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#WeArePPS Podcast

by Pittsburgh Public Schools

#WeArePPS is the official podcast of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.In each episode, host Ebony Pugh shares news and information for parents, families and community members through conversations with the staff, students, and partners working to make Pittsburgh Public Schools one of America’s premier school districts student-focused, well-managed and innovative.

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Episodes

  1. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 4, Edition #2 - Dr. Ameeta Schmitt

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Ameeta Schmitt, World Languages Curriculum Supervisor, to discuss the World Language instruction in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  2. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 4, Edition #1 - Carrie Woodard

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss graduation requirements in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  3. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #10 - A+ Schools/James Fogarty

    In this edition of #WeArePPS Podcast, host Ebony Pugh sits down with James Fogarty, Executive Director of A+ Schools to discuss the 2024 Report to the Community on Public School Progress in Pittsburgh.

  4. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #9 - NCAA Eligibility

    On this special edition of the #We Are PPS Podcast, we cover the important topic of NCAA eligibility for PPS Students. This past April, a groundbreaking collaborative initiative was launched between the Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NCAA Eligibility Center. Its…

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  5. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #8 - Christopher Taylor

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Curriculum Supervisor Christopher Taylor, to discuss the K-12 Social Studies Curriculum in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  6. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #7 - Dena Young

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dena Young, Chief of School Safety to discuss the role of School Police and School Security Officers in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  7. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #6 - Karen Arnold

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Karen Arnold, Director of Athletics, to discuss updates to PIAA playoffs and Interscholastic Athletics in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  8. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #5 - Carrie Woodard

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss the role that school counselors play in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and to discuss upcoming College Fairs for PPS Students.

  9. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #4 - African American Centers for Advanced Studies Symposium

    Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Omega, a student leader from Pittsburgh Obama to discuss the 27th annual African American Centers for Advanced Studies Symposium, which was held on May 21, 2024.

  10. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #3 - Dr. Jala Olds-Pearson

    In this edition, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Jala Olds-Pearson, Chief Academic Officer to discuss updates to the District's curriculum

  11. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #2- Student Voice

    On this edition of #WeArePPS Podcast, host Ebony Pugh sits down with students Mekaiah (Pittsburgh Westinghouse) and Za'Morrie (Pittsburgh Allderdice), members of the Superintendent Wayne Walters Student Advisory Council to discuss school safety.

  12. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #1 - Carrie Woodard

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss the role that school counselors play in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  13. #WeArePPS Podcast - Conversation with Patti Camper, Assistant Superintendent, PSE

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Patti Camper, Assistant Superintendent, Programs for Students with Exceptionalities to discuss Special Education services in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  14. #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 2, Episode #1 - Conversation with Sanjeeb Manandhar, Manager of Environmental Sustainability

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Sanjeeb Manandhar, Manager of Environmental Sustainability to discuss the testing of water fixtures (faucets, sinks, etc) throughout the district, for lead contamination.

  15. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #13 - Conversation with Dr. Kymberly Cruz, Executive Director, Office of Equity

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Kymberly Cruz, Executive Director, Office of Equity to discuss the Equity Audit that is presently being undertaken in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  16. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #12 - Conversation with Paula Castleberry, Minority/Women Business Coordinator

    In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Paula Castleberry, Minority/Women Business Coordinator to discuss the MBE/WBE program in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  17. #WeArePPS Podcast-Episode #11 - Conversation with Mr. Mark Brentley about Take A Father to School Day

    Host Ebony Pugh discusses Take A Father to School Day with founder and former School Board member Mark Brentley.

  18. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #10 - Conversation with Dr. David May-Stein on COVID Compensatory Services (CCS 2.0)

    The COVID-19 pandemic caused a disruption to learning for all students, locally and across our nation. As a result, students with disabilities (IEPs and 504 Plans) may be owed COVID Compensatory Services (CCS) if they did not receive the evaluations or services to which they were entitled from...

  19. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #9 - Conversation with Dr. Bernard Taylor, acting Principal at Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy

    In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Oliver Citywide Academy Acting Principal Dr. Bernard Taylor. Dr. Taylor shares insight about the unique school community and steps underway to help it heal following a difficult year in 2022.

  20. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #8 - Conversation with Rishala Broughton

    Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Rishala Broughton to discuss the Pittsburgh Public School partnership with the Wilkinsburg School District.

  21. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #7 - Conversation with Megan Bova Funk, Teacher on Special Assignment in the Office of Student Support Services

    In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Megan Bova Funk, Teacher on Special Assignment in the Office of Student Services to discuss social and emotional learning in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  22. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #6 - Conversation with Ebony Latham, Project Manager, Magnet Office

    In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Ebony Latham, Project Manager, Magnet Office, to discuss the upcoming Magnet Fair and the Magnet Lottery for the 2023-24 school year in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  23. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #5 - Conversation with Lingaire Nijie the District’s Manager of Out of School Time

    In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Lisa Augustin, Lingaire Nijie, the District’s Manager of Out of School Time, to discuss her role in providing meaningful out of school time programming in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  24. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #4 - Conversation with Lisa Augustin, Director of Charter Accountability

    In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Lisa Augustin, Director of Charter Accountability, to discuss Charter Schools.

  25. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #3 - Conversation with Karen Arnold, Director of Athletics

    In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Karen Arnold, Director of Athletics, to discuss interscholastic sports in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  26. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #2 - Conversation with Chief Technology Officer Mark Stuckey

    In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Chief Technology Officer Mark Stuckey to discuss various topics relating to technology in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

  27. #WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #1 - Conversation with Chief Operations Officer Mike McNamara

    In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Chief Operations Officer Mike McNamara to discuss various topics relating to the start of the 2022-23 school year.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

#WeArePPS is the official podcast of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.In each episode, host Ebony Pugh shares news and information for parents, families and community members through conversations with the staff, students, and partners working to make Pittsburgh Public Schools one of America’s premier school districts student-focused, well-managed and innovative.

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