WCPS Teacher Apprentice Program

Blooming Into Success: Supporting Families Through Educational Transitions

Our Schools, Our Stories is back with a special episode featuring Dr. Youlonda Glaspie and Caroline Brown, as they share the story behind Blooming Into Success: Navigating Transitions in Education—a district-wide event designed to support families from Pre-K through 8th grade. Held at the Maxwell Center, this event offered expert-led workshops for parents, hands-on adventures for kids, and even a real planetarium experience—all focused on helping families feel confident and connected during key educational transitions.

More Than a Classroom: Building Belonging Through Relationships and Routines

Join us for a special episode of Our Schools, Our Stories: The Wayne County Public Schools Podcast featuring Spring Creek Elementary’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Kelli Sasser! Kelli is making a difference through creativity, inclusion, and strong connections with students and families. In this episode, she shares how she’s creating a classroom where life skills meet meaningful learning—and how she’s inspiring others in the process.

Building a Culture of Readers: How One School is Inspiring a Love for Books

In this episode of Our Schools, Our Stories: The Wayne County Public Schools Podcast, we sit down with Stacy Hersey, Media Coordinator at Northeast Elementary, whose passion for books is transforming the way students engage with reading. From creative challenges and book clubs to interactive library programs, Stacy is finding new ways to ignite curiosity, encourage lifelong reading habits, and make the library a hub of excitement. How do her innovative programs keep students coming back for more? Tune in to find out! #OurSchoolsOurStories #WayneCountyPublicSchools #ReadingMatters #SchoolLibraries #LifelongReaders 📖💡

From Code to Creativity: Students Innovate with Apps & Art

In this episode of Our Schools, Our Stories: The Wayne County Public Schools Podcast, we sit down with Jamisha Raymond, a dynamic computer science and Adobe Graphic Design teacher, along with two of her talented students. One student shares his experience coding an app in his computer science class, while another takes us into the world of fashion, art, and history with a creative project inspired by the Harlem Renaissance. How do coding and design intersect in today’s classrooms? How are students using technology to solve problems and express creativity? Tune in to find out! #OurSchoolsOurStories #WayneCountyPublicSchools #Coding #GraphicDesign #HarlemRenaissance #FutureInnovators

WCPS Teacher Apprentice Program

Across the country, schools are facing teacher shortages, but here in Wayne County, we’re taking an innovative approach to growing our own educators. Today, we’re talking about the Wayne County Public Schools Teacher Apprenticeship Program, a powerful initiative that helps instructional assistants take the next step in their careers and become certified teachers. Joining us are Dr. Felicia Brown, Director of Human Resources, who champions this program, along with three teacher apprentices—Kayla Hetrick, Angela Lamb, and Karrie Smith—and their mentor, Marcy Paul. We’ll hear about their experiences, the impact of hands-on learning, and why programs like this are essential for building the future of education.