Huron Forward Podcast

Huron Forward Podcast episodes:

• 06.11.2018

  #77 - Culminating the end of Season 4 by celebrating the "Culture of Learning" at Au Gres-Sims and sharing information about the August 7 bond proposal.

  The beginning of this Podcast celebrates the "Points of Pride" and collective awards and achievements earned by the Au Gres-Sims School District throughout the 2017-18 school year. The second half of the Podcast is a focused conversation discussing Frequently...

  
• 05.16.2018

  #76 - Broadening global experiences throughout the region in partnership with CETUSA.

  Huron Forward hosts Amy Nordin, the North Bay region's local coordinator of the Council for Educational Travel, USA (CETUSA). This podcast discussion highlights the positive benefits of both international student travel and ambassador host family opportunities. While celebrating...

  
• 05.09.2018

  #75 - Announcing the Au Gres-Sims School District Bond Proposal.

  This podcast discussion highlights the Au Gres-Sims bond proposal. On Tuesday, August 7, residents living in the Au Gres-Sims School District will vote on a school bond proposal that will not raise the current tax rate. The bond...

  
• 04.25.2018

  #74 - Transitional relevancy while "Everything Changes."

  With an announced shift of leadership responsibilities, Jeff and John discuss the relevancy of the Huron Forward Podcast as a continuing dialogue that provides an environmental scan for listeners on a local, regional, state-wide, and global stage. The Podcast's...

  
• 04.12.2018

  #73 - Celebrating the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the graduating class of 2018 from Au Gres-Sims School District.

  Au Gres-Sims High School Valedictorian, Lance Schwiderson, and Salutatorian, Brian Shmina, discuss their academic accomplishments and experiences as academic leaders at Au Gres-Sims School District, along with their future plans and goals.

  
• 03.28.2018

  #72 - Two superintendents discuss educational paradigms in the continual quest to seek excellence in action.

  Dr. Stephen Bigelow, (@stephencbigelow) Superintendent of Bay City Public Schools, joins the Huron Forward discussion in Podcast #72. With John on vacation, Jeff takes the opportunity to hijack the entire episode to talk about educational issues with Dr. Bigelow...

  
• 03.26.2018

  #71 - Expressing Michigan's new vitality and planning for sustained success and progress.

  Michigan State Senator Jim Stamas, from Michigan's 36th State Senate District, makes his third appearance (Season 1, Podcast #20, and Season 2, Podcast #44) on the Huron Forward Podcast. Senator Stamas references a series of positive indicators of success...

  
• 03.22.2018

  #70 - Celebrating STEM everyday for all students.

  Chris Woods (@dailystem), master teacher and host of the STEM Everyday Podcast on remarkablechatter.com, joins this podcast as a featured guest to discuss the relevancy of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in everyday life. Discussion ensues about the...

  
• 03.15.2018

  #69 - Huron Forward: Lessons learned within a growth model of change.

  Jeff and John reflect on relevant leadership concepts shared by guests on previous podcast recordings. Dialogue identifies the purpose of the Huron Forward Podcast as a media platform that layers the celebratory story of the greater Au Gres region...

  
• 03.07.2018

  #68 - Being "BrandED" in new-age leadership.

  Judith Wilson, a thought-leading certified BrandED trainer with Trish Rubin, Ltd. and education consultant at the Executive Leadership Institute Council of Supervisors and Administrators in New York City, is a featured guest on this podcast to discuss new-age leadership and...

  
• 02.28.2018

  #67 - Collaborative community-building: "Working together for our future!"

  Erik Rodriguez, Interim Public Relations Director for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, joins today's podcast as a guest to discuss collaborative community building within a "Working together for our future" framework. As the largest employer in Arenac County, and...

  
• 02.14.2018

  #66 - The magic of branding: Making the typical remarkably atypical.

  Trish Rubin (http://www.trishrubin.com), owner of Trish Rubin LTD, and co-author of BrandED: Tell your story, build relationships, and empower learning, joins today's Podcast as a special guest to discuss why "Brand" matters to schools and communities, and what brand IS...

  
• 02.07.2018

  #65 - Building the communication framework to share "Our Story."

  Casey Mikula, Apptegy's Director of Sales, (www.apptegy.com) joins today's Podcast as a special guest to discuss opportunities to build and scaffold broad, joint communication platforms. Au Gres-Sims was the first school district in the State of Michigan to partner...

