Amazing Education Podcast

On this episode, we were joined by Ames High senior Vijay Williams. We had an amazing conversation about social justice, what social media high school students are using, and his storytelling aspirations.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.