Best Riverview Gardens School District Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 53 - It Would Be Amazing if Children Came with a Handbook with Megan Ziegler 14:18

20d ago14:18

14:18

This week on the Ramily Matters Podcast, Megan Ziegler, Parents as Teachers (PAT) Coordinator, joined the show. In this episode, Ziegler shares how the PAT program runs, how the PAT program supports families with their parenting journey and the importance of literacy. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintain…

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Ep. 52 - It's Bigger Than Riverview with Tonya Ross 29:48

26d ago29:48

29:48

Tonya Ross, RGSD's ELA Curriculum Coordinator, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Ross shares her insight and wisdom from over 33 years in Riverview Gardens. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation…

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Ep. 51 - Maximize Learning to Achieve Excellence with Pamela Fountain and Mic'Keal Skyes 27:27

1M ago27:27

27:27

RGHS's dedicated CTE Marketing Teacher and DECA Advisor, Pamela Fountain, alongside her four-year DECA member and RGHS Senior, Mic'Keal Skyes, joined the Ramily Matters podcast this week. In this episode, Fountain and Skyes spotlight their incredible journey together, the impact of DECA and the transformative power of the Marketing Education Progra…

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Ep. 50 - The Pride That You See Now is No Comparison - It's Truly Beautify with the Riverview Gardens Alumni Alliance 44:43

2M ago44:43

44:43

Williams McHugh and Dr. LaTricia Clark from the Riverview Gardens Alumni Alliance join the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. McHugh and Clark are the President and Vice President of the Alumni Alliance. McHugh and Clark discuss their time as students in Riverview Gardens, their current careers and the mission, goal and purpose of the Alumni Allianc…

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Ep. 49 - I'm Gonna Give It To You Real with Dr. Amy Blackwell 38:13

2M ago38:13

38:13

Dr. Amy Blackwell, principal of Koch Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Blackwell shares her story of her transition from an aspiring psychologist to an educator, her love for sneakers and her inspirational story of motherhood. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a wor…

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Ep. 48 - We Are Still Getting Used to Having a Baseball Team Here with Zach Gaines and Tim Williams 20:27

3M ago20:27

20:27

RGHS's Social Studies teacher, Softball and Baseball Coach Zach Gaines, and RGHS Baseball Pitcher Tim Williams join the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. In this episode, Coach Gaines shares about the upcoming baseball tryouts and what he looks for in his players. Senior pitcher Tim Williams discusses how he spreads positivity, how he leads on and …

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Ep. 47 - A Different Hunger to Learn with TV Anchor/Reporter Melanie Johnson 36:01

3M ago36:01

36:01

First Alert 4's Melanie Johnson joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Johnson volunteers in Riverview Gardens School District with the Little Bit Foundation. She shares her story from growing up in Chicago, Illinois, how her goal as a reporter was to work in St. Louis and what it means for Black children to see people that look like them serv…

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Ep. 46 - (The Science Behind Why) Students Boycotted Hot Chips & Cheetos with Dr. Tasha Jordan 38:58

3M ago38:58

38:58

RGSD's K-12 Science Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Tasha Jordan joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Jordan shares why Engineering Week is important, shares why science is important in everyday life, discusses Black History and shares her favorite all-time science fair projects. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is com…

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Ep. 45 - Some People Call Me a Party in a Box with Gerald Freeman 37:34

4M ago37:34

37:34

RSGD Facilities Director Gerald Freeman joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Freeman discusses why it's important to have fun and make people laugh, shares his interesting career journey, discusses leadership and gives the tea on the infamous yellow jacket. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplac…

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Ep. 44 - This is the Championship Formula with Dr. Salim Kenyatta 34:23

5M ago34:23

34:23

Dr. Salim Kenyatta, an instructor at Riverview Gardens High School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Kenyatta shares his insights from more than two decades as an educator, mentor, coach and role model and how he relates to his scholars. He also discussed his talents as a break dancer. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education i…

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Ep. 43 - Either Start Loving Yourself or You're Going to Crash Out with Brother Self Love 51:58

5M ago51:58

51:58

This week, Sultan Muhammad, aka Brother Self Love, joined the Ramily Matters Podcast. In this episode, Muhammad discusses how his Self Love program and how he continues to inspire, mentor and help the young men of RGSD to reach their full potential and avoid some of the pitfalls he endured and a child and young adult. Be sure to listen to this insp…

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Ep. 42 - Math Can Be Fun with Kimberly Mott 19:00

6M ago19:00

19:00

This week, Kimberly Mott, Riverview Gardens School District's math curriculum coordinator, joined the Ramily Matters podcast. In this episode, Mott discusses how to engage students in math each day, the upcoming districtwide Freckle Math Challenge and tips and tricks for using the Freckle platform. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Edu…

