Eric Elftmann

Husky Hotseat

Education EN ↓ 11 episodes

Welcome to Husky Hotseat! This podcast takes you inside the world of Hubble Middle School through fun, relaxed interviews with our teachers and staff. Learn what inspires them, their favorite Hubble memories, and maybe even a few surprises along the way!

Author

Eric Elftmann

Episodes

Episode 10 - OMG, that's Jason Bourne! ... with Dr. Jeff Schuler 13.05.2026 29:14

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we welcome Dr. Jeff Schuler , District 200's superintendent! On our last episode of the season, join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about what it takes to be a superintendent, golf, college football, country music, and oh yeah, what does it take to get an E-learning day anyway?!? Weird St. Louis Pizza Caldonia Golf Distric...

Episode 9 - Mickey Sneezed On Me… with Ariel Fogg 29.04.2026 38:01

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we welcome Ariel Fogg , Hubble's drama and speech teacher, and director of the Fall play and Spring Musical! Join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about working at Disney, most embarrassing stage moments, the best advice for those of us with a little stage fright, and a lots of rural Pennsylvania slang! Oh, and you might j...

Episode 8 - Read This Podcast! ... with Mrs. Heller 15.04.2026 45:07

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we welcome Mrs. Heller , Hubble's stellar science and ELA teacher! Join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about reading goals, heavy eyeliner, crying over purses, and more than you ever thought you wanted to know about invasive species! Cross Colours Crazy AR Swim Googles Invasive Species Mania "You're My Best Fr...

Episode 7 - Business Points... with Caroline, Emma, and Ellery 01.04.2026 28:56

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we're shakin' it up! Join host Eric Elftmann as we hear from three Hubble STUDENTS-- Caroline, Emma, and Ellery! We'll talk about inspiring teachers, how to be a good adult, and Ellery's many, many embarassing stories! Check out our Instagram page for information on new epsiodes! https://www.instagram.com...

Episode 6 - Gettin' Jiggy ... with Dr. Matt Epperley 18.03.2026 30:44

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we welcome Matt Epperley , Hubble's assistant principal! Join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about getting a doctorate, Dr. Epperley's middle school sports accomplishments, very complex fishing equipment, and how to survive a trip to the principal's office! Oh, and maybe you can discover Dr. Epperley's top...

Episode 5 - Big Jay the Cowgirl... with Dr. Jen Wolfe 04.03.2026 27:42

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we welcome Jen Wolfe , current 8th grade Social Studies and Reading teacher! Join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about advice for hesitant readers, Dr. Wolfe's middle school basketball career, her world travels, and human pyramids on water skis. Oh, and you won't want to miss when she throws down the gauntlet with D...

Episode 4 - This is my dress Hawaiian shirt... with Kyle Schmidt 18.02.2026 24:59

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we chat with former Hubble student and current 6th grade math teacher, Kyle Schmidt . Join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about gym goals, find out if the math is mathing, and .... missing hamsters? Halo Theme You Don't Know Squat Check out our Instagram page for information on new epsiodes! https://www.instagram.com/husky...

Episode 3 - Unicorn Apples and Underwater Ghosts... with Jen Wachter 04.02.2026 30:36

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we welcome Jen Wachter , current 7th grade Social Studies and Science teacher! Join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about middle school fashion trends, the great outdoors, saving cute, injured animals, and the ongoing clash between the knitting and crochet factions! Sierra Club Trips! Dupage County Wildlife Conservation Center...

Episode 2 - Madonna >>> James Madison... with Andy Balzer 21.01.2026 23:15

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we welcome Andy Balzer , 7th grade social studies teacher! Join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about Mr. Balzer's educational family legacy, his not-so-secret middle school obsession, emojis, and our favorite dadcore, errr... historical movies! Prism Club! Check out our Instagram page for information on new epsiodes! http...

Episode 1 - Twinning! ...with Brittnee Gilleylen 07.01.2026 28:47

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! This week on Husky Hotseat, we welcome Brittnee Gilleylen , current 6th grade counselor! Join host Eric Elftmann, as we talk about the ups and downs of each grade level, what it's like to be a twin, our favorite personality test, and just how weird Ms. Gilleylen's taste buds actually are. Enneagram Institute Enneagram Personality Test Check ou...

Husky Hotseat - Coming Soon! 18.12.2025 1:40

Got questions or comments? Reach out here! Hello Hubble Community! We are excited to announce Hubble's new podcast- Husky Hotseat! Join host Eric Elftmann as he profiles members of our Hubble community, including teachers, administrators, student support staff, and more! Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! The first episode drops in January 2026! Check out our Instagram page...