Tom Livezey, Superintendent at Oakridge Public Schools, Muskegon, Michigan

What's Your Future? Podcast

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The ”What’s Your Future? Podcast" celebrates Oakridge High School graduates who have found personal and career success. Each of our guests have a unique story to tell whether their pathway was through the military, university, straight to the workforce through credentials earned in high school, or just pure grit and opportunity. There is no wrong pathway to a successful career. These stories demonstrate the success of our schools and communities working together to prepare our students for their future.

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Tom Livezey, Superintendent at Oakridge Public Schools, Muskegon, Michigan

Episodes

Don Kalisz - Do What You're Best At 26.10.2025 28:59

In this episode of What's Your Future Podcast, Don Kalisz shares his journey from being a high school student at Oakridge to becoming the founder of Kindred Marketing. He discusses his passion for art, the challenges he faced in navigating college and financial aid, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Don emphasizes the significance of finding fulfillment in one's career and offers valu...

Cary Harger - Don't Take Things Personal. Be Selfless. 09.08.2025 33:17

Cary Harger, a retired educator from Oakridge Public Schools discusses his journey from being a student at Oakridge to becoming a teacher and mentor. Cary shares insights on navigating college, financial challenges, and the importance of influential figures in education (Coach Schugars, Coach Swinburne, Mr. Goodrich, and Mrs. Walling. He reflects on personal challenges faced during his career and...

Kassi Hanchera: Doodling in Math Class to Professional Content Creator for the City of Muskegon 28.07.2025 22:47

In this episode of the "What's Your Future? Podcast", host Tom Livezey speaks with Kassi Hanchera , a content creator for the City of Muskegon and Oakridge 2009 graduate. Kassi shares her journey from doodling on her math assignment in Mr. Danicek's classroom in high school to her current role, discussing the challenges she faced, the influential figures in her life, and the importance of networki...

Carla Kevern - Student to Director of Student Services Through Psychology 20.05.2025 22:24

Carla Kevern Ph. D. (Oakridge High School 2015 graduate) shares her unique journey from being a first-generation college student to becoming the Director of Student Services at Oakridge Public Schools in Muskegon, Michigan. She discusses her educational path, the importance of financial planning for college, and offers valuable advice for aspiring psychology students. Carla reflects on the impact...

What's Your Future? Podcast - Introduction 21.04.2025 0:43

Did you know that our graduates have found personal and career success through the military, through the university, straight to the workforce through credentials earned in high school, or just pure grit and opportunity? I’m Tom Livezey, host of the ”What’s Your Future? Podcast” and superintendent here at Oakridge. Our guests have a unique story to tell about their pathway to a successful career...