Nov 12, 2026

WCSM Takes Going Back to School to Celina November 16–20


WCSM Takes Going Back to School to Celina November 16–20

WCSM’s Going Back to School series heads to Celina November 16–20. Kevin Sandler will broadcast from a different location each weekday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., talking with the people who teach, lead and support Celina students.

Celina City Schools Superintendent Brooke Gessler said the showcase will give listeners a chance to hear from staff members they might not typically see at a school board meeting or public presentation.

“I’m excited for them to celebrate what they do and how they support our district,” Gessler said.

  • Monday, November 16 | Celina Elementary. Guests include Special Education Director Andre Woeste, behavioral specialist Andrea Nickell, Pete Lisi, Tracey Dammeyer, literacy coach Karen Sudhoff and Principal Andy Mikesell.

  • Tuesday, November 17 | Tri Star. Director Tim Buschur, student services coordinator Chelsea Junkins and instructors Zach Miller and Taylor Hesse will be among the guests. The interviews will include a look at law and public safety and engineering technology.

  • Wednesday, November 18 | Celina Middle School. The broadcast will feature members of the district’s grades 7–12 administrative team, including Jeff Amspoker, Jenna Hodge and Kristy Nelson.

  • Thursday, November 19 | Celina High School. Athletic Director Kelli Williams will join the broadcast. Facilities and project manager Phil Metz and Matt Hibner of Garmann Miller are also scheduled to appear.

  • Friday, November 20 | Celina Education Complex. Gessler will open the final broadcast at 11:30 a.m. She’ll be followed by Food Services Director Marissa Coil, Technology Director Shawn Snider, Treasurer Michelle Mawer and Transportation Supervisor Dylan Green.

WCSM’s Going Back to School series is brought to you by CJ’s Highmarks, Dynamic Federal Credit Union, Buds, Leugers Insurance, Grains of Love, Garmann Miller, the Celina Mercer Chamber, Matt Tuttle’s Crappie Celina, T & T Auto and Hague Towing.


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