JoLynn Clark (Frankenmuth HS), Joe Esper (Traverse City West HS) & Tom Lietz (Utica HS) all join the podcast to share what has and hasn't changed with how their buildings are handling COVID-19 protocols at the start of the 2021 school year.  Mask mandates vs recommendations, contact tracing, quarantine protocols and more are all covered and their particular impact on HS students.

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MASSP Podcast S6:E4 - The Return to School 2021 (HS Edition)

In this episode we welcome Regional Teacher of the Year and Khan Academy Student Ambassador, Erin Carlson of Sandusky Jr/Sr HS, to share insight about teaching in 2021.  We discuss what teacher's need, want administrators to know, and hidden gems that came from teaching and learning during the pandemic.

MASSP Podcast S6:E5 - From a Teacher's Perspective

MASSP is joined by MCAN's Autumn Kearney, Strategy Manager for High School Innovation, to share details about their new grant programs.  This is a can't miss opportunity that will connect high schools with strategic partnerships, resources and financial awards from MCAN.  

MASSP Podcast S6:E3 - MCAN High School Innovation Grants

In this episode, we are joined by middle-level leaders Nina Davis (L'Anse Creuse MS East), Tim Sanchez (Grayling MS) & Travis Thomsen (Portage Northern MS) as they discuss the return to school and what has and hasn't changed with how their buildings are handling COVID-19 protocols.  Mask mandates vs recommendations, contact tracing, quarantine protocols and more are all covered and their particular impact on MS students.

MASSP Podcast S6:E2 - The Return to School 2021 (MS Edition)

Being a strong building leader has been more important than every during the pandemic.  Listen in as Tammy Jackson of MASSP talks about what skills are needed more than ever, how the leaders  adapt and what opportunities are available for prospective and new administrators to grow their practice.

MASSP Podcast S6:E1 - Leadership in 2021

Are you considering making the leap to the superintendent role?  Jay Bennett & Greg Sieszputowski of MASB's Executive Search share details on the current landscape of openings in the state, as well as the skills and experience that districts are looking for, interview tips to consider, and other important tips.

MASSP Podcast S5:E8 - Making the Leap to Superintendent

 In this episode, MASSP Director of Student Services, Matt Alley, invites some special guests from Ludington HS and Bay City Central HS to discuss their experiences with Esports.  Topics include starting up a team, benefits of practice & matches and how it compares to traditional extracurricular activities.

MASSP Podcast S5:E7 - Esports

MASSP continues the conversation with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) for this episode in which MCAN Executive Director, Ryan Fewins-Bliss, joins us in an attempt to waive the red flag about the state-wide college enrollment crisis.  Ryan shares some alarming statistics about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on college enrollment rates in Michigan, as well as some initiatives MCAN is promoting to combat the crisis.

MASSP Podcast S5:E6 - The College Enrollment Crisis

Listen in as we partner with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), and discuss how high school and college advisors are available to help guide, oversee and support college bound students across the state.  In this episode, MASSP is joined by Jenny McArdle of Advise Michigan, Micheal Turner from U o fM College Advising Corps and Laura Wise, College Advising Corps for MSU.

MASSP Podcast S5:E5 - College Advising Corps

Listen in as Jason Reinecke (Principal, West Ottawa HS) and Jason Schrock (Principal, Howell HS) share their experiences using social media to connect with students, staff and parents.  Effective strategies and tips are also discussed from two of the best in the business!

MASSP Podcast S5:E4 - Using Social Media to Improve Culture

In this podcast episode, Matt Alley, MASSP Director of Student Services, shares all of the new virtual opportunities student leaders and advisers can still join during the current virtual/remote environment.

MASSP Podcast S5:E3 - Student Opportunities During a Pandemic

Jennifer Bustard (Mona Shores HS), Andy Kowalczyk (Bay City Central HS) & Steve Carlson (Sandusky Jr/Sr HS) all return to to continue the conversation about the return to school in 2020-21 during the COVID-19 pandemic.  They share what challenges their buildings faced and what went well during the first few weeks after students and staff returned to the buildings.

MASSP Podcast S5:E2 - Returning to School During COVID-10 (PT 2)

The Return to School plan looks incredibly different at each district all across the state of Michigan as schools plan for instruction during the continued COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020-21 school year.  In this episode, Jennifer Bustard (Mona Shores HS), Steve Carlson (Sandusky Jr/Sr HS) and Andy Kowalczyk (Bay City Central HS) discuss their current plans for reopening and the discussions that lead to those decisions.  MASSP will follow up with all three guests after students and teachers return to see how the plans changed or adapted over the first few weeks of school.

MASSP Podcast S5:E1 - Returning to School during COVID-19 (PT 1)

 In this episode, Larry Wyn (Computer Science Program Manager, MiSTEM Network) shares some opportunities that are available for students and teachers across Michigan who are interesting in CS & STEM programming.  Many of these opportunities and resources are free and available though out the year including summer camps.  To learn more, visit http://www.mi-coding.com/.

MASSP Podcast S4:E11 - CS & STEM Opportunities though the MiSTEM Network

 In this episode, John Thompson (AD, Brighton Area Schools) and Dan Ekonen (Senior Director, Special Olympics Michigan) discuss the Unified Basketball League including how it has positively impacted the school culture, is supported by the local community and additional ways schools can support special needs students by partnering as a Unified Champion School.  To learn more about becoming a Unified Champion School, click here.

MASSP Podcast S4:E10 - Unified Basketball League

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