https://www.spreaker.com/show/irsd-spotlightenEducationCopyright David Maullhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99d7c8e32b629b11f377d99f44a78e8f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/irsd-spotlightTue, 26 May 2026 14:21:42 +0000David MaullDavid Maullfeeds@spreaker.comIndian River School District Podcastfalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-emily-wright-irsd-teacher-of-the-year--72169320tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2327651150Tue, 26 May 2026 14:06:22 +0000David MaullEmily Wright has been quoted as saying, “Nothing interested me as much as being a teacher.” On May 7, Emily’s lifelong commitment to the profession was rewarded when she was named Indian River School District Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027....1324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-transition-challenges-in-special-education--71856057tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2314408115Mon, 04 May 2026 13:40:00 +0000David MaullTransitioning from one grade level to the next is a part of every student’s educational journey. But while many students handle this time-honored tradition with minimal disruption, it can present a unique set of challenges for special education...1162falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-looking-back-on-100-episodes--70270339tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2273176421Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:50:49 +0000David MaullTo celebrate IRSD Spotlight’s 100th episode, we are looking back at some of our favorite moments from the past 10 years. These moments are funny, poignant, informative, powerful and even sad.2935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-functional-behavior-assessment--69784770tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2259989597Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:05:56 +0000David MaullIn order to regulate and manage a child’s behavior in the classroom, it’s often imperative to find out why certain behaviors are occurring in the first place. In the Indian River School District, this done using tools such as Functional Behavior...1015falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-hailey-mack-miss-delaware--69452847tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2247879905Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:18:08 +0000David MaullHailey Mack is a 2024 graduate of Indian River High School and the current Miss Delaware title holder. In September, she competed in the Miss America Pageant in Orlando, Florida. Hailey joins us to discuss her experience as Miss Delaware, her “Shoot...838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-alphabet-soup-in-special-education--68849495tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2223235754Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:24:04 +0000David MaullIn the world of public education, there are acronyms galore. But perhaps nowhere are those acronyms more prevalent, and important, than in the realm of special education. Melissa Whisted, IRSD Director of Special Education, and Patricia Harris,...846falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-tales-of-athletic-glory--68090822tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2187152233Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:48:00 +0000David MaullStefanie McElhinny, Sam O’Shields and Jesse Steele have all experienced glory on the athletic field. In this episode, we hear their stories.3066falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-back-to-school-part-2-meet-your-new-administrators--67545416tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2161011468Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:41:20 +0000David MaullIn this episode, we speak with four administrators – Renee Jerns, Jenna Argo, Corey Dietrich and Kristina Gosnell – who are moving into new positions for the 2025-2026 school year.2812falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-back-to-school-part-1-the-new-sussex-centra-high-school--67467546tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2156899701Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:24:56 +0000David MaullIt took five years, a global pandemic, extensive value engineering and a lot of uncertainty, but the new Sussex Central High School is finally ready to open its doors to students, staff and the community. In our first back-to-school episode for...1193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-co-teaching--66326641tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2104268799Thu, 29 May 2025 13:01:11 +0000David MaullOn the surface, the concept of co-teaching seems rather straight-forward and self-explanatory. But the concept is much more layered and nuanced than you might think. It’s also a key component of the Indian River School District’s special education...742falsefull