Putnam Proud Podcast

PCSS - Homegrown Professionals featuring Chantel Lewis, Saundra Pope, Marcus Swain, Sha’Kedra Ellison and Superintendent Eric Arena - 16

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What an awesome episode we have for you today!
This is Season 2 Episode 16 of The Putnam Proud Podcast!
In this episode of the Putnam Proud Podcast Superintendent Eric Arena talks with teachers - Chantel Lewis, Saundra Pope, Marcus Swain, and Sha'Kedra Ellison about returning to PCSS after college to teach. This excellent discussion is called Homegrown Professionals. The teachers share with Mr. Arena favorite stories from their school days, where they went after graduation, and why they returned to teach in PCSS. Join the group as they have fun sharing their memories and thoughts about teaching in PCSS.
You will love this talk. Their thoughts will take you back to your own time in school.
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Length - 54:03

PCSS & Experiential Learning with Teachers - Anna Walker, Jon Deen, and Susan Arrington - & Students - Tylor, Hunter, Xochitl, & Taylor with Superinte...

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Thanks for being a listener.
This is Season 2 Episode 15 of The Putnam Proud Podcast!
In this episode of the Putnam Proud Podcast Superintendent Eric Arena talks with teachers - Anna Walker, Jon Deen, and Susan Arrington along with students - Tylor, Hunter, Xochitl, and Taylor about experiential learning in PCSS. The teachers and students share what experiential learning is and then recall learning opportunities. Some of the group attended The National Humanities Conference in Los Angeles, others met Cherokee descendents who told stories of events of the Trail of Tears, and others interviewed local citizens to learn about the past in Putnam County. Powerful learning opportunities for all.
What an awesome conversation!
So much to learn.
The energy in the room was amazing!
Thanks for listening!
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Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, graduates and their journeys, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. 
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
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Length: 01:06:50

Putnam Instructional Endorsement with Teachers - Crystal Watkins, Michael Smith, Kim Schremmer, and Brandy Parham and Superintendent Eric Arena - 14

Thanks so much for joining us again!
Welcome back!
This is Season 2 Episode 14 of The Putnam Proud Podcast!
Today, Superintendent Arena talks with teachers - Crystal Watkins, Michael Smith, Kim Schremmer, & Brandy Parham about the Putnam Instructional Endorsement. The teachers share with Mr. Arena their thoughts about how the program helps encourage teachers to stay in the classroom. The group focuses on the importance of the 18-month journey that they share with colleagues. In addition, the program has many benefits including providing financial incentives. 
What an awesome conversation!
So much to learn.
The energy in the room was amazing!
Thanks for listening!
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Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, graduates and their journeys, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. 
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Length - 54:20
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Arts Education in PCSS - Season 2 Episode 13

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This is Season 2 Episode 13 of The Putnam Proud Podcast!
Thanks for joining us as Superintendent Arena talks with teachers - Robert Seymour, Nancy Mason, and TheTheus White & students - Sophia, Caydi, Claudia, Evan, and Zander about the Arts in PCSS. They discuss what they like about the classes, share some stories about taking arts classes, and think fondly about their experiences. 
Awesome talk!
Great energy!
You will love this conversation!
Thanks for listening!
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Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, graduates and their journeys, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. 
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Length - 42:42
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REACH Scholars with Dr. Hollie Haley, Mr. Eric Arena, Alexandra, Tanja, and Zander - Season 2 Episode 12

Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of The Putnam Proud Podcast!
This is Season 2 Episode 12-  REACH Scholars.
Thanks for joining us as Superintendent Arena talks with Dr. Hollie Haley, Alexandra Morris, Tanja Moreland, and Zander Moreland talk about the REACH Scholars program. They share the success that the program inspires, how the program works, and how it helps the students focus on what they want to do beyond high school.
What a fun conversation! 
What a powerful discussion!
The future is wide open for these students.
Awesome program!
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Length - 37:03
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Putnam Teacher Development Program - Season 2 Episode 11

