Midland Public Schools - Michigan Podcast

On this episode, we spoke with students about the Space Farmers Club. Jackson Post-Vasold, Gabe Nix, and Russell Kalcec from Jefferson, and Margaret Hitt from Dow High. Margaret is actually the originator of the club back when she was a Huskie herself. As a member of the robotics program, the question was posed “can sustainability take place in space?” Which clued her into similar “space farmer” g...

This week, our Chief Science Officers from Dow High talk about their action plans and the overall responsibilities of a CSO. Sahiba Kaur (Junior), and Preston Komara (Freshman) tell us their story and how they embraced their roles. Record Date 2/16/2024 Release Date 5/23/2024 Scheduled Guests Sahiba Kaur Preston Komara Host and Producer - AJ Hoffman Equipment Tech and Producer - Abby Young Video P...

On this episode, after collaborating a year ago, students Keara Banks and Ella Karbowski (Midland High), and Francis Borden (Dow High) sit down with Jacob Kain, Assistant City Manager for Development Services with the City of Midland. They revisit some of the conversations from those initial classroom visits and discuss the benefits of involving young people in city planning. Guests: Keara Banks F...

On this week's episode, we feature our Chief Science Officers from Midland High. Brooklyn Jones and Sophia Knarr discuss their positions as CSOs for their school and how this can help them after high school. Jones aims to be a computer scientist, while Knarr discusses her future as an environmental scientist, as well as the recent sustainability fair they brought to life through the process of...

On this episode, we invite the managers from Midland High's Chemic Corner store to discuss their experience as managers and what it takes to create a successful team and popular destination for fellow classmates and staff. Recording Date: September 20, 2023 Release Date: November 16, 2023 Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/pKTUqHUo0ds Scheduled Guests: Elly Black Ben Overzet Graham Plishka Cayden...

On this episode, we explore a new program being developed at our high schools. Teachers of Tomorrow is an initiative to recruit students into the field of education. We speak with teachers and advisors of the program, Katy Stearns and Chelsea Berg, Curriculum Specialist Tracy Speaker-Gerstheimer, and students Ava Good and Lauren Vansumeren about where the program is heading. Recording Date: 9/19/2...

On this episode, we hear from Kim Funnell (State/Federal Program Coordinator), Margaret Doan (Principal of Plymouth Elementary), Kara Stark (Principal of Central Park Elementary), and Chelsea Sauve (Asst. Principal of Central Park Elementary) about Title I funding. Title I funding is used to offer support services to students who need extra time and instruction to master grade level curriculum. Ti...

Recorded: 08/28/2023 Scheduled Guests: Chief Nicole Ford Lt. Jai Mahabir Keith Seybert Matt Wenzell Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman, Web and Communications Specialist Media and Productions: AJ Hoffman and Abby Young Watch Video Version Here - https://youtu.be/HrEZpYVqMf0

Bridgit Sova - Region 4 Michigan Teacher of the Year Host AJ Hoffman sits down with Region 4 Michigan Teacher of the Year Bridgit Sova from H.H. Dow High School on this week's episode.  Recorded: 08/14/2023 Released: 08/24/2023 ⁠Released Video: https://youtu.be/SkegAGOG4sw⁠ Scheduled Guests: Bridgit Sova Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman, Web and Communications Specialist Media and Productio...

On this week’s episode, MPS Connections spotlights Foreign Exchange Students at Dow High Recorded: 05/12/2023 Released: 05/25/2023 Released Video: 05/25/2023 ⁠https://youtu.be/w65Kf4nguHY⁠ Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman, Web and Communications Specialist Media and Productions: AJ Hoffman and Abby Young Scheduled Guests: Vladyslav (Vlad)V. and Emma K.

On this week’s episode, MPS Connections spotlights Jefferson's MathCounts Team Recorded: 04/24/2023 Released Video: 05/04/2023 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman, Web and Communications Specialist Scheduled Guests: Jefferson MathCounts Head Coach - Andrew Zimmer  Jefferson MathCounts team members - Katie C, Raymond C, David H, Vettel X Video Version:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuSz45La3...

