Podcast Episodes

Week 31: Progress, Not Panic

Happy Friday!

As we close another full and fast-paced week, I want to thank each of you for your continued focus, effort, and resilience. This time of year requires much from all of us, and I am grate…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Week 30: Clarity, Confidence, and Compensation

Happy Friday!

Welcome back! I hope spring break provided you with time to rest, recharge, and reconnect with the people and things that matter most. As we return, we do so with renewed focus and purpo…

Published on 5 months ago

Week 29: Spring Break and the Road Ahead

Happy Spring Break Friday!

As we close out the final week before Spring Break, I want to thank you for the energy, attention, and care you have given during these past few moths. It is not lost on me …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Week 28: The Lessons of Imperfection

Happy Friday!

As we come to the end of another busy and productive week, I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our teachers, staff, and students. Every…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Week 25 Bearcat Deep Dive

This Bearcat Wrap-up Deep Dive covers a variety of topics relevant to the Mena Public Schools community. It includes updates on the school calendar, such as closures due to winter weather. A signific…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Week 27: Watching the Ball Fly

Happy Friday!

Thank you for another week of dedication and hard work. The commitment and passion I see from our instructional staff each day are making a real impact, and it does not go unnoticed. Acr…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Week 26: Keeping Students in Class, Keeping Ourselves Growing

Happy Friday!

As we close out another week, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your dedication and commitment to our students. Every day, your efforts to engage, support, and challeng…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Week 25: Insights from Our Climate Survey

Happy Friday on a Thursday!

Thank you all for your hard work and adaptability this week, particularly as we navigated the unexpected school closure due to winter weather. It certainly has been an unus…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Week 24: Our Growth Is Their Growth

Happy Valentine’s Friday!

First, I want to thank each of you for your hard work and dedication. Your commitment to our students and our shared mission continues to drive us forward. I also want to ack…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Week 23: What We Measure, What We Miss

Happy Friday!

As we close another week at Mena Public Schools, I want to take a moment to recognize the dedication each of you brings to ensuring that our students are learning, growing, and becoming …

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago