West Aurora 129 Podcast
1) Episode 49 - Cynthia Ramos and Heather Turner
In Episode 49 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith kicks off the 2025–2026 school year with Cynthia Ramos, Department Administrator for K-5 Literacy and Bilingual Education...Show More
2) Episode 48 - Jen Bernal and Justin McIntosh
In Episode 48 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith wraps up the season with a conversation featuring Jen Bernal, Principal of Nicholson Elementary, and Justin McIntosh, Pri...Show More
3) Episode 47 - Jeff Bryant and Cindy Larry
In Episode 47 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith talks with Cindy Larry, Principal of Herget Middle School, and Jeff Bryant, Principal of Jefferson Middle School. They reflect on how th...Show More
4) Episode 46 - Liz Linning and Jana Ream
In Episode 46 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith talks with Jana Ream and Liz Linning, principals at Freeman and Hall Elementary. They explore how their backgrounds in psychology and ST...Show More
5) Episode 45 - Laurie Klomhaus and Kelly Person
In Episode 45 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith welcomes Dr. Kelly Person and Dr. Laurie Klomhaus, principals of Hope D. Wall School and the Early Learning Academy, respectively. They ...Show More
6) Episode 44 - Dr. Katy Schafermeyer and Daniel Ulrich
In Episode 44 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith talks with principals Daniel Ulrich of McCleery Elementary and Dr. Katie Schafermeyer of Fearn Elementary. They delve int...Show More
7) Episode 43 - David Aguilar, Dr. Whitney Martino, and Dave Sally
Episode 43 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Smith explores high school educational pathways with Dr. Whitney Martino and Mr. Dave Sally from West Aurora High School, along with Mr. David...Show More
8) Episode42-Jeff Hetrick and Kelly Papp
In Episode 42 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith explores the journeys of Jeff Hetrick and Kelly Papp, principals of Goodwin and Greenman Elementary Schools, respectively. They discuss ...Show More
9) Episode41 - Tim McKenna and Marchel Rogers
In Episode 41 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Dr. Michael Smith continues hosting building leaders within the school district. This episode features Tim McKenna and Marchel Rogers, first-year principa...Show More
10) Episode 40 - Beth Smith and Dr. Pete Clabough
In Episode 40 of the West Aurora 129 Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Michael Smith introduces the new season's theme of highlighting building leadership within School District 129 and the school communiti...Show More