OCPS Stories. Alumni Impact. Beyond the Bell.
Beyond the Bell is the OCPS Alumni Network’s video podcast celebrating graduates who are transforming their OCPS experiences into meaningful impact.
Through engaging conversations, alumni share the defining moments, influential educators, and opportunities that shaped their journeys—from the classroom to careers, leadership, and service.
Presented by the Foundation for OCPS, the series reflects our mission to invest in and unite our community to support public education. By reconnecting alumni with their schools and one another, Beyond the Bell celebrates the lasting value of an OCPS education while celebrating the contributions alumni have made in our community and the world.
Watch, connect, and discover how the OCPS experience continues far beyond the bell.
Meet the voices behind Beyond the Bell: host Scott Howat, president of the Foundation for OCPS and proud Winter Park High School alumnus, and co-host Candace Johnson, co-chair of the OCPS Alumni Network and Dr. Phillips High School alumna. Together, they connect with fellow OCPS alumni to share inspiring stories of achievement, service, and community impact.
Episodes
Episode 1: Bobby Olszewski - Dr. Phillips High School Class of 1995 Alumnus & Former Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In the first episode of Beyond the Bell, OCPS alumnus Bobby Olszewski shares how his education shaped a career in public service, communications, and community leadership. Watch his inspiring journey beyond the bell!
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Episode 2: Honorable Judge Belvin Perry - Jones High School Alumnus & OCPS Hall of Fame Inductee
In this inspiring conversation, Judge Perry reflects on the educators who shaped his future, the lessons learned through music and leadership, and the lasting impact of public education on his remarkable career.
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Episode 3: Ralph Imbriani - Winter Park High School Alumnus Class of 1948
Coming soon!
