Assistant Deputy Chief Mike Dalke of the Rockford Police Department and RPS 205 Director of Career & Technical Education Reid Jutras join us on the podcast to talk about how providing real-world experiences both in and out of the classroom are important. Hear perspective from Assistant Deputy Chief Dalke about his criminal justice class he’s teaching in RPS 205, and how his practical experience translates to students in the classroom.
Jan 14, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 4
President/CEO Einar Forsman has a candid conversation with RPS 205 Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett. The conversation will focus on changes in the school system due to COVID-19, the District’s scorecard, and the future of education.
Dec 03, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We sit down with Heather Psaltis, Executive Director of Schools & Special Programs at Rockford Public Schools, to learn more about what makes our Special Programs unique in RPS 205. Click here to learn more! Special Programs at RPS 205 include. Maria Montessori at Marsh, STEAM Academy at Haskell, Two-Way Language Immersion at Barbour, The Gifted Academy and The Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).
Nov 10, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Learn About College & Career Academies in RPS 205 and what they are and why they are a unique approach to education in high school in an ever changing world.
Jun 24, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We talk with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara and Superintendent Ehren Jarrett about the challenges and successes of the school district and the city during the COVID-19 pandemic. Make sure to check out the other great blog post and videos on www.rps205.com/205VIBE
Apr 24, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We sit down with Rockford Police Officer Curtis Sockwell, a member of the Rockford School Liaison Unit. Officer Sockwell spends most of his time at Auburn High School as a School Resource Officer. He talks about what it’s like working at Auburn and how he makes a difference connecting with RPS 205 students.
Feb 26, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Learn more about Morgan Gallagher, Principal at Roosevelt Community Education Center.
Feb 05, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
A conversation with the Director of Security, Fred Diehl, about school safety at Rockford Public Schools.
Jan 08, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Hear from Roosevelt students and staff and their ‘drive & passion to complete their education.’
Dec 05, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Jason Barthel, Executive Director of Technology at Rockford Public Schools provides insight and details on the Ransomware attack that occurred in September and how his team worked to rebuilding the network and get systems back online.
Nov 13, 2019•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
A conversation with Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC) featuring Jefferson Snedegar, from Guilford High School, Kerrigan Turek, from East High School and Aryan Arora, from Auburn High School.
Oct 23, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Judge Mahoney served as the only magistrate judge in the Western Division until he resigned his position in 2012 and accepted recall. Judge Mahoney remained on recall through 2014. Judge Mahoney has done settlement conferences in literally thousands of cases during his tenure as magistrate judge.
Jun 18, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Wally Haas is the Opinion Editor for the Rockford Register Star. We talk to him about what it is like working for the paper and his experiences with how Rockford counties to evolve.
May 21, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Jonathan Logeman, is a teacher at Auburn High School he is also alderman for the City of Rockford, and National Guardsman. Listen to him talk about serving his community and his country.
Apr 29, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Learn more about Mayor Tom McNamara and his vision for Rockford and what the City of Rockford is doing to achieve that vision.
Apr 08, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Learn more about Taren Turner, Ellis Elementary School Principal. Listen to her perspective on what makes Ellis a special place.
Mar 21, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
East High School Athletic Director Gary Griffin talk about his experience with being a coach, an educator, and father. He explains why school comes first and why it is important to succeed in the classroom. www.rps205.com/205VIBE
Feb 27, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Discussion about the Rockford Public Schools District and the role of a board member.
Feb 07, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Learn more about Don Rundall, Jefferson High School Principal.
Jan 24, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We talk with Deanna Lemcke a 2nd grade teacher at McIntosh Elementary about being a teacher.
Jan 07, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Discussion about the Rockford Public Schools District and the role of a board member.
Dec 13, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 6
A conversation with Assistant Deputy Police Chief Carla Redd
Nov 26, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
A conversation with Dawn Granath, President of Rockford Education Association.
Nov 14, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Discussion about the Rockford Public Schools District and the role of a board member.
Oct 29, 2018•39 min
Conversation around Integrated Literacy implementation for teachers and students.
Oct 17, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Discussion about the Rockford Public Schools and the role of a board member.
Sep 24, 2018•17 min
Discussion about the Rockford Public Schools and the role of a board member.
Sep 24, 2018•23 min
