superintendent of Schools for Seneca Valley, which is one of the largest public school districts in Western Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Superintendent in 2011, she was an Assistant Super...

Episode 88: Introducing the 25th Annual Senior Holiday Event with Mr. Brian Croach

November 17, 2023 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing the 25th Annual Senior Holiday Event with Mr. Brian Croach, Instrumental Music Teacher for grades 7-12 SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Brian Croach, Instrumental Music Teacher for grades 7-12 Mr. Brian Croach is in his ninth year of teaching and third year at Seneca Valley. He is a band director that works with students in grades 7-12 through various curricular instrumental ensembles such as the 7th grade band, 8th grade band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Winds. He is also the dire...

Episode 87: Introducing "The Power of Prevention: Insights into Youth Substance Abuse and Addiction" with Dr. C. Thomas Brophy

October 16, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing "The Power of Prevention: Insights into Youth Substance Abuse and Addiction" with Dr. C. Thomas Brophy SPECIAL GUEST Dr. C. Thomas Brophy Dr. C. Thomas Brophy is one of the regions only physicians board certified in Addiction Medicine as well as Emergency Medicine. He is local to the western PA area, obtained his neuroscience degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed his medical residency training at Allegheny General Hospital. With a passion for educat...

Episode 86: The Seneca Valley Foundation presents the Ryan Gloyer Memorial Run with Ms. Annie Mersing

September 18, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MB

SHOW TOPIC The Seneca Valley Foundation presents the Ryan Gloyer Memorial Run with Ms. Annie Mersing SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Annie Mersing, Seneca Valley Foundation Director of Development Ms. Annie Mersing earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Management from Robert Morris University. Ms. Mersing has been in the Seneca Valley School District since 2019, first serving as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools.  Now in the role as the ...

Episode 85: Introducing 'We are SV' with Ms. Lisa Graham and Seneca Valley sophomore, Miss Elaina Donahue and junior, Mr. Nolan Aleprete

September 06, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing 'We are SV' with Ms. Lisa Graham and Seneca Valley sophomore, Miss Elaina Donahue and junior, Mr. Nolan Aleprete  SPECIAL GUESTS Ms. Lisa Graham and Seneca Valley sophomore, Miss Elaina Donahue and junior, Mr. Nolan Aleprete  Ms. Lisa Graham is in her sixth year as a school counselor at Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, grades 9-10.  Prior to her position as school counselor, she was an emotional and autistic support teacher in the district at both elementary a...

Episode 84: Introducing 'We are SV' with Ms. Quincy Gildea

September 06, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MB

SHOW TOPIC: Introducing 'We are SV' with Ms. Quincy Gildea SPECIAL GUESTS Ms. Quincy Gildea, Assistant Principal at Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Ms. Quincy Gildea is in her eighth year with the Seneca Valley School District. She has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Penn State University and a Masters of Education degree with principal certification from CALU. She spent her first few years in the district as a second-grade teacher at Connoquenessing Valley Ele...

Episode 83: Athletics & Activities - What's New for the 2023-24 school year with Ms. Heather Lewis

August 21, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

SHOW TOPIC Athletics & Activities - What's New for the 2023-24 school year with Ms. Heather Lewis SPECIAL GUESTS Ms. Heather Lewis, Athletics & Activities Director Ms. Lewis, entering her 12th year as the District’s Athletic & Activities Director, has previous experience as the chief operating officer for USA Field Hockey, a U.S. Olympic & Paralympic National Governing Body. As part of this role, she hosted major events for the International Federation of Hockey, supported the women’s and ...

Episode 82: What you need to know: SV Summer Camps with Ms. Amanda Mallin

June 05, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

SHOW TOPIC What you need to know: SV Summer Camps with Ms. Amanda Mallin SPECIAL GUESTS Ms. Amanda Mallin, Seneca Valley Academy of Choice Assistant Principal Amanda Mallin is the assistant principal of the Seneca Valley Academy of Choice, working alongside Principal Dr. Denise Manganello. She joined Seneca Valley in 2018 as the assistant principal of the Senior High School. Before that, Amanda worked as a cyber coordinator for a partnering district and gained valuable classroom experience...

