Putnam Proud Podcast

Drones, Graphic Arts, and More with Rhett Roberts, Sunay Shastri, Chance Sapp, and Connor Nipper - 11

Thanks for joining us again for an awesome conversation about Drones, Graphic Arts and so much more! It's time for the latest on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
Today, Mr. Arena is joined by Rhett Roberts (teacher) and students Sunay Shastri, Chance Sapp, and Connor Nipper. This is episode 11 of Putnam Proud Podcast.
This episode is focused on the classes developed for students to learn about drones and graphic arts. The teacher and the students share their thoughts about looking forward to the classes and wanting to stay in these classes all of the time. They recall funny and serious moments. Great talk! Lots to share. You are going want to know more. 
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Enjoy!
 
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
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Length - 36:25
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Heating Things Up: CTAE in Putnam County Schools Featuring Penny Reynolds, Samiya Farley, Xochitl Delacruz, and Alan Jaimes - 010

Good to have you back! It's time for the latest on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
Today, Mr. Arena is joined by Penny Reynolds (teacher), Samiya Farley (student), Xochitl Delacruz (student), and Alan Jaimes (student). This is episode 10 of Putnam Proud Podcast.
This episode is focused on CTAE programs offered at Putnam County Charter Schools. We are primarily are looking at culinary arts and welding. The teacher and the students share their thoughts about why CTAE classes are awesome and why they give them meaning and excitement in their lives. You are going to love this talk! So much fun!
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Enjoy!
 
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
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Length - 38:22
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Express Yourself: The Arts in Putnam County Schools - 009

Welcome back! It's time for the latest on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena is joined by Anna Brock (theater, drama, dance teacher, and literary coach), Seth Wicker (middle school theater teacher), Delaney Chambers (senior), and David Trice (sophomore).
Today we are focused on the programs for the arts that Putnam County Charter Schools offers. We are primarily looking at theater, musical theater, and drama. The teachers and the students share their thoughts about why theater should be included in schools as well as what theater has helped them accomplish. Awesome stories! Lots of fun!
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Enjoy!
 
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
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Length - 42:45
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How Putnam Became Putnam Featuring Fernando Akers, Sonya Banks, Jan Mullis, and Becky Nipper - 008

Glad that you have joined us again.  It's time for the latest on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena is joined by Fernando Aker, Sonya Banks, Jan Mullis, and Becky Nipper. All four attended school in Putnam County and now work in Putnam. 
This group recalls what it was like when they were a student and talks about why they returned as well as why others continue to return. The stories, memories, and tales share the path of Putnam County Schools becoming Putnam County Charter Schools. Awesome talk! So much to learn!
Thanks for listening!
Enjoy!
 
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
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Length - 44:47
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Home Grown: From Student to Teacher - Featuring Jared Coronado, Paige Hill, and Michael Smith - 007

Welcome back! It's time for another informative journey on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena is joined by Jared Coronado, Paige Hill, and Michael Smith.  All three are former students from the Putnam County Charter School System who have completed education programs and have returned home to be teachers.
This very lively group shares their memories of being in the Putnam County Schools, they recall where their path took them after graduating, and then they reflect on what brought them back home. This is an amazing discussion! You are going to be completely hooked.
Thanks for listening!
Enjoy!
 
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
Putnam County Charter School System website
 
Length - 36:48
The music in the opening is from Soul Shifters. It is called Honey Bee. Downloaded for use with this podcast from Soundstripe.
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Empowering Learning Through Technology Featuring Becky Nipper & Jan Mullis -006

It's 2022 and time for another informative journey on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System. PCSS is located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena is joined by Becky Nipper & Jan Mullis. Becky is the Educational Technology Coordinator for Putnam County Charter Schools and Jan is the media specialist at Putnam County Middle School. 
Becky and Jan share how teachers use technology to empower learning. Topics range from the technology available for student and teacher use to the PCSS District Ed Tech Fair.
Awesome talk!
Thanks for listening!
Enjoy!
 
