#WeArePPS Podcast

#WeArePPS Podcast

Pittsburgh Public Schools

Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Sporadic
Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
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About This Podcast

#WeArePPS is the official podcast of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In each episode, host Ebony Pugh shares news and information for parents, families and community members through conversations with the staff, students, and partners working to make Pittsburgh Public Schools one of America’s premier school districts student-focused, well-managed and innovative.

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Recent Episodes

#WeArePPS Podcast - Year 4, Edition #2 - Dr. Ameeta Schmitt

Jun 05, 2025 7m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Ameeta Schmitt, World Languages Curriculum Supervisor, to discuss the World Language instruction in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

#WeArePPS Podcast - Year 4, Edition #1 - Carrie Woodard

Apr 24, 2025 10m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss graduation requirements in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

S3E10 #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #10 - A+ Schools/James Fogarty

Dec 18, 2024 34m

In this edition of #WeArePPS Podcast, host Ebony Pugh sits down with James Fogarty, Executive Director of A+ Schools to discuss the 2024 Report to the Community on Public School Progress in…

S3E9 #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #9 - NCAA Eligibility

Dec 10, 2024 35m

On this special edition of the #We Are PPS Podcast, we cover the important topic of NCAA eligibility for PPS Students. This past April, a groundbreaking collaborative initiative was launched…

#WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #8 - Christopher Taylor

Nov 19, 2024 16m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Curriculum Supervisor Christopher Taylor, to discuss the K-12 Social Studies Curriculum in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

S3E7 #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #7 - Dena Young

Oct 29, 2024 13m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dena Young, Chief of School Safety to discuss the role of School Police and School Security Officers in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

S3E6 #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #6 - Karen Arnold

Oct 16, 2024 13m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Karen Arnold, Director of Athletics, to discuss updates to PIAA playoffs and Interscholastic Athletics in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

#WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #5 - Carrie Woodard

Sep 11, 2024 12m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss the role that school counselors play in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and to…

S3E4 #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #4 - African American Centers for Advanced Studies Symposium

May 28, 2024 13m

Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Omega, a student leader from Pittsburgh Obama to discuss the 27th annual African American Centers for Advanced Studies Symposium, which was held on May 21, 2024.

#WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #3 - Dr. Jala Olds-Pearson

Apr 24, 2024 13m

In this edition, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Jala Olds-Pearson, Chief Academic Officer to discuss updates to the District's curriculum

S3E2 #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #2- Student Voice

Feb 01, 2024 15m

On this edition of #WeArePPS Podcast, host Ebony Pugh sits down with students Mekaiah (Pittsburgh Westinghouse) and Za'Morrie (Pittsburgh Allderdice), members of the Superintendent Wayne Walters…

#WeArePPS Podcast - Year 3, Episode #1 - Carrie Woodard

Jan 19, 2024 8m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss the role that school counselors play in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

S2E2 #WeArePPS Podcast - Conversation with Patti Camper, Assistant Superintendent, PSE

Oct 11, 2023 12m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Patti Camper, Assistant Superintendent, Programs for Students with Exceptionalities to discuss Special Education services in the Pittsburgh Public…

S2E1 #WeArePPS Podcast - Year 2, Episode #1 - Conversation with Sanjeeb Manandhar, Manager of Environmental Sustainability

Aug 31, 2023 13m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Sanjeeb Manandhar, Manager of Environmental Sustainability to discuss the testing of water fixtures (faucets, sinks, etc) throughout the district, for…

#WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #13 - Conversation with Dr. Kymberly Cruz, Executive Director, Office of Equity

Jun 11, 2023 15m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Kymberly Cruz, Executive Director, Office of Equity to discuss the Equity Audit that is presently being undertaken in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

#WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #12 - Conversation with Paula Castleberry, Minority/Women Business Coordinator

Apr 30, 2023 12m

In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Paula Castleberry, Minority/Women Business Coordinator to discuss the MBE/WBE program in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

S1E11 #WeArePPS Podcast-Episode #11 - Conversation with Mr. Mark Brentley about Take A Father to School Day

Apr 10, 2023 17m

Host Ebony Pugh discusses Take A Father to School Day with founder and former School Board member Mark Brentley.

#WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #10 - Conversation with Dr. David May-Stein on COVID Compensatory Services (CCS 2.0)

Feb 03, 2023 14m

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a disruption to learning for all students, locally and across our nation. As a result, students with disabilities (IEPs and 504 Plans) may be owed COVID Compensatory…

#WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #9 - Conversation with Dr. Bernard Taylor, acting Principal at Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy

Jan 03, 2023 18m

In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Oliver Citywide Academy Acting Principal Dr. Bernard Taylor. Dr. Taylor shares insight about the unique school community and steps underway to help it…

#WeArePPS Podcast - Episode #8 - Conversation with Rishala Broughton

Nov 22, 2022 7m

Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Rishala Broughton to discuss the Pittsburgh Public School partnership with the Wilkinsburg School District.

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#WeArePPS Podcast has published 27 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Education.

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