Graduating the class of 2022, Athens performs in Disney World, Troy High performs in New York City, recapping the work of the Facilities Review Committee, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky. 

Graduating the class of 2022, Athens performs in Disney World, Troy High performs in New York City, recapping the work of the Facilities Review Committee, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - June 2022

Facilities Review Committee wraps up their work and prepares for upcoming presentation, teacher appreciation week, school lunch hero day, award-winning student film, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Facilities Review Committee wraps up their work and prepares for upcoming presentation, teacher appreciation week, school lunch hero day, award-winning student film, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - May 2022

End of the year activities, our facilities review committee preparing for their last meeting, the Athens Theatre Company opening Rumors, celebrating our support staff, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky. 

End of the year activities, our facilities review committee preparing for their last meeting, the Athens Theatre Company opening Rumors, celebrating our support staff, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - April 2022

You may know that the Troy School Board oversees the public education we receive in our community, but what do we know about the people on the board? In this series, we aim to sit down with each board member for a one-on-one conversation where we’ll learn about their career, their own school experience, and find out what led them to serving on the Troy School Board of Education. This episode features Vital Anne, the most recent addition to the board, who has now been serving for about 2 years. She also works as an IT professional and is passionate about STEM education.

You may know that the Troy School Board oversees the public education we receive in our community, but what do we know about the people on the board? In this series, we aim to sit down with each board member for a one-on-one conversation where we’ll learn about their career, their own school experience, and find out what led them to serving on the Troy School Board of Education. This episode features Vital Anne, the most recent addition to the board, who has now been serving for about 2 years. She also works as an IT professional and is passionate about STEM education.

Board Members: Vital Anne

Our varsity girls basketball team from Troy High have won the district championship for the first time since 2001! Listen in on an interview with captains Kendal Zeiter and Alyssa Matuza on the big win and their strategy moving forward.

Our varsity girls basketball team from Troy High have won the district championship for the first time since 2001! Listen in on an interview with captains Kendal Zeiter and Alyssa Matuza on the big win and their strategy moving forward.

Sidelines: Troy High Girls Basketball are District Champions!

Masks becoming optional, the Troy Theatre Ensemble opening Mamma Mia, spring sports beginning tryouts this month, success from the Athens girls powerlifting team, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky. 

Masks becoming optional, the Troy Theatre Ensemble opening Mamma Mia, spring sports beginning tryouts this month, success from the Athens girls powerlifting team, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - March 2022

Senior students Kayla Collins (International Academy East) and Gianna Pearson (Athens High School) share their experiences with black history and offer ideas for moving the conversation forward. This episode is part of a series related to Black History Month.

Senior students Kayla Collins (International Academy East) and Gianna Pearson (Athens High School) share their experiences with black history and offer ideas for moving the conversation forward. This episode is part of a series related to Black History Month.

Students Share Their Experiences Learning Black History

Retired TSD Teacher Nadeen Brown joins us to discuss her view of how the observance of Black History Month has changed over the years, challenges that our current educators face for supporting learning related to Black History, and advice for teachers, parents, and community members. This episode is part of a series related to Black History Month.

Retired TSD Teacher Nadeen Brown joins us to discuss her view of how the observance of Black History Month has changed over the years, challenges that our current educators face for supporting learning related to Black History, and advice for teachers, parents, and community members. This episode is part of a series related to Black History Month.

How to Tell the Story of Black History

Through a discussion with members of our surrounding community, we learn about their experiences with black history, influential figures, and the value of black history in being part of the whole picture. This episode is part of a series related to Black History Month. Participants include Dr. Jay Marks (Oakland Schools Diversity &amp; Equity Consultant), MiVida Burrus (Member of the Global Troy Advisory Council &amp; TSD Grandparent), Keesha Garrett (TSD Parent with 20 years of Civil Rights Experience), and moderator Cornelius Godfrey (TSD Supervisor of Educational Equity, Inclusion, &amp; Community Relationships).

