As Central's IB students prepare this week to grapple with their big exams, let's chat with Cathy Andrus who was a counselor, and later Central's Guidance Director, before being instrumental in bringing the International Baccalaureate Programme to Omaha Central. As the first IB coordinator at CHS, Cathy helped shape Central's future by adding to its Tradition of Excellence. Through the vision to see it through, the student-centered approach, the support for teachers, and with a tireless work ethic, Cathy Andrus was a true difference maker at CHS. She was awarded the Alice Buffett Award in 2010.

(00:28) from Brooklyn, NY to Provo, Utah

(16:43) married life, teaching, and new addresses

(25:05) coming to Omaha Central

(35:45) birth of Central's IB program

(57:25) taking students on travel experiences

(1:06:24) hard decision to retire

(1:12:22) making a difference

Host: Scott Wilson

Art: Beth Wilson

Intro and Mid-Pod Music: Drew Ruchti

Outro Music: Tallulah Hoeft- CHS '28 (sax and composition) and Luna Escalera - CHS '28 (piano). Produced by Gabriel Escalera

Special thanks to Connor Paintin (CHS '19) for help with the audio in post-production!

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