Episode 80: Learning about Seneca Valley's JROTC program with First Sergeant (Ret.) Angelo Lettiere and COL Howard Keebler

May 31, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MB

SHOW TOPIC Learning about Seneca Valley's JROTC program with First Sergeant (Ret.) Angelo Lettiere and COL Howard Keebler SPECIAL GUESTS First Sergeant (Ret.) Angelo Lettiere III, army instructor for the Seneca Valley JROTC COL Howard Keebler, senior army instructor for the Seneca Valley JROTC  First Sergeant Lettiere is in his 11th year of teaching at Seneca Valley. He has a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science from Duquesne University, and he currently serves as the army instructor ...

Episode 81: Learning about Seneca Valley's JROTC program with Seneca Valley junior, Miss Nina Buggan

May 31, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MB

SHOW TOPIC Learning about Seneca Valley's JROTC program with Seneca Valley junior, Miss Nina Buggan SPECIAL GUESTS Miss Nina Buggan, Seneca Valley junior Miss Buggan is in her junior year at Seneca Valley and is the current executive officer of SV's JROTC battalion. She is interested in environmental science and zoology and wants to help the planet through animal conservation and creating biotechnology to reduce pollution. Miss Buggan plans to join one of the military branches. IN THIS EP...

Episode 79: Seneca Valley presents 'The Dangers of Tech' with Officer Jason Young and Officer Chris Miller

April 18, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MB

SHOW TOPIC Seneca Valley presents 'The Dangers of Tech' with Officer Jason Young and Officer Chris Miller SPECIAL GUESTS Officer Jason Young, Seneca Valley School District Safety and Security Supervisor and Officer Chris Miller, Seneca Valley Senior High School Student Resource Officer (SRO) Officer Jason Young has previous law enforcement experience as a Police Officer for Jackson Township, as well as eight years working as a Deputy Sheriff for Butler County where he presented the Drug Ab...

Episode 78: Preparing Students for the Workforce with Ms. Jess Pyle and Ms. Angela Kotula

April 03, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MB

SHOW TOPIC Preparing Students for the Workforce with Ms. Jess Pyle and Ms. Angela Kotula SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Jess Pyle, Transition Coordinator of Transition Planning, Career, and Vocational Education and Ms. Angela Kotula, parent and Ryan Gloyer Middle School librarian.  Ms. Jessica Pyle is in her 18th year teaching at Seneca Valley. She has a Bachelor of Science in Special Education PK-12 and Elementary Education K-6 from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Education in Curriculum and ...

Episode 77: Preparing Students for the Workforce with Dr. Regina Hiler

April 03, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MB

SHOW TOPIC Preparing Students for the Workforce with Dr. Regina Hiler SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Regina Hiler, Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School Executive Director  Dr. Hiler is in her 20th year in public education, proudly working in the career and technical education field for the past seventeen years. This is her third year serving as Executive Director at Butler County AVTS. Dr. Hiler received her Ed.D. in Leadership and Administration from Point Park University, Master of Educatio...

Episode 76: Preparing Students for the Workforce with Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner

April 03, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

SHOW TOPIC Preparing Students for the Workforce with Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner, Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner is in her 31st year at Seneca Valley as a school counselor.  In the Spring of 2019, she transitioned into the Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs for the secondary campus working with the three school counseling offices 7-12. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the Universi...

Episode 75: Preparing Students for the Workforce with Mr. Bob Ceh

April 03, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

SHOW TOPIC Preparing Students for the Workforce with Mr. Bob Ceh SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Bob Ceh, Seneca Valley Senior High School Principal  Bob Ceh is finishing his 30th year in public education, all at Seneca Valley.  He has served as a teacher and dean of students for the first 20 years of his career in the middle and high schools.  For the past nine years, he has served as a principal in the district, four years in Ryan Gloyer Middle School and five years in the Senior High School. IN THIS...

