Inside UP: The Superintendents View

We’re wrapping up this season of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report with a special final episode celebrating the people and work that help make Upper Perkiomen such a special place.In this episode, we hear from:Ruth Guenther, soon to be retiree, as she reflects on her years at Upper Perk, the memories she’s made, and what’s next in her journey Mike Rohrbach, Director of Facilities, who shares an inside look at the exciting projects, improvements, and work happening across the district this summer This season finale is a celebration of dedication, service, and the continued growth of our schools and community.🎧 Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.Thank you for listening this season, and for staying connected with Inside UP!

🎙️ Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report – Episode 8We’re excited to share Episode 8 of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report - your connection to the people and programs that make Upper Perkiomen School District thrive.In this episode, we hear from:Paula Germinario, Food Service Director, who shares how our nutrition program supports student health and wellness Bobby Kurzweg, Director of Athletics, with updates on our athletic programs Evan Harter, student, who gives insight into PerkPals and the impact of student connection and support This episode highlights the many ways we support students both inside and outside the classroom.🎧 Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

We’re back with Part 2 of our special live episode from the Upper Perkiomen Innovation Fair, where students, staff, and community members share innovative ideas to support learning and strengthen our schools.In this episode, we hear from:Aubrey Clayton & Jake Tankelewicz – All-Year Schooling ProposalBobby Kurzweg & Sarah Conrad – Athletics Community Sponsorship ProgramRuby Reinstein, Max Thackray & Mackenzie Lauman – Technology Use in SchoolsPaige Long & Maelyn Bolinsky – Sponsor a ScholarTrina Schaarschmidt – Research-Based Achievement CorrelationSharon Shipe – Community Education ProgramThis episode continues highlighting the creativity, research, and collaboration that make the Upper Perkiomen Innovation Fair such a powerful showcase of ideas.🎧 Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.Stay tuned for more stories and voices from across the Upper Perkiomen School District on Inside UP! 🎙️

In this special two-part episode, we’re recording live from the Upper Perkiomen Innovation Fair, where creativity, problem-solving, and community partnerships are on full display.In Part 1, we hear from several incredible innovators from across our UP community:Parents for Inclusion – Upper Perk Tank sharing their community-focused initiativeKayden Holly (High School Senior) discussing Seniors Paint the Spots3rd Grade Students Aidan Renninger & Lincoln Clawson presenting Rethinking Recess DisciplineTeacher Jess Dynda highlighting Savings & SpiritPrincipal Frank Flanagan introducing the Upper Perkiomen Cyber AcademyThis episode showcases the creativity, leadership, and collaboration that make the Innovation Fair such a special event in Upper Perk.🎧 Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.Stay tuned for Episode 7 – Part 2, where we’ll continue hearing from more innovators from the fair! 🚀

We’re excited to share Episode 6 of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report -  your inside look at the people and work that keep Upper Perkiomen School District moving forward.In this episode, we feature:Drew Bishop, Business Manager, who provides insight into district finances, operations, and how we responsibly manage resources to support student successRuth Padilla, Senior Student Board Representative, who shares her experiences, leadership journey, and perspective on representing the student bodyThis episode highlights the important work happening behind the scenes -  and the powerful role student voice plays in shaping our schools.Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

We’re excited to share Episode 5 of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Podcast ! Your go-to podcast for staying connected to what’s happening across Upper Perkiomen School District.In this episode, you’ll hear from:Mr. Flanagan, our High School Principal, as he shares insights from the high school and his vision moving forwardMr. Rodney Blake, our Safety and Security CoordinatorOne of our new School Board members, as we get to know their background and commitment to the Upper Perk communityAs always, Inside UP is all about sharing stories, celebrating our people, and keeping our community informed.🎧 Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

We’re excited to share another episode of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report — your go-to podcast for updates, insights, and stories from across the Upper Perkiomen School District!In this episode, we continue highlighting the people who keep Upper Perk running strong:Hear from another UP Principal, Alison Stephens as she shares more about her and Marlborough!Go behind the scenes with a member of our Maintenance team to learn how snow removal is handled across the district and what it takes to keep our schools safe and operational during winter weather.Meet one of our newest School Board members, Paige Konopelsky and learn more about their background, role, and commitment to serving the Upper Perkiomen community.Each episode of Inside UP connects you with the people behind the work, celebrates our community, and keeps you informed about what’s happening throughout Upper Perk.

We’re excited to bring you a new episode of Inside UP: Superintendent’s Report - our education-focused podcast designed to keep you informed, connected, and engaged with everything happening across the Upper Perkiomen School District!In this episode, we highlight more voices and stories from our UP community:Meet Mr. Fries, Hereford Elementary School Principal, and hear about the exciting things happening in their building.Learn from Dr. Andrea Farina as she shares important updates about PowerSchool, our soon-to-be new student management system, and how it will shape the future of our district’s data, communication, and student support.Each episode of Inside UP brings you closer to our schools, celebrates the people who make our district special, and keeps you updated on the great work happening throughout Upper Perk.You can listen on your favorite platform - Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.🎧 Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected with Inside UP!

In this episode, we sit down with our 4–5 Center Principal, chat with Instructional Coach Mary Kate Raytek, and hear from Junior Class President Reagan. Join us as we continue sharing the stories that make Upper Perk special — celebrating our people, our schools, and everything happening in our community.

Episode 1: Kicking Off Inside UP Welcome to the very first episode of Inside UP! We’re starting strong with an introduction to our new middle school principal, a chat with the UPEF Director about the upcoming Harlem Wizards event, and a look ahead to homecoming with Dr. Allyn Roche. Tune in as we launch this new way to share stories, celebrate our community, and keep you connected to what’s happening in Upper Perk.