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Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an exciting episode as we sit down with Abby Rea Hicks, a Grants and Strategic Planning Analyst with a fascinating story to share! Abby takes us on a journey from Dallas, Texas to Springfield, Missouri, where she compares the two cities and shares her unique perspective. Plus, you won't want to miss hearing about the inspiring student group she started on campus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet department of Social Sciences chair, Greg French. Greg talks sports with us as we recorded this the Friday before the Chiefs won the super bowl! Let us know who you thinks predictions were the closest. Greg also shares the origins of some famous team names and gives a masterclass in history. Join us for another raucous episode as we discuss, "A Brief H...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet custodian, Phillip Duncan. Phillip shares his 23 years of experience as a member of the college. Phillip is also a long time Free Mason and Scottish Rite. Andrew and I learn a little about the history of these organizations but none of their secrets.  Join us for another fantastic episode as we get into,  "Motorcycles and Masons."

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet Lead Music Instructor Phil Forrester. Phil shares his passion for music and introucing students to new music or at least music that is new to them. He discusses the Jazz Band he has created at OTC through an innovation celebration grant and shares some of his favorite artists and songs. Join us for a very musical episode as we discuss, "Sheets of sound...

Send us Fan Mail In this very special eisode we meet president of MCCA, Brian Millner. Andrew and Jared made a trip to the Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri to attend the 2022 Missouri Community College Association meeting. This episode was recorded live at our conference session. If you ever wanted to know why we do what we do our how to get started for yourself at OTC or your own instit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet English Instructor, Jane Cowden. Jane is also a faculty advisor for the student engagement council and decided to sublet her time on the podcast to a student and co-founder of the SEC, Preston Schaeffer. Preston shares his story as a member of Gen Z, a user of Tik Tok, and a participant in two different documentaries on the subject. Join us as we listen to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet the college director of admissions, the one and only Jordan Schreiber. Jordan shares her passion for the work she does helping students get started at the college including those that deserve a second chance after being incarcerated. She discusses her work with the second chance pell grant and the innovation celebration grant she won. Join us for an enlight...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet Director of Communications and Marketing, the one and only Sarah Bargo. Sarah shares her passion for the work she does at and outside the college  as we continue to discuss and get excited for the upcoming innovation celebration. We learn how the younger generations use the "internets" and we discuss the future of one of our most popular show segm...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet Director of Strategic Planning and Grants, the one and only Calie Holden.  We learn about Calie's passion for grant writting and promoting innovation at the college .  We also uncover a hidden talent for standup comedy that we hope to encourage in the future.  Join us as we answer the question, "How do I win 10,000 Dollars?" 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet English Instructor Jennifer Dunkel. Jennifer shares her wealth of experience in and passion for teaching, students, and collaborative learning.   She also discusses her new roll on the Student Learning Experience Task Force. In a podcast first, Jennifer asks us a question rather than answer our gumby question. Join us for a fantastic episode where we dive d...

Send us Fan Mail In this very special episode, we record live at the 2022 Springfield campus Fall Picnic! This amamzing episode is packed with special guests including the campus retirees that attend each picnic and a handful of students who share their view of the college.  Join us in the fun as we talk to several of our fellow OTC community members in attendance for the "22 Fall Picnic Extr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet director of student engagement, Vicki MacDonald.  We learn about Vicki's new position at the college and all of the fun and engaging things she has been doing with students. You can also find out how to start your own student group and how to keep it going. We also introduce our second new challenge of the year and stick around for a special announceme...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meetPolitical Science Instructor, Cara Griffin.  We learn about Cara's love of horses and passion for local government. We learn about how our local government operates and how are taxes are used within our city and state. Cara comes prepared and challenges Andrew and I to a guanlet of tests and questions.  We also introduce a new challenge to start the yea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet Chemistry Instructor, Patrick Casey  We learn about Patrick's love of chemistry and passion for teaching. Patrick and Jared answer's all of Andrew's questions about the universe as we discuss the James Webb telescope and the history of the atomic model. Then Patrick shares his love of coin collecting and teaches Andrew and I about the history...

Send us Fan Mail We are back with our second summer episode of Oh That's Cool! In this episode we meet Human Resources Director, Ocki Haas. Ocki shares her experience coming to the U.S. and discusses her children's inflluence on minimalism in the modern world. Not to shock anyone, but Andrew also talks a little politics. Join us for another fantastic episode as we embrace the mantra, &qu...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is here and so is the first summer episode of Oh That's Cool! In this episode we meet electronic media production adjunct instructor and local journalist for KY3 news, Kaitlyn Schumacher. Kaitlyn shares her experience as an on air reporter and investigative journalist in the local community. She also talk about teaching a podcast course and grades Andrew and I's w...

Send us Fan Mail In another first for Oh That's cool podcast, we sit down with Team Eagle! Andrew and I were joined by the assitant college director of project management Jonathan Staats, the college director of project management Blanye Radford, former director of development for the OTC foundation Danielle Wise, net work engineer Rob Mclauglin, administrative assitant Kaylyn Martin, executi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet the director of the center of excellence for medical simulation, Whitney Grieshaber. Whitney shares her experience navigating the challenges of preparing health science students during a pandemic. Andrew and I sign up to volunteer during a crisis simulation and the three of us decide if our significant others would still like us if they met us today. Join u...

Send us Fan Mail In this very special episode, we record live at the 2022 Springfield campus Spring Picnic! This amamzing episode is packed with special guests and a riveting interview with the one and only Ozzy the eagle. FInd out who he would choose in a battle to the death, Gumby vs. Mr. Ed. Join us in the fun as we talk to several of our fellow OTC community members in attendance for the &quot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we travel to the Richwood Valley campus to meet English Instructor Dr.  Michelle Hudgens. Michelle  shares her interest in and passion for teaching students about media literacy.  She also informs us about the history of the name Richwood Valley and Jared almost loses his physics card. Join us for another fantastic episode as we ask the question,  "Why do our...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we travel to the Richwood Valley campus to meet Mathematics Instructor Dr. Trisha White. Trisha  shares her interest in and passion for teaching Mathematics and attending the annual Missouri Community College Association meeting.  Join us for another fantastic episode as we ask the question,  "Why should we attend and MCCA meeting?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet the administrative assistant to the president of Table Rock campus, Devon Ellis. Devon enthralls Andrew and I with the origin story of Table Rock campus, a rockus tale about crime in the 70's that leads to a Branson man being saved by the Pope, and confessions of her adrenaline fueled passion for skiing. Join us for another fantastic episode as we get...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet the president of the Table Rock campus, Dr. Robert Griffith. Dr. Griffith shares his journey from growing up in europe to studying poetry in Arkansas to capturing snakes in vending machines in Branson, Missouri.  All the while Andrew and I develop a new bussiness idea involving zoom and waterparks. Join us for another fantastic episode as we learn the histo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet Instructional Designer Jacque Harris. Jacque  shares her interest in and passion for the early childhood center, zombie apocalypses, and the amazing instructors she works with every day. . Join us for another fantastic episode as we ask, "What are a few of the amazing things our instructors do to help students learn?"

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we meet Biological Clinical Sciences instructor Dick Wells. Dick shares his interest in and passion for microbiology, hotrods, and Dungeons and Dragons. All the while Andrew and I confess our like for each other. Join us for another fantastic episode as we ask, "What is Dungeons and Dragons and why should I be looking for a GM?"