Extracurricular

Shelbie is an 8th-grade student at GOC. She's also into acting, singing, and scary movies. Shelbie sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about acing, singing, her favorite actors, scary movies, softball, editing video and creating on TikTok, cooking healthy meals, writing, and music. Shelbie loves acting and scary movies and shares some great advice on the acting process. Shelbie discusses her plans f...

Bryson is a 7th-grade student at GOC. He's also a Lego fanatic, soccer player, performer, and artist/creator. Bryson sits down with Mr. Lollis to chat about Lego free builds, sets, and some of his latest projects including a life-size, wearable helmet. Bryson discusses soccer, architecture, and his passion for crafting and designing with cardboard, scraps, and recycled materials. He finishes the p...

Dominique is a senior at GOC. She's also into film, TV, and video production, and creating original and creative content. Dominique sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her years at GOC and how excited she is for graduation. She also discusses creativity and how that has allowed her to explore different interests and hobbies from graphic design to her current interest in TV and Video Production...

Gianni is a 9th-grade student at GOC. He's also into racing, military history, and great conversation. Gianni sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about all sorts of hobbies and interests - Legends cars, racing strategy, WWII history, video games, family, friends, and the enjoyment he gets from good conversation. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk...

Mrs. Michelle Allen is a language arts teacher at GOC. She's also a runner, a reader, and a game show winner. Mrs. Allen sits down with Mr. Lollis talk about what it was like to be on Family Feud. Mrs. Allen shares all the behind the scenes details - the trailer, the stage, the lights, microphones, and cameras, the audience, the host, the nervousness and excitement she felt, and how hard it was to...

August is an 11th-grade student at GOC. They're also a poet, music-lover, and hair dye expert. August sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about their favorite class, being the stage manager for the talent show, the enjoyment and challenges that come from writing poetry, their love of 90s grunge music and bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains, listening to music on headphones or boom box, and hair d...

Sienna is a 10th-grade student at GOC. She's also a huge music fan, a creative, and a collector of GOC pins. Sienna sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her love of alternative music and bands like Paramore. She talks about the advantages of listening to music on vinyl or CDs, and her musical talents - from her past talent show performances on the piano to her newer interest in ukulele, electri...

Ms. Kimberly Park is a 3rd-grade teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a living historian. And she shares information about the 18th Century Market Faire taking place at Fort Yargo Park from March 31 to April 2nd. She talks about the historical demonstrations, military drills, old-fashioned toys, music, dance, and family fun that marks the Fort Yargo Living History Society's biggest and mo...

Dr. Toledo is a teacher at GOC. She is also a New Yorker, tap dancer, and world traveler. Dr. Toledo sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about being a teacher and administrator, growing up in Manhattan, her interest in the arts from a young age, tap dancing on Broadway, dancing in general, her time spent abroad in Romania as a director at the University of North Georgia helping ROTC students prepare...

Rylie is a 6th-grade student here at GOC. She is also into making bracelets, playing softball, and hanging out with her friends. Rylie sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her new business making and selling clay-bead bracelets, her love for sea turtles, and her desire to be a marine biologist. She also talks about hanging out with friends, riding bikes, playing softball, singing, babysitting,...

Ruth is a 6th grade student here at GOC. She's also a singer, dancer, musician, and martial artist. Ruth sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her singing, ballet, piano, Taekwondo, elementary school memories, future career plans, and how she handles stage fright. Ruth shares what it was like to live in Dubai and how she got up the courage to come on the podcast. If you have a question or want t...

Sela is a 2nd grade student here at GOC. She's also a singer, Barbie clothes designer, and good friend. Sela sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about science, designing Barbie clothes, sewing, soccer, making friends through sports and hobbies, singing, Dungeons and Dragons with her brother, making music with her dad, gymnastics, football, her dogs Mugs and Trotro, riding bikes and running, and the...

Weston is a 9th grade student here at GOC. He's also a basketball player, actor, and shoe collector. Weston sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk all about basketball, the NBA, the top current players, the top-all-time players, Kareem vs. Shaq, Steph vs. Magic, and the ultimate sports argument of Lebron vs. Jordan. Weston talks about football, sports, music, collecting shoes, acting, and performing. W...

