This is episode 3.13 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. This week we’re interested in why Wish Week is such an important district-wide event. GuestsHelena Corradin, Novi High juniorBahar Saadat, Novi High juniorMatthew Yang, Novi High junior

This is episode 3.12 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. This week we’re interested in why students should consider the military for a career path. GuestsStaff Sgt. (SSgt) Austin Murphy, U.S. Marine Corps recruiterTechnical Sgt. (TSgt) Jason Manasseri, Air National Guard Production RecruiterNasir Henry, Novi High senior, USMC Delayed Entry Program

This is episode 3.11 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. This week we’re interested in what makes a successful marching band program.

Guests

Matthew Diroff, Director of Bands

David Tauro, senior, drum major, trumpet/cornet

Sayna Cho, senior, flute

Sophia Snyder, junior, color guard

This is episode 3.10 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidance for staff and students.

Guests:

Justin Bruno, Oakland Schools Director of AI Strategy and Innovation

Alaina Brown, Novi High School AP/IB Coordinator and teacher

Kathleen Ader, NCSD Instructional Coach

This is episode 3.9 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about how our students successfully navigate the middle school years. Novi Middle School has been ranked the best public middle school in the state of Michigan each of the past two years by Niche. Guests: Robert Baker, Novi Middle School Principal Lisa Shindorf, Novi Middle School TeacherRebekah Schulze, Novi Middle School Teacher

This is episode 3.8 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about the recent success of our five K-4 elementary schools. Guests: Laura Bidlack, Director of Elementary EducationJoi Danforth, Principal of Orchard Hills ElementaryJennifer Smith, Teacher at Village Oaks Elementary

This is episode 3.7 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about how legislators make decisions about school funding. Guests: David Randels, Executive Director of Government Relations, Education Policy and Research for Oakland SchoolsMatthew Schueller, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of Superintendents ansd Administrators

This is episode 3.6 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about how technology can help in athletics. Guests: Andrew Abler, Novi High Alumnus and current Harvard sophomore right-handed pitcherJIm Sparks, Novi High Varsity Football Coach

This is episode 3.5 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious to learn what the first year is like for a Novi educator.Guests: Abby Coleman, Orchard Hills Third Grade teacherMridula Nanda, Novi High School Science teacherLogan Pawloski, Novi High School History teacher, HS and Middle School coach.

This is episode 3.4 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about why some of our Novi High seniors are interested in pursuing a career in education. Guests: Evelyn Barrons, Novi High seniorKennedy Gilmore, Novi High seniorZan Malan, Novi High seniorPeggy Bassett, NCSD's NEF Educator of the Year