Get School Smart

Concerned about your child’s education, wondering about their progress….looking for signs of struggle….asking yourself how to get involved….how much to be involved? How do you determine if learning is going wrong? If you are asking yourself these questions then this is a program not to be missed. Our expert offers advice and steps to getting involved in your child’s education, identifying signs of trouble and getting children back on track before it is too late.

Guest(s) included: Dr. Robert Putnam, Director of Teaching and Learning Berkshire Hills Regional School District.

Women in Politics

Interested in running for office? Concerned about the lack of women representation in THE HOUSE? Here is a first-hand look at two women running for office in the upcoming heated primary races. Margie Ware is seeking the Democratic Nomination for State Senator in Western Massachusetts. Margie discusses her previous role as Williamstown Selectman and her current bid for office. If elected Margie will be the first women to have achieved the Democratic Nomination from Berkshire County. In addition, Judith Knight, candidate for District Attorney joins the interview discussing the heated race against an established incumbent.

Guest(s) included: Margie Ware www.wareforsenate.org and Judith Knight.

Humor Incorporated!

Bay Path College is host to the largest Professional Women’s Conference in New England. Join co-host Serene Mastrianni and guest co-host Chris Mastrianni as they transport listeners to the 11th Annual Women’s Professional Development Conference. Plus as an added bonus in the second half Emily Levine joins the interview to discuss her life as a humorist, speaker, radio commentator and Harvard grad.

Guest(s) included: Caron Hobin, Vice President for Planning and Student Development Bay Path College Emily Levine, humorist. “Witty, whimsical, deeply thoughtful and, most of all completely (truly) hilarious”-Lily Tomlin.

Bullying In Our Schools

This compelling and timely interview highlights the perils of bullying in and around our schools. Expert school counselor discusses strategies to protect the victims of bullying and the bullies themselves. One out of ever four children are bullied at school and this interview will help break the bullying cycle.

Guest(s) included: Karleen Whitaker, Niskayuna Elementary School Counselor.

Berkshire International Film Festival

Ever wish you could walk the “red carpet” with the stars? Now is your chance, join co-hosts Serene Mastrianni and Jan Seward as they prepare the Berkshires for the 1st International Film Festival! May 12-14th Great Barrington MA prepares to host over 40 US and international features, documentaries and short films. For more information and tickets log onto www.biffma.com.

Guest(s) included: Kelley Vickery, Founder and Director of BIFFMA.