Show Archive – May 14th, 2012

7 audio clips available

Today’s topics and guests:

  • Rich continues his in-depth discussions about the controversies with Goffstown’s Mountain View Middle School, Bedford High School, and the Manchester City budget. Don’t forget to vote in our Poll Question: Should the state of New Hampshire adopt a constitutional amendment to reestablish the legislature’s authority over education policy and funding and remove the courts from the role of determining “adequacy” as it has for the past 15 years? Make your voice heard!
  • Susan Hood, former teacher at Mountain View Middle School, came on the program to discuss the controversies surrounding her resignation. What were the controversies, and were her attempts to seek help from the Superintendent and School Administrators successful? She’s got plenty of documentation to prove she was pushed off to the side and put on the back-burner. Plus, is putting your clipboard down on your desk “too hard” really worthy of disciplinary action?
  • Jamie Coughlin of abi Innovation Hub came on the program to “educate the listeners” about an upcoming “Party At Arms“! This 15 year old “business incubator” is trying to jump start businesses in Manchester, and they’re throwing a party to get the word out. What types of businesses will fit into abi‘s mold? Do they want traditional start ups… or what they call “community disruptors”? Tune in for this great interview!
  • Ward 1 Alderman Joyce Craig came on the program to discuss Ben Dick’s (President of the Teachers Union) email encouraging teachers to vote on the city’s proposed contract extension terms, while withholding its own support. View the email, as well as Rich’s response, here. Does Joyce think this course of action will help to resolve the issue? Listen to this interview for the latest on the city budget negotiations. Plus, what’s the status update on Rich’s outstanding request to Manchester’s Superintendent for statistics on school violence?
  • Stephanie McLaughlin of Savoir Faire Marketing Communication joined us for another great edition of Make Your Marketing Matter! This week, we’re talking about the presentation of your business, and how everything you do in your business’s off hours affects the way customers perceive your business. In other words, always act professionally… even when you’re backstage! These unintentional messages are of the utmost importance, so tune in for tips on ensuring you send the right message! Learn more at www.savoirfaire-us.com.

Show Archive – May 14th, 2012

7 audio clips available

Today’s topics and guests:

  • Rich continues his in-depth discussions about the controversies with Goffstown’s Mountain View Middle School, Bedford High School, and the Manchester City budget. Don’t forget to vote in our Poll Question: Should the state of New Hampshire adopt a constitutional amendment to reestablish the legislature’s authority over education policy and funding and remove the courts from the role of determining “adequacy” as it has for the past 15 years? Make your voice heard!
  • Susan Hood, former teacher at Mountain View Middle School, came on the program to discuss the controversies surrounding her resignation. What were the controversies, and were her attempts to seek help from the Superintendent and School Administrators successful? She’s got plenty of documentation to prove she was pushed off to the side and put on the back-burner. Plus, is putting your clipboard down on your desk “too hard” really worthy of disciplinary action?
  • Jamie Coughlin of abi Innovation Hub came on the program to “educate the listeners” about an upcoming “Party At Arms“! This 15 year old “business incubator” is trying to jump start businesses in Manchester, and they’re throwing a party to get the word out. What types of businesses will fit into abi‘s mold? Do they want traditional start ups… or what they call “community disruptors”? Tune in for this great interview!
  • Ward 1 Alderman Joyce Craig came on the program to discuss Ben Dick’s (President of the Teachers Union) email encouraging teachers to vote on the city’s proposed contract extension terms, while withholding its own support. View the email, as well as Rich’s response, here. Does Joyce think this course of action will help to resolve the issue? Listen to this interview for the latest on the city budget negotiations. Plus, what’s the status update on Rich’s outstanding request to Manchester’s Superintendent for statistics on school violence?
  • Stephanie McLaughlin of Savoir Faire Marketing Communication joined us for another great edition of Make Your Marketing Matter! This week, we’re talking about the presentation of your business, and how everything you do in your business’s off hours affects the way customers perceive your business. In other words, always act professionally… even when you’re backstage! These unintentional messages are of the utmost importance, so tune in for tips on ensuring you send the right message! Learn more at www.savoirfaire-us.com.

