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IRSD Spotlight
Episode 97: Alphabet Soup in Special Education
In the world of public education, there are acronyms galore. But perhaps nowhere are those acronyms more prevalent, and important, than in the realm of special education. Melissa Whisted, IRSD Director of Special Education, and Patricia Harris, Supervisor of Special Education, explain the meaning behind terms such as IDEA, FAPE and IEP.
2025-12-03
14 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 93: Co-Teaching
On the surface, the concept of co-teaching seems rather straight-forward and self-explanatory. But the concept is much more layered and nuanced than you might think. It’s also a key component of the Indian River School District’s special education services. Melissa Whisted and Patricia Harris explain the practice of co-teaching for IRSD families.
2025-05-29
12 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 92: Amanda Howard, IRSD Teacher of the Year
Amanda Howard has been a kindergarten teacher at Long Neck Elementary School for the past 11 years and it has been the fulfillment of a life-long dream. On May 8, she received the Indian River School District’s highest teaching honor when she was named IRSD Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026. Amanda's enthusiasm for teaching kindergarten is infectious, engaging and funny. And according to many of her colleagues, she possesses all of the qualities of a truly gifted educator.
2025-05-19
23 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 90: What Are We Going To Do About AI?
AI, or “Artificial Intelligence,” is a topic that has become increasingly prevalent in our society. It’s been the subject of numerous media reports, of intense debate in the educational community and even of a hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch. Jeff Kilner, IRSD instructional technology specialist, is an expert on AI at both the local and national levels. Recently, he conducted an AI seminar for district secondary teachers that informative, funny and even a bit disturbing. In this episode, he stops by to discuss AI’s benefits and drawbacks and what parents should know about this technology. (Saturday Night Live audio co...
2025-02-05
34 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 89: Behavior Interventions and Strategies
It’s been said that all behavior happens for a reason; that it’s a form of communication. Managing a child’s behavior from PreK through their teenage years is never an easy task, as almost every parent can attest. Each age group presents its own unique set of challenges. In this episode, IRSD Director of Special Education Melissa Whisted and Supervisor of Special Education Patti Harris discuss strategies that parents can use to regulate behavior in the years where children’s brains are still developing.
2024-12-16
17 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 88: The Stories We Tell
In this episode, we speak with three IRSD staff members – one whose father was a champion professional boxer, one who taught a reality TV star and another who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and parachuted into some hazardous areas during the Iraq War.
2024-11-26
30 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 86: We Are IRSD Community Festival
October 5 will be a special day in the Indian River School District, as we host our first-ever We Are IRSD Community Festival on the campuses of the Howard T. Ennis School and Sussex Central High School. Nika Reid, IRSD Supervisor of Support Services, gives us all the details about this exciting event. “Stay” courtesy of Hotel Apache and California Pop is Not Dead, 2017.
2024-09-26
12 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 86: We Are IRSD Community Festival
October 5 will be a special day in the Indian River School District, as we host our first-ever We Are IRSD Community Festival on the campuses of the Howard T. Ennis School and Sussex Central High School. Nika Reid, IRSD Supervisor of Support Services, gives us all the details about this exciting event. “Stay” courtesy of Hotel Apache and California Pop is Not Dead, 2017.
2024-09-26
12 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 85: Meet Your New Admins
They’ve come from far and wide to join the Indian River School District team and bring with them a wealth of skills and talent. In this Back to School episode for 2024-2025, we meet four new IRSD administrators – Dr. Melissa Whisted, Patricia Harris, Carolyn Fries and Dr. Andrew Davis. All have come from outside the district, with one relocating nearly 3,000 across the country to join the IRSD team. “Stay” courtesy of Hotel Apache and California Pop is Not Dead, 2017.
2024-08-23
41 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 84: Deborah Treherne, IRSD Teacher of the Year
On May 9, Deborah Treherne of the Howard T. Ennis School was named IRSD Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025. In this episode, we sit down with Deborah to discuss her interesting career path and what it's like to work with special needs students on a daily basis.
2024-05-22
23 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 80: IRHS Alumni Association
Bennett Murray wants anyone who has graduated from Indian River High School during the past 55 years to know that they are a part of a larger family. That is why he was one of the founding members of the Indian River High School Alumni Association more than a decade ago. In this episode, Mr. Murray talks about the association’s numerous scholarship awards and its involvement with the IRHS Hall of Fame. For more information about the IRHS Alumni Association, visit irhs.irsd.net and click on the “For Alumni” link under the Resources tab.