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Ep. 41 - Yes, We Can Have Success Here with Zac Thurwalker 31:51

6M ago31:51

31:51

This week, Zac Thurwalker, Riverview Gardens High School's athletic director, joined the Ramily Matters podcast. In this episode, Thurwalker discusses a typical day as an athletic director, the importance of highlighting student-athletes and how RGHS alumni and community can support the scholars. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Educa…

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Ep. 40 - We Are the Voice for the Voiceless with Ke'Shon Word and Jewel Minner 29:48

7M ago29:48

29:48

Ke'Shon Word and Jewel Minner, senior student board representatives from Riverview Gardens High School (RGHS), joined the Ramily Matters podcast. Word and Minner discuss their reasons for applying to become student board representatives in this episode. They also share highlights from the school year and their efforts to bring about the changes the…

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Ep. 39 - Reading is Such a Crucial Part to Every Human Being with Christina Atkinson 32:39

7M ago32:39

32:39

Christina Atkinson, Riverview Gardens High School's library media specialist and senior class sponsor joined the Ramily Matters podcast. In this episode, Atkinson discusses the importance of reading, how she advocates for her students, and why she gives them multiple avenues to read. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is commi…

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Ep. 38 - Everything Comes Back Around Full Circle with Dr. Tiffany Hunter 27:07

7M ago27:07

27:07

Dr. Tiffany Hunter, RGSD's director of assessment joined the Ramily Matters podcast. In this episode, Hunter discusses how her role impacts RGSD stakeholders, why attendance is important and how data is used to make informed decisions for RGSD scholars. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace…

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Ep. 37 - An Active Parents Creates an Active Student with Katrina Whitted 30:09

8M ago30:09

30:09

Katrina Whitted, parent ambassador joined the Ramily Matters Podcast. In this episode, Whitted discusses what led her to become a parent ambassador, how her children became more active at RGSD, how she leads by example, and why parents should get involved at school. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintainin…

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Ep. 36 - If We Don't Give Them Education, the System Will Give Them Incarceration with Dr. Damond Holt 36:31

8M ago36:31

36:31

Traumatologist Dr. Damond Holt joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Holt is an expert in trauma and explains the impact of trauma on students and families. He also discusses the importance of fathers in their children's live and his favorite wellness practices. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a …

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Ep. 35: "I'm a Regular Parent Like You" with Parent Ambassador Pash Williams 17:07

8M ago17:07

17:07

Pash Williams, RGSD parent ambassador, joined the Ramily Matters podcast on this week's episode. Williams has three children who attend RGSD. In this episode, Willams shares with listeners what made her apply to become a parent ambassador, how she instills reading at home and her strategy to get parent engagement at RGSD. The Riverview Gardens Scho…

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Ep. 34 - You Can Go Anywhere From Riverview Gardens High School with the RGHS Rams Football Team 20:58

8M ago20:58

20:58

The Ramily Matters Podcast is joined by members of the Riverview Gardens High School Rams football team this week. Participants include: Romeo Bailey, Kornell Simmons, Jaden Graham, Brandon Caph and Head Coach Leon McElrath. The team discussed the upcoming Homecoming game versus the Normandy Vikings, their plans after high school, the RGHS experien…

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Ep. 33 - We're Combing Hair, Changing Clothes & Washing Faces with Sequina Jones 34:28

9M ago34:28

34:28

Sequina Jones, wellness coordinator and school nurse joins the Ramily Matters podcast. Jones discussed the day in the life of a school nurse, why wellness is important, how to boost immunity what resources RGSD provides and the importance of immunizations. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workpl…

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Ep. 32 - I Wanted to Help the Whole Student with Dr. Melissa Nash 37:44

9M ago37:44

37:44

RGSD's District Interventionist Dr. Melissa Nash joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Nash is a new employee to Riverview Gardens but discusses her past as a student of the district, her career as an educators, family life and more. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educa…

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Ep. 31 - Challenges You May Face Them, They Don't Define You, They Refine You - with Dr. Candace Ramey 15:17

9M ago15:17

15:17

Dr. Candace Ramey, newly appointed principal of Danforth Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. In this episode, Dr. Ramey will introduce herself to the Danforth community, share schoolwide goals for the upcoming school year and explain why a collaborative community is critical to scholars' success. The Riverview Gardens Sch…

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Ep. 30 - You Are the Expert on Your Child with Kasia Landa 28:12

10M ago28:12

28:12

Kasia Landa, principal of Glasgow Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week in an episode entitled, "You Are the Expert on Your Child." Landa discusses her summer, her transition from an instructional coach to a principal, her experience being home schooled as a child, her family and more. The Riverview Gardens School District B…

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Ep. 29 - Teach From The Heart - with Tiffany Buchanan 17:21

