Irsd Spotlight

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.

In this episode, we wrap up 2020 with some important informational items for IRSD families and hear a special message of hope and gratitude from Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens. (“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 special meeting on December 4, 2020.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on November 23, 2020.

In this episode, we speak with Brandon McCabe, the 2020-2021 Indian River School District Teacher of the Year.

In this episode, we highlight Kindergarten Registration Awareness month with Audrey Carey, IRSD Supervisor of Early Learning.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on October 26, 2020.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education special meeting on October 14, 2020. This meeting was conducted online using the Zoom video conferencing platform.

In this episode, we speak with new IRSD Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens and new Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Karen Blannard about their careers, their philosophies on education and their vision for the Indian River School District.

In this episode, we talk with Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens about the COVID-19 pandemic and the district’s reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year.

An audio recording of the Indian River Board of Education regular monthly meeting on September 28, 2020.