It's the eve of the Superbowl, no, not the Birds, our annual Reading Superbowl coordinated for the 20th straight year by Reading Supervisor Cheryl Neubert. Hear Cheryl's NP story and all of our Superbowl Predictions!

"Be Like Mike: The Heart of a School Counselor"

In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Michael Flynn, the 2024 North Penn 4-E Award winner and dedicated School Counselor at Penndale Middle School. With 12 years of experience in the North Penn School District, Mike has guided thousands of students on their paths to success while fostering a culture of belonging and support.

We’ll explore how Mike embodies the district’s “4 Es”—Ensuring Belonging, Elevating Learning, Exceeding Expectations, and Engaging the Community. From hospital visits after work to checking in on students during lunch, his tireless dedication leaves a lasting impact on everyone he meets.

Join us as we celebrate Mike Flynn’s compassion, commitment, and the incredible ways he makes North Penn a better place for students, staff, and families alike.

Dr. Bauer sits down with Amby Murphy, ESL Teacher at Knapp Elementary School our 2024 4E Award Winner for Engaging Community. Amby exemplifies our 4Es. She Elevates Learning and engages our community with her outreach program for Parents of our English Language Learner students.

Amby works to create a welcoming environment from the minute our new students step foot at Knapp. She takes time to greet families and ensure that they have resources to be successful not only at Knapp, but also in the community. She spends countless hours throughout the year teaching at her evening ESL adult program which helps our parents learn English and acclimate to our community as a whole. Amby has built strong relationships that ensure the success of our North Penn students well beyond the classroom.

Dr. Bauer continues his conversations with another 2024 4Es Award recipient for Exceeding Expectations. In this episode is a lifelong resident, a Renaissance man, and the Routing Specialist for NP Transportation, Mr. Brent Talbot. If you or your child has taken a ride on an NPSD bus, Brent has been involved in getting it safely there. We learn about Brent's Local Eats and Small Wins and explore his myriad of talents and interests.

Dr. Bauer continues his conversations with another 2024 4Es Award recipients for Exceeding Expectations. On this episode is another unsung hero working behind the scenes to keep everything running in the world of technology. Ms. Vivan Cao is our Desktop and Device Specialist who has been with the NPSD for over 17 years. We find out Vivian's Local Eats and Small Wins, as well as her amazing journey from Vietnam to Lansdale.

Dr. Bauer kicks off the second season of Educating with E's podcast with none other than the man, the myth, the legend, Mr Bernie Jones, Supervisor of Security at NPHS. In this episode, we learn a little more about Bernie, his Local Eats, Small Wins, and best Halloween costume.

On this first episode of Educating E's for the 2024-25 school year, Dr. Bauer chats with Nina Fenstermaker, Curriculum Coordinator for ELA and Reading for the NPSD. All of your favorite segments are back, including small wins, local eats, and the Question of the POD. Listen to learn more about Nina and where the best-baked goods in the area can be found.

On this week's episode of Educating E's, Dr. Bauer chats with 38-year employee Luigi "Gino" Santoro who is retiring this year. Learn more about Gino's career, signature dance moves, and why everyone at NPHS knows and loves Gino. Also, some big news from the National School Public Relations Association and why a title change might be in order on episode 14 of Educating with E's.