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Superintendent Jeff Wendorf and Dave Pilati talk about the district's fundraising efforts for St. Baldrick's, a non-profit organization that raises money for research into childhood cancer. Each NCCS school has a team with volunteers who set different challenges, including shaving their heads, to collect funds for this worthwhile endeavor. 

Missy Stertzbach talks to Superintendent Jeff Wendorf about the opportunities for students in speech and debate and the record-setting year for Hoover's program as nine students qualified to the national speech and debate tournament. Not only has she has built a successful team, but she has also been named an Ohio Speech and Debate Association Hall of Fame Coach and a Four-Diamond Coach with Natio...

NCCS Director of Instruction Michelle Hostetler was an elementary teacher for 16 years with 10 of those years in kindergarten. She talks to Superintendent Jeff Wendorf about what parents can do to prepare their children for kindergarten.

Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks to Mike Grady, who teaches the career tech program, Business Management, and advises the award-winning Junior Achievement program at Hoover High School. Three of Hoover's JA businesses has been named National Company of the Year in the last four years. 

North Canton City Schools Art Department Chair Chris Triner talks to Superintendent Jeff Wendorf about the strong PK-12 art program and its unique opportunities for all students.

Since 1959, the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce has been the leading business organization in our area, collaborating, facilitating and advocating for our members and community. We’re dedicated to promoting development, retention and expansion of local business while also devoting significant time and resources to community programs and projects. Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks to Chamber...

Superintendent Jeff Wendorf and Athletic Director Tom Oakes discuss Hoover High School the role of the athletic director, the Federal League, and high school winter sports, including basketball, bowling, swimming and wrestling.

January is School Board Appreciation Month when we honor the community volunteers who serve on their local school boards of education. In this podcast, North Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks to Board President Andrea Ziarko about the role of the school board and its members. Mr. Wendorf also talks to Ron Varn, Instrumental Music Department Chair, about upcoming concerts.

School Resource Officer (SRO) Phil Taylor graduated in 1985 from North Canton's Hoover High School. He became a police officer in 2000 and has served the City of North Canton for 14 years. He has been an SRO for four years. He is certified as an ALICE instructor and a Crime Prevention Officer. He has undergone training in School Based Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment, along with numerous...

Tim Walker, our former athletic director, has become the Director of Development and Special Projects for North Canton City Schools. As athletic director, Tim took on the job of updating our athletic facilities to provide equal access to all students and guests and obtaining donations that will make this work possible. With some projects completed, Tim has now focused on renovating the 75-year-old...

North Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Wendorf interviews Mr. Gordon Knisely, a legend in the North Canton Community. Mr. Knisely served as a science teacher, athletic director and coach in our school district. He was the head basketball coach at Hoover High School when Dick Snyder was a student, and he shares his thoughts and some stories about the NBA player who was honored Friday, Decemb...