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
Putnam County Charter School System website
 
Length - 36:40
The music in the opening is from Soul Shifters. It is called Honey Bee. Downloaded for use with this podcast from Soundstripe.
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Learning. A Family Tradition for the Surmelins - 005

Happy 2022!
It's time for another informative journey on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System. PCSS is located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena is joined by Tracy and Jalyn Surmelin. Tracy is a graduate of the Putnam County Schools, works in the school system, and is the proud parent of a graduate of Putnam County High School and Georgia Southern University - Jalyn - and a soon to be a graduate of Putnam County High School - MJ.
Tracy shares stories about graduating from the school system, working in the school system, and sheds some light on the experiences of her children.
Jalyn talks about her memories of the high school, performing in theater, graduating from Georgia Southern early, and getting ready for the US Navy.
Great energy! So much fun!
Thanks for listening!
Enjoy!
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
Putnam County Charter School System website
 
Length - 40:04
The music in the opening is from Soul Shifters. It is called Honey Bee. Downloaded for use with this podcast from Soundstripe.
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Lifelong Lessons From Once In A Lifetime Experiences - 004

Welcome back!
It's time for another informative journey on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System. PCSS is located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena is joined by four senior students from Putnam County High School. Dylan, Tyler, Andi, and Lily. The students were part of the experiential learning trip to Sapelo Island, Georgia. 
In episode 3 we talked with Dr. Lawton who is the Director of Experiential Learning for Putnam County Charter School System and Ms. Deen who is a science teacher and the science department chair at Putnam County High School. They lead the experiential learning experience to Sapelo Island.
The students recall the events experienced, talk about their thoughts about being at Sapelo Island, and share some of the lessons learned.
The trip to Sapelo Island, Georgia was for an immersion in understanding the  ecosystems of this barrier island located on the southeastern coast of Georgia (US).
Great conversation!
Thanks for listening!
Enjoy!
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
Putnam County Charter School System website
 
Length - 43:20
 
The music in the opening is from Soul Shifters. It is called Honey Bee. Downloaded for use with this podcast from Soundstripe.
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Sapelo Island: History, Science, and More with Christopher Lawton and Cecile Deen - 003

Welcome back!
It's time for another informative journey on the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the Superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System. PCSS is located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena is joined by Dr. Christopher Lawton and Ms. Cecile Deen. 
Dr. Lawton is the Director of Experiential Learning for Putnam County Charter School System and Ms. Deen is a science teacher and the science department chair at Putnam County High School. 
Our focus is learning about an experiential learning opportunity where Putnam County Charter School System students and staff traveled to Sapelo Island, Georgia for an immersion in understanding the  ecosystems of this barrier island located on the southeastern coast of Georgia (US).
Awesome way to learn!
Thanks for listening!
Enjoy!
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
Putnam County Charter School System website
 
Length: 35:19
 
The music in the opening is from Soul Shifters. It is called Honey Bee. Downloaded for use with this podcast from Soundstripe.
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Gerald and Jalon Kilgore (Students in Putnam County Charter School System) - Focused on Academics, Athletics, and the Future - 002

Welcome back!
This is the second episode of the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena the superintendent of Putnam County Charter School System. PCSS is located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena is joined by Assistant Superintendent Derick Austin and two Putnam County High School students - Gerald and Jalon Kilgore.
Gerald and Jalon are brothers who are stars in the classroom and on the athletic fields. Join us as we discuss their focus on being successful and future plans. Additionally, they talk about the importance of making their parents proud and you will also hear them share a little bit about their hero - their grandfather. 
Awesome conversation!
Thanks for listening!
Remember that Putnam Proud will highlight unique programs, innovative strategies, the wonderful families, focused students, and successful staff and team members. There is so much to share. The show will be published twice a month and typically will be 30 minutes in length.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, family members , and anyone else you know.
Go to the Putnam County Charter School System website for more information:
Putnam County Charter School System website
 
Length: 28:24
 
The music in the opening is from Soul Shifters. It is called Honey Bee. Downloaded for use with this podcast from Soundstripe.
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Writer Name: Aaron Sprinkle
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