Faculty Spotlight, Sarah Hammersten

Ever wonder what Assistant Principals do? How about the Director of School Counseling? Mrs. McDonald, Dr. Parrish, and Mrs. Handville sit down with Dr. Healey and tell their stories, what they enjoy about their job, and how they make a difference at Colgan High School.

Have you ever wondered what the assistant principals do all day? Mrs. McClellan, Mr. Cavender, and Mrs. Riddle sit down with Dr. Healey to talk about themselves, their work each day with students, and how they are not like the assistant principals you see portrayed in movies and T.V. shows.

Dr. Healey, Mr. Warkentien, Director of Theatre, and two student actors, Bella McDonald and Taylor Reiter discuss the Colgan Fall Musical - RENT - School Edition. The group discusses the process of developing the show, their amazing cast members, and why it's important for everyone to see this show.

Dr. Healey, Mrs. Yeh, and Mr. Magee preview the Arts and CFPA program happenings at Colgan High School for the 23-24 school year. The group discuss traditions, innovations, and unique opportunities for students in the Arts program including the student written, arranged, and created show for the Pride of Colgan Marching Band this season

Join Dr. Healey and Mrs. Handville as they discuss the excitement of starting a new school year, how to connect with Colgan, and the importance of attendance.

Join us on this episode as Dr. Healey describes the twists, loops, and thrills of the 2022 - 2023 school year.

It is Homecoming and Spirit Week. Join us as Mr. Watts and Dr. Healey sit down with the SCA sponsor, Corinne Daughtry, and senior SCA president, Jaela Bard, as they share their vision to build an inclusive culture at Colgan HS. 

Join us as we sit down for the story of Ms. Emily Badal. Ms. Badal is a PWCS graduate, student taught at Colgan in 2021, and is in her first year teaching. Listen to her passion for science, and how she helps students connect with science. 

Building a safe and thriving community is about balancing rules and procedures with student choice. Join us as we discuss the efforts of the Colgan leadership team to foster student autonomy and explaining the why behind the Code of Behavior policies. 

Join us as we sit down Sarah Hammersten, a teacher new to Colgan High School. Mrs. Hammersten teaches oceanography at Colgan. She shares excitement and passion for connecting science content to application in the real world.