Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast

Our podcast serves as a platform to share the voices and stories of our people - our learners and employees - who shape the vision of Chesapeake Public Schools. This podcast provides our community with a unique insight into district operations, demonstrating how the division creates opportunities, prioritizes innovation, and elevates potential. New episodes are released monthly and feature a wide range of topics, including student achievements, innovative teaching practices, community partnerships, and important district initiatives. You can listen to the stories behind our story by subscribing on your favorite podcast platforms or by visiting cpschools.com/amplified.

Co-host

Mr. Matt Graham

Mr. Graham has 23 years of experience in education, all with Chesapeake Public Schools. He currently serves as a Digital Media Specialist for Broadcast Media in the Communications Department. Prior to this role, he taught middle school English, science, and history for nine years before becoming a Technology Integration Specialist, a position he held for 10 years. In 2021, he was named Great Bridge Middle School Teacher of the Year and also Chesapeake Public Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year. Throughout his career, Mr. Graham has led and supported numerous school and division-wide initiatives and has earned multiple awards from the National School Public Relations Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Longwood University and a Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction (Instructional Technology) from Virginia Tech.