The Pulse: Putnam County School District Podcast
Welcome to The Pulse, where we delve deep into the issues and ideas that are shaping the future of education. I’m your host, Rick Surrency, Superintendent of the Putnam County School District, and each week, we’ll be talking to teachers, administrators, and other experts in the field about the latest trends, best practices, and most pressing concerns in education. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who cares about education, this podcast is for you. So sit back, relax, and let’s dive into The Pulse.
Episodes
On this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with primary school principals: Mechele Higginbotham, Beth Leary, Christon Lee, Leah Lundy, Paula Adams, and administration: Jonathan Hinke (Executive Director Strategic Initiatives/School Improvement), Rick Surrency (Superintendent of Schools), Laura France (Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction) who led their schools to significant academic gains,...
Season: 5, Episode: 3 Dr. Rick Surrency speaks with our PCSD 2026 Football Coaches: Lantz Lowery Palatka Jr./Sr. High, Erik Gibson- Interlachen Jr./Sr. High and Tim Ross- Crescent City Jr./Sr. High. They are committed to supporting our student-athletes in every aspect of their development, including proper nutrition, hydration, physical conditioning, and mental preparedness. Most importantly, we will always keep academics at the fo...
Season: 5, Episode: 2. PCSD Pulse Podcast Celebrates 50 years of creativity and excellence with Florida School of the Arts! In this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Rick Surrency talks with Michelle Sjogren and JoLynn Carter of St. Johns River State College about the school’s beautifully renovated facilities, upcoming ribbon-cutting, and capital campaign to enhance student learning with state-of-the-art technology. They a...
Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down George Kastrouis the CEO Express Medical Imaging Group to discuss the power of preventive healthcare and early detection. Learn how the partnership with Putnam County School District is expanding access to diagnostic imaging for employees, making services like MRIs, ultrasounds, mammograms, and cardiac CT scans more affordable and convenient. They also discuss why screening matters, how early ...
Big things are happening across Putnam County Schools, and this episode of The Pulse takes you inside two of the district’s most exciting construction projects. Join Superintendent Rick Surrency as he sits down with J.D. Thompson, district leaders and James Marini of Ajax construction to discuss the progress of the new Crescent City K-8 School and the future Palatka Primary School. Hear how these state-of-the-art campuses are...
A brand-new school is opening in Putnam County, and we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of the district’s most exciting projects. On this episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Rick Surrency sits down with Construction Management Director J.D. Thompson and representatives from Ausley Construction to discuss the new Palatka Intermediate School. Learn what it took to transform the site, overcome construction challenge...
In this special episode of The Pulse, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency hosts our first-ever live studio audience to spotlight the impact of the Education Foundation of Putnam County and the students it serves.
Executive Director Cathleen Holzknecht and Board Chair Yvette Jones join the conversation to share how the Foundation supports students through Career & Technical Education (CTE), STEM initiatives, early literacy, and the...
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