Courageous Curiosity 4.8: How do retiring principals reflect on their careers?

Courageous Curiosity 4.8: How do retiring principals reflect on their careers?

This is episode 4.8 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 two retiring Novi Meadows principals as they reflect on their time in the district and what they hope the new staff and administrators bring to the upper elementary community. Guests: Meadows Principal John BrickeyMeadows Principal Lisa FenchelDeerfeld first grader Ella Kurtz (Superintendent of the Day)

Courageous Curiosity 4.7: How did the high school add a girls flag football team?

This is episode 4.7 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. For this episode, wee're interested in the new high school girls flag football team. Guests: Sophomore Brooklyn TokarczykSenior Lydia MolnarSenior Cara TortelliSenior Khaella Sakoguchi

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