PepTalk with Dr. Sharon Pepukayi

Easton High School Principal Dr. Lisa Devaric and St. Michaels Middle-High School Principal Todd Stoker join Talbot County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Pepukayi to discuss the implementation of the "No Cell, Bell to Bell" policy.

Join Dr. Pepukayi and the Easton Middle Admin Team, Principal Kelly Murdoch, and Assistant Principals: Carolanne Burkhardt, Ashley Quicke, and Todd Stoker to learn about the Easton Middle House Project. Easton Middle shares details about how the House System works, why they implemented the system, how it has impacted school culture and the plans for next year!

Welcome to the PepTalk Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special panel of guests sharing their experiences as Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. Joining us are Elizabeth Johnson, a sophomore and Certified Nursing Assistant student; Faith Walstrum, a senior and an Auto Tech enthusiast; Braxton Cain, a senior who completed the Business Pathway; and Nathan Henckel, a senior and Biomedical Science completer. We also have TCPS Supervisor Robin Werner with us to give us an overview of the program.

Welcome to PepTalk Dr. Sharon Pepukayi's Podcast! This month, we have an exciting episode with a special guest, Kentavius Jones, the Executive Director of Talbot Mentors. We'll dive into the importance of mentoring and its positive impact on students and adults. Kentavius also shares details about the upcoming information session Talbot Mentors is holding at the Avalon Theater on January 29th!  ***This event was rescheduled from January 8th to January 29th. We will post the new registration link as soon as it is available*****

TCPS Fine Arts Supervisor Ali Strickland and SMES Student and Family Engagement Coordinator, and TCPS Beyond the Steps Dance Program Director Ayonna Green join Dr. Pepukayi to discuss TCPS Holiday concerts and the upcoming Beyond the Steps recital!

Join Dr. Pepukayi as she sits down with Debbie Gardner, the Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation administrator. Together, they delve into the Foundation's exciting Teacher Grant Program and highly anticipated Mission Possible Event. This event celebrates excellence in Talbot County Public Education, honors distinguished alums, and provides invaluable support to TCPS students and staff by funding teacher grant requests. Tune in to learn more about the Education Foundation's fantastic work!

In this episode of PepTalk, host Dr. Sharon Pepukayi sits down with Daisy Bradwell, the TCPS K-6 math supervisor, to discuss what's new this year in math classrooms across the district. With improving student math understanding and scores as one of the district's top strategic goals, this conversation is a must-listen! Tune in to meet Daisy Bradwell and learn about the latest strategies implemented in Talbot County Public Schools to help students grow and excel in math. 

Dr. Pepukayi brings the TCPS Sodexo Team in to talk about what's new this year with free breakfast, grab-and-go food carts, the "WaWa Room", and the recipes and videos featured in the TCPS Calendar!

Dr. Sharon Pepukayi speaks with Dana Newman, Director of the Talbot County Free Library, and Christina Acosta, Communications Manager of the Talbot County Free Library, about summer library programs and the upcoming joint event, Popsicles in the Park, where there will be story time, popsicles, free books, and plenty of fun to go around! 

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, TCPS Superintendent Sharon Pepukayi invites Easton-based psychotherapist Kessler Bickford to discuss anxiety and practical tools we can all use to manage our emotions.