In the Middle With You

In this week’s episode of In The Middle With You , Tammy and Gaia bring you the latest community updates before diving into a fun and insightful conversation about the surprising similarities between the zoo and the world wide web. Together, they explore how today’s digital world impacts your middle schooler’s daily life and share practical tools to help parents guide their kids in managing techno...

This week, Tammy and Gaia sit down to talk all things retreats ! From important logistics to helping your child navigate worry and nervousness, we cover what you need to know to prepare for the upcoming retreats. Our hope is that these insights give you the tools to start building excitement and confidence for camp with your student. Plus, we’ve included the latest community updates so you can sta...

Join Tammy Kuku, Gaia Altshuler, and our special guests on this week’s episode as we dive into all things retreats ! You’ll get a behind-the-scenes perspective from students who have been part of our community since 6th grade. With fun as the theme, this episode is full of stories, insights, and excitement. Tune in to learn more about retreats, and bring that energy back to your students! Hosted b...

This week, Tammy and Gaia are joined by Middle School Director of Spiritual Life, Jade Molina to discuss the spiritual norms at the middle school. Hosts: Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional Counselor Tammy Kuku - Vice Principal Editing and Engineering by: Tyler Erickson - Educational Technologist

Tammy and Gaia talk through emotional norms at the middle school. Hosts: Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional Counselor Tammy Kuku - Vice Principal Editing and Engineering by: Tyler Erickson - Educational Technologist

Tammy and Gaia reflect on the first week of school and talk through behavioral norms at the middle school. Hosts: Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional Counselor Tammy Kuku - Vice Principal Editing and Engineering by: Tyler Erickson - Educational Technologist

Tammy and Gaia share some community updates and walk through how we implement the Culture Playbook on the middle school campus. Hosts: Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional Counselor Tammy Kuku - Vice Principal Editing and Engineering by: Tyler Erickson - Educational Technologist

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Get some updates on key things happening this week and next week as we're joined by our principal, Tara Morrow Hosts: Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional Counselor Tammy Kuku - Vice Principal Editing and Engineering by: Tyler Erickson - Educational Technologist

Tammy and Gaia reflect on some of the exciting events of the past week (Wacky Wednesday, Medieval Days, etc.) while preparing for other major events on the horizon, including 8th grade graduation festivities, the production of Newsies Jr., the Arts Extravaganza, and more. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson...

Tammy and Gaia are joined by Spiritual Life Director Jade Molina to give an update on the 40 Days of Prayer and preview Wacky Wednesday. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia take the podcast live to our Welcome to the Pride event, interviewing new students to hear what they're excited for at Oaks Christian School. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia are joined by a few students to discuss their experiences with the beginning of 40 Days of Prayer. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia talk about Ski Week, 40 Days of Prayer, and the last questions from the friendship survey. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia continue the conversation about friendships, talking through friendship dynamics and how things tend to shift throughout the course of middle school. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy couldn't resist referencing this song in today's episode: ‎Friends - Song by Whodini - Apple Music Tammy and Gaia share results from a student survey about friendships, looking at questions like "have you ever experienced a friendship breakup?" and "who is the loudest voice in your life?" Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engin...

Tammy and Gaia are joined by Jade Molina (Mr. Mo) as they talk about starting the semester well spiritually. Join them as they talk about seeing the Dead Sea Scrolls, 40 Days of Prayer, and more! Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia talk about community and building one another up while sharing about their reading of You Are Special by Max Lucado with the 6th grade students. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia are joined by Kim Newman to discuss starting the second semester well. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

There is so much holiday cheer happening at Oaks Christian Middle School. This episode will update you on all the end-of-year, holiday events happening in our community. Listen here for a few tips from Tammy Kuku about how you can encourage your child to finish strong during finals seasons. Our SEL Counselor, Gaia Altshuler will share about the value of tradition around the holidays and a few idea...

Tammy and Gaia spent some time unpacking the Advent season with Jade Molina (Spiritual Life Director) and discussing all the events planned for December at Oaks Christian School. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal).

Tammy and Gaia interview several students and their grandparents to hear about family traditions, Thanksgiving, and more. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia are joined by Jan Hethcock (former Athletic Director) and three of his grandchildren to talk about the joys of being a grandparent, Jan's history at the school, and more! Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia are joined by Jade Molina (Spiritual Life Director) and Tara Morrow (Principal) to talk about Veterans Day. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia preview the Veterans Day assembly and kick off a month of gratitude. Several students share what they're thankful for. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website

Tammy and Gaia are joined by two students from each grade level as they share their reflections and insights from the grade-level retreats. Hosted by Gaia Altshuler (Social Emotional Counselor) and Tammy Kuku (Vice Principal) Produced and Engineered by Tyler Erickson (Educational Technologist) AXIS Link School Website