Meet the Superintendent

Recently, Dr. Wyndham had a conversation with two clarinetists from the AHS Band. Betty Barding was a member of the first Avon Band and graduated in 1954. Abbi Churchill plays clarinet in the Marching Black and Gold and Indoor Winds and will graduate this May.

Join Dr. Wyndham as he discusses the details of the proposal our corporation and middle school athletic directors have been working on for middle school athletics. Find out what their ideas are for existing programs like football, basketball, cross country, track, volleyball, and more, how they're slow-rolling the growth of new programs like baseball and softball, and what their plans are for adding new sports.

Dr. Wyndham and Avon Intermediate East Teacher Sarah O'Brien are joined by students Cab and Harry and their mom, Hickory Elementary Teacher Kristle Chalos, for a conversation about the school's Family Book Club. Find out why it has been so successful and how it is impacting students and their families.

Dr. Wyndham has a wide-ranging discussion with AHS senior Kelsey Babinec and long-time Avon resident Connie Leak during which they not only talk about this year's Distinguished Young Women competition but also provide a detailed glimpse into the background of the program and even the history of Avon High School and the Town of Avon.

[UPDATE] The AHS Speech & Debate Team won sectionals and 38 students will compete at State on March 9. Join Dr. Wyndham as he has a conversation with dedicated AHS educators and Speech & Debate Team co-leaders Linda Langford and Devin Noyes, and three impressive students, Aissatou, Kate, and Liam.

Listen in as Dr. Windham sits down for a conversation with two student-athletes and Principal Matt Shockley to find out how students and staff are enjoying the newly redesigned cafeteria and the fitness room.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham has a conversation with four veteran educators who left their roles in Avon Schools only to return to the profession and our district. They talk about what it was like to step away from teaching, what drew them back to Avon Schools, and how they are helping themselves and their colleagues remain supported, healthy, and energized in their roles.

In a day and age in which teachers can take their pick of the school districts in which they want to teach, why do so many excellent educators continue to choose Avon Schools? Listen in as Dr. Wyndham explores that topic with five educators who are either in their first year in the profession or who are veterans in their first year teaching in Avon Schools.

You'll enjoy this conversation featuring Dr. Wyndham, Principal Shelley Moyers, Kindergarten Teacher Kayleah Anderson, third-grade student Zy'lynn, and fourth-grade student Spencer. They were excited to share their perspectives as they've watched the construction unfold and as they prepare to enjoy the new spaces in just a few weeks.

Listen in as Dr. Wyndham visits Area 31 and talks with seniors Alexis and William and Director of Career and Technical Education Dr. Patrick Biggerstaff about how Area 31 prepares students to graduate with the confidence and preparation they need to meaningfully contribute in our community in a place of employment that is of interest to them.

Each November, we dedicate an episode of the Orioles In-The-Know podcast to one simple question, “What are you grateful for?” During the e-learning day earlier this month, we spoke with River Birch Elementary, Avon Intermediate School West, Avon Middle School North, and Avon High School teachers, administrators, and support staff about what they're grateful for.

Join Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham in this special episode as he talks with Director Matt Harloff and Assistant Director Karl Hartman about Avon Marching Black & Gold's Bands of America Grand National Championship, the fourth in the AHS Band's illustrious history.

Dr. Wyndham enjoys a conversation with student-athletes Nevaeh, Jayana, Fawzy, and Cannon about their workout and APC experiences. Then, they're joined by Athletic Director Jason Young and Strength and Conditioning Coaches Chris Stevenson and Craig Ray to talk about their goal of involving every student at AHS who wants to get stronger, faster, and healthier and the new space opening this winter.

During this conversation between Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham, CFO Sheila Glass, and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Sullivan, you'll learn about the work that has already occurred at AMS West, what is coming in the next several months, how Avon Schools will be able to complete this project with no taxpayer impact and without the use of referendum funds, and much more.

Dr. Wyndham is joined by Avon High School Principal Matt Shockley, senior and Student Body President Christine White, and sophomore Robert Porter to discuss life at Avon High School as it is squarely in the middle of an ongoing renovation and expansion project.