Midweek Minute with the Superintendent

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller shined a light on all things band in Sylacauga City Schools, particularly focusing on the achievements and honors of the Marching Aggie Band with Mr. Samuel Childs.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller brought in Dr. Jaclyn Rivers for a conversation on how students are learning about AI in the classroom, how they’re applying it to everyday life, and how parents can stay connected and informed as the topic continues to evolve.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller checked in from Washington D.C., where she was attending the League of Innovative Schools Summit. She shared how Sylacauga has joined a national movement of forward-thinking school systems helping drive strategic federal investment in localized research and development. Public Relations Coordinator Crimson Jeffers and Sylacauga City Schools Foundation Director Carol Sprayberry also joined the conversation to preview a full slate of December events across the district, including Breakfast with Santa.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller and Michael Brannon shared their favorite Thanksgiving memories and stories from holidays past.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller continued her month-long series on giving thanks, this week turning the spotlight to teachers and the lasting influence they have in the classroom. She also broke down the newly released report card for Sylacauga City Schools,.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller continued her month-long series on giving thanks with guest Margaret Morton, the CEO of the Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement. They discussed the power of community involvement and how after-school programs and other strategic initiatives help strengthen and support families across the area.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller will shine a light on being grateful during the month of November. In light of the recent halt on SNAP benefits and Thanksgiving around the corner, Alabama Childhood Food Solutions Executive Director Gene Rogers and Community Relations Coordinator Val Harvey joined the show to discuss food insecurity in the region and how it affects students in schools.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller recognized Red Ribbon Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and violence. She was joined by Bobby Hall for a conversation on why these topics matter and how schools play a key role in prevention and education.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.October is Modern Manufacturing Month, and Dr. Michelle Eller sat down with Dr. Deana Goodwine, the Director of Workforce Development, to discuss how Sylacauga City Schools are connecting students with hands-on industry experiences across the region.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller brought in Carol Sprayberry, the Executive Director of the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation, and John Parish, Race Chairperson and former Foundation president, to discuss the upcoming 5K and 10K run.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller brought in SGA co-sponsor and SCS math teacher Angel Butler to talk all things homecoming at Sylacauga High School, highlighting special efforts, theme days, and the full schedule of events. 

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller discussed Sylacauga High School’s participation in the ACT’s #WhyApply Day. She shared her own educational journey and encouraged high school students to take the next step in their academic careers.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller brought in Mr. Bobby Hall, the Executive Director of Learning Support Services for Sylacauga City Schools, to talk about the importance of student attendance and the steps being taken to ensure accountability for both students and parents.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller brought in Sylacauga City Schools CFO Tom Osbourne to discuss summer facility upgrades and share positive enrollment numbers. 

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller returned for another year of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent. She kicked off the 2025–2026 school year with everything parents, teachers, and students need to know about updates and upgrades within the school system.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller welcomed Ms. Janet Lovelady, the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year for Sylacauga City Schools, to the show. Ms. Lovelady serves as the Hospitality and Tourism instructor and is also the founder and leader of the Future Teachers Association at Sylacauga High School.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller concluded her focus on assistant principals in the school system by featuring Mrs. Rhonda Courson from Sylacauga High School.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller continued to highlight assistant principals in the Sylacauga City School System by featuring Coach Anthony Jacks, the assistant principal at Nichols-Lawson Middle School.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller kicked off April by recognizing all assistant principals in Sylacauga City Schools. This week, Ms. Cindy Cleveland joined Dr. Eller to discuss early childhood education and a prestigious recognition awarded to Indian Valley Elementary School.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller brought Michaela Bird, the Theatre Teacher at Sylacauga High School, to the show to wrap up the focus on fine arts for the month of March. Ms. Bird highlighted how theatre classes help develop students and discussed upcoming performances.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller welcomed Samuel Childs, the Director of Bands at Sylacauga High School, to discuss Alabama Education Fine Art Month and the investment of fine arts in schools.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller discussed involvement in the Career Tech curriculum at Sylacauga City Schools following the open house, celebrated partnerships with local businesses, and highlighted a new donation to the school system from First Bank of Alabama.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller brought Mrs. Amanda Bolton, a 4th-grade teacher at Pinecrest Elementary School, to discuss the "Hearts Around the USA" campaign. This special campaign was designed to encourage receiving Valentines from each of the 50 states.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller brought in high school social studies/history teacher and football defensive coordinator Coach Johnny Safford to the show this week and shined light on his recent recognition as the school system’s Secondary Teacher of the Year. 

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller brought Dr. Joe Morton to the show. Dr. Morton is the former Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent, the former Alabama State Board of Education Superintendent, and the founder of the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation which recently hit $2 million in invested dollars. He talked about how the foundation started, where funds are allocated, and the future.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Eller brought in special guest Dr. Jaclyn Rivers to discuss Global Computer Science Week and the importance of educating elementary students on coding and technology.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller talked with Michael Brannon about veterans employed in the school system. This week, Dr. Eller featured Ken Morris, the Modern Manufacturing teacher at Sylacauga High School.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller talked with Michael Brannon about veterans employed in the school system. This week, Dr. Eller featured Chris Theilacker, a history teacher at Sylacauga High School.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller talked with Michael Brannon about National Principal Month. This week, Dr. Eller featured Mr. Monte Barron, the principal at Nichols-Lawson Middle School.

Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.Dr. Michele Eller talked with Michael Brannon about National Principal Month. This week, Dr. Eller featured Mr. Gary Rivers, the principal at Sylacauga High School.