Wes and Shelly Share

On May 16, 2026, Wes and Shelly Fryer discuss why they run summer STEM camps and what they’re offering in summer 2026, noting they’re teaching 16 half-day camps (Shelly 9, Wes 7). They emphasize camps as passion projects and a “sandbox” for learning through play, curiosity, wonder, and computational thinking, with structure, community-building, partner work, and parent communication. They share re...

Wes and Shelly record outside on a warm April evening in Matthews, North Carolina, reflecting on spring break 2026 and how life feels nearly four years after their move from Oklahoma City. They describe a two-day drive to Kansas to visit Wildcat, including an award-winning multi-course meal at the Freight House in Paducah, Kentucky, and arriving to a sudden blizzard and 13-degree weather. They spe...

In Episode 39 of 'Wes and Shelly Share,' recorded on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, Wes and Shelly discuss a recent snowstorm in Charlotte, North Carolina, and reminisce on snow day memories from their childhoods and adulthood. They recount their experiences and reflections on the impact of snow days, discuss the fun of sledding with family and friends, and share their enjoyment of simple, h...

In episode 37 of 'Wes and Shelly Share,' recorded on Monday, November 24th, 2025, Wes and Shelly reflect on their recent trip to the International African American Museum in Charleston, SC. They discuss their experiences and insights gained from the visit, including the importance of acknowledging and understanding the history of racism in the United States. They also share personal memori...

Join Wes and Shelly Fryer in episode 36 of the 'Wes and Shelly Share' podcast, recorded on a beautiful fall day at Duke University. They reflect on their busy weekend, which included attending the second 'No Kings' protest in Charlotte, facilitating a webinar with renowned author Anne Applebaum, and sharing personal insights on representative democracy and social activism. The epis...

Join us for a reflection recorded from the lookout point above Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park! We share about our adventures in the Tetons this week, and also reflect on some highlights from our summer camps this past June and July at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here are some of the links we mentioned in our show: Shelly’s Rocket Summer Camp Lessons Wes&#39...

Join Wes and Shelly Fryer on June 5, 2025, as they broadcast from Mile High Campground in Cherokee, North Carolina, sharing their mesmerizing picnic spot overlooking the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. They recount their recent experiences of attending a 75-year-old theatrical performance, 'Unto These Hills,' which delves into the rich and complex history of the Cherokee people. They discu...

Join Wes and Shelly for Episode 33 of 'Wes and Shelly Share' as they reflect on sources of joy and discuss their exciting summer goals. From reminiscing about Easter memories to camping adventures, cooking over wood fires, and bird watching, this episode is filled with heartwarming stories and plans for outdoor activities. Listen in as they talk about their love for teaching, their furry f...

In this episode, join Wes and Shelly for an 'Alcohol and Adventures' themed discussion from a cozy cabin near Linville Falls on January 19, 2025. They reflect on their experiences and memories with alcohol, diving into their family histories and personal stories. Moving to lighter topics, they talk about their love for adventures and traveling, sharing dreams of an ideal mountain cabin retreat. Th...

In this January 4th, 2025 episode of 'Wes and Shelly Share,' Wes and Shelly Fryer recount some key moments from 2024, focusing on teaching experiences and cherished family times. They discuss memorable occasions like collaborating with colleagues, the June 2024 SPACE conference at Kennedy Space Center, and various family visits and vacations. The episode also delves into Shelly's passion for space...

In this 30th episode of “Wes and Shelly Share” from October 26, 2024, just a week and a half away from our momentous national, state and local elections, we recorded a bit of a “time capsule” about things we are thinking and advice we would offer to our children in this momentous time. After half time, we focused on more positive thoughts, recalling memories of bedtime routines with our kids when...

In this episode of Wes and Shelly Share, Wes and Shelly take you back in time to reminisce about their favorite fall traditions and memories. From enjoying chicken soup recipes to picturesque maple trees in Manhattan, Kansas, and pumpkin patches in Floydada, Texas, they cover a range of nostalgic family customs. They also reflect on the importance of teaching history, share entertaining memories o...

In Episode 28 of 'Wes and Shelly Share,' dated August 3rd, 2024, Wes and Shelly dive into their favorite summer reads, recount an adventurous day at Stevens Creek and the Waxhaw Farmer's Market, and share updates on their publishing journey on Spotify. They discuss their differing book tastes, with Wes leaning towards nonfiction like 'Invisible Rulers' by Renee DiResta and &#39...

