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- 3 weeks ago22 min
Episode 102: Emily Wright, IRSD Teacher of the Year
Emily Wright has been quoted as saying, “Nothing interested me as much as being a teacher.” On May 7, Emily’s lifelong commitment to the profession was rewarded when she was named Indian River School District Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027. Administrators and colleagues have described the Sussex Central Middle School science teacher as a dedicated, compassionate, creative and student-focused educator who is also a leader in the school environment. In this episode, Emily joins us to talk about her career in education and the complex role teachers play in today’s society.
- May 4, 202619 min
Episode 101: Transition Challenges in Special Education
Transitioning from one grade level to the next is a part of every student’s educational journey. But while many students handle this time-honored tradition with minimal disruption, it can present a unique set of challenges for special education students, especially when those students are transitioning from elementary to middle school, or middle school to high school.
- Feb 25, 202648 min
Episode 100: Looking Back on 100 Episodes
To celebrate IRSD Spotlight’s 100th episode, we are looking back at some of our favorite moments from the past 10 years. These moments are funny, poignant, informative, powerful and even sad.
- Feb 4, 202616 min
Episode 99 : Functional Behavior Assessment
In order to regulate and manage a child’s behavior in the classroom, it’s often imperative to find out why certain behaviors are occurring in the first place. In the Indian River School District, this done using tools such as Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. In the latest in our series of special education-themed episodes, IRSD Director of Special Education Melissa Whisted and Supervisor of Special Education Patricia Harris stop by to discuss the district’s strategies for managing problem behavior in the classroom.
- Jan 15, 202613 min
Episode 98: Hailey Mack, Miss Delaware
Hailey Mack is a 2024 graduate of Indian River High School and the current Miss Delaware title holder. In September, she competed in the Miss America Pageant in Orlando, Florida. Hailey joins us to discuss her experience as Miss Delaware, her “Shoot for the Stars” platform and how her experience in the Indian River School District helped shape her college and career goals.
- Dec 3, 202514 min
Episode 97: Alphabet Soup in Special Education
In the world of public education, there are acronyms galore. But perhaps nowhere are those acronyms more prevalent, and important, than in the realm of special education. Melissa Whisted, IRSD Director of Special Education, and Patricia Harris, Supervisor of Special Education, explain the meaning behind terms such as IDEA, FAPE and IEP.
- Oct 10, 202551 min
Episode 96: Tales of Athletic Glory
Stefanie McElhinny, Sam O’Shields and Jesse Steele have all experienced glory on the athletic field. In this episode, we hear their stories.
- Aug 28, 202546 min
Episode 95: Back to School, Part 2 – Meet Your New Administrators
In this episode, we speak with four administrators – Renee Jerns, Jenna Argo, Corey Dietrich and Kristina Gosnell – who are moving into new positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
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