Welcome to the Alabaster City Schools Podcast, the official education podcast by Alabaster City Schools. Join us on a captivating journey through the world of education, where we explore innovative teaching methodologies, insightful discussions on learning trends, and empowering stories of student and educator achievements. Each episode is a dynamic blend of expert interviews, thought-provoking insights, and practical strategies that parents, students, and educators can apply to enrich their educational experiences. Discover the vibrant landscape of learning in our community as we showcase the boundless potential of Alabaster’s Warrior spirit!
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast: Episode 15: Reflecting on Success: A Semester in Review at Alabaster City Schools
8 Sept 2025
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 14: Attendance Matters: Every Day Counts
21 May 2025
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 13: Game On: Inside Thompson High School ESports
Host Griffin Knight interviews Thompson High School Esports Head Coach Hunter Curtis and Assistant Coach Cole Pruitt, along with team members Hayes Paganelli and Hollyn Deasee, about the program's success and the growing opportunities in esports.
17 Apr 2025
The Alabaster City School Podcast Ep. 12: Intervention in Action: Supporting Every Learner
Episode Title: Intervention in Action: Supporting Every Learner at Thompson Middle
Host: Jason Gaston, APR (Communications Director / Alabaster City Schools) Guests:
Ms. Kim Etheridge, Math Interventionist, Thompson Middle School
Ms. Cori McBride, Reading Interventionist, Thompson Middle School
Dr. Amanda Wilbanks, Chief Academic Officer, Alabaster City Schools
Description:In this episode, we take you inside the targeted academic support happening at Thompson Middle School through the lens of two key educators: Math Interventionist Ms. Kim Etheridge and Reading Interventionist Ms. Cori McBride. Hosted by ACS Communications Director Jason Gaston, the conversation dives into how interventionists identify learning gaps, provide personalized instruction, and support students who need that extra lift in math and reading.
We also speak with Dr. Amanda Wilbanks, ACS Chief Academic Officer, who outlines how this initiative fits into the district’s broader academic strategy and why early, intensive support is crucial for student success.
Whether you're an educator, parent, or school leader, this episode gives an inside look at the powerful impact of academic intervention — and the dedicated professionals driving it.
Key Topics:
The role of math and reading interventionists in daily instruction
How students are identified and progress is monitored
The importance of collaboration with classroom teachers
Real-life student success stories
District-wide goals for closing academic gaps
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10 Feb 2025
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 11: Second Semester Success: A Chat with Thompson High School Principal Dr. Wesley Hester
19 Dec 2024
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 10: Building Leaders: Inside Thompson’s JROTC Program
Thompson's JROTC Program Director, [Name], shares insights on building effective leaders and transforming student outcomes in Alabaster City Schools.
30 Oct 2024
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 09: Intermediate School Success: A Chat With Thompson Intermediate School Principal Jamelia Hayes
23 Oct 2024
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 08: Talking Middle School Athletics with Micah Roberson
30 Sept 2024
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 07: Back to School: A Chat with Our Elementary Leaders
5 Aug 2024
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 06: Leveling Up Communication With "Rooms"
In this episode of The Alabaster City Schools Podcast we dive into the inner workings of Rooms by Apptegy, our school system's new two-way messaging tool. Rooms continues to transform communication for Alabaster City Schools. In this episode, learn all about Rooms from two of our Instructional Technology Coaches - and how this new transformative communication tool will benefit students, parents, families, educators, and our entire school community.
1 May 2024
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 05: Melissa Smith - Meadow View Teacher of the Year
11 Apr 2024
Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 04: Lakesha Fleming - Thompson Middle Teacher of the Year
In this episode of the Alabaster City Schools Podcast, ACS Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers chats with Mrs. Lakesha Fleming, Thompson Middle School’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Lakesha Fleming has a passion for teaching and learning and challenges her students to reach their full potential.
Mrs. Fleming has more than two decades of teaching experience, all of them in Alabaster area schools. Mrs. Fleming finds inspiration in her peers and in her students. She aims to instill success in her students’ journeys - both in English and in life.
22 Mar 2024
Alabaster City Schools Podcast Ep. 03: Everything DECA
This is the second year of the DECA chapter at Thompson High School in Alabaster (AL) City Schools.
In this episode of the Alabaster City Schools Podcast, we dive into all-things-DECA including, what exactly is DECA? What does DECA mean for students? How has Thompson High School’s DECA chapter become so successful?
Thompson’s chapter has seen immense growth this school year, growing to 130 members. This year THS DECA took twenty-three students to the state career development conference where the chapter was able to "Experience the Difference" and compete for the DECA Glass. Three teams placed first place in their category; one individual took home first place; and THS DECA also had a fourth place finisher.
The chapter will proudly field eighteen students at DECA internationals in Anaheim, California, in April 2024. Big things are ahead for Thompson’s DECA chapter!
Episode guests include: Holly Porter, Elizabeth Patrick, Ava Nguyen, Makiley Porter
Follow DECA on Instagram @thompson_deca
14 Feb 2024
The Alabaster City Schools Podcast: Episode 2
ACS superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers sits down with Creek View Elementary Teacher of the Year and the school system's Elementary Teacher of the Year!
3 Oct 2023
”The Alabaster City Schools Podcast” : Episode 1
In its inaugural podcast, Alabaster City Schools celebrates a newly crowned National Blue Ribbon School! Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers chats with Principal Charissa Cole and Coordinator of Elementary Education Mark Gray on how Creek View Elementary earned its way into Alabama's top 15% of schools academically. The trio always discusses proven strategies that will help any school in its quest to become a National Blue Ribbon School as designated by the United States Department of Education.
Who has been a guest on The Alabaster City Schools Podcast
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Hunter Curtis
Cole Pruitt
Hayes Paganelli
Hollyn Deasee
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