The Richland One Story
We are excited to announce the launch of The Richland One Story, our new podcast! Each episode will showcase the outstanding students, staff, and programs that make Richland One a great school district. Be sure to tune in to hear more about what we’re doing to engage, educate, and empower our students and prepare them for college and careers!
Episodes
8 episodes
Kathryn Purushotham, 2025-2026 Richland One Induction Teacher of the Year
Host Amber Mackey sits down with Kathryn Purushotham, Richland One's 2025-2026 Induction Teacher of the Year. Find out how Ms. Purushotham prepared to be a teacher all her life, what advice she'd give to anyone thinking of joining the professio...
Keith Wilder, 2025-2026 Richland One Classified Employee of the Year
Host Amber Mackey sits down with Keith Wilder, Richland One's 2025-2026 Classified Employee of the Year. Find out why Wilder came to Richland One from the food service industry and hasn't looked back, what he hopes to see in the district in the...
Zhaci Jones, 2025-2026 Richland One Teacher of the Year
In this episode, host Amber Mackey speaks with 2025-2026 Richland One Teacher of the Year Zhaci Jones. Find out what inspired Ms. Jones to be an educator, how she's grown in her time in Richland One, and why she focuses on teaching her students...
Richland One MedEx Academy with Kezia Valabhapuram and Gabrielle Oden
In this episode of The Richland One Story, we find out more about the MedEx Academy at C.A. Johnson High School from the school's Health Sciences Magnet Coordinator, Kezia Valabhapuram, and student Gabrielle Oden. The program, a partnership wit...
Julia Turner, 2024-2025 Induction Teacher of the Year for Richland One
We introduce you to Julia Turner, Richland One's 2024-2025 Induction Teacher of the Year! Find out how Ms. Turner, who teaches music at A.C. Moore Elementary School, makes sure her students feel comfortable learning instruments and performing, ...
Mark Davis, 2024-2025 Classified Employee of the Year for Richland One
We introduce you to Mark Davis, Richland One's 2024-2025 Classified Employee of the Year! Find out how Mr. Davis connects with the students he serves as a therapeutic counselor, learn more about the special afterschool drum line program he star...
Joseph Bell, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year for Richland One
We introduce you to Joseph Bell, Richland One's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! Find out why Mr. Bell always knew he would become a teacher, his journey to Richland One, and what has been the most rewarding part so far of being an educator.
Dreher Teacher Cadet Student Mia Amos
Join Marketing Coordinator Amber Mackey as she interviews Dreher Teacher Cadet student Mia Amos. Mia tells us about the program and why she chose to join, what she loves about music education, and how being a teacher cadet has prepared her to s...