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Episode 7: Denise Kelley

In this episode, Steve sits down with Denise Kelley, Deputy Superintendent of Bay District Schools.  Denise survived a drunk driving accident and within the same year was diagnosed with breast cancer at a very young age.  Her journey to recovery was filled with God-moments and incredible support from her family and friends. Denise also shares about all the good news coming out of Bay District Schools.  Learn more about the new schools opening/reopening, renovation updates, academies & CTE programs, recruiting for new teachers and alternative certification incentives.   

Podcast Timeline 

1:00 Biography 

4:15 Surviving drunk driving accident 

9:35 Discover breast cancer 

14:30 Coping with the news & supporting husband

19:00 Professional career at BDS

21:14 New BDS schools opening/reopening 

23:11 Renovation updates for BDS

24:09 Planning for growth in our community 

28:40 Academies at our BDS & Industry Certifications  

34:10 Becky Peltonen - Agricultural Academy at Bozeman HS 

37:25 CTE Programs

42:37 WozEd - CTE curriculum Program (starting in kindergarten) 

44:10 Recruiting new teachers and alternative certification 

45:52 Elevate Bay 

Podcast Resources

• Personal
• Kelley Girl Charters: https://kelleygirlcharters.com/about-us/
• Reel Rosie: https://www.reelrosiecharters.com
• Southern Bay Inshore: https://fishingbooker.com/charters/view/24567 
• Buddy Check Interview with Amy Hoyt: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1225142334603451&ref=watch_permalink
• American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org  

• Professional 
• Bay District Schools: https://www.bay.k12.fl.us
• How to navigate Bay District School System and where you can find resources video:  https://vimeo.com/577419712 
• Want to become a teacher?: https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/Certifications 
• Alternative Certification Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NhdqptgNF55OZkq_BtRV32mR07d1Siq2/view?usp=sharing 
• Programs offered at Haney Technical: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16WUu-AQlvtsPM3FY0xA7SIs10eMR2SIw/view?usp=sharing
• Beth Paterson (CTE Supervisor): https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/cte-contacts 
• CTE Pathways: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1nlnBreX2lbRqNDQ41LM4EdC0epSYJL/view?usp=sharing
• WozED Curriculum: ​​https://wozed.com 
• ElevateBay: https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/elevate-bay 

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