Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education

 In today’s episode we met up with students from Harbor Springs Business Administration and Management CTE Program. Jacob and Mitchell talk to us about why they joined the class, what they are learning, what they want to be when they grow up, and give advice to younger students thinking about CTE.  Students: Jacob Piper, Senior at Harbor Springs High School Mitchell Caron, Senior at Harbor Springs...

The guest for this episode is Paul Liabenow, Executive Director for the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA). MEMSPA is a community of principals dedicated to advocating, leading and learning. 

In today’s episode we met up with Nat Mills from Harbor Springs Graphics and Print Technology   CTE Program. Nat talks to us about why she joined the class, what she is learning, what she wants to be when she grows up, and gives advice to younger students thinking about CTE.  Students: Nat Mills, Senior at Harbor Springs High School   https://charemisdcareertech.org/graphic-and-printing-technology...

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Adam Hausler joined by students from Petoskey’s  Automotive CTE program. Adam and his students talk all about the program, give advice to younger students thinking about CTE, and much more.  https://charemisdcareertech.org/automotive/

Today we met up with Scott Beal, East Jordan’s Drafting and Design  CTE program instructor. Scott shares with us how he got into Drafting, what students can expect in his class,different certifications students can earn, and more.  https://charemisdcareertech.org/drafting-and-design-technology/

In today’s episode we met up with students from East Jordan Drafting & Design Technology CTE Program. Sophie and  Izzy talk to us about why they joined the class, what they are learning, what they want to be when they grow up, and give advice to younger students thinking about CTE.    Students: Sophie Snyder, Senior at East Jordan Izzy Boyer, Junior at East Jordan https://charemisdcareertech.o...

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Jenna Koehler joined by students from Petoskey’s  Health Occupations CTE program. Jenna and her students share information about the program, what students can expect, and more.  https://charemisdcareertech.org/health-occupations/

In this episode we catch up with Riley Peterson, Charlevoix's Health Occupations instructor. Riley shared with us how she got into CTE and all the great opportunities her students participate in during her class. Students receive certifications and learn about a large variety of health care careers. Learn more about Char-Em's Health occupations programs here:  https://charemisdcareertech.org/healt...

In today’s episode we met up with students from East Jordan’s Automotive CTE Program. Braedynn and Hilary talk to us about why they joined the class, what they are learning, what they want to be when they grow up, and give advice to younger students thinking about CTE.  Students: Braedynn Kraemer, East Jordan High School Hilary Buell, East Jordan High School  https://charemisdcareertech.org/automo...

Today we met up with Matt Wilson, East Jordan’s Automotive Technology CTE program instructor. Matt shares with us how he got into Automotive, what students can expect in his class, different certifications students can earn, and more.  https://charemisdcareertech.org/automotive/

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Kurt Zimmerle joined by students from Ellsworth’s  Graphics & Printing Technology CTE program. Kurt and his students talk about the program, what the students enjoy most about it, what students can expect, and much more.    https://charemisdcareertech.org/graphic-and-printing-technology/

In today’s episode we met up with students from Harbor Springs Unmanned Aviation Technology CTE Program. Vincent talks to us about why they joined the class, what they are learning, what they want to be when they grow up, and gives advice to younger students thinking about CTE.    Students: Vincent Dougovito, Junior at Harbor Springs https://charemisdcareertech.org/unmanned-vehicles/

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Bill Sommerfeldt  joined by students from Petoskey’s  Culinary CTE program. Bill and his students talk about the program, what the students enjoy most about it, what students can expect, and much more.  https://charemisdcareertech.org/culinary-arts/  

In today’s episode we met up with Instructor Lauren Liebler and students from Petoskey’s Drafting & Design Technology CTE Program. Lauren gives us a look into her background and what students can expect in class, while Annie and Liam talk to us about why they joined the class, what they are learning, what they want to be when they grow up, and give advice to younger students thinking about CTE...

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Kelly Miller, K-12 Career/College Readiness Specialist for Char-Em ISD. Kelly fills us in on all things financial aid when it comes to students attending any type of post-secondary training or education.  https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out#gathering-the-documents-needed-to-apply   https://www.mitransfer.org/michigan-transfer-agreement https://stu...

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Sarah VanHorn, President of the Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce.  Sarah shares with us all of the exciting things happening in the Charlevoix community as well as what she is hearing from local businesses as areas of need.  https://www.charlevoix.org/  

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Noodin Craven from MacGregors Plumbing and Heating. Noodin talks to us about his CTE background and how he managed to get an apprenticeship with MacGregor Plumbing and Heating. He gives students a bit of advice wen it comes to CTE too. 

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Tammi Ward,  Executive Director of the Industrial Arts Institute. Tammi talks with us about all the exciting opportunities with their welding program and the certifications and credentials students can walk away with.  https://charemisdcareertech.org/welding-technology/ https://iaiworks.com/  

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Randy Calcaterra joined by students from Boyne City’s  TV and Film Production & Broadcasting CTE program. Randy and his students talk about the program, what the students enjoy most about it, what students can expect, and much more.    https://charemisdcareertech.org/tv-and-film-production-broadcasting/

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Amanda Potter joined by students from Ellsworth’s  Agriscience & Natural Resources CTE program. Amanda and her students talk about the program, what the students enjoy most about it, what students can expect, and much more.  https://charemisdcareertech.org/agriscience-and-natural-resources/

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Matt Blythe, Director of Emergency Management from Emmet County. Matt talks about his background, and a variety of opportunities available to students interested in careers in emergency management, public safety and others.  https://charemisdcareertech.org/public-safety/

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Gretchen Bush, Spa Director at the Spa at Boyne Mountain. Gretchen talks with us a little bit about her background, day to day spa activities, and opportunities for students looking to get into careers related to hospitality, fitness, cosmetology, and more. 

The guest for this episode is Brooke Fenske, Student Success Coordinator at the Boyne Falls Public School.  Listen in as Brooke describes the systems and supports available to students and the ways school staff have leveraged the power of relationships and school culture to maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

Kelly Rogers is a school psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and  Special Education Coordinator at the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District. Kelly has extensive experience with evaluation for special education eligibility, positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), IEP development and implementation, and establishing effective programs for students on the autism sp...

This episode features Brad and Betsy Peterson,  owners/founders of Brighter Fun , a children's learning product company. Betsy is an artist, illustrator, and entrepreneur. She’s spent the past seven years building an art business and collaborating with creative organizations to create fun and playful designs for a wide variety of products.  Brad started his path in education as a teacher, and then...