In the Schools

In this episode we hear from Superintendent Libby Bonesteel, Business Manager Christina Kimball, and MRPS School Board Member and Senior Fiscal Analyst at the Vermont Tax Department Jake Feldman. We dive into how education finance works, the influence a new law is having on our budgeting process, and our budget outlook for the next fiscal year.

Learn more by visiting www.mrpsvt.org/budget

In this episode we hear from Brigitte Savard, MHS French Teacher, and juniors Niko Stonorov and Mallory Supan about the entrepreneurial efforts behind the Crepe Cart!

In this episode we hear from Rachel Whalen, UES Literacy Interventionist, and Katie Barea, UES Principal. We talk about the tremendous work in literacy the UES faculty are engaged in this year and next year with LETRS - a whole school intensive professional development process that focuses on the foundational processes of reading and spelling.

In this episode we hear from Whitney Machnik, MHS Math Teacher, seniors Scarlett Davis, Kira McGill, Anna Neuburger, and 9th grader Miriam Serota-Winston. We talk about a huge food drive that started in Whitney’s Teacher Advisory Group and quickly became a fun-filled, school-wide competition.

Just Basics Inc/The Montpelier Food Pantry Website

In this episode we hear from school board members Jim Murphy and Kristen Getler to hear about next years proposed budget. Tune in to hear the highlights of this budget and its impact on our taxes.  

Visit the MRPS Budget Webpage to learn more about the FY'24 proposed school budget! 

In this episode we hear from Kianna Bromley, MHS Theatre Arts Teacher & Director, and Sophie Gustafson, MHS student and an actor in the upcoming Little Mermaid production! Kianna and Sophie give us a sneak peak into what's in store for their audience with this spectacular show. 

Visit the Masque Theatre website for more information about Disney's The Little Mermaid happening February 16-19! 

In this episode we hear from Jess Murray, our new Director of Social Emotional Learning and Wellness, Main Street Middle School 8th grader Adrianna Corbett, and Montpelier High School senior Cale Ellingson. Jess is leading the district work in restorative practices and Adrianna and Cale are leading our student voices.

In this episode we hear from Peggy-Sue Van Nostrand, our new Director of Special Services, about what she's learned so far and her hopes and dreams for what we can offer our students in the future. 

MRPS Special Services Website 

In this episode we hear from Diya Kulkarni, Montpelier High School 10th grader, who has recently broken into the music business by putting her first single out into the airwaves, 'You and I'! We learn about how Diya got her start and what her plans for the future are. 

www.diyakulkarni.com | 'You and I' on YouTube | 'You and I' on Spotify | Follow _diyakulkarni on Instagram

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In this episode we hear from Sam Bromley, a Montpelier High School Science Teacher. Sam has recently joined a long list of MHS educators who have been awarded a prestigious Rowland Fellowship. We learn about Sam's plans for his Fellowship and how he hopes to shape our next learners. 

The Rowland Foundation