OAPSE may not be an acronym everyone knows, but the work they do certainly shows!

Tune in today to hear all about our support staff union leadership, as they talk progress, professionalism and the power of collaboration!

What happens when students get the chance to ask the questions? In this episode, our superintendent sits down with three high school members of her Superintendent’s Advisory Council for an honest, student-centered conversation about life at Whitmer High School. The students take the lead, asking the superintendent questions, while she turns the conversation back to them to learn about their experiences, perspectives, and what it means to serve on the Advisory Council. From student life to school culture and having a voice in decisions that shape their educational experience, this episode highlights the power of listening, collaboration, and putting students at the center of education. Because at Whitmer, student voices matter!

What is it really like to be a middle schooler? In this episode, our superintendent sits down with five students in grades 6–8 to talk about their experiences at our new middle school. From first-day jitters and the things that felt scary or overwhelming at first to new friendships, favorite parts of the school, and the things they would change, these students share honest insights about navigating a new chapter in their education. Their perspectives offer a glimpse into what makes a school feel welcoming, what helps students find their confidence, and how we can continue to make their experience even better. Because the best way to understand a school is to listen to the students who walk its halls every day!