Inspiring Viking Values

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Michael Antonelli, the principal of Charlotte Sidway Elementary School in Grand Island NY. Mr. Antonelli shared information about their incredible parent/teacher partnership through the PTA. Mike had some special guests join the podcast. We heard from elementary teacher Krista McNulty and Recording Secretary Kylie Anfin.

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed two of our high school students (Joe Leistner and Luke Gworek) who have been battling and surviving cancer. They share their stories with our listeners and an incredible message of hope.Joining us on this episode are: Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School.;Angela Colson, Joe's mom;Christin

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding a musical two of his teachers used to help teach specific chartacter traits. Joining the podcast were seven special guests. Mrs. Kristin Pernick, a fifth grade teacher at Huth and Co-Director of the musical Character Matters

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Amy Boutet, the director of our musical Cinderella. Amy is a Business teacher, Volleyball Coach, and our Director of the National Academy of Finance. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Buffalo State University in their Business Education department.Also joining the podcast were four students who have prominent r

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how the PTA supports programming at her school.Joining us on the podcast were Melissa Nesselbeck, Dana Rubino and Stephanie Pritchard. Melissa is a special education teacher, Dana is a second grade teacher and Stephani

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Vaules we interviewed Cheryl Cardone. Cheryl is the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services here in the Grand Island Central School District. Cheryl has been a tremendous leader and advocate leading our special education and pupil services departments. Additionally, she is a fierce advocate for our most vulnerable students. Furtherm

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mr. Max Pikula, the principal of Huth Road Elementary School. Mr. Pikula shared information regarding their strong partnership with the PTA.Joining the podcast was Mrs. Erin Rowley and Mrs. Kristie Roger. Erin and Kristie are officers in the Huth Road PTA.One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students f

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Christina Heitz the Interim Assistant Principal of Veronica Connor Middle School. Mrs. Heitz, shared information on a new special project where VCMS students partnered with Sidway students to purchase food items ($8000 worth)for the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island. Joining the podcast were special guests. Mrs. Carl

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School. Mrs. Kretz-Harvey shared information regarding the Athlete Talks focused on Mental Health and Wellness. We had some special guests join in on the conversation. Mr. Brodie Kaiser and Sara Pratt shared information on this incredible initiative. Also joining

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values (Season 2) we interviewed Dr. Felicia Pallaci, the principal of Kaegebein Elementary School. Felicia shared information on how fifth grade students are Learning STEAM activities through Reverse Integration methods. Joining us on the podcast were two fifth grade teachers: Melissa Nesselbeck and Stacey Zahradnik. Melissa is a special educati