https://simplecast.com UCS Podcademy Conversation and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district. Get to know Utica Community Schools with UCS Podcademy! Directed by Kevin Coppa Produced by Jennifer Swanchara en Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:43:51 +0000 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:44:01 +0000 https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com UCS Podcademy https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e14770cd-a539-440b-8f16-24cdf960e2fa/9ad5b65a-5c44-4103-9a56-2e650f3fc477/3000x3000/podcademy-audio-thumb.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com episodic Conversation and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district. Get to know Utica Community Schools with UCS Podcademy! Directed by Kevin Coppa Produced by Jennifer Swanchara Utica Community Schools false https://feeds.simplecast.com/hbcgg2xM podcademy, school district, ucs, utica community schools Utica Community Schools ucs@uticak12.org b8087562-3eee-46e6-821c-4f271822d288 Seal of Global Language For more information on the UCS Seal of Global Language, visit www.uticak12.org/sealofgloballanguage or contact Monica Klesko directly via email: Monica.Klesko@uticak12.org. 

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]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:43:51 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/seal-of-global-language-0cUY9S1F For more information on the UCS Seal of Global Language, visit www.uticak12.org/sealofgloballanguage or contact Monica Klesko directly via email: Monica.Klesko@uticak12.org. 

Watch the video version of this episode on the UCS YouTube page.

]]> Seal of Global Language Utica Community Schools 00:15:40 The Seal of Global Language is a recognition given by Utica Community Schools to students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more other world languages by high school graduation. Eisenhower High School senior and future recipient of the UCS Seal of Global Language, Ava Romano, speaks with classmate and fellow UCS Seal of Global Language recipient, Cameron Seymour, along with Monica Klesko, UCS system-wide chairwoman for world languages, about the Seal of Global Language distinction and how students can take advantage of the offering. The Seal of Global Language is a recognition given by Utica Community Schools to students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more other world languages by high school graduation. Eisenhower High School senior and future recipient of the UCS Seal of Global Language, Ava Romano, speaks with classmate and fellow UCS Seal of Global Language recipient, Cameron Seymour, along with Monica Klesko, UCS system-wide chairwoman for world languages, about the Seal of Global Language distinction and how students can take advantage of the offering. false full 11 ec0dd1f0-0ab6-46d2-9d48-43bb0b5d7d95 Career and Technical Education To learn more about CTE, visit uticak12.org/CTE.

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]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/career-and-technical-education-2cBdgtY0 To learn more about CTE, visit uticak12.org/CTE.

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]]> Career and Technical Education Utica Community Schools 00:12:06 Part of Utica Community Schools mission is to provide students with multiple pathways toward excellence and achievement. One way UCS is honoring this commitment is through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. This episode’s host, Utica High School senior Haley Rojeski, speaks with Director of Career and Technical Education, Geoff Clark, on the topic and how it is beneficial for students to take advantage of. Part of Utica Community Schools mission is to provide students with multiple pathways toward excellence and achievement. One way UCS is honoring this commitment is through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. This episode’s host, Utica High School senior Haley Rojeski, speaks with Director of Career and Technical Education, Geoff Clark, on the topic and how it is beneficial for students to take advantage of. false full 10 eb3e9398-ab2c-4f82-8809-05c89864e1d8 UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence The UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence partners with Utica Community Schools to provide unique opportunities for students and staff to benefit from. Pillars to the Foundation and its contributions to UCS are teacher grants, student scholarships and the annual 6th grade career luncheon. To share more about the Foundation, Stevenson High School senior Serena Dabish speaks with UCS Foundation President, Sherman Abdo.

To learn more about the UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence, visit ucsfoundation.org.

Watch the video version of this episode on the UCS YouTube page.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/ucs-foundation-for-educational-excellence-dIQW8XUw The UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence partners with Utica Community Schools to provide unique opportunities for students and staff to benefit from. Pillars to the Foundation and its contributions to UCS are teacher grants, student scholarships and the annual 6th grade career luncheon. To share more about the Foundation, Stevenson High School senior Serena Dabish speaks with UCS Foundation President, Sherman Abdo.

To learn more about the UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence, visit ucsfoundation.org.

Watch the video version of this episode on the UCS YouTube page.

