Check out episode 3 of "Beyond The Spark," featuring Joy Malone, Executive Director of Information Technology, along with two DPS IT Summer Interns Genesis Daniels and Charles Eugene VI. To celebrate National Career Development Month, we have invited two of our DPS It Summer Interns to talk about their summer experiences. We also invited Joy Malone to talk about the importance of internships as well as her department's internship program.   Created by the Office of Public Affairs, this podcast was designed to share the inspiring stories of our students, staff, and teachers in Durham Public Schools. The podcast is hosted by Sheena Cooper, Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication, and Crystal Roberts, Communications Specialist. It is produced by Tony Cunningham Jr, Digital Communications Specialist. Stay tuned for more episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Check out episode 2 of "Beyond The Spark," featuring Dr. Julius Monk, Deputy Superintendent of Operational Services, Frederick Davis, Executive Director of Building Services, and Matthew Hunt, Principal of Glenn Elementary School. In this episode, we will be discussing the coming building improvement plans for the district, including the coming projects for Glenn Elementary School.  Created by the Office of Public Affairs, this podcast was designed to share the inspiring stories of our students, staff, and teachers in Durham Public Schools. The podcast is hosted by Sheena Cooper, Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication, and Crystal Roberts, Communications Specialist. It is produced by Tony Cunningham Jr, Digital Communications Specialist. Stay tuned for more episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Check out the premiere of our brand new district podcast titled "Beyond The Spark," featuring our fearless leader and Superintendent of Durham Public Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga.   Created by the Office of Public Affairs, this podcast was designed to share the inspiring stories of our students, staff, and teachers in Durham Public Schools. The podcast is hosted by Sheena Cooper, Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication, and Crystal Roberts, Communications Specialist. It is produced by Tony Cunningham Jr, Digital Communications Specialist. Stay tuned for more episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will discuss the details behind DPS programs, the new placement strategy, and how it is addressed in the Growing Together Initiative. We invited special guest Dr. Julie Pack, Executive Director of CTE and Magnet Programs to discuss these changes that are addressed in the Growing Together Initiative. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode This episode will discuss the new updates in the Transportation Department and how it is addressed in the Growing Together Initiative. We invited special guests, Mathew Palmer, Executive Director of School Planning, Transportation, and Nutrition, Joe Harris, Director of Transportation, and Kristen Brookshire, Transportation Planner, to discuss these changes and how they will benefit all DPS students and families. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will discuss the new district construction projects and how it is addressed in the Growing Together Initiative. We invited special guest Fredrick Davis, Executive Director of Building Services, to discuss current and future projects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will discuss the details behind DPS regions and how it is addressed in the Growing Together Initiative. We invited special guest Mathew Palmer, Executive Director of School Planning, Transportation, and Nutrition, to discuss the new regional model. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Tune in to this episode of "Get To Know As We Grow." Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will explore how the Growing Together Initiative applies to our Pre-K and Exceptional Children population in Durham Public Schools. We invited special guest Dr. Deborah Pitman, Assistant Superintendent of Specialized Services, to give us the details of how the initiative will benefit the students that fall in the category of Pre-K and EC.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Tune in to our pilot episode of the "Get To Know As We Grow" Podcast. Hosted by Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Sheena Cooper, this podcast was created to share the story of the Durham Public Schools' "Growing Together" initiative with DPS families, staff, and the Durham community. About This Episode: This episode will explore the "why" behind the "Growing Together" initiative and provide an overview of its importance in Durham Public Schools. We invited special guests Melody Marshall, Director of Student Assignment, and Mathew Palmer, Executive Director of School Planning, Transportation, and Nutrition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message

Happy Holidays! All Durham Public Schools offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, December 20, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 4. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearedps/message