The Arts Effect Podcast

Episode #31 - Parades, Pedagogy, and the Great Cake Debate - A Converstation with November Champion of the Month Cassie Smith

On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by our November Champion of the Month, Cassie Smith, assistant band director at Lee High School in GCCISD. We will be getting to know her better, talk about her background, and why her preferred cake icing is WRONG.....Check it out!!

Episode #30 - Masterclass - Strategic Partnership with The Alley Theatre

On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Matthew Lawrence & Jen Onopa from the Alley Theatre in Houston, TX, and Tailis Oniwon, Principal of Crockett Elementary, to have a conversation about our strategic partnership. We will be speaking about the Alley's breadth of educational outreach programs, as well as advice on how to establish something like this in YOUR school district. Check it out! Learn more at https://www.alleytheatre.org/

Episode # 29 - Singing in the Salon - A Conversation with October Champion of the Month Hannah Noel

On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by October Champion of the Month, Hannah Noel, Choir Director for Lee HS. We will take a moment to get to know her better while we are joined by a special surprise guest....her little brother (who is also her student). It's a great conversation....check it out.

Episode #28 - BANDTOBER!!!

On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, three of our high school drum majors (Reese Benoit, Ava Bessard, and Emmanuel Castillo) will join us to discuss marching band competition season! Check it out!

Episode #27 - MARIACHI!!!!

On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Directors Jessie Moran and David Ghere, along with student Myrna Gomez, to speak about our Mariachi program in Goose Creek CISD. It will be an illuminating conversation about the establishment of the group and the culture behind it. Check it out!!