2023-09-18
24 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 78: Kasey Revel, IRSD Teacher of the Year
To watch Kasey Revel teach is to watch someone who is in her element; who truly loves what she does. Her enthusiasm for the job is not only evident, but infectious. In this episode we speak with Kasey, who was recently named IRSD Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024.
2023-05-19
39 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 76: National School Counseling Week
In honor of National School Counseling Week (February 6-10), we speak with two of IRSD’s best – Leslee Hazzard and Stephanie Wilkinson.
2023-02-06
37 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 74: Debby Dudley
Phillip C. Showell Elementary School music teacher Debby Dudley has 42 years of service in the Indian River School District, by far the most of any district teacher. Her remarkable career began in the late-1970s and has included stints at four IRSD schools. She consistently earns high praise from administrators, colleagues, parents and students. Debby joins us in this episode to talk about a distinguished career in education that has spanned more than four decades.
2022-12-16
28 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 73: Remembering 9/ 11
Lori Smyth’s roots in the Indian River School District run deep. She is an Indian River High School graduate, a district parent and a local business owner. Her husband is also an Indian River graduate and her father was an IRSD employee for 32 years. Lori also has an incredible story of escaping Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. She shares that story in this episode. (“Your Hand in Mine” courtesy of Explosions in the Sky and Temporary Residence, 2003.)
2022-09-16
37 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 72: Back To School, 2022-2023
With the start of the 2022-2023 school year only two weeks away, we speak with Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens about what’s happening around the district and what families can expect when schools open their doors in September. We also meet with two new members of the IRSD administrative team – Monica McCurry, principal of East Millsboro Elementary School, and Dr. Richard Evans, principal of Southern Delaware School of the Arts. (“Sleepwalker” courtesy of The Killers and Island Records, 2021. “Time Stand Still” courtesy of Rush and Mercury/Polygram Records, 1987.)
2022-08-22
45 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 71: Jennah Truitt, IRSD Teacher of the Year
In this episode, we speak with Jennah Truitt, IRSD Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.
2022-05-17
17 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 64: Growing Your Own
In this episode, we highlight the district’s yearlong teacher residency program. Guests are IRSD Teacher Recruiter Lori Hudson and yearlong teacher residents Samantha Whelen and Alexandra Kuck.
2021-05-27
39 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 63: Haley Mears, IRSD Teacher of the Year
In this episode, we speak with Haley Mears, the 2021-2022 Indian River School District Teacher of the Year.
2021-05-13
40 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 60: Wrapping Up 2020
In this episode, we wrap up 2020 with some important informational items for IRSD families and hear a special message of hope and gratitude from Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens. (“Friday Night Lights Theme” courtesy of W.G. Snuffy Walden and Arrival Records/Scion Music Group, 2010.)
2020-12-17
10 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 59: Brandon McCabe, IRSD Teacher of the Year
In this episode, we speak with Brandon McCabe, the 2020-2021 Indian River School District Teacher of the Year.
2020-11-23
34 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 58: Countdown To Kindergarten
In this episode, we highlight Kindergarten Registration Awareness month with Audrey Carey, IRSD Supervisor of Early Learning.
2020-11-12
16 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 57: Meet Your Supers
In this episode, we speak with new IRSD Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens and new Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Karen Blannard about their careers, their philosophies on education and their vision for the Indian River School District.
2020-10-13
39 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education special meeting – August 19, 2020
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education special meeting on August 19, 2020.
2020-08-20
1h 24
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education organizational meeting – August 3, 2020
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education organizational meeting on August 3, 2020.
2020-08-05
44 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting – July 27, 2020
Board of Education meeting – July 27, 2020 by
2020-07-28
38 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education special meeting - July 22, 2020
Board of Education special meeting - July 22, 2020 by
2020-07-23
14 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education special meeting - July 1, 2020
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education special meeting on July 1, 2020. This meeting was conducted online using the Zoom video conferencing platform.
2020-07-06
1h 04
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting – June 22, 2020
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular meeting on June 22, 2020. This meeting was conducted online using the Zoom video conferencing platform.
2020-06-25
1h 22
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting – May 18, 2020
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular meeting on May 18, 2020. This meeting was conducted online using the Zoom video conferencing platform.
