Moments with Merritt
Moments with Merritt – October 2019
The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is committed to providing a safe learning environment for students and staff in the district. Superintendent of Schools, Monica Merritt, recently spoke with the district’s new Chief Academic Officer, Beth Rayl, and the Director of School Safety and Security, John Walker. They talked about enhancing learning for all students, professional development for staff, and the importance of safety protocols.
This edition of Moments with Merritt will air on Tuesday October 15, 22 and 29, at 5:40 p.m.
Moments with Merritt – June/July 2019
The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools recently celebrated graduations for the Class of 2019 seniors from Canton, Plymouth, Salem and Starkweather Academy. Their hard work, dedication, and support from their families, has led them to this great milestone in their lives. Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Superintendent, Monica Merritt, recently spoke with three of the students including Canton graduates Fiona Hughes and B. Artis White and Salem graduate Kaia Thomas. They talked about their experiences in the district, graduation and future plans.
This edition of Moments with Merritt will air on Tuesday June 25, July 2, 9, 16, and 23, at 5:40 p.m.
Moments with Merritt – October/November 2018
Plymouth and Canton community members can get a behind the scenes look at life at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park during the P-CEP Community Open House on Thursday November 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Superintendent Monica Merritt spoke with Canton Social Studies Teacher, Richard Mui, Arts Academy Director and Teacher, Amy Willacker-Brown, and Salem Counseling Office Administrator, Kurt Runchey, about the open house and the opportunities at Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools.
This episode will air on Tuesday October 30, and Tuesday November 6, at 5:45 p.m.
Moments with Merritt – September/October 2018
The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools are enhancing safety and security for students and staff with the addition of John Walker for the position of Director of School Safety and Security. John has 25 years of public safety experience focusing on security administration, training, and emergency preparedness. He will bring his passion and enthusiasm to engage with our students, faculty and staff. Superintendent Monica Merritt recently spoke with Walker about his new role with the district.
The show will air live on 88.1 the Park on Tuesday September 18, 25, October 2 and 9 at 5:45 p.m.
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Moments with Merritt – April 2018
The SJ5K is a charity run/walk that raises funds for families in the Plymouth-Canton Community that are facing a medical crisis. The race was started in 2011 to raise funds for Plymouth-Canton Educational Park student Jesse Lindlbauer. Jesse had suffered a near-fatal aneurysm. 1800 people participated in the first run and raised over $45,000 for the family. Since then the race has raised over $360,000 for 26 families. Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Superintendent, Monica Merritt, spoke with Salem Senior Katherine Parker, Head of Family Outreach, and Canton Senior Arianna Mattioli, Head of Promotions, about the race and opportunities for people to be involved.
The show will air on Tuesday April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1, at 5:45 p.m.