Through a discussion with members of our surrounding community, we learn about their experiences with black history, influential figures, and the value of black history in being part of the whole picture. This episode is part of a series related to Black History Month. Participants include Dr. Jay Marks (Oakland Schools Diversity &amp; Equity Consultant), MiVida Burrus (Member of the Global Troy Advisory Council &amp; TSD Grandparent), Keesha Garrett (TSD Parent with 20 years of Civil Rights Experience), and moderator Cornelius Godfrey (TSD Supervisor of Educational Equity, Inclusion, &amp; Community Relationships).

The Value of Black History

Teacher of the Year, Activist Week at Troy High, Charity Week at Athens, STEM Career Day field trip for middle school students, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Teacher of the Year, Activist Week at Troy High, Charity Week at Athens, STEM Career Day field trip for middle school students, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - February 2022

The official podcast for the Troy School District in the state of Michigan. Featuring interviews with students and staff, athletic updates, and inside looks from the superintendent. Join us as we continue our journey of providing a world class education for our ONE Troy community.

I don’t enjoy reading but I love listening to podcasts like this. You all do an excellent job with the episode on “Range”.. I whole heartedly agree and look forward to listening more. I am so happy to hear there are amazing teachers like you all in our district. Keep it going!
~mom of a kindergartner and 3 yr old and terrified

I love this!!

TSD World Class Podcasts

Gary Koskinen

Deanna Fakhouri

Athens High School teachers Gary Koskinen and Deanna Fakhouri discuss the class Forensic Science. The Elective is a show all about the elective courses that students can take at the middle and high school level. These classes are often filled with students who are either passionate about the subject material or are studying it for the first time. This series will feature teacher on teacher interviews. These discussions will explore the elective and offer insight into what the class is all about.

Athens High School teachers Gary Koskinen and Deanna Fakhouri discuss the class Forensic Science. The Elective is a show all about the elective courses that students can take at the middle and high school level. These classes are often filled with students who are either passionate about the subject material or are studying it for the first time. This series will feature teacher on teacher interviews. These discussions will explore the elective and offer insight into what the class is all about.

The Elective: Forensic Science with Gary Koskinen and Deanna Fakhouri

Join Adam Burns on the Sidelines with Coach Klumpp as they discuss Girls Varsity Basketball at Athens High School.

Join Adam Burns on the Sidelines with Coach Klumpp as they discuss Girls Varsity Basketball at Athens High School.

Sidelines: Coach Klumpp

Ron Keoleian hosts The 5th Pillar, a podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This episode features guests Dominic Minchella, Anna Dorflinger, and Zack Gergel, who are all seniors at Athens High School. All three are in the current Athens Theatre Company production of Disney's Newsies, which opens on November 15th, 2019.

Ron Keoleian hosts The 5th Pillar, a podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This episode features guests Dominic Minchella, Anna Dorflinger, and Zack Gergel, who are all seniors at Athens High School. All three are in the current Athens Theatre Company production of Disney's Newsies, which opens on November 15th, 2019.

The 5th Pillar: AHS Theatre Students

Coach Kaja Clark joins Adam Burns on the Sidelines to talk about Varsity Cheer at Athens High School.

Coach Kaja Clark joins Adam Burns on the Sidelines to talk about Varsity Cheer at Athens High School.

Sidelines: Coach Clark

Ron Keoleian hosts The 5th Pillar, a podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This episode features 8th grade students from Larson Middle School. Topics discussed include how each student learns about the world, education now vs. when their parents were students, and the overall middle school experience.

Ron Keoleian hosts The 5th Pillar, a podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This episode features 8th grade students from Larson Middle School. Topics discussed include how each student learns about the world, education now vs. when their parents were students, and the overall middle school experience.

The 5th Pillar: Middle School in Today's World

Ron Keoleian hosts The 5th Pillar, a podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This episode features two seniors from Athens High School who are working on a documentary film about the Arctic Grayling Initiative. 

Ron Keoleian hosts The 5th Pillar, a podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This episode features two seniors from Athens High School who are working on a documentary film about the Arctic Grayling Initiative.

The 5th Pillar: Arctic Grayling Initiative

The premiere episode of TSD Reader's Roundtable features the book Range by David Epstein. Natalie Haezebrouck moderates with guests Kris Griffor, Adam Burns, and Ron Keoleian. Together, they discuss their big takeaways and everything they loved about the book.