10M ago17:21

17:21

Tiffany Buchanan, RGSD's assistant superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Buchanan is new to the Riverview Gardens School and joined in July 2024. In this episode, Buchanan shares her methods for keeping students engaged, offers advice to new teachers, and discusses how to build positive student rela…

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Ep. 28 - Learning is Required & We Will Be a Fight-Free Campus with Dr. Jarret Smith 31:18

10M ago31:18

31:18

Dr. Jarret Smith, principal of Riverview Gardens High School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Smith is the new building leader, following the promotion of Traci Nave to Assistant Superintendent of Leadership & Accountability. In this episode, Dr. Smith shares his goals and visions in his first year as principal at RGHS. He also share…

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Ep. 27- I Am These Children, I Know Where They Come From- with Dr. Tanya Patton 40:09

11M ago40:09

40:09

Dr. Tanya Patton, RGSD's superintendent, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss her vision for the district, how she will keep the district moving toward full accreditation and why student attendance is important. Don't miss this inspirational episode as Dr. Tanya Patton starts her new journey. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Ed…

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Ep. 26 - As a Black Female, I Would Always Have to Work Harder - with Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams 44:58

11M ago44:58

44:58

Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, RGSD's superintendent, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast during her final week as the district leader. Dr. JPA will retire after 47 years in education on June 30, 2024. She recaps her career in education, her lifetime love for teaching and how she will spend her retirement. She also shares her insights on Dr. Tanya Patton, …

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Ep. 25 - We Need to See African-American Talent in this World with Jillian Miesen 37:07

1y ago37:07

37:07

Jillian Miesen, a gifted instructor with Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Miesen discusses her career in gifted education, the gifted, talented Black students in RGSD, ways to enhance gifted education and her upcoming plans as she enters retirement. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is comm…

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Ep. 24 - Live Out Your Dreams, Be Ambitious with Juanita Shaw 37:34

1y ago37:34

37:34

Juanita Shaw, instructional coach at Westview Middle School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Shaw talks about her career as an educator and her passion for riding motorcycles. Shaw will participate in the upcoming Liberty Ride, delivering important founding documents from Tulsa, OK to St. Louis, MO. Follow Juanita Shaw's Liberty Ride pr…

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Ep. 23 - Removing Barriers with Travis Brown Jr. 17:36

1y ago17:36

17:36

Travis Brown Jr., principal of Lemasters Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Brown shared information about climate and culture, ways that parents can aid in their children's learning, school resources and more. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environm…

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Ep. 22 - Seeking Knowledge with Dominic LeNoir 32:14

1y ago32:14

32:14

Dominic LeNoir, principal of Danforth Elementary School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. LeNoir discusses his career in RGSD, in which he has served as an administrator at the high school, middle school and elementary levels. He also shares about this love for history, the importance of mathematics and why it is important to seek knowledge. The Ri…

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Ep. 21 - Building Relationships & Trust with Parents - Dr. E'Mita Meeks-Williams & Sonja Clay-Strozier 32:50

1y ago32:50

32:50

Michelle Obama Early Childhood Academic Center's Director Dr. E'Mita Meeks-Williams and Parents As Teachers Coordinator Sonja Clay-Strozier join the Ramily Matters Podcast. They discuss building relationships with parents and the importance of early childhood education. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to mainta…

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Ep. 20 - Choosing to Love Riverview Gardens with Arianne Dino 18:17

1+ y ago18:17

18:17

Arianne Diño, a teacher at Lemasters Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Diño talked about making the journey from the Phillippines to the United States of America. A chess champion, athlete and extreme sports aficionado, Diño also shared her favorite things about St. Louis and highlighted the cultural differences between the Unite…

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Ep. 19 - Making Worlds with Kelley Harvey 25:09

1+ y ago25:09

25:09

Kelley Harvey, a secretary at Riverview Gardens High School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Harvey talked about her latest book, "Kingston and Kody: Two Boys, One House and Autism." Harvey has authored several books. In her interview, she shares her motivation, her writing process and the importance of literacy. The Riverview Gardens School Dist…

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Ep. 18 - State Oversight and the Return to Local Control with Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams 30:10

1+ y ago30:10

30:10

Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, superintendent of the Riverview Gardens School District, addresses that state of the District and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's recent announcement to formally return the district to local control in July 2024. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to mainta…

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Ep. 17 - Standing in the Gap with Sherrida Sanders 21:33

1+ y ago21:33

21:33

Riverview Gardens School District's Central Services Receptionist Sherrida Sanders joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Sanders shares her story and unique perspective as a District parent, instructor and receptionist. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is f…

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Ep. 16 - No Human is Limited with Anne Gichohi 34:11

1+ y ago34:11

34:11

Anne Gichohi, a Business Education instructor at Central Middle School in the Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Gichohi discusses her journey as an educator in Kenya to St. Louis, Missouri to join the Riverview Gardens School District. Gichohi shares her inspirational journey as a new member of the Ramily! The Riv…