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We have another awesome talk waiting for you on the Putnam Proud Podcast!
This is Season 2 Episode 11- Putnam Teacher Development Program.
Thanks for joining us as Superintendent Arena talks with Dr. Fernando Aker and Ms Renee Burgdorf as well as former students on their way to becoming teachers in  Putnam County Charter Schools - Jared Coronado, Ravi Hudson, and Carmen Harden. The program began in 2018 and is focused on reaching out to graduates of Putnam County Schools and seeking to give them a chance to return to their alma mater as teachers.
Mr. Arena, Dr. Aker, and Ms. Burgdorf share their memories of the design and implementation of the program and the former students share their tales of working with kids, peers who once were their teachers, and learning how to teach.
Awesome talk! 
So much to learn!
Thanks for listening!
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Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, graduates and their journeys, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. 
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Length - 44:34
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Humanities in Putnam County Elementary School - Season 2 - 10

It's time for another adventure with the Putnam Proud Podcast!
This is Season 2 Episode 10 - Humanities in Putnam County Elementary School.
Thanks for joining us as Superintendent Arena introduces us to teachers Jeremy Skidmore and Felicia Watkins and to fourth grade students -Mina-lea, Jacobie, and Jordan.
Mr. Arena leads the group in discussing the PCES production of Frozen, Jr. The teachers and students recall the work and fun that was associated with preparing the show for a live performance. The students share their thoughts about the characters, acting, and being on stage.
You are going to love this unscripted talk. Fun was had by everyone! What an incredible opportunity! In an age when many school systems are cutting the arts, Putnam County Elementary Schools celebrates the humanities and arts with its students and teachers. 
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Length - 51:22
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Trailblazers: Learning Through Application at Putnam County Elementary School - 9

Welcome back to the Putnam Proud Podcast!
This is Season 2 Episode 9 - Trailblazers: Learning Through Application.
Thanks for joining us as Superintendent Arena introduces us to the Trailblazer initiative.
Trailblazers encourages kids to learn through application by using their hands. This program is featured at Putnam County Elementary School. It is a CTAE Pathway at the elementary school level. You will hear from Putnam County Elementary School Principal - Scott Sauls, Jackson Williamson - 4th & 5th grade teacher, Greg Brickell, retired teacher, and students - Juan and Braxton. Awesome learning opportunities for the students. Listen to the group talk about future career opportunities and their cool yearly projects.
What an awesome program!
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Length - 45:12
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Coach Charlie F. Winslette: Difference Maker - Season 2- Episode 8

Welcome back!
Happy 2023!!
This is Episode 8 of Season 2 of the Putnam Proud Podcast.
You are going to love this episode!
Charles (Charlie) F. Winslette is a 1967 graduate of Putnam County Schools. He won a state championship as a football player at Putnam County and has won two other state championships in football as a head coach - West Rome 1985 and Greene-Taliaferro - 1993. He is part of an elite group that has accomplished championships as a player and as a head coach. Over his 49 years in education Charlie Winslette left his footprint. He has been recognized for his success in athletics by many organizations. He has made programs grow and be successful throughout the state. As a result, he has been inducted into 5 Halls of Fame in Georgia: Fayette County High School Sports Hall of Fame (2006), Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2013), Georgia Athletic director's Association Hall of Fame (2016), Rome-Floyd County Sports Hall of Fame (2016), and Tift County Athletic Hall of Fame (2018). Charlie's career comes full circle as he has returned to Putnam County to coach the football team. You will love this interview. Charlie shares stories from his days as a student athlete to his 49years as an educator and coach. His stories are fun and enlightening. Join Superintendent Arena and Charlie in one of the coolest interviews you will ever experience.
Thanks for joining us on the latest addition of the Putnam Proud Podcast. 
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Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, graduates and their journeys, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. 
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
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Length - 01:01:36

PCSS Graduates Returning to Work for PCSS - Season 2 Episode 7

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This is Episode 7 of Season 2 of the Putnam Proud Podcast.
In this episode Amaya Banks and Ivy Carnes join Superintendent of PCSS - Eric Arena to talk about being graduates of PCSS and returning to work with PCSS as teachers.
Amaya is a 2018 graduate of PCSS who attended Kennesaw State University in Marietta, Georgia and has returned to teach as a 7th grade science teacher.
Ivy Carnes was the valedictorian of her class in 2004 at PCSS. She attended Georgia State College and University in Milledgeville, Georgia and after a short visit to another school system returned to her alma mater to teach computer science to kindergarten through second grade students.
We talk about their memories, lessons learned, and advice to future graduates. What a cool conversation! 
Thanks for joining us on the latest addition of the Putnam Proud Podcast. 
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Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, graduates and their journeys, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. 
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
Putnam County Charter School System website
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Length - 38:39