On this week’s episode, MPS Connections spotlights Dow High’s school store. The Charger Shoppe took a brief hiatus during the pandemic. Mr. Baczewski explains the comeback and some of the obstacles the business has faced since then. Student Manager Natalie Marinik talks about the importance of her role and why it matters that students get involved, and learn about retail and entrepreneurship in hi...

Recorded: 03/06/2023 Released Audio: 03/09/2023 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist Scheduled Guests: Project Lead The Way Teachers from Central Park and Adams Elementary - Nicole Billette, Sarah Cooper, and Jillian Seamster Video Version: https://youtu.be/pXVrHfWt1HI

Recorded: 01/16/2023 Released Audio: 01/19/223 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist Scheduled Guests: MPS Employees and ALPS coordinators and educators, Kara Stark, Christina Weihl, Leeann Rielle, Jen Servoss ALPS stands for Advanced Learning Program for Students

Recorded: 12/01/2022 Released Audio: 12/15/22 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist Scheduled Guests: MHS BPA students Steven Hackbarth and Andrew Steger

Recorded: 11/14/2022  Released Audio 12/01/22  Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist    Scheduled Guests: Alexandra Price James Toole Danny Safadi

Recorded: 11/3/2022 Released Audio 11/17/22 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist   Scheduled Guests: Traci Speaker-Gerstheimer, Curriculum Specialists

Recorded: 10/5/2022 Released Audio 11/03/22 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist   Scheduled Guests: Jeffrey Jaster, Associate Superintendent Tracy Renfro, Chestnut Hill Elementary Principal Keith Seybert, Northeast Middle School Assistant Principal

Recorded Over the month of September 2022 Released Audio 10/20 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist   Guests: De'Ondre Hogan Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jenna Dulude Elementary School Teacher Leora, Student Madison, Student

Recorded 09/15 Released Audio 10/06 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist   Scheduled Guests: Nicole Ford, Chief of Police Jairam Mahabir, Patrol Lieutenant Special Thanks: Kenny D. MPS Communications

On today's episode, we talk to Social Emotional Learning specialists Zoe Ferguson (Adams) Deborah Winstone (Chestnut Hill) and Karen Muma (secondary schools). Recorded 09/06 Released Audio 09/22 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Specialist   Scheduled Guests: Zoe Ferguson Karen Muma Deborah Winstone   Special Thanks: Kenny D. MPS Communications

We thank Brian Brutyn for all of his hard work and introduce the new host of MPS Connections, A.J. Hoffman! A.J. comes to us from within the ranks of MPS. With a background in podcasting and a degree in journalism, he and Brian talk about telling the district's stories with a fresh perspective. Recorded 08/30 Released 09/08 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman,  Web and Communications Speciali...

Host of MPS Connections: Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent   Order of Events and Presentations: Introduction from Associate Superintendent and host Brian Brutyn Performance of Pomp and Circumstance -  H. H. Dow High School Orchestra   DHS's Principals Message - Principal Ted Davis DHS's Graduate - Katie Hagen “On to Victory” / Ellyana Tierney “Community” "The Road Home" - H. H....

Recorded 03/24 Released 04/07 Host of MPS Connections: Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent Scheduled Guests: Annette Murray, H. H. Dow High School Coach/District Robotics Coordinator Sean Murray,  H. H. Dow High School Coach Travis Miller, Midland High School Coach Student Guests  Emily,  H. H. Dow High School Mary-Belle,  Midland High School Thanks to our Sponsors...

Recorded 03/18 & 03/22 Released 03/24 Host of MPS Connections: Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent Scheduled Guests: Penny Miller-Nelson: Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment De’Ondre Hogan: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Special Guests:  Mrs. Potts:  Enchanted Teapot Lumiere:  Enchanted Candelabra Cogsworth: Enchanted Clock Specia...