Connectme Podcast

Mariemont City Schools celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with the ConnectME Podcast. 0:00 - Open 2:14 - Tricia Buchert, Director of Student Services 6:10 - Vicki Zaya, MHS Freshman/Sophomore Counselor 9:45 - Amy Skinner, MJHS Counselor 13:43 - Suzie Lehman, ME Counselor

The Mariemont High School facility project is fully underway with construction ramping up this spring and into summer. Aside from construction, 10 different facility committees have been assembled to provide input and feedback on the project. 00:13 - Introduction, construction update 03:02 - Emily Colpi, MHS Librarian and Digital Learning Coach 6:35 - Steve Spooner, Former MHS Parent, community member 10:01 - Lance Hollander, Director of Administrative Services 14:16 - Hard Hat Update information, upcoming events

In the November ConnectME Podcast, we recap a first quarter full of awards and recognitions. 0:30 - Levy thanks 2:02 - Margie Massie, Mariemont Elementary Blue Ribbon 5:00 - Heather Alexander, Terrace Park Elementary STEM Award 10:06 - Other recognitions and awards

New to the Mariemont City School District in 2018-19 is the One-to-One technology program where all students at the elementary and junior high schools use iPads in daily classroom instruction. Join us as we hear from a few teachers on their implementation strategies and how the new technology has changed instruction in the district. :30 - Introduction/November ballot issue 2:00 - Director of Technology and Strategic Initiatives, Brent Wise 5:48 - Second grade teacher, Jordan Henry 8:11 - Junior high teacher, Amber Hawk

Welcome back for the start of the 2018-19 school year! In this ConnectME podcast, get important levy updates and hear about some of the district's oldest and most cherished fall traditions. 1:00 - Introduction 2:10 - Athletics Director Tom Nerl 7:54 - Distinguished Alumni Chair Molly Smyth 13:05 - November 6, 2018 Levy Issue Updates

Hear from a pair of graduating Mariemont High School seniors on what the Mariemont Experience means to them and how it has impacted their education and their futures. 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Senior Interviews with Molly and Alec 9:05 - Thank you for a great school year!

Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. Hear about some Earth Day celebrations and some of the strides the district is making in sustainability. 0:00 - Introduction 2:04 - Tami Croll, Dean of Students at Mariemont Elementary 6:36 - Emily Parker, Terrace Park PTO Earth Day Committee Co-Chair 11:23 - Mariemont High School Master Facility Plan Update

The Mariemont Experience is defined by six themes. In the March podcast, hear more about the efforts the district is making in Personalized Opportunity and Amplified Learning. 0:00 - Introduction 3:18 - Mental health programming with Director of Student Services Tricia Buchert 7:40 - Warriors BEyond and the inaugural MHS Intersession with Director of Technology and Strategic Initiatives Brent Wise 12:33 - MHS Facility Master Plan update

The February ConnectME Podcast focuses on our community partnerships and how they benefit both the community and the students. We talked to Mariemont Elementary teacher Kristy Bruck about the Warriors Change the World program and discussed the annual FAB Affair with Athletics Boosters president Mark Lewis. Introduction: 0:00 Kristy Bruck, Warriors Change the World: 1:56 Mark Lewis, FAB Affair: 6:10 Community Involvement in MHS Facility Project: 10:00

Superintendent Steven Estepp gives an update on the Mariemont High School Facility project, including the selected option and the next steps in the process. We talk to Board of Education President Nan Dill and lead architect Bill Baker to discuss pricing, design and the continued importance of community involvement. Introduction: 0:00 Needs at Mariemont High School: 1:34 Nan Dill, Board of Education President: 3:22 Bill Baker, MSA Architects : 13:05 Closing, project team/finance committee creation : 11:39

In this month's podcast we focus on educational technology, how it is impacting our students and how we are keeping up. Director of Technology Brent Wise discusses the district's impending switch from BYOD to 1:1 while Director of Teaching and Learning Shannon Kromer talks about the future of technology in classrooms.

This month we discuss the amazing opportunities our students have in World Language study, STEM and music. We welcome special guests Nate Wolf, Kristin Whalen and Jimmy Galloway, all Mariemont City Schools teachers.

Superintendent Steven Estepp discusses the district's Global and Cultural Perspectives committee with special guests Ericka Simmons and Tracey DuEst.