2020-05-19
1h 22
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting – April 27, 2020
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular meeting on April 27, 2020. This meeting was conducted online using the Zoom video conferencing platform.
2020-05-11
1h 30
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 55: Youth Art Month
In this episode, we highlight Youth Art Month in the Town of Selbyville and hear about a special art show featuring works from students at Phillip C. Showell Elementary School, Selbyville Middle School, Southern Delaware School of the Arts and Indian River High School. Special guest: Jackie Bates.
2020-02-27
23 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting - February 24, 2020
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular meeting on February 24, 2020.
2020-02-25
1h 07
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting - January 27, 2020
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular meeting on January 27, 2020.
2020-02-03
58 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 54: Referendum, February 13, 2020
In this episode, we highlight the upcoming major capital improvement referendum on February 13. Superintendent Mark Steele talks about the importance of this initiative and its impact on the future of the Indian River School District.
2020-01-16
36 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting - December 16, 2019
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular meeting on December 16, 2019.
2019-12-17
1h 20
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 53: Homeless Students
In this episode, Walt Smith, Supervisor of Alternative Programs, discusses the issue of homelessness in the Indian River School District and the services provided to students who are in transition.
2019-12-16
23 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting - November 25, 2019
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular meeting on November 25, 2019.
2019-11-26
52 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 52: Howard T. Ennis School
In this episode, we go inside the Howard T. Ennis School to get the staff’s perspective on what it’s like to provide services to students with moderate to severe disabilities on a daily basis. Guests: Angela Graham and Tom Spiezio.
2019-11-20
28 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting - October 28, 2019
An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular meeting on October 28, 2019.
2019-11-04
1h 13
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 51: Unified Sports
In this episode honoring national Disability Awareness Month and IRSD’s upcoming Special Education Week (Oct. 28 - Nov. 1), we explore Unified Sports, which brings together students with and without disabilities in the spirit of athletic competition, friendship and understanding. Indian River High School Athletic Director Todd Fuhrmann, unified basketball coach Steve Kilby and students Kaylee Hall and Clara Shepherd join us to talk about the Unified Sports program at their school. (“Your Hand in Mine” courtesy of Explosions in the Sky and Temporary Residence, 2003.)
2019-10-10
23 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting - September 23, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on September 23, 2019.
2019-09-25
50 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 50: The Story of Consolidation
In this special episode, we look back at the contentious issue of school consolidation and the formation of the Indian River School District in 1969. In Part 1, we review the history of consolidation and the merging of five small school districts 50 years ago. In Part 2, we speak with two people who were students at the time of consolidation and ask about its impact on their schools. In Part 3, we pay tribute to the man who was considered “The Father of the Indian River School District.” In Part 4, we discuss consolidation’s impact on high school athletics. In Part 5, we analyze the impact...
2019-09-09
1h 05
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting – August 26, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on August 26, 2019.
2019-08-30
2h 40
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 49: Back To School 2019-2020
In this episode, we provide some important information to parents and community members in advance of the 2019-2020 school year. We also speak with three gifted teachers about their careers in education and their expectations for the new year.
2019-08-26
25 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education meeting - July 29, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on July 29, 2019. (Portion of meeting following executive session not available due to technical problems.)
2019-07-30
1h 19
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - June 24, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on June 24, 2019.
2019-06-25
1h 24
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Special Meeting - June 10, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education special meeting on June 10, 2019.
2019-06-11
1h 08
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 48: The Secret Life of David Warick
In this episode, we expose the secret life of Sussex Central High School drama teacher David Warick. Jeopardy! footage courtesy of King World and Merv Griffin Enterprises, 1990.
2019-05-31
24 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - May 20, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on May 20, 2019.
2019-05-23
1h 22
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 47: Art Henry
In this episode, we talk with Millsboro Middle School teacher Art Henry, who was named the Indian River School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020.
2019-05-15
32 min
IRSD Spotlight
Special Announcement - IRSD Spotlight
A special announcement about the IRSD major capital improvement referendum on Tuesday, May 7.
2019-05-03
03 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - April 15, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on April 15, 2019.
2019-04-16
1h 07
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 46 : The Sussex Central Shuffle
What is the Sussex Central Shuffle? In this episode, Principal Bradley Layfield, student Braeden Swain and teacher Shelby DiCostanzo attempt to answer that question while discussing the challenges they face on a daily basis in an overcrowded Sussex Central High School. Superintendent Mark Steele also discusses the importance of the district’s major capital improvement referendum on May 7.