]]> UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence Utica Community Schools 00:10:30 The UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence partners with Utica Community Schools to provide unique opportunities for students and staff to benefit from. Pillars to the Foundation and its contributions to UCS are teacher grants, student scholarships and the annual 6th grade career luncheon. To share more about the Foundation, Stevenson High School senior Serena Dabish speaks with UCS Foundation President, Sherman Abdo. The UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence partners with Utica Community Schools to provide unique opportunities for students and staff to benefit from. Pillars to the Foundation and its contributions to UCS are teacher grants, student scholarships and the annual 6th grade career luncheon. To share more about the Foundation, Stevenson High School senior Serena Dabish speaks with UCS Foundation President, Sherman Abdo. false full 9 ecf44e18-656a-4963-8fa2-8dbe805ba1fd Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services Get a preview of Utica Community Schools newest specialty program, the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services. Becoming available to 9th grade students in the 2023-2024 school year, Utica High School principal, Tim Youngblood, and associate principal, Jeremy Kranzo, speak with Eisenhower High School junior, Mekhi Kattula, on this exciting new opportunity for UCS students.

For more information on the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services, click here.

Watch the video version of this episode on the UCS YouTube page.

Direct link to this episode: https://youtu.be/Hfnp5hP-wKY

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/utica-high-school-academy-for-health-and-human-services-iNMMRX3i Get a preview of Utica Community Schools newest specialty program, the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services. Becoming available to 9th grade students in the 2023-2024 school year, Utica High School principal, Tim Youngblood, and associate principal, Jeremy Kranzo, speak with Eisenhower High School junior, Mekhi Kattula, on this exciting new opportunity for UCS students.

For more information on the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services, click here.

Watch the video version of this episode on the UCS YouTube page.

Direct link to this episode: https://youtu.be/Hfnp5hP-wKY

]]> Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services Utica Community Schools 00:18:27 Get a preview of Utica Community Schools newest specialty program, the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services. Becoming available to 9th grade students in the 2023-2024 school year, Utica High School principal, Tim Youngblood, and associate principal, Jeremy Kranzo, speak with Eisenhower High School junior, Mekhi Kattula, on this exciting new opportunity for UCS students. Get a preview of Utica Community Schools newest specialty program, the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services. Becoming available to 9th grade students in the 2023-2024 school year, Utica High School principal, Tim Youngblood, and associate principal, Jeremy Kranzo, speak with Eisenhower High School junior, Mekhi Kattula, on this exciting new opportunity for UCS students. false full 8 bfb9c71f-08ee-4b07-986d-afe833aba9a8 Athletics Across the District On this episode of UCS Podcademy we focus on athletics across Michigan’s second largest school district and what goes into running the athletics department at both the school and district level. To learn more on this topic, Stevenson Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering (MADE) sophomore, Allie Szalkiewicz, sits down with District Director of Athletics, Robin Dilday. 

Watch the video version of this episode through our UCS YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/UticaSchools 

Direct Episode Link: https://youtu.be/74Ux3SPGFDs

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/athletics-across-the-district-WiMB1O1l On this episode of UCS Podcademy we focus on athletics across Michigan’s second largest school district and what goes into running the athletics department at both the school and district level. To learn more on this topic, Stevenson Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering (MADE) sophomore, Allie Szalkiewicz, sits down with District Director of Athletics, Robin Dilday. 

Watch the video version of this episode through our UCS YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/UticaSchools 

Direct Episode Link: https://youtu.be/74Ux3SPGFDs

]]> Athletics Across the District Utica Community Schools 00:16:11 On this episode of UCS Podcademy we focus on athletics across Michigan’s second largest school district and what goes into running the athletics department at both the school and district level. To learn more on this topic, Stevenson Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering (MADE) sophomore, Allie Szalkiewicz, sits down with District Director of Athletics, Robin Dilday. Watch the video version of this episode through our UCS YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/UticaSchools Direct Episode Link: https://youtu.be/74Ux3SPGFDs On this episode of UCS Podcademy we focus on athletics across Michigan’s second largest school district and what goes into running the athletics department at both the school and district level. To learn more on this topic, Stevenson Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering (MADE) sophomore, Allie Szalkiewicz, sits down with District Director of Athletics, Robin Dilday. Watch the video version of this episode through our UCS YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/UticaSchools Direct Episode Link: https://youtu.be/74Ux3SPGFDs false full 7 57a0be65-ac2d-4556-9932-08d985b2d02c Celebrate Hope For more info on the upcoming event and to register, visit: https://uticaoctoberparent.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138576613 

For more links and information visit: https://uticak12.org/podcademy

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrate-hope-LYdczm8R For more info on the upcoming event and to register, visit: https://uticaoctoberparent.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138576613 

For more links and information visit: https://uticak12.org/podcademy

]]> Celebrate Hope Utica Community Schools 00:18:20 Utica Community Schools takes pride in providing the best possible experience for the students and families that we serve. To further support this initiative, the Special Services department has partnered with Celebrate Hope! to provide specialized events for families who have children with disabilities as well as the educators that care for them. To highlight this partnership and the offerings available, Eisenhower High School junior, Pernell Sterling, speaks with Celebrate Hope! co-founder, John Ball. Utica Community Schools takes pride in providing the best possible experience for the students and families that we serve. To further support this initiative, the Special Services department has partnered with Celebrate Hope! to provide specialized events for families who have children with disabilities as well as the educators that care for them. To highlight this partnership and the offerings available, Eisenhower High School junior, Pernell Sterling, speaks with Celebrate Hope! co-founder, John Ball. false full 6 8bda913f-06cb-4d10-9b2f-f6de2e78df67 Get To Know Superintendent Robert Monroe Superintendent Robert Monroe joins UCS Class of 2022 graduate, Sophia Meguid, to share about his journey to becoming Superintendent of Utica Community Schools. In this episode, Mr. Monroe also answers the question on all our minds - 'what goes into calling a snow day?'

