The JIS Podcast

JIS Studio Students Tackle Water Sustainability With ReservoAir

In the second installment of a two-part JIS Podcast series led by the Middle School JIS Studio, guest hosts Hana (Grade 8) and Nitya (Grade 7) explore the important issue of water management and sustainability. They sit down with Sabrina, the founder of start-up ReservoAir, to talk about her goals in providing greater access to clean water and implementing water sustainability practices across Indonesia to tackle flooding and drought. Join them for an inspiring conversation on how we can follow in Sabrina’s and Reservoir Air’s net-zero footsteps to promote ecopreneurship and contribute to mitigating Indonesia’s water crisis!

JIS Studio Students Get Eco-Inspired by Paus Biru CEO Abdul Kader

JIS Studio students are back, this time taking over the JIS Podcast microphones to present a two-part series on sustainability and ecopreneurship. Starting things off are guest hosts Fuad (Grade 8) and Dominic (Grade 7) as they speak to Abdul Kader, the CEO of a smart water dispenser company called Paus Biru. They discuss what it means to be an ecopreneur, how Paus Biru hopes to inspire schools to do their part in preserving the environment, what students can do to be agents of change, and more. Listen along and get inspired!

Defying Genres and Boundaries: Jamie Aditya Graham’s Inspiring Journey From JIS Dragon to Famous Musician

Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon! We went on a journey through time with Jamie Aditya Graham, a JIS alum whose story of resilience and global-mindedness resonates through the halls of JIS! Join JIS Podcast hosts Morgan Banino and Mindy Slaughter as they get to know this multitalented Dragon and his eclectic career in the field of entertainment. From his memorable stint as an MTV Asia VJ (and teen heartthrob) in the 1990s to his foray into music and acting, Jaime has made quite a name for himself across Asia and Australia. Today, he focuses mainly on music, blending blues, soul, funk, reggae, gospel, heavy metal, Brazilian, and jazz into a symphony of soul-stirring harmonies to defy genres. Don’t miss this engaging episode full of memories and tons of Dragon Spirit!

Creating Change: JIS High School Students Take Charge of Their Learning Journey

Get ready to be inspired by the voices of change on this episode of the JIS Podcast! JIS High School Associate Vice Principal for Student Life and Well-Being, Ryan Burke, sits down with three remarkable Grade 11 and 12 students who took the reins of their learning journey by advocating for the addition of two new courses to JIS High School’s academic program: Criminology and Advanced Placement (AP) United States Government and Politics. Find out what motivated them, why they chose these subjects, and how they tackled the challenging yet rewarding pitching process. Don’t miss out on a JIS Podcast episode that will make you feel empowered and determined to pursue your passion!

Flashback Discoveries: JIS Studio Oral History Project

We have two very special hosts closing out this semester of the podcast! Grade 8 students Fuad and Abhiraj from the JIS Studio program are asking the question “What is Middle School” as part of their oral history project, and they are taking us on their journey in search of the answer. Joining them is Middle School Principal Noah Bohnen, who reacts to interviews they conducted with various teachers to offer his perspective. You won’t want to miss their insightful conversation! We’re heading out for December break soon and will have more stories to share with you in 2024. Happy Holidays!