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” groups around the country, and inspired her to start one at Midland Public Schools. The group has been thriving ever since, and Margaret can say she left something behind during her K-12 career. Recorded 3/12/2024 Released 6/27/2024 Scheduled Guests Jackson Post-Vasold Gabe Nix Russell Kalcec Margaret Hitt MPS Connections Producer and Host AJ Hoffman Equipment and Sound Tech Abby Young Watch the video version here

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 Podcast https://youtu.be/eWkTFv0DB7Q

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 Francis Borden Ella Karbowski Jacob Kain Recorded:4/19/24 Released: Host: A.J. Hoffman Producer: A.J. Hoffman Equipment and Operations: Abby Young

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 one of their action items as acting CSOs. View the video version of this podcast here on Youtube https://youtu.be/2JZ3EbSEdh0 Guests: Sophia Knarr Brooklyn Jones MPS Connections Producer and Host: AJ Hoffman Equipment Support: Abby Young

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 Wood Sarah Iqbal Jillian Monterosso MPS Connections Host AJ Hoffman Production AJ Hoffman Abby Young

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: 9/19/2023 Release Date: 10/26/2023 Video version: https://youtu.be/0F9X2iohQLs Scheduled Guests: Tracy Speaker-GerstheimerChelsea BergKaty StearnsAva GoodLauren Vansumeren. MPS Connections Host AJ Hoffman Production AJ Hoffman Abby Young  

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. Title I schools are identified through a state formula each year that is based on the number of students from economically disadvantaged homes. Recording Date: 8/7/2023 Release Date: 10/12/2023 Video Podcast Version: https://youtu.be/i5x1ydW-67s Scheduled Guests: Kim Funnell Chelsea Sauve Kara Stark MPS Connections Host AJ Hoffman Production AJ Hoffman Abby Young

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 Productions: AJ Hoffman and Abby Young

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.