2019-04-08
40 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - March 25, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on March 25, 2019.
2019-04-08
1h 16
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 45: Student Profile - Kathleen Carter (IRHS)
In this episode, we visit with Indian River High School senior Kathleen Carter, a highly-decorated musician and honors student. IRHS band director Nathan Mohler also joins us to talk about one of his most gifted students.
2019-03-01
20 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - February 25, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on February 25, 2019.
2019-02-27
1h 35
IRSD Spotlight
Special Announcement - IRSD Spotlight
A special announcement about the IRSD referendum on Tuesday, February 5.
2019-02-01
01 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting – January 28, 2019
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on January 28, 2019.
2019-01-29
1h 07
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 44: Referendum - February 5, 2019
In this episode, Indian River School District Superintendent Mark Steele talks about the major capital improvement and current expense referendum scheduled for February 5, 2019.
2019-01-11
35 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - December 17, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on December 17, 2018.
2018-12-18
50 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 43: John Wells
In this episode, Sussex Central High School football coach John Wells discusses his team’s 2018 Delaware Division I state championship. He also talks about his highly-successful 23-year coaching career.
2018-12-14
36 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - November 26, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on November 26, 2018.
2018-11-27
1h 03
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - October 22, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on October 22, 2018.
2018-11-05
1h 11
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 42: Community Spotlight - Ann Marie Dalton
In this episode, Ann Marie Dalton of the Ocean View Police Department talks about her career in law enforcement and her commitment to helping the students of Lord Baltimore Elementary School through mentoring and other activities.
2018-10-23
14 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 41: Special Education Week 2018
In honor of IRSD Special Education Week (October 22-26), we talk with two gifted teachers – Audra Mitchell of East Millsboro Elementary School and Jennah Truitt of Lord Baltimore Elementary School – about their careers, their classrooms and their philosophies on special education. We also highlight some of the activities happening in our schools during Special Education Week.
2018-10-09
28 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - September 24, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on September 24, 2018.
2018-09-26
1h 35
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 40: Take II Drama Club Season Preview
In this episode, Sussex Central High School drama teacher David Warick discusses the Take II Drama Club’s upcoming season and reveals the name of the “Fall Mystery Play.”
2018-09-13
19 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board Meeting - August 27, 2018 (partial)
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on August 27, 2018. Due to technical difficulties, this recording contains only the portion of the meeting following executive session.
2018-08-30
06 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 39: Back To School, 2018-2019
This episode sets the stage for the 2018-2019 school year, which begins on September 4. First, Superintendent Mark Steele addresses the state of the school district and the important initiatives on tap for the coming months. Directors of Education Kelly Dorman and Renee Jerns then stop by to talk about the K-12 curriculum and what parents need to know entering the new school year. Finally, Supervisor of Early Learning Dr. Audrey Carey discusses preschool services in the district.
2018-08-28
45 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - July 16, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on July 16, 2018.
2018-07-18
28 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Organizational Meeting - July 3, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education organizational meeting on July 3, 2018. (Portions of the recording missing due to technical problems.)
2018-07-09
04 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - June 25, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on June 25, 2018.
2018-06-26
1h 10
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 38: Year In Review, 2017-2018
A look back at the 2017-2018 school year.
2018-06-13
18 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Special Meeting - June 12, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education special meeting on June 12, 2018.
2018-06-13
41 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - May 21, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on May 21, 2018.
2018-05-23
1h 18
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Special Meeting - May 9, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education special meeting on May 9, 2018.
2018-05-17
59 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 37: Major Capital Improvements and Other News
In this episode, Superintendent Mark Steele discusses the district’s future major capital improvement needs and we highlight the recent accomplishments of our students and staff. We also share some important information that parents will need as the 2017-2018 school year draws to a close.
2018-05-15
21 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 36: Courtney White, IRSD Teacher of the Year
A conversation with Courtney White, 2018-2019 IRSD Teacher of the Year. Courtney discusses the Teacher of the Year award, her philosophy on classroom instruction and her interesting journey to becoming a decorated teacher.
2018-05-03
28 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting – April 23, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on April 23, 2018.
2018-04-24
2h 12
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - March 26, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on March 26, 2018.
2018-03-28
1h 49
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 35: Indian River Glory Years, Part 2
In Part 2 of our Indian River “Glory Years” retrospective, Chris Shelton visits the Spotlight again to discuss the success of the 1980 and 1981 IRHS boys’ basketball teams.
