Visions141
Every month, editor and host, Craig Williams, will join members of Ottawa Elementary School District 141’s school community in a series of interesting discussions about what’s happening within our schools, how we can better support our students, educational teams, and one another. Produced as part of the District’s community engagement Journey12 initiative, this podcast is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other platforms. If you have a suggestion for an episode topic, please email us at info@journey12.com.
Episodes
5 episodes
I Chose This Career TWICE! Rosie Walker, First Grade Teacher, McKinley Elementary School
Today, I have the privilege of speaking with Rosie Walker, a professional educator who has been making those kinds of differences in individual lives for nearly a quarter of a century. She has taught at the middle school level and now helps to ...
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25:32
Jen Lawsha: A Very Special Educator, Indeed
Today, I get to sit down with Ottawa’s Jen Lawsha, someone who has made a life’s work in Special Education. She is deeply committed to our students, their families, and to her profession. She’s got a great sense of humor and is, frankly, kind o...
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28:38
A Discussion with Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Lee
Today, I have the privilege of speaking with a professional educator who has been making those kinds of differences in the lives of students for more than 34-years. She has taught in widely ranging environments, she has served as a groundbreaki...
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35:13
A conversation with Jerry Castelli — A helper’s vantage point
Join me in my conversation with Custodian Jerry Castelli, District 141 parent and alumnus, lover of nostalgic Ottawa eateries, mid-80’s guide to historical downtown, and a genuinely nice guy. There are few professional opportunities we have as ...
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19:59