This podcast is designed to celebrate our amazing students, their teachers, our staff, and administration as we all strive to inspire our school community to achieve their greatest potential! We will share inspiring stories from Sidway, Huth Road Elementary, Kaegebein Elementary, Veronica Connor Middle School and the Grand Island High School on a regular basis.
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Felicia, invited 3 students (one from each grade) to discuss what they are most excited about for school and extracurricular activities. Joining us today were... 6th Grader: Joshua Agnello and his mom, Nicole. 7th Grader: K…
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Huth Rd Elementary- A Year in the Life of Huth Students - Second and Third Graders
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Maxwell Pikula the principal of Huth Rd Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information about Huth and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 second grade students and 2 third graders throughout the school year. The children/parents wh…
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Kaegebein- A Year in the Life of Kaegebein Students - Second and Third Graders
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Ann Logel the acting building administrator of Kaegebein Elementary School. Mrs. Logel shared information about Kaegebein and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 second grade students and 2 third graders throughout the school year. …
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Sidway - A Year in the Life of Sidway Students - Kindergarten and First Grade
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about Sidway and how we will be creating some podcast episodes designed to chronicle the learning life of 2 kindergarten students and 2 first graders throughout the…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values, we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Max shared information on the upcoming Moving Up Day (MUD) activities for his fifth grade students. Joining us on the podcast were our 5th grade students from Huth Rd: Luka Desmond, Brooklyn Lenger, Sammy Szyprowski, and Becca Po…
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Grand Island High School - Seniors Moving on to Post High School
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared reflected on the school year and she invited 5 seniors to discuss their post high school plans. Also joining the podcast were five senior students. Fiona Joss, Douglas Crowley, Kaitlyn Dudek, Torin…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about the end of the year activities. He invited 4 children to join us on the podcast. @ choldren mving up to 2nd grade and 2 children moving up to first grade. The…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante, the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Buffomante, invited 4 of our 8th graders to talk about moving on to 9th grade and highlight some of their most memorable activities throughout their journey in our schools. Joining us today were... Braden Cudzil…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values, we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on the upcoming Moving Up Day (MUD) activities for her fifth grade students. Joining us on the podcast were our 5th grade students from Kaegebein: Jackson Ouchie & Shiloh Chapman Alyssa Leone & Lan…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their incredible parent/teacher partnership through the PTA. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. We heard from elementary teacher Krista McNulty an…
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Strength, Support, and Survival: The Viking Journey Through Childhood Cancer
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed two of our high school students (Joe Leistner and Luke Gworek) who have been battling and surviving cancer. They share their stories with our listeners and an incredible message of hope. Joining us on this episode are: Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School.; An…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding a musical two of his teachers used to help teach specific chartacter traits. Joining the podcast were seven special guests. Mrs. Kristin Pernick, a fifth grade teacher at Huth and Co-Directo…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Amy Boutet, the director of our musical Cinderella. Amy is a Business teacher, Volleyball Coach, and our Director of the National Academy of Finance. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Buffalo State University in their Business Education department. Also joining the podcast were…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how the PTA supports programming at her school. Joining us on the podcast were Melissa Nesselbeck, Dana Rubino and Stephanie Pritchard. Melissa is a special education teacher, Dana is …
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Family Support Services and Continued Help During the Holidays
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Vaules we interviewed Cheryl Cardone. Cheryl is the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services here in the Grand Island Central School District. Cheryl has been a tremendous leader and advocate leading our special education and pupil services departments. Additionally, she is a fierce advocate for our m…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their strong partnership with the PTA. Joining the podcast was Mrs. Erin Rowley and Mrs. Kristie Roger. Erin and Kristie are officers in the Huth Road PTA. One more thing...I would like to t…
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VCMS and Sidway - Neighbors Foundation Project
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Christina Heitz the Interim Assistant Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mrs. Heitz, shared information on a new special project where VCMS students partnered with Sidway students to purchase food items ($8000 worth)for the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island. Joining the podc…
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Grand Island High School - Athlete Talks - Mental Health
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the Athlete Talks focused on Mental Health and Wellness. We had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mr. Brodie Kaiser and Sara Pratt shared information on this in…
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Kaegebein - Making Friends Through Reverse Integration
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how fifth grade students are Learning STEAM activities through Reverse Integration methods. Joining us on the podcast were two fifth grade teachers: Melissa Nesselbeck and Stacey Zahra…
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Grand Island High School - October Vikings Care Initiative
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the October Vikings Care Projects. We had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mr. Eric Cohoon and Mr. Shawn Sweet shared information on the incredible project the…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their Vikings Care Initiative. Joining the podcast was Mrs. Sue Wolcott. Sue is a fifth grade teacher at Huth. We also want to thank the fifth grade students from Mrs. Wolcott's class for jo…
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VCMS - Vikings Care and Pediatric Cancer Support at Roswell
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante, the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Buffomante, shared information on the "Vikings Care" projects being implemented in his school. Joining the podcast were special guests. Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Jillian Stapleton who are sixth grade classr…
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Kaegebein Elementary and the Vikings Care Initiative
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how their students are contributing to the Vikings Care initiative. This initiative allows for every student to engage in some form of Community Service during the month of. October. J…
