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Listening, Learning, & Leading
Season 3 Episode 32
We welcome Dr. Doug Brubaker as our new superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools and share what we learned from his first days meeting families ac…
5 hours ago
Full Circle with Superintendent Dr. Jared A. Cotton
Season 3 Episode 31
As he prepares for retirement, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton joins us for a special conversation reflecting on his time leading Chesapeake Public S…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Senior Signing Day
Season 3 Episode 30
Graduation season moves fast, and the real pressure isn’t just finals and ceremonies, it’s the question every senior hears on repeat: “So what’s next…
3 months, 1 week ago
Making the Shift
The fastest way to change a classroom isn’t a new program, it’s a new workflow. We sit down with educator, author, and TEDx speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker…
4 months, 1 week ago
From First Note to Full Ensemble
Season 3 Episode 28
The first squeak, the first harmony, the first moment a student realizes they belong—those are the beats that drive this conversation. We open the cu…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Local Voices & Continued Lessons
Season 3 Episode 27
A quiet walk can carry a lot of history. We bring together Dr. Ella Ward—longtime educator, school board alum, and current Chesapeake City Council me…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hall Pass to History: Indian River High
Season 3 Episode 26
Indian River High School Junior, Adrian Langaster, opens the door. What follows is a vivid journey through Indian River High School’s heartbeat, wher…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Hall Pass to History: Great Bridge High
Season 3 Episode 25
A four-room schoolhouse, a city that didn’t yet exist, and a community that turned colors and customs into a living legacy. This is the story of Grea…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
A Phone Call Away
Season 3 Episode 24
Holiday sparkle can hide tough realities. We open with lighthearted talk about candy and collards, then dig into how families in Chesapeake get real …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Every Minute Counts
Season 3 Episode 23
We sit down with Dr. Fallon Graham to unpack how our school calendar gets built, why Labor Day timing matters, and how state rules, summer projects, …
10 months, 3 weeks ago