Our School Matters

Martin Dunn

Mr. Dunn Matters! Mr. Ryden talks to retiring RCHS science teacher Martin Dunn about travel, having a child as a student, and his plans for an eventful retirement. Also discussed is their similar winding paths to becoming teachers after working at Walmart. Recovering Walmart workers UNITE!!!

Sue Pixley

Mrs. Pixley Matters! Mr. Ryden talks to RCHS art teacher Sue Pixley (a.k.a. Pickles) about her multiple career jumps before landing on teaching and cross-curricular projects. Also discussed is Mr. Ryden and Mrs. Pixley's similar circumstances leading to being raised by a single parent and how that shaped each of their lives.

Taylor Borah

Mrs. Borah Matters! Mr. Ryden talks to now former history department teacher Taylor Borah about her upcoming transition to Flora High School, teaching during her first pregnancy, and how she navigated some difficult life circumstances while on her journey to becoming an educator.

The Pets!!!

Ladies, gentlemen, THE PETS matter! Mr. Ryden interview the destined-to-be iconic Olney homegrown band before they perform live in the Richland County Performing Arts Center (in a separate video you should totally check out). They talk about the genesis of their band, their musical influences, and what actual pet each of them identifies with the most. Plus, there is a live performance of Mr. Ryden's current favorite song "Gumby" right at the beginning! Buy their Album at America's Groove Record Store in Effingham, IL and many other local establishments. Stream The Pets' album What This Is? on Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get great Olney sounds online. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nJUW9Dk7GHimBp781NVEm?si=hqEosh4XRxu9yN6q0jMWPA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nJUW9Dk7GHimBp781NVEm?si=hqEosh4XRxu9yN6q0jMWPA] https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC5qpeOAt4idMxIKuxriaNFQ?si=lU4dyYXLZiM0sa8E [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC5qpeOAt4idMxIKuxriaNFQ?si=lU4dyYXLZiM0sa8E]

Mandy Ginder Returns

Mrs. Ginder (still) Matters! Mandy returns to kick off season 2 of OSM Mr. Ryden talks with Mandy Ginder about theater productions at RCHS and how AI has affected high school instruction since they last spoke about it on the podcast over a year ago.