Putnam Proud Podcast

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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Track Title: Honey Bee
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Writer Name: Aaron Sprinkle
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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.
See the following copyright information.
Track Title: Honey Bee
Artist Name(s): Soul Shifters
Writer Name: Aaron Sprinkle
Writer IPI Number: 00179.77.26.10
Writer PRO: BMI
Writer Percentage: 100.00%
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS
Publisher IPI Number: 00.886.23.55.00
Publisher PRO: BMI
Publisher Percentage: 100.00
 
 
 

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.
See the following copyright information.
Track Title: Honey Bee
Artist Name(s): Soul Shifters
Writer Name: Aaron Sprinkle
Writer IPI Number: 00179.77.26.10
Writer PRO: BMI
Writer Percentage: 100.00%
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS
Publisher IPI Number: 00.886.23.55.00
Publisher PRO: BMI
Publisher Percentage: 100.00
 
 

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.
See the following copyright information.
Track Title: Honey Bee
Artist Name(s): Soul Shifters
Writer Name: Aaron Sprinkle
Writer IPI Number: 00179.77.26.10
Writer PRO: BMI
Writer Percentage: 100.00%
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS
Publisher IPI Number: 00.886.23.55.00
Publisher PRO: BMI
Publisher Percentage: 100.00
 
 

Welcome to the Putnam Proud Podcast. - 001

This is the first episode of the Putnam Proud Podcast featuring Eric Arena (Superintendent) and Laura Melton (Assistant Superintendent) Putnam County Charter School System. Located in Eatonton, Georgia (US).
In this episode Mr. Arena and Mrs. Melton discuss the purposes of the podcast and some of the topics that will be covered in the coming weeks. In addition they share a little about the Putnam County community, the size of the school system and where it is located.
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.
Thanks for listening.
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
The music in the opening is from Soul Shifters. It is called Honey Bee. Downloaded for use with this podcast from Soundstripe.
See the following copyright information.
Track Title: Honey Bee
Artist Name(s): Soul Shifters
Writer Name: Aaron Sprinkle
Writer IPI Number: 00179.77.26.10
Writer PRO: BMI
Writer Percentage: 100.00%
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS
Publisher IPI Number: 00.886.23.55.00
Publisher PRO: BMI
Publisher Percentage: 100.00
 
Length: 33:19