Howard Hernandez Woodard, RSGD's Assistant Safety & Security Director, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Woodard shares his insight as a protector, discusses his background as a veteran and former police officer and sheds light on what it takes to help ensure the safety of a school community and encourage those around him.

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Stephanie Terry, RGSD's Chief Financial Officer, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast. Terry shares her experience as a military veteran who worked in the Pentagon, her experiences in finance and her journey to find herself after raising her children.

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Dr. Joell Ramsdell, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction at Riverview Gardens School District, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Ramsdell joined RGSD after serving as a vocal music teacher and interim superintendent in Kansas City for many years.

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Eight student council members from Glasgow Elementary School sit down to share what drives them both in and out of the classroom. From their roles and initiatives on the council to their favorite subjects and dreams for the future, these student leaders open up about what matters most to them. Hear why they believe reading is essential, what they're passionate about beyond school walls and their visions for future careers and where they'd like to call home someday. They also don't hold back on what they'd change about their school if given the chance. It's an authentic conversation that offers a window into the minds of today's student leaders.

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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.

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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.

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