Episode 74: Preparing Students for the Workforce with Dr. Tracy Vitale

March 31, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

SHOW TOPIC Preparing Students for the Workforce with Dr. Tracy Vitale SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Tracy Vitale, Seneca Valley Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tracy Vitale proudly serves as the Superintendent of Schools for Seneca Valley, which is one of the largest public school districts in Western Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Superintendent in 2011, she was an Assistant Superintendent, Principal and Teacher in urban, rural and suburban environments in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. She has a s...

Episode 73: 25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: An Inside Look with Seneca Valley senior, Miss Mya Stackhouse

March 03, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MB

SHOW TOPIC 25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: An Inside Look with Seneca Valley senior, Miss Mya Stackhouse SPECIAL GUEST Miss Mya Stackhouse, Seneca Valley senior Miss Stackhouse is in her senior year at Seneca Valley.  She has a love for art, learning about people, and growing experience within the introduction of the Information of Technology field.  She is currently studying for a coding certification and plans for a successful ideal future with Butler County Community College and ...

Episode 72: 25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: An Interview with Ms. Natalie Green

March 03, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

SHOW TOPIC 25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: An Interview with Ms. Natalie Green SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Natalie Green, English teacher and Graduation Project Coordinator Natalie Green is in her 18th year teaching at Seneca Valley Senior High School. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Slippery Rock University with teaching certification in secondary English, as well as a Master of Education in School Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Green is a fellow of the Na...

Episode 71: 25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: A Review with Dr. Matt McKinley

March 03, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MB

SHOW TOPIC 25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: A Review with Dr. Matt McKinley SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Matt McKinley, Seneca Valley Assistant Superintendent for 7-12 Instruction Dr. Matthew McKinley serves as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Instruction, grades 7-12. Prior to his assistant role, he served for six years as principal of the Seneca Valley Senior High School. He also served as assistant principal of the Seneca Valley Senior High School and as a mathematics teacher at the sam...

Episode 70: Highlights of the School Counseling Program and Introducing Hope Squad with Dr. Jeff Roberts

February 09, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

SHOW TOPIC Highlights of the School Counseling Program and Introducing Hope Squad with Dr. Jeff Roberts SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Jeff Roberts, Seneca Valley Student Services Director   Dr. Jeff Roberts has been an administrator in the Seneca Valley School District since 2009, and currently serves as the Seneca Valley Supervisor of Gifted Education and Student Services. He recently earned his degree in doctoral studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Administration and Leadership Studies....

Episode 69: Learning About Seneca Valley’s "No Cost to Shop" with Ms. Michelle Eppinger

January 20, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MB

SHOW TOPIC Learning About Seneca Valley’s "No Cost to Shop" with Ms. Michelle Eppinger SPECIAL GUEST Michelle Eppinger, NCTS Coordinator and Job Coach-Paraprofessional  Michelle Eppinger has just started her seventeenth year with Seneca Valley. She has worked as a paraprofessional and for the past five years has been a job coach in the senior high school.  She also runs the afterschool Social Skills Tutoring Group (SST) which helps students build upon teamwork, peer interaction and helps t...

Episode 68: Introducing the 24th Annual Senior Holiday Event with Mr. Varden Armstrong

November 21, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing the 24th Annual Senior Holiday Event with Mr. Varden Armstrong SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Varden Armstrong, Performing Arts Coordinator and Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher Mr. Varden Armstrong is in his 24th year of teaching.  He is a band director in the Intermediate High School and High School buildings and works with students in five instrumental ensembles. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Armstrong is also the Performing Arts Coordinator for the Sene...

Episode 67: Learning about Neighbors for Neighbors with Ms. Annie Mersing

November 01, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 6.93 MB

SHOW TOPIC Learning about Neighbors for Neighbors with Ms. Annie Mersing SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Annie Mersing, Seneca Valley Foundation Director of Development Ms. Annie Mersing earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Management from Robert Morris University. Ms. Mersing has been in the Seneca Valley School District since 2019, first serving as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools.  Now in the role as the Director of Development for ...

Episode 66: Where is CIRC Today with Ms. Kelly Del Greco and Mr. Eric Fogle?

