Courageous Curiosity

Courageous Curiosity 4.6: How do we benefit from community liaisons?

This is episode 4.6 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. For this episode, we’re interested in our seven community liaisons and what they do to help our families.  Guests Spencer Riley, Director of English Language Development and State and Federal Programs  Virginia ‘Vicky’ Rodriguez, Community Liaison responsible for supporting families from Spanish speaking countries, as well as families from Africa and the Middle East Radhika Kalyana-Krisnan, Community Liaison responsible for supporting families from India

Courageous Curiosity 4.5: How do we inspire students about the culinary arts?

This is episode 4.5 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. For this episode, we’re interested in the recent High School Chopped Cooking Competition and how our Food Service Director brings her passion for nutrition to our students. GuestsKimberly Sinclair, Director of Food ServiceJannani ElavarasuZayd QamruzzamanVarun Swamy

Courageous Curiosity 4.4: How is our maintenance dept. special and connected to our community?

This is episode 4.4 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. For this episode, we’re interested in how our maintenance department helped our community during the recent GLWA water main break and boil water advisory. GuestsMike Dragoo, Director of MaintenanceJason Greaves, Maintenance Lead Technician/Construction Liaison

Courageous Curiosity 4.3: What goes into the production of a snow day video?

This is episode 4.3 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. For this episode, we’re interested in learning how the annual snow day videos are made, what experience is like for the performers? Guests: Esmè Scott, Novi High seniorMolly Forsyth, Novi High juniorIshaan Thurman, Novi High senior

Courageous Curiosity 4.2: What is an IB CAS project?

This is episode 4.2 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. For this episode, we’re interested in learning more about an International Baccalaureate Community Action Service project that impacted both our Novi High and Novi Middle School students. GuestsSenior Anika Patel, Rise and Shine mentor, who created the CAS projects the past two years. Junior Helena Corradin, Rise and Shine menteeSophomore Laasya Ponugoti, Rise and Shine menteeSophomore Hansa Gondi, Rise and Shine mentee