The premiere episode of TSD Reader's Roundtable features the book Range by David Epstein. Natalie Haezebrouck moderates with guests Kris Griffor, Adam Burns, and Ron Keoleian. Together, they discuss their big takeaways and everything they loved about the book.

TSD Reader's Roundtable: Range

This episode of TSD Reader's Roundtable features the book UnSelfie by Dr. Michele Borba. Kris Griffor moderates with guests Matt Jansen and Dr. Erin Detmer. Together, they discuss their big takeaways and everything they loved about the book.

This episode of TSD Reader's Roundtable features the book UnSelfie by Dr. Michele Borba. Kris Griffor moderates with guests Matt Jansen and Dr. Erin Detmer. Together, they discuss their big takeaways and everything they loved about the book.

TSD Reader's Roundtable: UnSelfie

What is career readiness and what does it mean in the Troy School District? This new podcast series, hosted by Bill Turner (TCCHS Principal and Director of College &amp; Career Readiness), will serve as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This show will feature interviews from professionals in various industries and will help students get a better idea of what they can expect after graduation.

What is career readiness and what does it mean in the Troy School District? This new podcast series, hosted by Bill Turner (TCCHS Principal and Director of College &amp; Career Readiness), will serve as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This show will feature interviews from professionals in various industries and will help students get a better idea of what they can expect after graduation.

After the Tassel Turns

The Troy School District Superintendent Dr. Rich Machesky discusses national blue ribbon schools, achievements in athletics, and the upcoming tribute to Rick Bodick.  "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Troy School District Superintendent Dr. Rich Machesky discusses national blue ribbon schools, achievements in athletics, and the upcoming tribute to Rick Bodick. "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F3.0%2F&amp;token=429f55-1-1569949643702" rel="ugc nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - October 2019

Emily Rusk

Katelyn Carroll

Troy High School teachers Emily Rusk and Katelyn Carroll discuss their respective classes, Yearbook and Newspaper. The Elective is a show all about the elective courses that students can take at the middle and high school level. These classes are often filled with students who are either passionate about the subject material or are studying it for the first time. This series will feature teacher on teacher interviews. These discussions will explore the elective and offer insight into what the class is all about.

Troy High School teachers Emily Rusk and Katelyn Carroll discuss their respective classes, Yearbook and Newspaper. The Elective is a show all about the elective courses that students can take at the middle and high school level. These classes are often filled with students who are either passionate about the subject material or are studying it for the first time. This series will feature teacher on teacher interviews. These discussions will explore the elective and offer insight into what the class is all about.

The Elective: Yearbook & Newspaper with Emily Rusk and Katelyn Carroll

The Troy School District Superintendent, Dr. Rich Machesky, discusses fundraising efforts at both Troy High School and Athens High School, our new board of education member, factors considered when calling for a snow day, and more. "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Troy School District Superintendent, Dr. Rich Machesky, discusses fundraising efforts at both Troy High School and Athens High School, our new board of education member, factors considered when calling for a snow day, and more. "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F3.0%2F&amp;token=429f55-1-1569949643702" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - February 2020

Join Adam Burns on the Sidelines with Coach Messina as they discuss Troy High's Cross Country and Track teams.

Join Adam Burns on the Sidelines with Coach Messina as they discuss Troy High's Cross Country and Track teams.

Sidelines: Coach Messina

The 5th Pillar is a brand new podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This first episode focuses on the new TSD Preschool with guests Kris Griffor, Natalie Haezebrouck, and Erin Keyser. 

The 5th Pillar is a brand new podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This first episode focuses on the new TSD Preschool with guests Kris Griffor, Natalie Haezebrouck, and Erin Keyser.

The 5th Pillar: TSD Preschool

Charity Week is the premiere event at Athens High School that aims to raise thousands of dollars for a local charity every year. Students, staff, and the surrounding community, will get to participate in almost 20 different event activities in support of this year's charity, Elli's House, whose mission is to abolish sex trafficking in the city of Detroit.   Ron Keoleian hosts The 5th Pillar, a podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This episode features three seniors from Athens High School who are planning this years Charity Week, Noah Scudder, Madi Fair, and Alli Leonard.

