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The 2024-2025 school year is upon us! The Lee Schools TV Podcast is here to keep you up to date on what is happening in our schools. Listen to our host, Rob Spicker, discuss the upcoming year with Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Cupid-McCoy.By LeeSchools TV
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Meet our Class of 2024 top seniors! Get to know Andrew Chuang Saladin, Yabdielys Mejia Marzan, and Eli Perez as they discuss their achievements, future plans, and high school experiences.By LeeSchools TV
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Episode 74: Digital SAT Testing with Kim Sass
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Big changes ahead for the SAT! On Episode 74 of the Lee Schools TV Podcast, Rob Spicker sits down with Kim Sass to discuss the newly digital SAT test.By LeeSchools TV
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Episode 73: Support our Students Summer Enrichment Program
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In Episode 73, Rob Spicker sits down with Cara Coble to discuss our Summer Enrichment Camp for high school students! The Support our Students program is a district and community partnership initiative that offers exceptional learning opportunities and career enrichment activities.By LeeSchools TV
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Episode 72: Upskill Village and Adult Education
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Meet Marliss Brockington, our Adult & Career Education Teacher on Assignment. On today's podcast she discusses Upskill Village, a program which provides adult learners with micro-credentials to help them in the workforce. Learn about other adult education opportunities as well!By LeeSchools TV
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Episode 71: Principal, Vice Principal, and Teacher of the Year
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Meet our Principal, Assistant Principal, and Teacher of the Year! On this episode of the Lee Schools TV Podcast, we sit down with Alex Dworzanski, Kristin Stevens, and Maria Rose. Find out what sets them apart and keeps them going!By LeeSchools TV
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Podcast 70: Dayami Gonzalez and Kenneth Mo on High School JROTC
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Cadet Commanders Dayami Gonzalez from South Fort Myers High and Kenneth Mo from Lehigh Senior High School discuss opportunities in JROTC.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 69: Dr. Ami Desamours on the Half-Cent Sales tax
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Chief Financial Officer Dr. Ami Desamours talks about the Half-Cent Sales Tax five years after it was passed by Lee County voters, how it has benefitted every school in the District, and what's next.By LeeSchools TV
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Episode 68: Natalie Elschlager on Advanced Studies
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Episode 67: Dr. Adam Molloy on the Middle School Proximity Plan
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Ep. 66: Dave Newlan on New School Security Measures
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The Lee Schools TV Podcast sits down with three of our class of 2023 seniors to discuss their accomplishments throughout the past 4 years, as well as their plans for their bright futures!By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 64: Dr. Christopher S. Bernier on Year 1 of being Superintendent
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Superintendent Dr. Christopher S. Bernier joins the podcast to talk about his first year on the job, where the District is now, and where he wants the District to be in the year ahead.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 63: Dr. Jason Thomashefsky on The Arts
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The Lee Schools TV Podcast sits down with Jason Thomashefsky to discuss the many arts programs offered throughout the district.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 62: Dr. Joseph Restino on Building Something Great
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Dr. Joseph Restino, Principal of Middle School QQ, Lee County's newest middle school set to open in August 2023, returns to the podcast to discuss the challenges of starting a new school on an accelerated timeline, job openings, and what he's looking forward to the most.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 61: Dr. Adam Molloy on Elementary Enrollment Proximity Plan
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The Lee Schools TV Podcast sits down with Dr. Adam Molloy to discuss the latest information on the newly School Board approved Elementary Enrollment Proximity Plan!By LeeSchools TV
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The Lee Schools TV Podcast sits down with Michelle Freeman, principal of Franklin Park Elementary, to discuss the breaking down and remodeling of her school!!By LeeSchools TV
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Podcast Ep. 59: Brandy Macchia & Dr. Joseph Restino
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Meet our Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year!! On today's episode of the Lee Schools TV Podcast, we sit down with Brandy Macchia and Dr. Joseph Restino to talk about their journey in education and what keeps them going everyday!! #loveleeschoolsBy LeeSchools TV
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Podcast Ep. 58: Michael Ramirez on Hurricane Ian
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The Lee Schools TV Podcast sits down with the school district's Chief of Staff, Michael Ramirez, to discuss the decision-making process behind schools reopening after the hurricane.By LeeSchools TV
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LeeSchools TV Podcast Ep. 57: Dr. Adam Molloy
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Ep. 56: Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier
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The School District of Lee County's new Superintendent, Dr. Christopher S. Bernier, sits down with Rob Spicker to discuss a wide variety of topics as we gear up for the start of the 2022-2023 school year.By LeeSchools TV
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Podcast Ep. 54: Adam Molloy On Summer Education Opportunities
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LeeSchools TV talks to Dr. Jeff Spiro, Chief Academic Officer, and Candace Allevato, Director of Secondary Curriculum, to discuss the shift in the 2022-23 High School schedule from a 4x4 block to a 7-period schedule. If you have any questions regarding the schedule change, e-mail us at HighSchoolSchedule@leeschools.net. #LoveLeeSchools…
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Podcast Ep. 52 - Kandy Messenger On Peanut Butter Back In Action
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For this episode of the Lee Schools TV Podcast, we spoke with Kandy Messenger, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, on our district putting peanut butter back in schools, the effects of COVID-19 on the food supply, and the dedication of our food and nutrition workers to our students. #LoveLeeSchools…
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Podcast Ep. 51 - Teacher Of The Year Allison Kerner
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For this episode of the Lee Schools TV Podcast, we spoke with 2022 Lee County Teacher of the Year Allison Kerner. Allison opened up about what inspired her to teach, what makes a great teacher, and how she goes above and beyond to serve her school. #LoveLeeSchoolsBy LeeSchools TV
