BETHLEHEM, PA (July 12, 2018) – The Bethlehem Area School District recently released the first episode in its “Built by Bethlehem” podcast featuring students from both Freedom and Liberty high schools.
The first season of the series, which is hosted by BASD Superintendent, Dr. Joseph J. Roy, focuses on the students and how they have taken advantage of opportunities that the community provides for them in school.
The title of the podcast, “Built by Bethlehem” is meant to reinforce the idea that our schools are supported by our community and our schools then give back to the community through graduates that go on to live and work in Bethlehem.
The interviews wind from students’ beginnings in the district, whether they begin in Kindergarten or are transfer students from other countries to their planned futures post graduation.
Roy said the podcast medium is one that allows for an even better look at what’s going on within the district.“I want to take advantage of multiple social media tools to share BASD news and interviews,” he said. “The podcast allows for short, interesting conversations with students and BASD community members about their experiences with the district. Podcasts allow people to listen anytime, anywhere and are short enough to listen to while you are driving, running or walking around town.”
The first episode features Liberty High School senior Kaitlin Wagner, who recently graduated and plans to attend Northampton Community College to further her teaching aspirations.
Future episodes in season one will be released throughout the summer of 2018. Additional seasons are already planned for the future.
“In the future, I hope the podcast includes conversations with not only current students, but BASD graduates as well as BASD teachers, staff and community partners who contribute so much to our schools,” Roy said.
“Built by Bethlehem” can currently be found by searching for “Built by Bethlehem” on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and anywhere else someone enjoys listening to podcasts.
Links to go directly to the podcast are below:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po
Google: https://play.google.com/music/
Built by Bethlehem Podcast Feed: http://basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.u
About the Bethlehem Area School District
The Bethlehem Area School District, in partnership with the home and community, is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment in which each student will attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become a productive citizen and lifelong learner in our technologically demanding and culturally diverse society.
Information provided to TVL by:
Barbara Clymer
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Bethlehem Area School District
1516 Sycamore Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
