Shows
FUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... Support and Unity!This guest is one of the most requested guests, and we finally got her to sit down and talk to our members. Suley Riordan, Alumni Liaison and Personal Assistant to the Principal, talks about her role at New Rochelle High School, but also how the SRPs suppot the staff. More importantly, Sue dishes some amazing life lessons, and helps us envision the true potential of New Rochelle, its teachers, its administration, and its students.
2019-12-0500 minFUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... With Matt SamuelsonIt is time for our monthly guest series. This month, a special treat! We talk to a former FUSE member, Matt Samuelson. Matt is a beloved English teacher turned Administrator, and he is now an Assistant Principal in Irvington. Hear what is happening in his district, and how it can transform any school. And, find out what Matt believes makes the New Rochelle school district special.
2019-11-2100 minFUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... Digital EquityIn this episode we talk to Audrey Hill from Albert Leonard Middle School. Find out how Audrey is not only transforming the experience of her students, but using one iPad to create digital equity for her students. You don't have to be one-to-one to transform the experience of your students (even though she'd like to be:).
2019-11-1400 min
FUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... Union LeadershipIn this episode of FUSE Ignites, we sit with Union President for the 2019/2020 school year, Marty Daly. Marty talks about his history in New Rochelle, and we dive into how teachers use FUSE to support students.
2019-11-0700 minFUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... With Cindy HerrenIt is time for another episode of our special guest series, and this month we turn to Cindy Herren. Cindy Herren is a K-12 Technology and Innovation Leader at Waukee Schools in West Des Moines, Iowa. Cindy's school district is the fastest growing in the state, with a population similar in size to New Rochelle public schools. Cindy is an Apple Distinguished Educator and PBS Lead Digital Innovator. Find out how Cindy inspires her schools, and what we can learn from her experience to improve our New Rochelle school community.
2019-10-2400 minFUSE Ignites...FUSE Ignites... The Welfare FundIn this episode, we talk to Diane Delgado, head of FUSE's Welfare Fund. She talks about what the Welfare Fund is and her role. Moreover, as a lifetime resident of New Rochelle, we discuss her classroom and how our district has changed and grown over the course of her career, both as a student and as a teacher.
2019-10-1700 minFUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... CreativityIn this episode, we do a deep dive with Alexi Brock, PAVE and art teacher at New Rochelle High School. Hear about arts on a district level, and listen to how FUSE Ignites Creativity.
2019-10-1000 minFUSE Ignites...FUSE Ignites... MindfulnessIn this episode, we talk to Britnee Sabatino to discuss what she is doing to expand and explore mindfulness in her school and our district. Learn what mindfulness is, and hear how she is transforming her classroom with a concept called community circles.
2019-10-0300 minFUSE Ignites...FUSE Ignites... Charity Part TwoToday we talk to Billy Coleman. Billy is an SRP. Find out how SRPs contribute to our district, but, more importantly, find out how Billy is making a charitable difference in our community.
2019-09-2600 minFUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... With Kelly Croy!Kelly is the author of the acclaimed business book, Along Came a Leader and the host of the wildly popular Wired Educator Podcast. His work has been recognized by Apple, Google, PBS, and many more top organizations across the nation. In this episode we talk to Kelly about what he is doing to innovate his own district, and we find out ways we could bring that inspiration and innovation to our schools.
2019-09-1900 minFUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... CharityToday's podcast is a theme that will reoccur in our FUSE Ignites podcast, FUSE Ignites... Charity. Our guest is a very special person who is one of the hardest working members of our community, Mary Breslin. A fun fact, when I was brainstorming the possible titles for our podcast, Mary was the one to develop this idea of "Fuse Ignites..." Listen to what Mary has done for our district, but find out how she is creating an amazing opportunity for all of us, students, staff and community alike, to create real change and charity in the greater Westchester community. FuS...
2019-09-1200 minFUSE Ignites...Fuse Ignites... STEAMIn this episode we talk to Trinity Elementary School teacher Ann Marie Manganiello about her summer STEAM camp that she has been part of for the past two summers. Find out what she is doing to provide New Rochelle students with a fun and educational summer opportunity.
2019-09-0500 minFUSE Ignites...FUSE Ignites... VoiceI just finished interviewing our first guest, Debbie Minchin, and we discussed how FUSE Ignites Voice. I can’t wait to share that with you, so you can hear the amazing work that Debbie does with our WISE program and in her classroom.
2019-08-2200 min