In our 27th episode, Shelly responds to several questions posed by her new church committee at Caldwell Presbyterian Church, “Discovery and Engagement.” She discusses her dreams for Caldwell Church, our wider church community, and the church universal. We also discuss the wonderful TV series, “The Chosen,” and specifically reflect on highlights that stood out for us in season 4, which we just fini...

It’s been three months since our last podcast! In this show, we reflect on memories of our first outdoor adventure together in the summer of 1995. We went on a five day and four night backpacking trip in the Tetons, and later visited Yellowstone National Park and Cody, Wyoming. We also share about things we are looking forward to in the summer of 2024. Please subscribe to our podcast and share us...

This 25th podcast episode includes updates for winter 2024 about our recent trip to our friends’ farm in Virginia, a trip to Durham, North Carolina, and Duke University to hear the dean of the Air Force Academy talk with our parent group. In part two, we share reflections on our learning about black history and racial healing this past year and specifically this past month. Visit shellyfryer.com/p...

It’s 2024! Welcome to episode 24 of the “Wes and Shelly Share podcast,” where we reflect on our journey as “empty nesters” living in North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss some highlights from our holidays in December 2023, and in part two reflect on our priorities for the coming year in 2024. You can access links to our referenced show notes as well as links to listen to us on multiple platf...

In this episode, we are joined by our youngest daughter, Rachel, as we reflect on changes in the past year as she has moved from flying out of Dulles iInternational Airport to Denver Colorado. We also reflect on differences in celebrating Thanksgiving in Oklahoma City, and now in Matthews, North Carolina. (In the greater Charlotte metro area.) We each share a Wonder Link, and our episode Wander Li...

Welcome to Episode 22 of Wes and Shelly Share, recorded at Anne Springs Close Greenway in South Carolina, just outside Fort Mill. In this episode, we mainly share memories of both our grandparents, who were from Dalhart, Texas, Powell, Wyoming, and Abilene, Texas. We also share some updates, including Shelly‘s, temporary promotion to full-time classroom teacher at our school, continued progress to...

#wsshare Ep 21 Outdoor Education and Funnel Cakes https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-21-Outdoor-Education--Funnel-Cakes-e2ak6ta In this episode, Shelly shares about her fifth grade field trip last week to Seabrook Island, in South Carolina. Shelly and Wes have both loved outdoor education and the opportunity to learn about science outside, and this was an extremely fun and motivational experien...

In this episode, recorded in Asheville, North Carolina, Shelly and Wes, reflect on the wedding of our son, Alex, to Grace this past weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. Lots of wonderful memories made, and a little bit of wisdom to share. Here is the link to the 11 minute video Wes recorded about How’s Manor, the historic Airbnb, where we stayed in Nashville: https://youtu.be/8Tet8kIM9T4 The book whic...

In this episode, we reminisce about our experiences with "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis, both as children and as parents. We delve into memories from Parents' Weekend at the Air Force Academy and discuss the changes in our lives since Shelly started teaching at Wes' school. Stay tuned for direct links to the websites and resources we reference, including "Wild Heart Teacher."...

In episode 18, recorded outside of Peoples café in uptown Charlotte on a Sunday morning, Wes and Shelly Fryerdiscuss how our own senses of identity and purpose have changed over the years becoming parents, being the parents of teenagers, and now being “empty-nesters.” This is the first of (most likely) a two part series. Our “Wander Link” is the Saturday morning yoga at Stevens Creek Park in Mint...

In this episode, we reflect upon our wonderful experiences this week volunteering at “View of Heaven Farm,” a unique farm and nonprofit organization in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia empowering neuro-diverse adults to find community and meaningful work for a sustainable wage in a loving environment. https://www.viewofheavenfarm.org We also reflect upon our experiences attending Catholic Mass at...

Wes and Shelly share reflections about what it is like to go camping without kids in the empty nest! We share about our adventures this week in Linville Falls, North Carolina, as well as Grandfather Mountain, Banner Elk, and Beech Mountain. We also share about books we are reading now, and reflect on how life is different this summer, with our changing professional roles as educators. We also shar...