Woodland Wildcast: A LifeintheW Podcast

S2, E3: Safety in the W

Host: Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent of Schools, Woodland D50
Guests:
Det. Kelly Hansen, School Resource Officer, Gurnee Police Department
Sean Murphy, Assistant Principal, Woodland Middle School
Topic:In this episode, Dr. Machak and his guests discuss School Safety in honor of America’s Safe Schools Week. Listen in to learn more about how Woodland leaders and community partners work together to keep our staff and students safe. 
 
Thank you to the Woodland Middle School Jazz Band for providing us with music for our Wildcast, and to the 4th grade class at Woodland Intermediate who open the Wildcast with enthusiastic cheering - "Let's Go!"

S2, E2: Transportation - Going the Extra Mile

Host: Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent of Schools, Woodland D50
 
Guests:Woodland D50 Transportation Team Members
Dawna Choe
Kimberly Shaw
Amanda Medina
Topic:In this episode, Dr. Machak talks with the Transportation Team about school bus safety, and what it takes to run Woodland’s three-tiered busing system. Listen in to hear more about amazing bus drivers going the extra mile for the Wildcats in their care.Thank you to the Woodland Middle School Jazz Band for providing us with music for our Wildcast, and to the 4th grade class at Woodland Intermediate who open the Wildcast with enthusiastic cheering - "Let's Go!"

S2, E1: Back to School Celebration with the Principals

Host:Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent of Schools, Woodland D50
Guests: Woodland's Four School Principals!
Stacey Anderson, Primary
Jared Reardon, Elementary
Tim Sheldon, Intermediate
Tiffany Drake, Middle
Topic:The Woodland Wildcast enters Season 2 with big Back to School energy! Listen in as Woodland’s four school principals discuss important plans and information for the 2024-2025 school year with Dr. Machak.
 
Thank you to the Woodland Middle School Jazz Band for providing us with music for our Wildcast, and to the 4th grade class at Woodland Intermediate who open the Wildcast with enthusiastic cheering - "Let's Go!"

Episode 4: Advice for Future Middle School Students

The next episode of the Woodland Wildcast is ready and this episode features STUDENTS!Host: Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent of Schools, Woodland D50
Guests: Woodland 7th Grade Students - Ginny, Corbin, and Brooklyn
Topic: 7th grade students discuss getting involved and making the most of their time at Middle School! Listen in as they give advice to incoming 6th graders and share their tales of belonging and making connections at Woodland.
 
Thank you to the Woodland Middle School Jazz Band for providing us with music for our Wildcast, and to the 4th grade class at Woodland Intermediate who open the Wildcast with enthusiastic cheering - "Let's Go!"

Episode 3: All of you are someone’s Teacher of the Year

Host:Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent of Schools, Woodland D50Guests: 
Carrie Monterroso, Woodland Primary
Amber Dennis, Woodland Elementary
Erica Veronie, Woodland Intermediate
Richard Haines, Woodland Middle School
Topic: Dr. Machak celebrates excellence in teaching with the four school finalists from the annual Gurnee Teacher of the Year program! Listen in as they explain how they bring “magic” and “humor” to the classroom, and see if you have watched any of their favorite school-based movies.
Thank you to the Woodland Middle School Jazz Band for providing us with music for our Wildcast, and to the 4th grade class at Woodland Intermediate who open the Wildcast with enthusiastic cheering - "Let's Go!"

Inspiring Stories from Four Educators with Something Unique in Common

Host: Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent of Schools, Woodland D50Guests: • Margarita Castrejon, Spanish Language Arts Teacher, Middle School• Brian Golwitzer, 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Middle School• Claudia Kauck, 1st Grade Teacher, Elementary• Kim Kohler, 4th Grade Teacher, IntermediateTopic: Dr. Machak gets to know four Woodland educators who have something very unique in common. Listen in to hear about their favorite things to do in Gurnee, first concerts, and inspiring stories from the classroom! Thank you to the Woodland Middle School Jazz Band for providing us with music for our Wildcast, and to the 4th grade class at Woodland Intermediate who open the Wildcast with enthusiastic cheering - "Let's Go!"

Episode 1: This is a Plan About People with Anna Chang-Yen

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Woodland Wildcast - a #LifeintheW Podcast! Host: Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent of Schools, Woodland D50Guest: Anna Chang-Yen, President, Woodland Board of EducationTopic: Reflections on the development of Woodland School District's Five-Year Strategic Plan, a plan that focuses on the people that make up our #LifeintheW learning community. 
Thank you to the Woodland Middle School Jazz Band for providing us with music for our Wildcast, and to the 4th grade class at Woodland Intermediate who open the Wildcast with enthusiastic cheering - "Let's Go!"