205 VIBE

205 VIBE

Rockford Public Schools

Episodes 59
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (13)
Since Sep 2018
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

We discuss topics related to Rockford Public Schools and the larger Rockford Region.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 56: The Quad

Jan 21, 2026 13m

Stephanie Pearson talks with John Cusimano, the Principal of the Quad, to talk about the building's unique opportunities for students and the upcoming open house event.

Episode 55: Brothers for Change

Aug 20, 2025 21m

School Board Secretary, June Stanford, and Chief of Culture and Student Engagement, Dr. Antoine Reed, sit down with Stephanie Pearson to Brothers for Change and the positive impact they've already…

Episode 54: ISBE Kennedy

Mar 12, 2025 13m

Our host, Stephanie Pearson, sits down with Kennedy Middle School Principal, Kourtni Gray to discuss the schools improved scores and their unique challenges.

Episode 53 - ISBE Report Card: Rolling Green

Jan 15, 2025 21m

Host, Stephanie Pearson, rolls out the red carpet for Rolling Green Principal, Amy Powell, as they discuss the success and growth at Amy's school.

Episode 52: ISBE Report Card STEAM Academy

Dec 11, 2024 18m

Our host, Stephanie Pearson, sits down with Loree Leathers to discuss her success and improvement at the STEAM Academy at Haskell.

Episode 51: State Report Card Overview 2024

Nov 13, 2024 23m

Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett sits down with our host, Stephanie Pearson, to discuss what the State Report Card means for Rockford Public Schools

Episode 50: Marshall Elementary ISBE

May 08, 2024 17m

Earl Dotson Jr. sits down with Marshall Elementary Principal, Sidney Graves, to discuss her school's improved ISBE scores and the misconceptions around the gifted program.

Episode 49: Arts Hall of Fame - Lon Hoegberg

Apr 24, 2024 22m

Earl Dotson Jr. and Fine Arts Director Melissa Wolf talk with Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductee Lon Hoegberg as he recounts how his time in the RPS school system prepared him for his career in theater…

Episode 48: Arts Hall of Fame - CoCo Lemery

Apr 17, 2024 23m

Earl Dotson Jr. and Fine Arts Director Melissa Wolf sit down with Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductee CoCo Lemery to discuss her journey with Art and Education.

Episode 47: Arts Hall of Fame - Peter Bond

Apr 10, 2024 26m

Earl Dotson Jr. and Fine Arts Director Melissa Wolf sit down with Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductee Peter Bond to discuss his music career and the education that started him on his journey.

Episode 46: Arts Hall of Fame - Winnie Au

Apr 03, 2024 26m

Earl Dotson Jr. and Melissa Wolf sit down with Rockford Public Schools Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductee Winnie Au to discuss her success in the world of photography

S6E45 Episode 45: Cherry Valley ISBE

Mar 13, 2024 21m

Earl Dotson Jr. sits down with Cherry Valley Elementary Principal, Carolyn Timm, to discuss her school's improving ISBE scores and how the changes have impacted her students.

S6E44 Episode 44: Snow Sculpting

Feb 28, 2024 31m

Earl Dotson Jr. learns all about snow sculpting from the Linda K. White Spirit Award winning team at Roosevelt comprised of Bazil Heaven Abbott, Dysen White, Kelsee Harris, and Marie Hanson. Also…

S6E43 Episode 43: Maria Montessori

Feb 14, 2024 22m

Join Earl Dotson Jr. as he sits down with Maria Montessori Principal, Candice Collins, to discuss the school's teaching philosophy and how they have worked to improve their ISBE scores.

S6 Episode 42: Coffee Chats

Jan 16, 2024 23m

Earl Dotson Jr. talks to Board of Trustees member June Stanford about the first Coffee Chats event where Board members have the opportunity to connect with members of the community that they serve.

S6E41 Episode 41: The Human Library

Dec 01, 2023 28m

We catch up with Flinn Middle School teachers Cara Wolfe and Aubrey Barnett about the Human Library Project, narrative storytelling in the middle school classroom, and N'Sync.

2023 Athletics Hall of Fame

Sep 05, 2023 29m

Earl Dotson Jr. interviews the RPS 205 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees including the East High School 1989 Sprint Relay Team, bowler Megan Buja (Jefferson High School), and running back Ira…

Episode 39: School Safety Update

May 02, 2023 46m

We chat with Fred Diehl, RPS 205 Director of Security Services, and Jason Barthel, RPS 205 Chief Information Officer. Hear what the district is doing to continuously improve security.

S5E5 5 Things to Know: International Baccalaureate in RPS 205

Jan 30, 2023 9m

Rockford Public Schools will launch an International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Conklin Elementary School. We sit down with IB Principal Mrs. Sarah Brenner to find out five things families should…

S5E4 Episode 38: 2022 Education Outlook with Superintendent Ehren Jarrett

Nov 30, 2022 45m

Education Outlook: Superintendent Ehren Jarrett was a guest on the Community Priority Series with the Rockford Chamber of Commerce in November. Dr. Jarrett shared insight about the district’s work in…

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