Mr. Jackson is a counselor at GOC. He's also into cooking, sports, and music. Mr. Jackson sits down with Mr. Lollis and answers a few questions about dual enrollment before diving deep into their shared interests in cooking, sports and music. Mr. Jackson shares his history, the role his grandmothers played in his love of cooking, and the underlying theme of family and connection in all of his hobb...

Mx. Wheeler is a teacher at GOC. She's also a into writing poetry, gaming, and cross stitch. Mx. Wheeler sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss her creative expression through writing poetry. She shares how she got started, her process, why she enjoys writing poetry, and how poetry is a expressive, creative, and artistic way to explore, understand, and share thoughts and experiences - a way to conne...

Tori is a 9th grade student at GOC. She's also into dancing, piano, and performing. Tori sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss dancing, the different styles of dance, what dance class is like, how she handles performing in front of a crowd, and her future aspirations in dance. We also talk about Tori’s musical talent, playing piano, her role and preparation for GOC's spring musical, and advice she...

Amir is a 9th-grader student at GOC. He's also into sports, family, and having fun. Amir shares his infectious positive energy with Mr. Lollis and talk about football (the LSU Tigers and the Cincinnati Bengals), Madden video game, the NBA, the Golden State Warriors, playing basketball with his younger sister, roller skating, his church youth group, trips to Six Flags, gel-blasters, hanging out wit...

Ava and Shaudi are 12th-graders at GOC. They are also really good friends. Ava and Shaudi sit down with Mr. Lollis to discuss their friendship, hanging out with friends in Ava’s neighborhood, playing down by the creek, eating at favorite restaurants, cooking, baking, playing musical instruments - Shaudi plays guitar and Ava plays cello - singing, roller skating, creating pottery and art with clay,...

Daniel is a 6th-grade student at GOC. He's also is into a lot of hobbies and interests outside of school. hance to sit down with Daniel L, a 6th-grade student here at GOC. Daniel sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about football, video games, roller skating, playing drums, karate, his dogs Prince and Shorty, favorite foods, fishing, riding bikes, Zooming, traveling, cruising, sneakers, and basketba...

Eliana is an 8th-grade student here at GOC. She's also into Minecraft, making jewelry, Care Bears, baking, and drawing and creating comics. Eliana sits down with Mr. Lollis to share her Minecraft knowledge on building, creating and using private servers, and the design of her world. She also shares her passion for making jewelry and mushroom earrings, Care Bears, drawing and animation, baking cook...

Seth is a 7th grade student here at GOC. He's also an avid gamer, coder, and Minecraft expert. Seth sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss all things Minecraft - servers, modding, PVP, and playing with his sister. He also shares his interest in coding - including a game he created called Bike Bandits . We wrap up our conversation discussing his YouTube channel, badminton, table tennis, and making pi...

Mrs. Angela Lawson is a staff member at GOC. She's also a hiker, backpack, and outdoor enthusiast. Mrs. Lawson sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss all things hiking and backpacking - gear, weather, favorite trails, short hikes, long hikes, hikes in the rain, hikes in all four seasons, multi-day backpacking trips, food, water, injuries, fatigue, dream trips, goals, and the absolute joy, happiness,...

Madie is an intern at GOC. She's also a college student and volleyball expert. Madie sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss criminal justice, forensics, and career options. Then we dive deep into one of Madie’s passions - volleyball. She gives me all the ins and outs about the years she spent playing and breaks down strategy, moves, and how the sport works. We also talk surfing, singing, doing your...

Santiago is a 6th-grade student at GOC. He's also a extracurricular activity superstar. Santiago sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss his love of basketball, the team he's on, and how much fun he has on the court in games and during practice. He shares with us his volunteer work at his church and at a school library. He talks about his entrepreneurial interests and business ventures. We dive into...

Landry is a 9th-grade student at GOC. He is also a musician, athlete, and board game aficionado. Landry sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about his piano skills and talent, how he approaches learning a new piece, his competitions, and how he deals with feeling nervous or anxious. Landry also discusses his favorite NBA teams and players, the differences between playing basketball solo and with a te...