September 29, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MB

SHOW TOPIC Where is CIRC Today with Ms. Kelly Del Greco and Mr. Eric Fogle? SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Eric Fogle, Haine Middle School Librarian/CIRC Teacher and  Ms. Kelly Del Greco,  Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School  K-4 Librarian/CIRC  Teacher Eric Fogle is in his 18th year of teaching and is one of the Creativity Innovation Research Center (CIRC) teachers at Haine Middle School. Along with supporting literacy initiatives through the Haine School Library, he enjoys teaching his students ...

Episode 65: Catching up with Nolen Fetchko, new Food Service Director

August 30, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MB

SHOW TOPIC Catching up with Nolen Fetchko, new Food Service Director SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Nolen Fetchko, Food Service Director Nolen Fetchko is beginning his 8th year of school food service working in school districts across Butler and Allegheny Counties. He has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Penn State University and a Masters in Food and Nutrition from IUP.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW Nolen’s professional background and experience to date Hear Nolen’s general goals for Sene...

Catching up with Nolen Fetchko, new Food Service Director

August 30, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MB

Learn about Nolen’s professional background and experience to date Hear Nolen’s general goals for Seneca Valley's Food Services Department Understanding the importance of sending in a Free & Reduced application

Episode 64: "My baby is headed to kindergarten – now what?" Preparing for Kindergarten with Principal Ms. Kristen White

August 02, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MB

SHOW TOPIC "My baby is headed to kindergarten – now what?" Preparing for Kindergarten with Principal Ms. Kristen White SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Kristen White, Haine Elementary School Principal  Ms. White is in her 28th year in education, with 17 years in administration. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University, masters in Educational Leadership from Carlow University and is defending her dissertation in August 2022, to obtain her Doctorate in Special Education.  IN THI...

Episode 62: A Look Back on 2021-22 with Dr. Tracy Vitale

July 12, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

SHOW TOPIC A Look Back on 2021-22 with Dr. Tracy Vitale SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Tracy Vitale, Seneca Valley Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tracy Vitale proudly serves as the Superintendent of Schools for Seneca Valley, which is one of the largest public school districts in Western Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Superintendent in 2011, she was an Assistant Superintendent, Principal and Teacher in urban, rural and suburban environments in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. She has a strong understa...

Episode 63: Preparing for Fall with Ms. Holly Lingenfelter

July 12, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MB

SHOW TOPIC Preparing for Fall with Ms. Holly Lingenfelter SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Holly Lingenfelter, Seneca Valley School DistrictRegistration and Attendance Coordinator Ms. Lingenfelter has been an employee with the district for ten years and has served as the Registration and Attendance Coordinator for the past four years.  Before taking on this role, Ms. Lingenfelter worked at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary (CVE) as a paraprofessional for three years, then as a technology assistant for t...

Episode 63: Preparing for Fall with Ms. Holly Lingenfelter

July 12, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MB

SHOW TOPIC Preparing for Fall with Ms. Holly Lingenfelter SPECIAL GUEST Ms. Holly Lingenfelter, Seneca Valley School DistrictRegistration and Attendance Coordinator Ms. Lingenfelter has been an employee with the district for ten years and has served as the Registration and Attendance Coordinator for the past four years.  Before taking on this role, Ms. Lingenfelter worked at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary (CVE) as a paraprofessional for three years, then as a technology assistant for t...

Episode 62: A Look Back on 2021-22 with Dr. Tracy Vitale

July 12, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

SHOW TOPIC A Look Back on 2021-22 with Dr. Tracy Vitale SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Tracy Vitale, Seneca Valley Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tracy Vitale proudly serves as the Superintendent of Schools for Seneca Valley, which is one of the largest public school districts in Western Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Superintendent in 2011, she was an Assistant Superintendent, Principal and Teacher in urban, rural and suburban environments in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. She has a strong understa...

