Buzzwords: Conversations about Teaching and Learning at SU

One final sendoff episode reflecting on the past couple years of podcastin' with superfan, Emily Hollins, and not-so-special guest/past host, Joey Gawrysiak.   We hope you enjoyed the ride as much as we did!  From our hearts to yours, KEEP ON BUZZIN! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B-B-B-BONUS EPISODE!!!  Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Karen Abraham, is here to end the school year! Come listen to some of her great stories before you pack it up for the 2023-2024 season!    HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King Producer: Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We end our season with an absolute rockstar, Amanda Levy! Amanda talks about having fun with all that she does, from her game nights and competitive spirit, to how the Levy clan wound up at SU, to a new project she's been cooking up and excited to announce, CourseDog! Stay tuned for a bonus episode next month to wrap up the school year!  Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King Producer: Zande...

In this episode, Deran talks about the joys of becoming a new grandfather, pickleball, being a life-long learner, and his storied academic career. Thank you so much for joining us Deran!  Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King Producer: Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jen talks about the many hats she wears in the Winchester community, her extensive girl scout cookie collection, and what it means to be a teacher and mentor to all of her students. Thanks to Jen for donating what little spare time she has to joining us this week!  Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King Producer: Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers   Epis...

Our special guest, Katie, kicks off our 2024 season with a Bain!  As we all brave the January weather, warm your soul with conversations from Katie, Melissa, and Scott as they discuss growing families, Croc plows, and Katie's MANY achievements in the fields of rehabilitation science and physical therapy.  Welcome Katie!    Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft  and Scott King Producer: Zander Merle-Smith...

To wrap up 2023 we have Myles Hairston as our special guest! Melissa and Scott try to figure out if there is anything Myles can't do between his fantastic baking and magnificent singing.  From the Buzzwords family to yours, happy holidays, and have a happy and healthy new year! Enjoy!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft  and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Back To Cool"...

For the month of November, we had the pleasure of having Jeffrey Marlatt as our featured guest. Jeff gives all a reminder to be a little more caring to not just the people around us, but also ourselves. Enjoy!   As Jeff mentioned, take a look at what SU has going on at the box office !   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft  and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Back To Cool"...

For our October episode please welcome Andrea Smith our faculty athletics reprehensive here on campus. Melissa and Scott want to know, are you a spooky season enthusiast or have you moved on to jollier holidays already?    Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft  and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Buzzwords is back for a whole new season! However, our trio is down to a duet as Dr. Joey G has gone on to Greener Pastures. We start off this semester with the one and only Shamyra! Someone who has accomplished a lot in her time at SU and is using her experiences to be a fantastic mentor to students. Enjoy!!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft  and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smi...

We have hit the end of the year and the start of the summer! To celebrate this with our season 4 FINALE we have none other than President Tracy Fitzsimmons. From everyone at the Buzzwords podcast we hope you enjoyed this season of the podcast. Have a happy and healthy summer break and we will see all of you for season 5 in the fall!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King P...

The lost episode recovered! (more like re-recorded but) We finally have Dana Baxter on the podcast to talk with Scott, Melissa and Joey. To say this is a fun episode is an understatement. Enjoy!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its been a while listeners, we promise we didn't forget about you! Sadly we had a lost episode in March due to some tech issues (the hosts will fill you in). However today we have Kevin Covert to talk about his experience as a Winchester native turned Broadway actor. Some hilarious stories you do not want to miss!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly...

The group is back together for this months episode of Buzzwords! Today Joey, Scott and Melissa are joined by Golder O'Neill. Golder shares his experiences at the school and how much as changed since he first came to SU in 1986! Joey also has a run in with a Bull? Listen to find out more!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith Mus...

The guys Scott and Joey have run of the ship while Melissa is out. Hopefully they don't break anything as they introduce the newest guest, Blayne Weaver! Blayne talks through some of his favorite stories on set while giving an insight to maybe his most embarrassing performance. Enjoy!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith Music:...

We have a great show to wrap up the 2022 year on the podcast! Maurice Fraga is the Chair of the Dance Division at Shenandoah University. Hosts Joey, Melissa and Scott discuss the similarities of coaching sports and teaching dancers throughout their experiences on campus. In addition to growing and evolving as a person. Enjoy and happy holidays from the Buzzwords family!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-K...

We have the Smeltzer-Kraft duo on for this months episode of Buzzwords! Ashley talks about the household coaching rivalry and how their kids are quite honestly the biggest hornet fans around! Joey, Scott and Melissa discuss gameday superstitions as well!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds Hoste...

Season 4 continues with an amazing guest, Karli Vina from the SU Conservatory. Karli is not new to the podcasting world as she hosts her own show, "@ Percussion". Melissa, Scott and Joey talk about how Karli takes on performances and how she looks back on her road to this point.    Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith Music: “Bes...

How was your summer? Missed the Buzzwords podcast? Well we are back with Season 4 and its all about our performers! First episode of the school year is with Ryan Romine, bassoon player and instructor at Shenandoah University. Ryan takes Joey, Scott and Melissa through his steps of performing and how he has over come his fear of performing.. or issues with confetti??    Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraf...

This is a very special rebroadcast of the episode that was done live on Zoom! Our hosts Scott, Melissa and Joey end the semester with a bang! Not only was the episode recorded live to an audience we have the provost of Shenandoah University Cameron McCoy joining us! This extra long episode has everything you want in a Buzzwords podcast.   From all of us here we hope you have a safe and fun summer!...

Joey, Melissa and Scott have Jessica Peacock on with them for her first experience with a podcast... EVER! The group talks about Jessica's love for this area as she was born and raised here. Don't miss Jessica explain her distain to all of the misinformation in our society today. REMINDER: join our live podcast event for faculty day on May 24th!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, and Scott King Prod...

Joey reminisces about his band days with SU's new Director of Athletic Bands, Shaun Evans! The group discuses their fun weekend after the Apple Blossom Festival. Shaun also gives some hidden knowledge about Google Calendar that everyone should know. Enjoy!!   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly Music: Powerful EDM Future Bass - Ivymusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

This week we have the ex-NFL player, now SU staff, DeShon Foxx in this can't miss episode. Melissa and Scott discuss how his career has lead him here.  If you miss Joey don't worry Scott has brought along a virtual Joey for you to enjoy! We hope you all are as excited for Apple Blossom as we are.   Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, and Scott King Producer: Sean Kelly Music: Powerful EDM Future Bass -...

Our guest, Fredrick White, discusses this week how he is still trying to learn about this university and how he can make an impact from within. Fredrick talks with our hosts about some upcoming projects like the Armory renovations and how that will have an impact on the community. Again we pose the question to our viewers: should we take Scotts phone away?    Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Ga...

Our guest Younus Mirza joins our host Scott, Melissa and Joey to discuss his role in preparing SU students for the global world! Younus explains the importance of student exchanges and how they were able to adapt to issues that arouse from the pandemic. Below are the links and information on Scott's fundraisers that are mentioned in this episode! Enjoy!!  tshirts:  https://www.customink.com/fundra...