Ep. 72 - Rooted in RGSD: A Life of Service with Demetra King

Ep. 72 - Rooted in RGSD: A Life of Service with Demetra King

Ramily Matters Podcast sits down this week with Demetra King, coordinator to the superintendent. King graduated from Riverview Gardens School District in 1984, met her husband within its walls and has dedicated her career to the students and families who call it home. In this episode, King discusses a day in the life of working in the superintendent's office, why she loves Riverview Gardens, the importance of attendance and accreditation and why parents should get involved in their students' education. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer. Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rgsdschools/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/rgsdschools] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RGSDSchools/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/RGSDSchools] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rgsdschools]

Ep. 71 - 'Getting Infected' with Restorative & Real Talk

Demingo Loggins, Jamal Thompson and DeAndre Campbell join the Ramily Matters Podcast to share their strategies and insight into restorative practices in schools and why they are important in building relationships. The three men serve as restorative educators in the Riverview Gardens School District and share a passion for helping others through challenging situations. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer. Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rgsdschools/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/rgsdschools] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RGSDSchools/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/RGSDSchools] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rgsdschools]

Ep. 70 - Do You Ever Have a Bad Day? with Hylle Shepard

Hylle Shepard, Moline Elementary School's Secretary 3, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Ms. Shepard shares the secret to always keeping a smile on her face and how she helps staff and students to have a better day. Shepard also talks about how her career journey came full circle to education.  Happy Administrative Professionals Day/Week to all of RGSD's administrative staff! The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer. Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rgsdschools/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/rgsdschools] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RGSDSchools/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/RGSDSchools] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rgsdschools]

Ep. 69 - Literacy is the Social Justice Issue of Our Time with Moline Elementary School

The teachers and staff at Moline Elementary School are on a mission, and they want you to know about it. In this episode, the team discusses why reading is so important, what brings them joy in the classroom and what it means to be part of the Emerson Early Literacy Challenge. Press play to hear directly from the educators who are shaping your child's future. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer. Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rgsdschools/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/rgsdschools] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RGSDSchools/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/RGSDSchools] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rgsdschools]

Ep. 68 - Hills, Horizons & Humanity with RGHS' Journalism Club

RGHS' Journalism Club, along with Elizabeth Holzer, RGHS teacher, English chair and adviser for The Rambler and PanoRAMa, joined the Ramily Matters podcast this week. In the episode, guests explore the evolving landscape of modern journalism and strategies for staying safe in an increasingly digital world. They also share how Holzer inspires and challenges them, their go-to comfort stories, a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced day-to-day life of student journalists and the creative process they use to uncover meaningful stories that resonate with their peers. Listen and download now! The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer. Follow RGSD on social media @RGSDSchools on: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rgsdschools/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/rgsdschools] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RGSDSchools/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/RGSDSchools] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rgsdschools]