About Shaking the Tree: A Royal Oak Schools Podcast
Join Royal Oak Schools Superintendent Dr. John Tafelski as he climbs through the Royal Oak Schools community to provide insight into the decisions being made for our students and to shake up what you know about our district.
On this bonus episode of Shaking the Tree, we announce our move to a new feed and explain what listeners need to know going forward.
Click the link below to check out our new podcast feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WjhFHW9TkJC6tRsRZMNkW?si=iMkFoidyQL2pe_t0wbcznw (https://open.spotify.com/show/4WjhFHW9TkJC6tRsRZMNkW?si=iMkFoidyQL2pe_t0wbcznw)
19 Dec 2025
Shaking The Tree: E9 - Kyrstin Jensen & Kirsten Williams
On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we will prepare for Royal Oak Schools' holiday break with the ROHS Band and Choir teachers, Kyrstin Jensen and Kirsten Williams.
5 Dec 2025
Shaking The Tree E8: Danielle Truesdell
On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we discuss the early childhood programs available through Royal Oak Schools, hear what students Anna and Frankie enjoy about the program, and what they think about podcasts.
21 Nov 2025
Shaking The Tree E7: Kristin Meldrum & Jennifer Knipper
On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we will explore UMatter Week at Royal Oak Middle School, and learn from Dr. Tafelski about Care Solace and the impact of the program on an educational community.
7 Nov 2025
Shaking The Tree Ep6: Kerry Derminer
On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we explore the relationship between Superintendent and Union President to get some insight on how communication and common goals are the keys to success in the Royal Oak School district
24 Oct 2025
Shaking The Tree Ep5: Grace Hatton
On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we invite one of our School Board Student Representatives to the program to get some insight on how decision makers and students interact in the Royal Oak School district
10 Oct 2025
Shaking The Tree Ep4: Mary Johnson
On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we talk all things performing arts, get an update on the state budget, and answer questions from Royal Oak Schools' students!
26 Sept 2025
Shaking The Tree Ep3: Derek Smith & Javien Johnson
On this episode of Shaking the Tree, we explore all things athletics and activities with our new Athletic Director, Derek Smith, and star football player, Javien Johnson.
12 Sept 2025
Shaking The Tree Ep2: Mia Waterstredt
On this episode of Shaking the Tree, Mia Waterstredt, senior at Royal Oak High School, joins us on the show to ask Dr. Tafelski the important questions.
5 Sept 2025
Shaking The Tree Ep1: Meet Dr. John Tafelski
On Episode 1 of Shaking the Tree, Jaret Grisamer, Multimedia Specialist for Royal Oak Schools, sits down with Dr. John Tafelski asking the hard-hitting questions and the not-so-hard-hitting in this one-on-one interview
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