Brunswick Buzz

Episode 24 - ReachMyTeach

This Time on The Brunswick Buzz 🎧
In this episode, Phil dives into how ReachMyTeach—a powerful two-way communication platform—is helping Brunswick schools connect more effectively with families in their home languages and on the devices they use every day. Discover how the Brunswick School Department is strengthening communication and building stronger partnerships with parents and guardians.Learn more about this Maine-based education communication company.
Special Guests:
Tricia Faulkingham – Director of Educational Technology, Brunswick School Department
Heather Blanchard – Principal, Harriet Beecher Stowe School
Helen Cohen – Representative from ReachMyTeach
📲 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite listening platform.
#BrunswickBuzz #ReachMyTeach #ParentEngagement #StudentSuccess #SchoolInnovation 💬🚍🎙️ 

Episode 23: BusRight

This time on The Brunswick Buzz, Phil dives into how BusRight is transforming transportation in our district—improving parent engagement, enhancing student safety, and streamlining bus communication like never before. With the ability to manage bus routes at the touch of a button, our transportation team is more efficient and effective than ever!
Joining the conversation are special guests:🚌 Michelle Caron – Brunswick Transportation Director🚀 Keith Corso – Co-Founder & CEO of BusRight
Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how BusRight is making a big impact in our schools. Tune in and learn how technology is driving a better future for student transportation!
📅 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcast 
#BrunswickBuzz #SchoolTransportation #BusRight #ParentEngagement #StudentSafety 🚍🎧

Episode 22 - Board Certified Behavior Analysts in Brunswick Schools

This Time on the BrunswickBuzz
Phil explores the vital role of board-certified behavior analysts in supporting students, staff, and families in Brunswick Schools.
Joining the conversation are special guests:
Ruth Joyce, Director of Special Education
Becky McKarns, Assistant Director of Special Education
Holly Morgan & Becca Paradee, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Brunswick School Department
Tune in to learn how these professionals enhance special education programming and foster student success!
 
Editor's Note - This podcast was recorded on February 12th, 2025

Episode 21 - Multilingual Mainers

This Time on the BrunswickBuzzPhil dives into the Multilingual Mainers program, an initiative that fosters the study of world languages, cultures, and multilingualism within Brunswick Schools.
Joining the conversation are special guests:
Dr. Margaret Boyle, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Bowdoin College
Dr. Christian Puma Ninacuri, Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at Bowdoin College
Tune in to learn more about how this program is shaping a globally-minded community in Brunswick!
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Episode 20 - Region 10 Technical High School

 New Episode Alert! 
This time on The Brunswick Buzz, we’re diving into the incredible opportunities at Region 10 Technical High School in Brunswick! 
Join host Dr. Phil Potenziano, Superintendent of Brunswick School Department, as he chats with Shawn Chabot, Superintendent of Region 10. Together, they’ll explore how Region 10 is shaping the future of education in our community through Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Discover how this vibrant center of learning serves students from Brunswick High School, Mt. Ararat High School, and Freeport High School, offering a diverse range of innovative programs designed to prepare students for success in today’s world. 
 Tune in now for an inspiring conversation about collaboration, education, and our region's bright future!
#BrunswickBuzz #EducationAlliance #GreaterSebago #SchoolLeadership #EdTalks #Podcast #EducationInnovation #teambrunswickme

Episode 19: Greater Sebago Education Alliance

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️
This week on The Brunswick Buzz, we dive into the Greater Sebago Education Alliance (GSEA) with special guests Dr. Heather Perry, Superintendent of Gorham School Department, and Lori Napolitano, Assistant Superintendent of Bonny Eagle (MSAD 6).
Join host Dr. Phil Potenziano, Superintendent of Brunswick School Department, as he chats with these dynamic leaders about the alliance's collaborative efforts, what it means for local schools, and how it’s shaping the future of education in the region! 🎓✨
Tune in now for an inspiring conversation! 🎧
#BrunswickBuzz #EducationAlliance #GreaterSebago #SchoolLeadership #EdTalks #Podcast #EducationInnovation

Episode 18 - Unraveling Student Homelessness

Join us on this powerful episode of the Brunswick Buzz as we dive into the heart-wrenching issue of student homelessness. Phil sits down with Andrew Lardie, the Executive Director of Tedford Housing, and Shawn Lambert, Brunswick's Assistant Superintendent and Student Homeless Liaison. Brace yourself for an eye-opening discussion that sheds light on the harsh realities faced by our most vulnerable students and the tireless efforts of those working to provide them with a safe haven. Don't miss this gripping conversation that will leave you inspired and motivated to make a difference.

Episode 17: Arts are Elementary

On this episode of the Brunswick Buzz, Phil speaks with Meg Whithed, Executive Director for Arts are Elementary. Arts are Elementary works in partnership with the Brunswick School Department (BSD) to provide every public pre-K-5 classroom in the BSD with professional artist residencies and has been doing so since 1980. They also provide opportunities for the broader community to engage with art. Arts Are Elementary is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization funded by donations. Editors Note: This was recorded on March 12th 2024

Episode 16- Maine State Department of Education's Director of School Finance

This time on the Brunswick Buzz, Phil interviews Paul Gravelle. Paula is the Maine State Department of Education's Director of School Finance. We discuss the Maine's Essential Programs and Services (EPS)  funding formula. The EPS determines both the state and local share of funding needed for each School Administrative Unit (SAU) to have Essential Programs and Services for public education. The funding formula is designed to respond to student needs based on years of research and information.

Episode 15: BHS Career Exploration and ELOs

On this episode of the Brunswick Buzz, Phil speaks with Maddie Chaput, Jonas McGrath, and Garrett Countway, seniors at Brunswick High School.  Each is exploring career exploration and extended learning opportunities with Ms. Myers and Mr. Wilson.  Listen and learn how a student engages with engineers from Wright-Pierce, Sitelines, Reed, and Reed, exploring various engineering careers.  Learn how students work with Science Department Head Andrew McCullough to see if there is a relationship between the substrate (bottom of the ocean material), the number of green crabs, and the size/sex/coloration of green crabs.