Watch the video version of this podcast at: https://youtu.be/osnOqCtVKVQ

For more links and information visit: https://uticak12.org/podcademy

]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/get-to-know-superintendent-robert-monroe-kICPSNVL Superintendent Robert Monroe joins UCS Class of 2022 graduate, Sophia Meguid, to share about his journey to becoming Superintendent of Utica Community Schools. In this episode, Mr. Monroe also answers the question on all our minds - 'what goes into calling a snow day?'

Watch the video version of this podcast at: https://youtu.be/osnOqCtVKVQ

For more links and information visit: https://uticak12.org/podcademy

]]> Get To Know Superintendent Robert Monroe Utica Community Schools 00:19:25 Superintendent Robert Monroe joins UCS Class of 2022 graduate, Sophia Meguid, to share about his journey to becoming Superintendent of Utica Community Schools. In this episode, Mr. Monroe also answers the question on all our minds - 'what goes into calling a snow day?' Superintendent Robert Monroe joins UCS Class of 2022 graduate, Sophia Meguid, to share about his journey to becoming Superintendent of Utica Community Schools. In this episode, Mr. Monroe also answers the question on all our minds - 'what goes into calling a snow day?' false full 5 5e4c814c-0442-4b70-87ca-92daf6f2909f Transporting a School District With a student population of 26,000 students and covering 66 square miles, Utica Community Schools bus drivers have the important job of safely transporting students in Michigan's second largest district to and from school each day. Tune into this episode to find out all that goes into coordinating this effort as Christeen Mangalathet from Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies interviews the Director of Safety & Management Services, Brian LaPorte on this topic.

 

Watch the video version of this podcast at: https://youtu.be/3qNMNeU2kjs

For more links and information visit: https://uticak12.org/podcademy

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:12:31 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/transporting-an-entire-district-aUgZ24CN With a student population of 26,000 students and covering 66 square miles, Utica Community Schools bus drivers have the important job of safely transporting students in Michigan's second largest district to and from school each day. Tune into this episode to find out all that goes into coordinating this effort as Christeen Mangalathet from Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies interviews the Director of Safety & Management Services, Brian LaPorte on this topic.

 

Watch the video version of this podcast at: https://youtu.be/3qNMNeU2kjs

For more links and information visit: https://uticak12.org/podcademy

]]> Transporting a School District Utica Community Schools 00:13:10 With a student population of 26,000 students and covering 66 square miles, Utica Community Schools bus drivers have the important job of safely transporting students in Michigan's second largest district to and from school each day. Tune into this episode to find out all that goes into coordinating this effort as Christeen Mangalathet from Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies interviews the Director of Safety & Management Services, Brian LaPorte on this topic. With a student population of 26,000 students and covering 66 square miles, Utica Community Schools bus drivers have the important job of safely transporting students in Michigan's second largest district to and from school each day. Tune into this episode to find out all that goes into coordinating this effort as Christeen Mangalathet from Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies interviews the Director of Safety & Management Services, Brian LaPorte on this topic. false full 4 418b1f16-3926-4e90-bf72-ce02ee893ab3 School to Work Program For more info on partnering with Utica Community Schools as a local business or enrolling in School to Work as a student, contact:

Janet Gendelman (Stevenson and Henry Ford II): Janet.Gendelman@uticak12.org

Katie Lelito (Eisenhower and Utica): Catherine.Lelito@uticak12.org

Watch the video version of this podcast at: https://youtu.be/prf8dxqIHbM

For more links and information visit: https://uticak12.org/podcademy

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/school-to-work-program-CW_IRp7y For more info on partnering with Utica Community Schools as a local business or enrolling in School to Work as a student, contact:

