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Comet ConnectionsSeason 2 Episode 5 with Tina NorrisHey everyone and welcome back for the next episode in Season 2 of Comet Connections. In this episode we are going to really take you on a trip down memory lane… but yet focus on how that will propel us into some exciting conversations about the future as well. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to chat today with current Middle School, and FUTURE High School principal Tina Norris.. It is hard to put into words the incredible impact she has had on Coventry, from the Middle School and beyond in her 30 years of service.Mrs. Norris ha...2025-03-1833 minComet ConnectionsSeason 2 Episode 4 with Coach Gary KanagaFor our current episode we are going to be joined by High School Health/PE Teacher and Varsity Coach Gary Kanaga. Gary is an amazing story here in Coventry and I could not be more excited to have him on today to share with us some of his background and what he brings to the table for our young Comets as far as experience and knowledge. Gary has been coaching in the district for a couple years but this is his first full year as a teacher, but definitely not his first year of teaching by far… that is pa...2025-01-1247 minComet ConnectionsSeason 2 Episode 3 Autumn GibsonHello everyone and welcome back to our newest episode for Season 2 of Comet Connections. In this episode we are going to circle back to some of the ‘new’ things taking place at Coventry Elemetary, as we take the time to sit down with one of their new staff members for this school year. We are super excited to have the opportunity to chat today with 3rd grade teacher Autumn Gibson. Autumn came to us through Ravenna where she went to school and taught for 5 years before joining the Coventry team this year at CES. I can say first hand what...2024-11-2719 minComet ConnectionsSeason 2 Episode 2 with Amy Ragland and Debbie GottoHello everyone and welcome back to our second episode for Season 2 of Comet Connections – As we continue to bring you some amazing Comet Connections that exist within our district, I must say that I am extremely excited about this coming episode. We are thrilled today to sit down and talk with two of our very own lifelong Comets. Both of these ladies not only went to Coventry Schools as students but raised families in the district and are now longtime teachers at Coventry Middle School. Today we welcome Debbie Gotto and Amy Ragland to the show. Amy has been te...2024-10-0433 minComet ConnectionsSeason 2 Episode 1 - CES Principal Danny SavageHello everyone and welcome back to another season and episode of Comet Connections – As we dive into our next season, we thought it would be an exciting way to come back in a conversation with our Elementary Principal Mr. Savage. Danny has been a Coventry Comet for 15 years and has filled a variety of roles in that time. He is starting his 2nd full year as the Elementary Principal after taking over for Mr. Bryan in 2023.
Through a variety of roles, Danny has had a vast impact on a lot of Comets during his time in the di...2024-09-0325 minComet ConnectionsSeason 1 Episode 9 Lori Hall and Lori Mitchell retirementsHi everyone! For our next episode, we are going to take you on a trip down memory lane in Coventry… as we prepare to sit down with two lifetime Comets, Kindergarten teacher Lori Hall and 3rd grade teacher Lori Mitchell… as these 2 amazing teachers will be retiring together at the end of this year and riding into the sunset together after incredibly amazing careers in Coventry that spanned their entire lives – as they’re both also Coventry graduates and alumni.
Both of these ladies have taught and served in a variety of buildings throughout their tenure in Coventry...2024-04-2644 minComet ConnectionsSeason 1 Episode 8 with Parent Mentor Tiffany WearstlerGood morning everybody! On this episode, we are super excited to share with you some information about a position in the Coventry Local Schools that often flies under the radar but is an incredible asset to our parents and families of students with special needs. This position is our ‘Parent Mentor’. This job is currently filled by the amazing Tiffany Wearstler in her second year in that capacity. Among many things, her position is working to provide information about special education laws, policies and procedures to our district personnel but most importantly to parents. She works tirelessly to improve and...2024-02-2621 minComet ConnectionsSeason 1 Episode 7 Career Connections with Mr. EganHello Coventry! On our next episode of Comet Connections, we are going to take some time to dive into what is being done at Coventry to help ensure our students are the most marketable and employable when they leave the walls of the High School. This will focus in our our Career Based Interventions class that has grown and improved significantly over the last several years.
To do this we will be chatting with our CBI instructor and a longtime friend of mine Mr. Ed Egan. Ed has been teaching and coaching in the Coventry School system...2024-02-0227 minComet ConnectionsSeason 1 Episode 6 Connecting with Coach DevFor our next episode, we are so excited to sit down with our very own Devon McAfee – Coach Dev, and talk school, sports and community. Coach Dev has been a staple in the schools and community for over 10 years now. He is a stabling influence in the lives of many of our students, athletes and families. It is a blessing to us to have someone like him that gives and cares on a continual basis to improve the situations we are faced with on a daily basis.
Not only has Coach Dev worked in the Coventry School
sy...2024-01-1222 minComet ConnectionsSeason 1 Episode 5 - Student mental health with Mrs. BruGood day everyone! For our newest episode, we are pumped
to talk to you about a new position and program that was started in Coventry this year, called our Behavior Health and Wellness Coordinator . This position was filled internally by our very own Shari Brustoski, better known as Mrs. Bru.
Among many things, her position is working to provide consultation services to students and families in the district, along with implementing psychosocial assessments, planning interventions and supervising behavior coaches in the district – a position that she expertly held for years.
Mrs. Bru has worked in the Coventry Sc...2023-12-1320 minComet ConnectionsSeason 1 Episode 4 - Building Relationships with Sarah WulffHey everyone! In our coming episode, we are excited to
really dive into our Comet Connections, as we welcome a guest who has played multiple roles and worn many a hats during her time in Coventry. We are always elated to share out and highlight so many of the meaningful relationships in place within the Coventry Schools. These relationships open doors and create
endless opportunities for our young students, Elementary through High School.
To highlight some of these relationships, we will be joined by Elementary Art teacher Sarah Wulff. Sarah has been in the Coventry School system...2023-11-2227 minComet ConnectionsSeason 1 Episode 3 - STEM with Adam Shoemaker at Coventry Middle SchoolHello Comet Fans! In our third episode, we will be shifting
gears from our last episode focusing on Reading to talking Science and STEM this time. We wanted to be able to share with all of you some of the incredible things happening in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math here in the Coventry Schools. The opportunities for our students in these areas has
magnified tremendously in the last couple of years.
To do this we will be meeting with Middle School Science teacher and STEM enthusiast Adam Shoemaker. Adam has been in the
Coventry School system...2023-11-0322 minComet ConnectionsSeason 1 Episode 2 - Teaching Reading with Mrs. Jen Elgin and Mrs. Melissa Carr at Coventry ElementaryHello everybody! For our second episode, we will be piggybacking something that Mr. Fisk mentioned in episode one as he referenced our new Elementary Reading Series that was adopted for Grades Kindergarten through 5th. We wanted to take some time to dive a little deeper into what this series is bringing to our young emerging readers in Coventry and
how this will reap rewards down the road in their educational journey.
To do this we will be meeting with 1st grade teachers Missy Carr and Jen Elgin. Missy has been with Coventry for 32 years and Jen has...2023-10-1218 min
Comet ConnectionsIntroducing Comet ConnectionsAs we begin our journey into the world of Podcasting at Coventry Schools. This is an introduction into what residents and stakeholders can expect to hear, learn and take away from our episodes. We will also have a short interview with Superintendent George Fisk previewing some exciting things to look forward to in Coventry this year.2023-09-1912 min