Amazing Education Podcast

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#022 - An Unusual Year with Makenzie Grim May 18, 2021

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On this episode, we were joined by Ames High senior Makenzie Grim. We had an amazing conversation about what it’s been like to be a senior in a pandemic year and how she earned her CNA while in high school.

#021 - Bee Ambassador with Jason Vernon May 12, 2021

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On this episode, we were joined by Ames High junior Jason Vernon. We had an amazing conversation about his love of bees, beekeeping, hives, and harvesting honey.

#020 - Fine Arts and Optimism with Adam Wolf May 04, 2021

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On this episode, we were joined by Ames High senior Adam Wolf. We had an amazing conversation reflecting on his high school music career and how he approaches every situation with a sense of optimism.

#019 - Amazing Art with Yuer Zhu Apr 23, 2021

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On this episode, we were joined by Ames High senior Yuer Zhu. We had an amazing conversation about her artwork, where the inspiration comes from, and talked through some of her amazing projects.

#018 - Storm Shelter with Andrew and Alina Apr 16, 2021

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On this episode, we were joined by Ames High students Alina Markutsya and Andrew Besch. We’re had an amazing conversation about the Storm Shelter, an Ames High student enterprise store, and all of the logistics that are required of operating a small business.

#017 - Ethics Bowl with Chad Zmolek Mar 08, 2021

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On this episode, we were joined by Ames High Ethics Bowl advisor Chad Zmolek. We had an amazing conversation about what an Ethics Bowl is, topics that students explore, and what their preparation looks like for competition.

#016 - Reflection on BLM Week with Dr. Anthony Jones Feb 11, 2021

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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Anthony Jones, Director of Equity for Ames Schools. We’re going to have an amazing conversation as we reflect on the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action that took place at the beginning of February.

#015 - Remote Learning with Mary Hard Feb 05, 2021

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On this episode, we are joined by 5th-grade elementary teacher, Mary Hard. We’re going to have an amazing conversation about teaching 100% online: how to prepare for it, what a typical day looks like, and the inherent challenges for teachers and students.

#014 - COVID-19 and Schools with Dr. Kathi Arnold Jan 07, 2021

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On this episode, we are joined by the Emergency Management Coordinator of Ames Public Schools, Dr. Kathi Arnold. We’re going to have an amazing conversation about the complexities that COVID-19 has had on schools and how she balances it all on the daily basis.

#013 - Civics Engagement with Kirstin Sullivan Oct 26, 2020

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On this episode, we are joined by long time History and Government teacher Kristin Sullivan from Ames High School. We’re going to have an amazing conversation about the importance of engaging high school students in the election process and how to be an informed voter.

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