Hour Number One

The first half hour of today’s show is evidence of all the moving parts that make live radio happen. When one part gives way, does the show go on? Tune in for this “behind the scenes” glimpse of the Girard At Large team springing into action to bring their listeners local news and content! In the second half of the hour, Susan Hood, former teacher at Mountain View Middle School, came on the program to discuss the controversies surrounding her resignation. What were the controversies, and were her attempts to seek help from the Superintendent and School Administrators successful? She’s got plenty of documentation to prove she was pushed off to the side and put on the back-burner. Plus, is putting your clipboard down on your desk “too hard” really worthy of disciplinary action?

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Hour Number Two

In the second hour, Rich continues his interview with Susan Hood, and the conversation shifts to test scores in the classroom, teacher improvement plans, and strange files outside of the master personelle file that kept unique data. Were other teachers going through the same sorts of situations? What is keeping this “highly qualified” teacher out of work? Tune in for this fascinating interview! In the second half of the hour, Jamie Coughlin of abi Innovation Hub came on the program to “educate the listeners” about an upcoming “Party At Arms“! This 15 year old “business incubator” is trying to jump start businesses in Manchester, and they’re throwing a party to get the word out. What types of businesses will fit into abi‘s mold? Do they want traditional start ups… or what they call “community disruptors”? Tune in for this great interview!

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Hour Number Three

During the third hour, Ward 1 Alderman Joyce Craig came on the program to discuss Ben Dick’s (President of the Teachers Union) email encouraging teachers to vote on the city’s proposed contract extension terms, while withholding its own support. View the email, as well as Rich’s response, here. Does Joyce think this course of action will help to resolve the issue? Listen to this interview for the latest on the city budget negotiations. Plus, what’s the status update on Rich’s outstanding request to Manchester’s Superintendent for statistics on school violence? In the second half of the hour, Stephanie McLaughlin of Savoir Faire Marketing Communication joined us for another great edition of Make Your Marketing Matter! This week, we’re talking about the presentation of your business, and how everything you do in your business’s off hours affects the way customers perceive your business. In other words, always act professionally… even when you’re backstage! These unintentional messages are of the utmost importance, so tune in for tips on ensuring you send the right message! Learn more at www.savoirfaire-us.com.

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Susan Hood, Former Teacher at Mountain View Middle School

Susan Hood, former teacher at Mountain View Middle School, came on the program to discuss the controversies surrounding her resignation. What were the controversies, and were her attempts to seek help from the Superintendent and School Administrators successful? She’s got plenty of documentation to prove she was pushed off to the side and put on the back-burner. Plus, is putting your clipboard down on your desk “too hard” really worthy of disciplinary action?

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Jamie Coughlin, abi Innovation Hub

Jamie Coughlin of abi Innovation Hub came on the program to “educate the listeners” about an upcoming “Party At Arms“! This 15 year old “business incubator” is trying to jump start businesses in Manchester, and they’re throwing a party to get the word out. What types of businesses will fit into abi‘s mold? Do they want traditional start ups… or what they call “community disruptors”? Tune in for this great interview!

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Joyce Craig, Ward 1 Alderman

Ward 1 Alderman Joyce Craig came on the program to discuss Ben Dick’s (President of the Teachers Union) email encouraging teachers to vote on the city’s proposed contract extension terms, while withholding its own support. View the email, as well as Rich’s response, here. Does Joyce think this course of action will help to resolve the issue? Listen to this interview for the latest on the city budget negotiations. Plus, what’s the status update on Rich’s outstanding request to Manchester’s Superintendent for statistics on school violence?

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Stephanie McLaughlin, Make Your Marketing Matter

Stephanie McLaughlin of Savoir Faire Marketing Communication joined us for another great edition of Make Your Marketing Matter! This week, we’re talking about the presentation of your business, and how everything you do in your business’s off hours affects the way customers perceive your business. In other words, always act professionally… even when you’re backstage! These unintentional messages are of the utmost importance, so tune in for tips on ensuring you send the right message! Learn more at www.savoirfaire-us.com.

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