Shows
Parkside Chat406: VEIJoin Aaron as he talks with VEI team's Mrs. Melissa Martinez, senior Jocelyn Mendoza, and junior Matt Smith.2022-05-1718 minParkside Chat405: CheerJoin Aaron as he discusses the EPHS's State Competition with head coach and teacher Ms Emily Schoenbeck, and Tiger cheerleaders Theresa Diprizio, Kayla Alvarez and Bella Corso. 2022-03-0216 minParkside Chat404: MTSSAaron sits down with MTSS Specialists Jamie Kanas and Lisa Marsicano and is joined by Director for Curriculum and Instruction, Kim Ontiveros.2022-01-3120 minParkside Chat403: Career PathwaysAaron is joined with Mrs. Spiewak and Mrs. Groeneveld to discuss Elm Middle School's College and Career Pathway program.2021-12-2011 minParkside Chat402: Meet the DeansJoin Aaron as he talks to 401's deans.2021-11-1521 min
Parkside Chat401: New Assistant PrincipalsJoin Aaron as he launches into Season 4 with a conversation with EPCUSD401's new assistant principals: Steph Dornan of EPHS, Stephanie Spiewak of Elm Middle School, and Natalia Gomez of John Mills. 2021-08-2417 minParkside Chat310: Nurses, Health, & Safety!Join Aaron as he discusses school health and safety with EPHS's school nurse Isaiah Hernandez and Elm's school nurse Margaret del Boccio alongside EPHS's Bernhard Walke!2021-05-0615 minParkside Chat309: EPHS AthleticsJoin Aaron as he discusses athletics in the time of COVID with Ms. Emily Schoenbeck (science/cheer), Mr. Tony Sylvester (Social Studies/basketball & football), and Ms. Amanda Shafer (English/dance).2021-04-1219 minParkside Chat308: District Instructional CoachesJoin Aaron as he speaks with our district instructional coaches: Jamie Kanas, Dominique Byrnes, Vanessa Woof, and Paul Uhler!2020-12-1713 minParkside Chat307: John Mills ElementaryJoin Aaron as he discusses life with the John Mills Elementary School team: Mr. Frank Kuzniewski and Ms. Lexi Oreluk! 2020-11-2323 minParkside Chat306: Elmwood AdminJoin Aaron as he talks with Principal Matt Lerner and AP Stephanie Hagins about school, life, and tandem bikes.2020-10-2825 minParkside Chat305: Elm Middle SchoolJoin our host as we discuss Elm Middle with principal Ashley Groeneveld and AP Morgan Freeck!2020-10-2118 minParkside Chat304: EPHS AdminJoin us as we discuss the latest high school news with Elmwood Park High School's Principal Doug Wildes, Assistant Principal Bernhard Walke, and Athletic Director Doug Noyes!2020-09-2940 minParkside Chat303: EL in 401Join us for a discussion with Dr. Kim Ontiveros and Ms. Dominique Byrnes to discuss English Learners in the time of COVID!2020-09-1118 minParkside Chat302: Student Services & Remote LearningJoin us as we interview Dr. Kari Smith about student services and Remote Learning!2020-08-2715 minParkside Chat301: Remote Learning 2.0 and New SuperintendentJoin us for a conversation in EPCUSD401's Remote Learning 2.0 plans and get a chance to meet the new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Leah Gauthier.2020-08-1026 minParkside ChatEpisode 20: Operation Genius UpdateBack in August, we introduced our districtwide event called “Operation Genius” - an opportunity for our 6th - 12th grade students to become creators and innovators, solving mysteries and problems that interest them while making the world a better place. We are now one month away from the main event and we have over 40 innovators who have made it to the final round. Listen to 4 middle school and 3 high school students talk about their projects and their passions.2020-01-2717 minParkside ChatEpisode 19: Standards-Based ReportingThis episode is all about Standards-Based Reporting and the process behind the shift away from traditional grades to Standards-Based Reporting in order to provide improved feedback, more relevant instruction, and student ownership of education. Listen to teachers and students from John Mills Elementary School as they talk about the process and how it has affected teaching and learning.2019-11-1913 minParkside ChatEpisode 18: Potential Referendum UpdateThis episode features Dr. Nicolas Wade, Superintendent, as he gives a detailed explanation of where our great district is at in terms of a potential referendum. He discusses what we have been able to do in the last 4 years, and where we need to go in order to ensure that we continue to move forward in preparing our students for 21 century society and beyond.2019-11-0716 minParkside ChatEpisode 17: EPHS Students and the Technical Center of DupageSamantha Hickey, Mia Morales, and Ayah Obeidallah, three of our EPHS students, talk about the classes they are taking at the Technical Center of Dupage (TCD) and how it is preparing them for the future. 