  
• 01.31.2018

  #64 - Building community leadership capacity with joint collaboration and "saturated" communication platforms.

  Jeff and John are graced with guests from Swartz Creek, Michigan. Adam Zettel, Swartz Creek's City Manager, Ben Mainka, Swartz Creek Community School's Superintendent, and Rodney Hetherton, Assistant Superintendent from Swartz Creek Community Schools, visit the Au Gres-Sims School...

  
• 01.24.2018

  #63 - Creating Purple Cows in Au Gres.

  A poignant discussion about identifying and branding "Purple Cows." Reflecting on the article Brewing a remarkable school brand: How to be 'anything but typical' by Trish Rubin (https://www.districtadministration.com/article/brewing-remarkable-school-brand), conversation reviews the steps taken throughout the greater Au Gres...

  
• 01.17.2018

  #62 - Welcome to season 4; Episode 62!

  The podcast has a new name, and new look, but same dedicated mission to celebrating and championing the greater Au Gres area and "Huron Forward" region. Listen in to hear about fantastic new constituent communication resources.

  
• 06.01.2017

  #61 - Season 3 finale, a celebration of Au Gres and unveiling of a new themed concept.

  Jeff and John put an exclamation point on the end of a dynamic third season of Podcasts by highlighting recent successes, awards, and accomplishments throughout the greater Au Gres region, and unveiling their new name and format for next year's...

  
• 04.21.2017

  #60 - A conversation about the designed authenticity of creating a powerful "Culture of Learning."

  Special guests Dr. Adam Hartley, superintendent of Fenton Area Public Schools, and Rodney Hetherton, assistant superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools, join Jeff and John to discuss the concept of creating a culture of learning one day at a time....

  
• 04.12.2017

  #59 - A discussion about the Au Gres Area Chamber of Commerce's new communication sub-committee.

  Jeff and John discuss the diligent, forward-thinking work being done by the Au Gres Area Chamber of Commerce's new volunteer advisory communication sub-committee. Central to the conversation is the focus to build capacity within the Au Gres Area Chamber...

  
• 03.22.2017

  #58 - Abigail Ertel, Community Program Lead for Huron Pines, discusses the focused positive work and role(s) her organization provides to build partnerships and capacity toward proactive environmental

  Abigail Ertel, the Community Program Lead for Huron Pines, joins Jeff and John to discuss the role Huron Pines plays in promoting sustainable environmental stewardship initiatives while promoting collaborative regionalism throughout Northeast Michigan. A follow-up discussion from the Conservation...

  
• 03.08.2017

  #57 - Dr. Kaleb Patrick, faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership at Central Michigan University, visits the Au Gres-Sims campus to discuss student preparation for collegiate success

  Dr. Kaleb Patrick, faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership at Central Michigan University, visits the Au Gres-Sims School District campus for a discussion centered on successful practices for K-12 student preparation and transitional readiness to higher education environments....

  
• 03.01.2017

  #56 - Au Gres welcomes Jamie Kraatz, the new Instructional Services Director for Au Gres-Sims School District.

  Jamie Kraatz, the new Instructional Services Director for Au Gres-Sims School District, is featured in this podcast. Discussion focuses on the role and duties of an Instructional Services Director within a public school setting, transitioning to Au Gres, goals...

  
• 02.22.2017

  #55 - A discussion about resources available in Arenac County for economic advancement and human capital growth through workforce development.

  Lisa Barna, the Business Solutions Professional from Michigan Works! Association Region 7B and Director of the Arenac County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), joins the "J and J in Au Gres" Podcast as a guest to discuss the flourishing business connections...

  
• 02.08.2017

  #54 - Reflections on the action planning of the North Bay Region of Saginaw Bay (MI) team at the 2017 Conservation Fund's "Balancing Nature and Commerce in Rural Communities and Landscapes" national c

  Michael Kelly, Director of the Great Lakes Office of the Conservation Fund's Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) joins Jeff and John, via Google Hangouts, to share reflections about the Conservation Fund's annual "Balancing Nature and Commerce in Rural Communities...

  
• 01.18.2017

  #53 - Newly elected Au Gres Area Chamber of Commerce President, Allison Wiltse, discusses leadership and vision for the greater Au Gres area.

  Allison Wiltse, owner of Ali's UpNorth restaurant and recently elected president of the Au Gres Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Jeff and John to discuss area celebrations and a long-term, sustainable vision of success for the greater Au Gres area.