The Ramily Matters Podcast returns for the 2025-2026 school year. Our first guest is Jackie Nichols, secretary at Glasgow Elementary School. Nichols has spent nearly 30 years as a staff member at Glasgow. She also attended Glasgow from kindergarten through 6th Grade as a student. In this episode, she shares her lifelong experiences as a Glasgow Cheetah!

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This week on the Ramily Matters Podcast, Yvette Hemphill-Swapshire, secretary at Meadows Elementary School, is known as the Auntie of the building. In this heartwarming episode, Swapshire shares how she brings positivity to the school community and how she sets the welcoming tone in the main office. Tune in to hear how her warmth, energy and dedication help shape the school culture every single day.

The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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This week the Ramily Matters Podcast welcomes RGHS graduating senior and valedictorian, Tameria K., and RGHS' CTE department chair, Pamela Falls, join the Ramily Matters Podcast. Tameria shares her story about being a senior at RGHS and the National Honors Society President. Falls shares insight about her role in leading the National Honors Society and helping kids find career paths.

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This week on the Ramily Matters Podcast, Megan Ziegler, Parents as Teachers (PAT) Coordinator, joined the show. In this episode, Ziegler shares how the PAT program runs, how the PAT program supports families with their parenting journey and the importance of literacy.

The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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Tonya Ross, RGSD's ELA Curriculum Coordinator, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Ross shares her insight and wisdom from over 33 years in Riverview Gardens.

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RGHS's dedicated CTE Marketing Teacher and DECA Advisor, Pamela Fountain, alongside her four-year DECA member and RGHS Senior, Mic'Keal Skyes, joined the Ramily Matters podcast this week. In this episode, Fountain and Skyes spotlight their incredible journey together, the impact of DECA and the transformative power of the Marketing Education Program. Ramliy, tune in to hear their inspiring stories.

The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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Williams McHugh and Dr. LaTricia Clark from the Riverview Gardens Alumni Alliance join the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. McHugh and Clark are the President and Vice President of the Alumni Alliance. McHugh and Clark discuss their time as students in Riverview Gardens, their current careers and the mission, goal and purpose of the Alumni Alliance. Be sure to tune in for insightful conversation, great laughs and to learn more about the history of the View.

The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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Dr. Amy Blackwell, principal of Koch Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Blackwell shares her story of her transition from an aspiring psychologist to an educator, her love for sneakers and her inspirational story of motherhood.

The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Riverview Gardens School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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