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Sidway Elementary School and the Vikings Care Initiative
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about the Vikings Care initiative. This initiative allows for every student to engage in some form of Community Service during the month of. October. Mike had some …
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Grand Island High School - The Power of Vikings Care
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the upcoming Vikings Care initiatve that will be a major focus in the month of October. In this episode, we had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mrs. Jamie Pel…
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Huth Road Elementary - Character Education Program
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their Character Education Program. Joining the podcast were special guests Katelynn Fisher and Alyssa Brown . Katelyn is a school psychologist and Alyssa is a school counselor. They help lea…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their PBIS and Sid the Viking Kid program. This program promotes the students to develop responsible, respectful, safe and compassionate behaviors at Sidway. …
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Adam Buffomante, the Interim Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Buffomante, shared information on the "Long Walk To Water" Fresh Well Water project. Mrs. Lori Randles Gentz joined the podcast as well. Lori is a 7th grade ELA teacher at the Middle school. Lori shared informat…
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on their recent Pep Assembly that was held to kick off the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) program. Joining us on the podcast were Mrs. Jillian Wood a third grade elementar…
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Kaegebein - A Recap and Review of the District Art Show
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia helped to recap the District Art Show by featuring two of her fifth grade artists. Joining us on the podcast was Mrs. Keri Schlageter, the Art teacher at Kaegebein Elementary School. Also joining the podcast were two …
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their Sid Snippets videos that promote responsible, respectful, safe and compassionate behaviors at Sidway. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. The…
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Huth Road Elementary - Select Art Show and Track Meet - May 16
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding the upcoming District Art Show and Elementary Track Meet. Joining the podcast were seven special guests. Mrs. Dana Allen, an elementary Art Teacher joined us along with Mrs. Kelly Cunningham…
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Grand Island Schools - Using Floreo Virtual Reality to Improve Life Skills
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In this episode we interviewed Mr. Brett Finnan, a Behavioral Specialist in our school District. Brett discussed his use of Floreo technology which is a learning app that uses virtual reality as a method for teaching science-based social and communication skills. Katelyn Simpson joined the podcast as well. Katelyn is a special education teacher wit…
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VCMS - Emerging Leaders Conference - "Flash to the Future"
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In our 11th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick, the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Emerging Leaders Conference" event coming up on June 9th. Mrs. Mary Gentz and Mrs. Leanne Winstanley joined the podcast as well. They are middle school Career Technical Educ…
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In our tenth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the acting principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding their efforts to secure the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness. In this episode, we had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mrs. Julie Bowen and Mrs Caitlin …
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Huth Road Elementary - Social Circles or "Squircles"
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In our ninth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding the use of Social Circles. Joining the podcast were six special guests. Mrs. Francie Reid, a fourth grade teacher at Huth along with Mrs. Lise Leahy. Mrs. Leahy is a special education t…
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Kaegebein and their Wellness Wednesday Initiative
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In our 8th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the Principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Dr. Pallaci shared information regarding their "Wellness' initiative. Joining the podcast were some special guests. Mrs. Jen Marsala and Mr. Greg Nicolia joined us for the podcast. Jen and Greg are PE teacher at Kaegebein …
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In our 7th episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick, the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Viking Olympics" event coming up on May 19th. Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Tracey Shores joined the podcast as well. They are middle school teachers and co-advisors to this…
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Sidway - Achieving Success Through Academic Support
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In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their amazing academic intervention services available to our students. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. The first guest was Ms. Selina Iozzo. S…
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High School - Building a Respectful HS Community Through Circles
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In our fifth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the acting principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding their "Professional Reflective Practice and Classroom Circle strategies" utilized at Grand Island High School. In this episode, we had some special guests join in …
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Kaegebein - Parent Teacher Partnerships Through PTA
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In our fourth episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the Principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Dr. Pallaci shared information regarding the parent and teacher partnership that exists through the wonderful PTA programming at Kaegebein. Joining the podcast were three special guests. Mrs. Jessica Hartman joined us a…
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Huth Road Elementary - Conflict Resolution Through the Creative Arts
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In our third episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding a musical two of his teachers used to help teach Conflict Resolution skills for their students and the rest of the school community. Joining the podcast were five special guests. Mrs. K…
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In our second episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. John Fitzpatrick, the principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mr. Fitzpatrick shared information on their "Where Everybody Belongs" (WEB) program. Joining the podcast were four special guests. Mrs. Deanna Przepiora and Mrs. Jillian Stapleton who are sixth grade classroom teache…
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Sid the Kid and PBIS at Sidway Elementary School
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In our first episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information on their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) program, which is a school wide initiative. Joining the podcast were two special guests. Ms. Step…
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