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Ep. 15 - The Best Opportunity to Be the Best They Can Be with Timmy Howard 22:43

1+ y ago22:43

22:43

RGSD's MIS Technician Timmy Howard joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Howard discusses his time in Riverview Gardens School District, his love for music and his commitment to the RGSD scholars. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discri…

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Ep. 14 - Being a Sounding Board for Young People with Warren Newton 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

29:25

Warren Newton, RGSD's Director of Safety and Security joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss the District's efforts to keep the Riverview Gardens School District community safe. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, …

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Ep. 13 - A Completely Different View on Our Scholars with Keesha Fife 17:50

2y ago17:50

17:50

Keesha Fife, principal of Koch Elementary School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast in this week's episode. Ms. Fife shares her journey from Michigan to China to St. Louis, Missouri. This year, Ms. Fife has made the move from Lewis & Clark Elementary to Koch Elementary. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintain…

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Ep. 11 - Helping You Get to the Next Level with Travis Ford Sr. 15:34

2y ago15:34

15:34

Travis Ford Sr., the District's new assistant superintendent of Human Resources, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Ford previously served as the principal of Highland Elementary. He shares some of his successes as a building leader, his vision and goals as the asst. superintendent of HR and why RGSD is a great place to work. Also, strategies the re…

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Ep. 10 - Change the Trajectory of Your Career with Antwon Blakemore 20:18

2y ago20:18

20:18

Antwon Blakemore, the District's recruiter, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Blakemore recently joined the RGSD Ramily, however, has strong ties to the area as a Jennings native. He discusses transitioning into a new field, his journey to RGSD and shares tips as a job recruiter. If you're interested in joining the Ramily, visit rgsdmo.org/jobs. Th…

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Ep. 9 - Truly it's a Family Atmosphere with Barbara Sharp 19:49

2y ago19:49

19:49

Barbara Sharp, the District's executive director of Continuous Improvement, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to kick off the 2023-2024 school year. Sharp shares her experiences from 33 years in education. She also discusses the important of Professional Learning Communities and how she is helping to lead the District's efforts to create sustained a…

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Ep. 8 - BN Health Fair: A Wealth of Information and Resources with Rev. Dinah Tatman 21:33

2y ago21:33

21:33

Rev. Dinah Tatman, Alderwoman and Mayor-Elect, of Bellefontaine Neighbors joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss the upcoming Bellefontaine Neighbors Health Summit. The Health Summit will take place on Saturday, April 15 at Riverview Gardens High School (Gymnasium). The summit will feature giveaways, health screenings, resources, workshops, he…

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Ep. 7 - It's for the Good of the District with Dr. Tiffany Patton 33:57

2y ago33:57

33:57

Dr. Tiffany Patton, Professional Development Coordinator for Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Patton shares the journey that brought her back to RGSD. She also shares the importance of professional development in education and what strategies and skills she brings to the role. Dr. Patton also unveils the RGSD…

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Ep. 6 - An Academic Improvement of 65% Would Be Huge (Yondr Bags) with Dr. Tanya Patton 39:02

2y ago39:02

39:02

Dr. Tanya Patton, Assistant Superintendent of Student, School and Community Services, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Dr. Patton discusses the plan to implement Yondr Pouches at Riverview Gardens High School. Yondr Pouches are lockable bags for cell phones. After Spring Break, RGHS scholars will be required to lock their phones in Yondr Pouches d…

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Ep. 5 - Get Back to Being a Village with Te'Ara Arman 27:50

2+ y ago27:50

27:50

Riverview Gardens School District's Family Engagement Specialist, Te'Ara Arman discusses the hard work in bringing parent engagement back to the District. Ms. Arman discussed the Parent Advisory Council, PAC Resources Fairs and the plethora of resources and opportunities provided by RGSD. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is …

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Ep. 4 - I Know the Potential Riverview Gardens Has with Superintendent Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams 29:51

2+ y ago29:51

29:51

Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, the superintendent of schools for Riverview Gardens School District is the special guest for Episode 4 of the Ramily Matters Podcast. "Dr. JPA" discusses her career in education, the State of the District meeting, the Feb. 9 DESE Public Hearing, her vision for RGSD and more. Please note: the DESE Public Hearing will take p…

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Ep. 3 - Grow Through What You Go Through with Precious Barry 27:18

2+ y ago27:18

27:18

The special guest for Episode 3 of the Ramily Matters Podcast is Riverview Gardens' scholar Precious Barry. Barry is a scholar, activist, athlete, entrepreneur, orator and an example of #RiverviewExcellence. She shares her journey of becoming a student and community leader and how she balances her life as a scholar and community activist. The River…

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