Irsd Spotlight

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on November 29, 2021.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education special meeting on November 1, 2021.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on October 25, 2021.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on September 27, 2021.

In this episode, we celebrate Gemma Cabrera, a bilingual community liaison at North Georgetown Elementary School. We speak with Gemma about her life’s journey and hear from a few people who have had the privilege of knowing and working with her.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on August 23, 2021.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on July 26, 2021.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education organizational meeting on July 1, 2021.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on June 28, 2021.

In this episode, we wrap up what has been an unusual, challenging and often difficult school year by celebrating our district’s many accomplishments in the classroom, in the community and on the athletic field. (“Your Hand in Mine” courtesy of Explosions in the Sky and Temporary Residence, 2003; “Friday Night Lights Theme” courtesy of W.G. Snuffy Walden and Arrival Records/Scion Music Group, 2010.)

In this episode, we highlight the district’s yearlong teacher residency program. Guests are IRSD Teacher Recruiter Lori Hudson and yearlong teacher residents Samantha Whelen and Alexandra Kuck.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on May 24, 2021.

In this episode, we speak with Haley Mears, the 2021-2022 Indian River School District Teacher of the Year.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on April 26, 2021.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on March 22, 2021.

We speak with five district teachers about why they chose the teaching profession and the aspects of teaching that they find the most rewarding. We also find out if there was ever a time in their lives when they thought about doing something other than teaching. Their responses are both poignant and funny.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on February 22, 2021.

In this episode, we highlight the Women of Will program at Indian River High School with Athletic Director Todd Fuhrmann, field hockey coach Jodi Stone and all-state volleyball player Raychel Ehlers. Sponsored by Under Armour and BSN Sports, Women of Will offers a robust support system for female athletes with the goal of changing lives and inspiring the next generation of women to strive for greatness. (“Friday Night Lights Theme” courtesy of W.G. Snuffy Walden and Arrival Records/Scion Music Group, 2010.)

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on January 25, 2021.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on December 21, 2020. This meeting was conducted online using the Zoom video conferencing platform.