Back to School: Adventure Awaits with Dr. Denise Watts

We're taking attendance and our first guest to join host and producer Dee Daniels is Dr. S. Denise Watts, the Superintendent of Schools. We're all set to chat about the exciting new school year in Savannah and Chatham County! IN THIS EPISODE: You'll learn about the cool new North Star Literacy program, the awesome free breakfast and lunch for all students, and the special $500 classroom grants for our amazing, creative teachers. Dr. Watts also shares about the new "Let's Talk" platform and the role of AI in schools. Get ready for fun stories and inspiring moments - AND - stay tuned for our "Extra Credit POP QUIZ" at the end to find out more about Dr. Watts' favorite school memories and what makes this school year magical!   QUICK LINKS: Contact Us - Main Page District Calendar Lunch Menus Literacy is Our North Star Engagement and Outreach Map of Schools Athletics Department Career Opportunities Meet the Production Team behind "After the Bell"   FIND A SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction to After the Bell 00:21 Meet Dr. Denise Watts 00:53 The Excitement of a New School Year 02:26 North Star Literacy Initiative 03:53 Focus on Attendance and Workforce Development 04:39 Culture and Climate in Schools 06:14 Free Meals for All Students 08:04 $500 Classroom Grants for Teachers 10:31 Temporary School Locations and Community Spirit 12:01 Introducing the Let's Talk Platform 13:20 AI in Education 16:14 Fun Quiz with Dr. Watts 19:43 Conclusion and Future Adventures