Shoutout to Top 205 VIBE Student and Staff Bloggers

​October will mark two years since Rockford Public Schools has used the 205 VIBE to tell its own story. We appreciate each and every one of our students, staff, community members and parents who took the time to share their experiences on the 205 VIBE podcast, video section and blog. So far we've read, watched and listened to your stories through 367 blog posts, 19 videos and 24 podcasts. Thank you for making a difference through each contribution.

I'd like to shoutout our top bloggers from last school year: Anthony Stone, Aryan Arora, Brian Weavel, Duska Booker, Gracie Caltagerone, Hillary Cook-Harris and Jeff Snedegar. Thank you for being a part of something special.

Check out the blog posts written by the top 205 VIBE bloggers:

Anthony Stone – physical education teacher, Gregory Elementary School

• Back-to-School Tips from Gregory Elementary's Coach Stone
• The Big Three: Fitness, Movement and Team Building
• Gregory Elementary School Going for its Fifth Touchdown School Award
• Virtual Field Day at Gregory "Best Day of Quarantine!"

 

Aryan Arora – recent Auburn High School grad

• Staff Spotlight: Ms. Ruggerio
• Auburn State Speech Champion: I didn't win. We did.

 

Brian Weavel – former parent/community liaison, Lincoln Middle School

• It Takes a Village
• All RPS 205 Families Invited to Parent University Jan. 25
• Missing You

 

Duska Booker – first grade teacher, Riverdahl Elementary School

• Cherry Valley Summer Camp Comes to an End
• Summer Camp Students on the Move at Cherry Valley
• Summer Camp at Cherry Valley Elementary Goes Digital

 

Gracie Caltagerone – fifth grade teacher, Cherry Valley Elementary School

• Somewhere in the World Right Now
• Rainbow Island, Florida, Summer Camp at Ellis Among Favorite Places
• Electric Ellis Elementary: "Camp No Other Person Like You!"

Hillary Cook-Harris – Director of Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment

• Week of the Young Child: Tasty Tuesday
• Week of the Young Child: Work Together Wednesday
• Week of the Young Child: Artsy Thursday
• Week of the Young Child: Family Friday

 

Jeff Snedegar – Guilford High School senior

• Rockford Teens Sweep Wisconsin Regatta
• RPS 205 Students Earn More than Money in Summer Jobs
• Stateline Quiz Bowl: 'entertaining and profitable'

We'd love for you to also share your experiences with Rockford Public Schools. Follow this link to contribute.

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Earl Dotson Jr.

Mr. Dotson is the Chief Communications Officer for Rockford Public Schools. He is a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. He earned his B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from Rockford University. Mr. Dotson holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR).