Briefings with Butts is back! It's the 12th episode of the 2025/2026 school year. On this edition, Dr. Jeff Butts, the current Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, sits down with the newly-named next Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township (as of January 5, 2026), Dr. Shenia Suggs. Dr. Suggs currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in Wayne Township. Dr. Butts also shares a variety of different events and amazing things happening in Wayne Township

Dana Webb, former WBDG General Manager, joins current WBDG General Manager, Jon Easter, on the program. Dana was here on day one of WBDG as a sophomore at Ben Davis High School. He then came back in 1973 to teach at Ben Davis leading the program until 1980.

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On this episode, Brycen Hill, host of Inside Ben Davis Football, puts the 43-0 loss to Carmel to bed and previews the upcoming game against Lawrence Central with Coach Russ Mann and panelist Jon Easter.

In this second episode of the math fluency series, we explore the four essential number relationships that help students move beyond counting and develop true mathematical thinking. Learn about spatial relationships, one/two more or less, benchmarks of 5 and 10, and part-part-whole thinking—and discover how these relationships evolve from PreK through fifth grade. We'll look at why students get stuck using inefficient strategies and how building these foundational relationships transforms them into

We all know the 5 senses and learned them from the time we started school. But did you know there are actually 8? Unpacking and understanding these can help us to understand yours and your child's needs and how you move around your space well. Joining Janine is Occupational Therapist, Sarah Collins who unpacks the senses and encourages you to find the words and strategies that work for your child's sensory needs.Today Sarah and Janine discuss:The work Sarah doesHow to take self care to the next

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#3 Carmel visits Giant Stadium to take on the Ben Davis Giants on Homecoming! Jacksen White, Micah Bault and Zack Wallen have the call.

The ribbon cutting for the B&O Trailhead in Wayne Township is Wednesday, October 8 at 4:00 pm at Chapel Rock Christian Church. On this episode of Voices of the Westside, Chapel Rock Pastor Casey Scott, Executive Director of Indy Gateway Lisa Bentley, President of the B&O Trail Association Jeff Smallwood and Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, join host Jon Easter to discuss the trail, how it came about and the effect it is hoped to have on the Westside and our

Dr. Jeff Butts is back with the 11th episode of Briefings with Butts of the 2025/2026 school year. Dr. Butts shares many great things happening on the Westside and in Wayne Township Schools. This week, the longest-tenured current principal in Wayne Township is his guest, Dan Wilson of Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center.

This clip lives rent-free in my head. Nostalgia is a funny thing that is often clouded and susceptible to our fractured memories. I love to look back on my life, particularly my childhood, and recognize how blessed and privileged I’ve been. I wrote this after binge-watching The Wonder Years. It’s Canadian Thanksgiving as I write […]

Only three games left in the 2025 regular season. This week, the Carmel Greyhounds come to the Westside to face the Ben Davis Giants. Carmel is ranked third in the state with Coach Kevin Wright back at the the helm. Coach Russ Mann talks about the 'Hounds and the 48-19 loss to the Lawrence North Wildcats, another top five Indiana team on Friday. Brycen Hill hosts with Jon Easter on the panel. Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty.

In today's episode, we welcome back our Head of School, Dr. Bill Hawkey. In this conversation we discuss his theme of "impact" and how he envisions us living out that theme within our community and beyond. We also touch on some exciting upcoming events that will be taking place this year including celebrating the 50th year anniversary of our Cervone Center of Learning! We know you will find this conversation uplifting and informative! Enjoy!

In this episode, I'm kicking off a series on building math fluency by diving into what I wish I had known when I first started teaching—the critical foundations students need BEFORE we ever ask them to add, subtract, multiply, or divide. Many students can DO the math, but they don't truly UNDERSTAND it. And the problem isn't that they need more practice—they're missing something much more fundamental. I'm sharing the four early numeracy concepts from the research of Douglas Clements and Julie

In need of a win, the Ben Davis Giants travel to the Northeastside to take on the Lawrence North Wildcats. The Wildcats are trying to stay in first place in the MIC. 2025 Alum Brody West returns along with Parker Moore calling his first game!

It's Hispanic Heritage Month and we welcome back the Indiana Latino Institute. Our guests are Dr. Danny Mendez, Senior Director of Education Policy, and Brenda Gutierrez, a Ben Davis University High School Alumna and Education Specialist for ILI. They discuss a wide variety of topics, programming and services the Indiana Latino Institute provides to Hoosiers.

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, sits down with Ben Davis Alumna and first-year teacher, Aubrey Fain. Dr. Butts also celebrates the great things going on in Wayne Township Schools and shares upcoming events as well.

Peter talks with Justin McDaniel about two of the very unusual courses he teaches at Penn.

Season 34 of Inside Ben Davis Football rolls on with Coach Russ Mann. Host Brycen Hill asks some great questions about dealing with the weather. Coach talks about the loss in the 101st Circle City Showdown to Warren and previews the game on Friday with Lawrence North. Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty.

What if transforming your math teaching only required 4 minutes a day? In this episode, Christina breaks down the powerful concept of getting 1% better daily and shows how just 4 minutes of intentional change in your classroom adds up to 12 hours of enhanced math learning over the school year. Perfect for busy educators who want to make a real impact without overwhelming themselves. Get your free guide with 30+ quick math activities to get you started at BuildMathMinds.com/1%