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Podcast Ep. 50 - Phil Savage And Carson Mulvey On The Teacher Student Relationship
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Superintendent Dr. Ken Savage is the special guest host for this episode of the Lee Schools TV podcast. He speaks with his brother, Dunbar math teacher Phil Savage and Dunbar senior Carson Mulvey about what makes a successful teacher student relationship. Carson also opens up about how he finished second in the world in the Microsoft Office Special…
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Podcast Ep. 49 - Dr. Ami Desamours On The Half Cent Tax Initiative
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As we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the Change for Change Initiative getting passed, we sit down with Chief Financial Officer Dr. Ami Desamours to discuss how much the Half Cent Sales Tax has benefited our students and what is next for upgrades and construction in the school district. #LoveLeeSchools #ChangeforChange…
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Podcast Ep. 48 - Denise Spence On Dunbar High's Endless Tech Opportunities
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On this episode of the LeeSchools TV Podcast, we talk to Dunbar High School Lead Technology Teacher Denise Spence about the 30+ technology certifications that Dunbar students can earn, the tech academy programs offered at Dunbar High and how their students have proven so successful, even on an International level. #LoveLeeSchools…
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Podcast Ep. 47 - Roger Lloyd On Transporting Your Children Safely
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On this episode of the LeeSchools TV podcast, Director of Transportation Roger Lloyd discusses bus stop safety, the effects of COVID-19 on transportation and more.If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be a bus driver for the School District of Lee County, visit leeschools.net/careers/bus_drivers or call 239-590-4023. #LoveLeeSchoo…
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Ep. 46: Dr. Ken Savage on Service Minded Leadership
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Interim Superintendent Dr. Ken Savage discusses the importance of Service Minded Leadership, putting students, teachers and parents first, his climb up the ladder from student to leader in the Lee County School District and how his family's work in the school district has motivated him to put 100% into his work. #LoveLeeSchools…
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Ep. 45: Jamie Ayres on Why Reading Matters
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Ep. 44: Dwayne Jackson on Hoops On Mission
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Ep. 43: Davina Perez on Moving with Purpose
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Ep. 41: Glen Beitmen on Making Science Fun
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Ep. 40: Dr. Charles O'Connor on Fossil Hunting
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Ep. 39: Jeremy Ridgeo on Expanding Students' Perspectives
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Ep. 38: Chief Financial Officer Dr. Ami Desamours
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Ep. 37: Kelly Harijono on Family Engagement
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Family & Community Engagement Specialist Kelly Harijono joins us to discuss how family engagement can help students succeed in both the classroom and in life, how to be more engaged in your child's learning, and how teachers can better engage with families.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 36: Tammy Scott on Student Attendance
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Tammy Scott (Coordinator, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) joins us to discuss student attendance around the holidays, how being absent can negatively affect their future achievement, and why she loves a certain book the purplest.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 35: Callie Atkinson on Singing Professionally
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Cypress Lake High grad Callie Atkinson ('17) joins us to discuss what it's like to be a featured singer on a cruise ship, why it's important for young people to explore the performing arts, and she gives an inexplicable answer to which character from 'The Office' is her favorite.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 34: ELCHS History Teacher Charles Morrison
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East Lee County High School U.S. and African American History teacher Charles Morrison joins us to discuss what it meant to be named the 2019 winner of the Dr. Theron Trimble Social Studies Teacher of the Year (high school), how he relates to his students, and what surprised him the most about teaching.…
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Former Teacher of the Year Matthew Kaye joins us to discuss how civics is taught in our schools, why it's important, and which Ninja Turtle would best represent Abraham Lincoln.By LeeSchools TV
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Dunbar High School cyber security teacher Mark Dunaway joins us to talk about his experience as a Navy Commander tracking Somali pirates, election interference tactics used by foreign agents, and how to protect yourself from identity theft.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 31: Trey Willoughby on Autism Awareness
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Buckingham Exceptional Student Center helping teacher Trey Willoughby joins us to discuss how he's helping raise awareness about living with autism.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 30: Susie Hassett on Environmental Education
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Environmental Education Resource Teacher Susie Hassett joins us to discuss the importance of getting kids outside to learn about nature, what it was like to be a dolphin trainer, and she shows us some animals!By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 29: Sarah Schwartz on the Battle of Olustee, FL
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Estero High School Senior Sarah Schwartz joins us to talk about the importance of preserving historic battlefield sites and we discuss the only major battle fought in Florida during the Civil War.By LeeSchools TV
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Ep. 28: Rita Davis on Career & Technical Education
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Adult & Career Education Director Rita Davis joins us to discuss the benefits of learning a trade and why vocational education is seeing a resurgence in popularity around the country.By LeeSchools TV
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Executive Director of Strategic Sustainability & Governance Ken Savage joins us to discuss how his new role with the District can help improve the impact schools have on students, why he left the Florida Department of Education to come back to Lee County, and how studying to be a movie director led him to become a teacher.…
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Ep. 26: Courtney Black on Talking to an Astronaut
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Allen Park Elementary School 5th grade science and social studies teacher Courtney Black joins us to discuss the amazing experience of students getting the chance to ask real-time questions to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, what she has in store for next year, and why her favorite subject in school growing up had nothing to do…
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