Episode 61- Preparing for Fall with Mr. John Demkowicz

June 29, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MB

SHOW TOPIC Preparing for Fall with Mr. John Demkowicz SPECIAL GUEST Mr. John Demkowicz, Seneca Valley School District Transportation Director  Mr. Demkowicz served as the Operations Supervisor of the Monark Student Transportation Corporation in Gibsonia followed by the Supervisor of Transportation and Custodial Services for the Quaker Valley School District. During his 12 years of Pennsylvania pupil transportation experience, he became well-versed in multiple transportation software suites...

Episode 60 - School’s Out, Camp’s In with Mr. Steve Fortunato

May 26, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.37 MB

SHOW TOPIC School’s Out, Camp’s In with Mr. Steve Fortunato SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Steve Fortunato, Seneca Valley Senior High School Applied Engineering & Technology Teacher Steve Fortunato has been a public education teacher for eight years, starting his career as a full-time construction technology teacher at Pittsburgh Public Brashear in 2013. During his time at Brashear, Mr. Fortunato was apart of a small team who launched Startable, a non-profit summer camp for underprivileged high schoole...

Episode 59 - School’s Out, Camp’s In with Mr. Nii Sowa- Doku

May 26, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

SHOW TOPIC School’s Out, Camp’s In with Mr. Nii Sowa- Doku  SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Nii Sowa-Dokui, Seneca Valley Activities/Athletics Assistant Director Nii Sowa-Doku is in his first year working at Seneca Valley. He has a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Professional Studies in Sport Industry Management from Georgetown University. He currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Seneca Valley School District. IN THIS EPISODE, WE ...

Episode 59 - School’s Out, Camp’s In with Mr. Nii Sowa- Doku

May 26, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

SHOW TOPIC School’s Out, Camp’s In with Mr. Nii Sowa- Doku  SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Nii Sowa-Dokui, Seneca Valley Activities/Athletics Assistant Director Nii Sowa-Doku is in his first year working at Seneca Valley. He has a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Professional Studies in Sport Industry Management from Georgetown University. He currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Seneca Valley School District. IN THIS EPISODE, WE ...

Episode 58 - Mental Wellness Check-In with Dr. Jeff Roberts

March 04, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MB

SHOW TOPIC Mental Wellness Check-In with  Dr. Jeff Roberts  SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Jeff Roberts, Seneca Valley Student Services Director   Dr. Jeff Roberts has been an administrator in the Seneca Valley School District since 2009, and currently serves as the Seneca Valley Supervisor of Gifted Education and Student Services. He recently earned his degree in doctoral studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Administration and Leadership Studies. In addition to supervising gifted education...

Episode 58 - Mental Wellness Check-In with Dr. Jeff Roberts

March 04, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MB

SHOW TOPIC Mental Wellness Check-In with  Dr. Jeff Roberts  SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Jeff Roberts, Seneca Valley Student Services Director   Dr. Jeff Roberts has been an administrator in the Seneca Valley School District since 2009, and currently serves as the Seneca Valley Supervisor of Gifted Education and Student Services. He recently earned his degree in doctoral studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Administration and Leadership Studies. In addition to supervising gifted education...

Episode 57 - The Equity Experience with Mr. Ashley Porter

March 04, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MB

SHOW TOPIC The Equity Experience with Mr. Ashley Porter SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Ashley Porter, Seneca Valley School District Equity Supervisor  Ashley Porter has experience as an elementary school principal for Pittsburgh Roosevelt Elementary School in the Pittsburgh Public School District, and high school vice principal for Moon Area and Big Beaver Falls School Districts in Allegheny and Beaver counties, respectively. Prior to his administrative roles, he was a director of online learning and t...

Episode 57 - The Equity Experience with Mr. Ashley Porter

March 04, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MB

SHOW TOPIC The Equity Experience with Mr. Ashley Porter SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Ashley Porter, Seneca Valley School District Equity Supervisor  Ashley Porter has experience as an elementary school principal for Pittsburgh Roosevelt Elementary School in the Pittsburgh Public School District, and high school vice principal for Moon Area and Big Beaver Falls School Districts in Allegheny and Beaver counties, respectively. Prior to his administrative roles, he was a director of online learning and t...