Charity Week is the premiere event at Athens High School that aims to raise thousands of dollars for a local charity every year. Students, staff, and the surrounding community, will get to participate in almost 20 different event activities in support of this year's charity, Elli's House, whose mission is to abolish sex trafficking in the city of Detroit.  Ron Keoleian hosts The 5th Pillar, a podcast series with a more relaxed approach to education. This episode features three seniors from Athens High School who are planning this years Charity Week, Noah Scudder, Madi Fair, and Alli Leonard.

The 5th Pillar: Charity Week 2020

Join Adam Burns on the Sidelines with Megan Moceri, Luanni Ford, Megan Powell, Manny Al-Nsour, Emma Mertz, and Sofia Johansson as they discuss being players on the newly formed Troy United Girls Hockey Team.

Join Adam Burns on the Sidelines with Megan Moceri, Luanni Ford, Megan Powell, Manny Al-Nsour, Emma Mertz, and Sofia Johansson as they discuss being players on the newly formed Troy United Girls Hockey Team.

Sidelines: Athletes from Troy United Girls Hockey

The Troy School District Superintendent, Dr. Rich Machesky, discusses this year's MLK Celebration &amp; Day of Service, the Unified Basketball Teams at Athens and Troy High, personal projects at International Academy East, and more. "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Troy School District Superintendent, Dr. Rich Machesky, discusses this year's MLK Celebration &amp; Day of Service, the Unified Basketball Teams at Athens and Troy High, personal projects at International Academy East, and more. "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F3.0%2F&amp;token=429f55-1-1569949643702" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - January 2020

The Troy School District Superintendent, Dr. Rich Machesky, discusses what he is thankful for, the Athens Theatre Company's production of Newsies, alumni profiles, and other podcasts to look forward to. "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Troy School District Superintendent, Dr. Rich Machesky, discusses what he is thankful for, the Athens Theatre Company's production of Newsies, alumni profiles, and other podcasts to look forward to. "Heartwarming" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F3.0%2F&amp;token=429f55-1-1569949643702" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky - November 2019

Tired of sitting at a desk all day? We've got some classes that get you out of your seat and into the real world. After the Tassel Turns, a podcast series hosted by Bill Turner, serves as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This episode features interviews with teachers Amy Olsen (Terrace Cafe, Commercial Foods) and Amy Dent (Careers &amp; Education). Together, they discuss how students can learn how to better themselves along with those around them.

Tired of sitting at a desk all day? We've got some classes that get you out of your seat and into the real world. After the Tassel Turns, a podcast series hosted by Bill Turner, serves as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This episode features interviews with teachers Amy Olsen (Terrace Cafe, Commercial Foods) and Amy Dent (Careers &amp; Education). Together, they discuss how students can learn how to better themselves along with those around them.

After the Tassel Turns: Life Skills & Tasty Thrills

Advanced robotics, automation, virtual reality, augmented reality, additive manufacturing, these are just some of the most discussed topics in booming industries and are also the least understood in public education. Are there any classes students can take that will prepare them for one of the millions of jobs going unfilled? After the Tassel Turns, a podcast series hosted by Bill Turner (TCCHS Principal and Director of College &amp; Career Readiness), serves as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This episode features interviews with four teachers: Josh Pudaloff (Computer Science), Mitch Vercellino (Game Design), Travis Balogh (Woodshop), and Tim Heath (Emerging Engineering Technology). Together, they hope to inspire students to try something new and potentially better their lives in an ever-changing world.

Advanced robotics, automation, virtual reality, augmented reality, additive manufacturing, these are just some of the most discussed topics in booming industries and are also the least understood in public education. Are there any classes students can take that will prepare them for one of the millions of jobs going unfilled? After the Tassel Turns, a podcast series hosted by Bill Turner (TCCHS Principal and Director of College &amp; Career Readiness), serves as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This episode features interviews with four teachers: Josh Pudaloff (Computer Science), Mitch Vercellino (Game Design), Travis Balogh (Woodshop), and Tim Heath (Emerging Engineering Technology). Together, they hope to inspire students to try something new and potentially better their lives in an ever-changing world.

After the Tassel Turns: Dynamic Opportunity & Millions of Unfilled Jobs

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