2018-03-15
21 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 34: Indian River Glory Years, Part 1
From 1979-1981, Indian River High School reached the pinnacle of athletic success in the State of Delaware. The accomplishments of the school’s football and boys’ basketball teams whipped the community into a frenzy and made Indian River a force to be reckoned with in Delaware high school athletics. A special guest who was member of all of these teams steps into the Spotlight to discuss the IRHS “glory years.”
2018-03-07
17 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - February 26, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on February 26, 2018.
2018-03-01
2h 29
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 33: Social Workers at the Library
Selbyville Public Library Director Kelly Kline and social worker Dorian Baker talk about a unique partnership that is making social workers available to Indian River School District residents.
2018-03-01
15 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 32: "SuperBot Saturday"
Lord Baltimore Elementary School Assistant Principal Travis Bower and two district students – Addison Lane and Ruby DiSabatino – talk about the upcoming “SuperBot Saturday” VEX IQ robotics competition. The competition will be held on Saturday, February 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Georgetown Elementary School.
2018-02-06
19 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Special Meeting - January 24, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education special meeting on January 24, 2018.
2018-01-31
12 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - January 22, 2018
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on January 22, 2018.
2018-01-23
1h 34
IRSD Spotlight
IRSD Spotlight: A Special Message from Superintendent Mark Steele
As 2017 draws to a close, Superintendent Mark Steele offers a special thank you to parents, staff and community members for their support during the past year.
2017-12-21
01 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - December 18, 2017
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on December 18, 2017.
2017-12-19
42 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 31: Student Profile - Holly Williams
In this student profile episode, Sussex Central High School senior Holly Williams discusses the school’s mock trial team, the International Baccalaureate program and her interests outside of school. Holly is joined by teacher and mock trial coach Jordan Marvel.
2017-12-15
30 min
IRSD Spotlight
Board of Education Meeting - November 27, 2017
An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on November 27, 2017.
2017-11-28
1h 12
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 28: Pickleball, Harry K and Adult Education
Michele Murphy, IRSD Parent Center coordinator, stops by to discuss the adult and community education program, the Harry K Foundation food pantry, mentoring activities for district students and the various services offered by the parent center.
2017-10-05
15 min
IRSD Spotlight
Special Announcement: IRSD Spotlight
A special announcement from the IRSD Spotlight podcast.
2017-09-05
01 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 24: Meet Your Superintendent
IRSD Superintendent Mark Steele discusses his 36-year career as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Indian River School District. Mr. Steele was named district superintendent in January 2017 and also talks about the challenges he’s faced during his first six months on the job.
2017-07-17
35 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 23: "13 Reasons Why"
In this special episode, school counselors Erin Crooks and Marie Keffer give their impressions of the popular television series “13 Reasons Why” and discuss what parents and students can do to prevent teen suicide. Suicide prevention resources are available on the Indian River School District website at irsd.net. Go to the Parents & Students tab at the top of the page and click on “Bullying and Suicide Prevention Resources” in the drop-down menu.
2017-05-17
24 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 21: Lisa Richardson, IRSD Teacher of the Year
A conversation with Lisa Richardson, the Indian River School District's Teacher of the Year for 2017-2018. Lisa discusses her teaching career and her philosophies on education.
2017-05-03
23 min
IRSD Spotlight
Epsiode 14: Student Profile - Adamari Rodriguez (SCHS)
Adamari Rodriguez is a senior at Sussex Central High School. She is an honors student who is ranked in the Top 10 of her class, she is senior class president for 2016-2017, she is captain of the cheerleading team and she is enrolled in the school’s International Baccalaureate program. She also has an impressive list of community service activities. Adamari is the featured guest in this student profile episode of IRSD Spotlight. “Halo” courtesy of the Foo Fighters and RCA Records, 2002.
2016-12-07
13 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 12: Student Profile - David Clark (IRHS)
Indian River High School senior David Clark is an honors student, a two-sport athlete and a state officer in Business Professionals of America. David also has the honor of being first student guest in the IRSD Spotlight.
2016-10-03
19 min
IRSD Spotlight
Episode 1: Dr. Susan Bunting
Dr. Susan Bunting discusses her role as IRSD superintendent and talks about the challenges presented by unprecedented enrollment growth in the district.
2016-02-29
08 min