Episodes

  • College Advisors
    Apr 20 2023

    In episode 12 of "The Good News, Franklin County Schools" podcast, we talk with College Advisors--Cristina Roberts, Destinee Goldston, and Kita Adams. They share pertinent information on FCS students' post-secondary options, including applications, scholarships, and more.

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    28 mins
  • Kerissa Armstead - Governor's Educator Discovery Award Recipient
    Feb 22 2023

    In episode 11 of "The Good News, Franklin County Schools" podcast, we talk with Kerissa Armstead, a Franklin County Early College High School science teacher. Mrs. Armstead recently won the "Governor's Educator Discovery Award." She shares this experience, grant writing tips, and her education journey.

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    16 mins
  • Academically and Intellectually Gifted
    Jan 25 2023

    In episode 10 of "The Good News, Franklin County Schools" podcast, we talk with Danney Dailey and Alexis Cheatham about the great things to expect from the Academically and Intellectually Gifted department.

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    20 mins
  • 2023 Principal of the Year: Trenace Gilmore
    Dec 1 2022

    In episode 9 of "The Good News, Franklin County Schools" podcast, we talk with the 2023 Principal of the Year, Trenace Gilmore of Louisburg Elementary School. She shares her educational journey, including leaving her beautiful hometown of Myrtle Beach, SC, to educate in Franklin County. 

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    22 mins
  • Laurel Mill Legacy
    Oct 19 2022

    In episode 8 of "The Good News, Franklin County Schools" podcast, we talk about the "Laurel Mill Legacy" and how three ladies have combined for over 125 total years of service to Laurel Mill Elementary.

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    22 mins
  • District Beginning Teacher of the Year
    Oct 12 2022

    In episode 7 of "The Good News, Franklin County Schools" podcast, we talk with District Beginning Teacher of the Year Meena Kannan and how she creates a love for science in her classroom.

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    19 mins
  • Louisburg High's Culture of Success
    Oct 6 2022

    In episode 6 of "The Good News, Franklin County Schools" podcast, we talk with Melissa Thomas, Morgan Wammock, and Kathleen Harrison of Louisburg High School. These ladies share their candid feelings on the academic growth of the school, setting high expectations, the new LHS culture, and plans to become a Magnet school. 

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    32 mins
  • Rooted in Bunn: Chris Cullom, Tyler Morris, & Eric Lockard
    Sep 27 2022

    In episode 5 of "The Good News, Franklin County Schools" podcast, we talk with principals Chris Cullom (BES), Tyler Morris (BHS), and Eric Lockard (BMS). During this candid conversation, we discuss the NELA connection, educational experiences, the Bunn community, the importance of having a shared expectation across all schools, and much more.

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    31 mins