Episode 55 - Introducing SV SHOUT with Jose Tinoco and Ms. Lisa Graham

February 14, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing SV SHOUT  SPECIAL GUESTS Seneca Valley Sophomore and SHOUT Committee Member Jose Tinoco and Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Counselor and SHOUT adviser Ms. Lisa Graham IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW  What SHOUT is and the purpose of the committee  How this committee got started SHOUT's February focus How someone can join SHOUT   USEFUL INFORMATION https://www.svsd.net/domain/2189 https://www.instagram.com/sv_shout/ The Poster Project

Episode 55 - Introducing SV SHOUT with Jose Tinoco and Ms. Lisa Graham

February 14, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing SV SHOUT  SPECIAL GUESTS Seneca Valley Sophomore and SHOUT Committee Member Jose Tinoco and Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Counselor and SHOUT adviser Ms. Lisa Graham IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW  What SHOUT is and the purpose of the committee  How this committee got started SHOUT's February focus How someone can join SHOUT   USEFUL INFORMATION https://www.svsd.net/domain/2189 https://www.instagram.com/sv_shout/ The Poster Project

Episode 56 - Introducing SV SHOUT with Claire McCafferty and Vivian Palmer

February 14, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing SV SHOUT SPECIAL GUESTS Seneca Valley Seniors and SHOUT Committee Members Claire McCafferty and Vivian Palmer THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW What SHOUT is •What SHOUT has accomplished since it first began •SHOUT's February focus •SHOUT’s plans for the rest of the school year   USEFUL INFORMATION https://www.svsd.net/domain/2189 https://www.instagram.com/sv_shout/ The Poster Project

Episode 56 - Introducing SV SHOUT with Claire McCafferty and Vivian Palmer

February 14, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

SHOW TOPIC Introducing SV SHOUT SPECIAL GUESTS Seneca Valley Seniors and SHOUT Committee Members Claire McCafferty and Vivian Palmer THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW What SHOUT is •What SHOUT has accomplished since it first began •SHOUT's February focus •SHOUT’s plans for the rest of the school year   USEFUL INFORMATION https://www.svsd.net/domain/2189 https://www.instagram.com/sv_shout/ The Poster Project

Episode 51 - Good to Know: Safety and Security Information with Officer Jason Young

December 14, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MB

SHOW TOPIC Good to Know: Safety and Security Information with Officer Jason Young SPECIAL GUEST Officer Jason Young, Seneca Valley School District Safety and Security Supervisor  Officer Jason Young has previous law enforcement experience most recently as a Police Officer for Jackson Township, as well as eight years working as a Deputy Sheriff for Butler County where he presented the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program to numerous Butler County public and private schools; or...

Episode 52 - Good to Know: Safety and Security Information with Officer Chris Miller

December 14, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MB

SHOW TOPIC Good to Know: Safety and Security Information with Officer Chris Miller SPECIAL GUEST Officer Chris Miller, Seneca Valley Senior High School Student Resource Officer (SRO) Chris Miller has been a Police Officer employed by the Jackson Township Police Department for the last 13 years. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and is a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Academy Class #63. IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW • The role of the School Resource Of...

Episode 54 - An Introduction to OPT with Mr. Matt Pournaras

December 14, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

SHOW TOPIC An Introduction to OPT with Mr. Matt Pournaras SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Matt Pournaras, Seneca Valley Academy of Choice (SVAOC) Outreach Program for Technology (OPT) Coordinator/Trainer  Matt Pournaras is in his eighteenth year teaching at Seneca Valley.  He has been a part of the SV Academy of Choice for ten years as both a teacher, administrator and coordinator. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Westminster College,  a Master’s degree and an online teach...

Episode 52 - Good to Know: Safety and Security Information with Officer Chris Miller

December 14, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MB

SHOW TOPIC Good to Know: Safety and Security Information with Officer Chris Miller SPECIAL GUEST Officer Chris Miller, Seneca Valley Senior High School Student Resource Officer (SRO) Chris Miller has been a Police Officer employed by the Jackson Township Police Department for the last 13 years. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and is a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Academy Class #63. IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW • The role of the School Resource Of...

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