Janet Gendelman (Stevenson and Henry Ford II): Janet.Gendelman@uticak12.org

Katie Lelito (Eisenhower and Utica): Catherine.Lelito@uticak12.org

Watch the video version of this podcast at: https://youtu.be/prf8dxqIHbM

For more links and information visit: https://uticak12.org/podcademy

]]> School to Work Program Utica Community Schools 00:19:02 Explore the opportunities available for high school students to partner with local businesses through the School to Work program at Utica Community Schools. Eisenhower High School student, Lucas Mazurek, speaks with UCS School to Work coordinators, Katie Lelito and Janet Gendelman in this episode of UCS Podcademy, where conversations and curiosity are sparked by Michigan's second largest school district. Explore the opportunities available for high school students to partner with local businesses through the School to Work program at Utica Community Schools. Eisenhower High School student, Lucas Mazurek, speaks with UCS School to Work coordinators, Katie Lelito and Janet Gendelman in this episode of UCS Podcademy, where conversations and curiosity are sparked by Michigan's second largest school district. co-op, school to work, school-to-work false full 3 21816404-4159-42f1-b316-103d28eb46ae Operation Graduation This episode highlights high school graduation ceremonies, the work that goes on behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly and what graduating seniors should know before they walk across the stage. With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, Henry Ford II High School senior, Osirus Currie, interviews Stevenson High School social studies teacher, student council advisor and junior and senior class advisor, Lisa Lucas, on this topic. 

Watch the video version of this episode through our UCS YouTube page.

]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/operation-graduation-3lFNkFzq This episode highlights high school graduation ceremonies, the work that goes on behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly and what graduating seniors should know before they walk across the stage. With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, Henry Ford II High School senior, Osirus Currie, interviews Stevenson High School social studies teacher, student council advisor and junior and senior class advisor, Lisa Lucas, on this topic. 

Watch the video version of this episode through our UCS YouTube page.

]]> Operation Graduation Utica Community Schools 00:09:13 This episode highlights high school graduation ceremonies, the work that goes on behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly and what graduating seniors should know before they walk across the stage. With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, Henry Ford II High School senior, Osirus Currie, interviews Stevenson High School social studies teacher, student council advisor and junior and senior class advisor, Lisa Lucas, on this topic. This episode highlights high school graduation ceremonies, the work that goes on behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly and what graduating seniors should know before they walk across the stage. With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, Henry Ford II High School senior, Osirus Currie, interviews Stevenson High School social studies teacher, student council advisor and junior and senior class advisor, Lisa Lucas, on this topic. false full 2 2d22cad2-b274-4391-a3f4-bab1739e1eb1 Prepping for Prom With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, join Student Council Advisor & Activities Director, Amber Bronson as she is interviewed by Stevenson High School Senior, Noah DiGiovanni. This inaugural episode highlights all the planning that goes into setting the stage for the perfect high school prom, as well what happens when things don't go as planned...

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]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/prepping-for-prom-ME_WxGt_ With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, join Student Council Advisor & Activities Director, Amber Bronson as she is interviewed by Stevenson High School Senior, Noah DiGiovanni. This inaugural episode highlights all the planning that goes into setting the stage for the perfect high school prom, as well what happens when things don't go as planned...

Watch the video version of this podcast on the UCS YouTube Channel

]]> Prepping for Prom Utica Community Schools 00:21:01 With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, join Student Council Advisor & Activities Director, Amber Bronson as she is interviewed by Stevenson High School Senior, Noah DiGiovanni. This inaugural episode highlights all the planning that goes into setting the stage for the perfect high school prom, as well what happens when things don't go as planned... With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, join Student Council Advisor & Activities Director, Amber Bronson as she is interviewed by Stevenson High School Senior, Noah DiGiovanni. This inaugural episode highlights all the planning that goes into setting the stage for the perfect high school prom, as well what happens when things don't go as planned... podcademy, high school, prepping, ucs, school district, planning, dance, eisenhower high school, utica community schools, senior, noah digeovanni, prom, stevenson high school, amber bronson, podcast false full 1 bd4740e4-7442-411b-b069-da28831070c5 Welcome to UCS Podcademy Watch the video version of this podcast on the UCS YouTube Channel

]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 15:45:00 +0000 ucs@uticak12.org (Utica Community Schools) https://ucspodcademy.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-ucs-podcademy-okmVziwk Watch the video version of this podcast on the UCS YouTube Channel

]]> Welcome to UCS Podcademy Utica Community Schools 00:01:41 We launch our podcast series with this introduction! Bring your curiosity to conversations surrounding Michigan’s second largest school district – Utica Community Schools. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator yourself, this podcast is for anyone who’s ever wanted to know about the ins & outs of education with stories that go behind the scenes of operating a public school district! Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a thing! We launch our podcast series with this introduction! Bring your curiosity to conversations surrounding Michigan’s second largest school district – Utica Community Schools. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator yourself, this podcast is for anyone who’s ever wanted to know about the ins & outs of education with stories that go behind the scenes of operating a public school district! Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a thing! podcademy, introduction, parent, ucs, school district, student, teacher, promo, welcome, utica community schools, trailer, podcast false trailer