2019-10-2313 minParkside ChatEpisode 16: Operation GeniusLearn all about Operation Genius, a challenge that culminates in a district wide event on March 12, 2020 focused on student choice, passion, creativity, and innovation. Ms. Kristen Carroll and Ms. Jessica Iovinelli walk you through the inspiration for the project, the opportunities it will provide for our students, and how it will bring the community together.2019-08-3011 minParkside ChatEpisode 15: Welcome Back 2019-2020Dr. Wade kicks off the 2019-2020 school year with an update on all of the work being done in the district by reflecting on the 2018-2019 school year and then discussing all of the upcoming plans for moving forward.2019-08-1924 minParkside ChatEpisode 14: College and Career PathwaysThe epic secondary administrative team talks about preparing our students for 21st century society in this entertaining yet informative podcast about College and Career Pathways and what this means for our district and our students.2019-06-0614 minParkside ChatEpisode 13: The Transition ProgramDr. Kari Smith and Ms. Hilary Coia talk about the transition program for young adults with special needs who are 18 to 21 that will begin at Elmwood Park High School in the 2019-2020 school year.2019-05-0308 minParkside ChatEpisode 12: Full Day KindergartenLearn about all the benefits full day kindergarten has to offer our students and our plans for the 2020-2021 school year.2019-04-0811 minParkside ChatEpisode 11: Learning About the LGBTQ+ CommunityListen to four amazing students educate the staff, students, and community about what LGTBQ+ means and how we support all students as they learn and grow in Elmwood Park.2019-03-0814 minParkside ChatEpisode 10: Co-TeachingJohanna Arias, EL teacher from John Mills, and Lisa Loffredo, EL teacher from Elmwood, talk about the ins and outs of co-teaching and how it benefits our students.2019-02-0113 minParkside ChatEpisode 9: National Board CertificationTeachers are lifelong learners. So how do teachers continue to hone their craft? Listen to Ms. Cami Breitzman and Ms. Penny Dahmer, 2 of the 11 National Board Certified teachers in our district, talk about the process and what motivates them to continue to learn.2019-01-1419 minParkside ChatEpisode 8: Elementary Programming and FacilitiesIn this episode, Dr. Wade discusses the state of programming at the elementary buildings including current challenges and plans for the future. He also discusses the state of the elementary facilities and potential plans for moving forward.2018-12-2117 minParkside ChatEpisode 7: EPHS Teachers and 1:1Listen to Debbie Anichini, Angela Andrews, and Dave Parolin, 3 extraordinary EPHS teachers, talk about their experiences with 1:1 and how it is impacting teaching and learning.2018-12-1410 minParkside ChatEpisode 6: Elm Middle School Drama ClubElm Middle School has a newly formed drama club. Emily Furgal, Alanis Rivera, and Dounia Timejardine-Zomeno talk about their experiences thus far as they prepare for their performances in "A Christmas Carol."2018-12-0707 minParkside ChatEpisode 5: EPHS Students and 1:1Listen to Alexa Duarte, Sarah Meyers, and Charles Sanchez talk about their experiences with the transition to 1:1 at Elmwood Park High School.2018-11-1613 minParkside ChatEpisode 4: Instructional SpecialistsIn this episode you will learn about the newly created Instructional Specialist positions and what they bring to our district.2018-11-0504 minParkside ChatEpisode 3: Social Emotional LearningIn this episode, get an up close and personal look at the advances in Social Emotion Learning and the choices we are making to help support our students in every way possible.2018-10-2307 minParkside ChatEpisode 2: Elm RenovationsThis episode will talk all about the upcoming renovations at Elm Middle School and features Ms. Rebecca Siegel, Principal at Elm, and Ms. Ashley Groeneveld, Assistant Principal.2018-10-1206 minParkside ChatEpisode 1 - Invitation to OpportunityHere it is - the very first episode of Parkside Chat. Dr. Wade describes "An Invitation to Opportunity" and what it means to our district and our students.2018-10-0106 min