We're taking attendance and our first guest to join host and producer Dee Daniels is Dr. S. Denise Watts, the Superintendent of Schools. We're all set to chat about the exciting new school year in Savannah and Chatham County!

IN THIS EPISODE: You'll learn about the cool new North Star Literacy program, the awesome free breakfast and lunch for all students, and the special $500 classroom grants for our amazing, creative teachers. Dr. Watts also shares about the new "Let's Talk" platform and the role of AI in schools.

Get ready for fun stories and inspiring moments - AND - stay tuned for our "Extra Credit POP QUIZ" at the end to find out more about Dr. Watts' favorite school memories and what makes this school year magical!

QUICK LINKS:

Contact Us - Main Page

District Calendar

Lunch Menus

Literacy is Our North Star

Engagement and Outreach

Map of Schools

Athletics Department

Career Opportunities

Meet the Production Team behind "After the Bell"

FIND A SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Introduction to After the Bell

00:21 Meet Dr. Denise Watts

00:53 The Excitement of a New School Year

02:26 North Star Literacy Initiative

03:53 Focus on Attendance and Workforce Development

04:39 Culture and Climate in Schools

06:14 Free Meals for All Students

08:04 $500 Classroom Grants for Teachers

10:31 Temporary School Locations and Community Spirit

12:01 Introducing the Let's Talk Platform

13:20 AI in Education

16:14 Fun Quiz with Dr. Watts

19:43 Conclusion and Future Adventures