MASSP Podcast

JoLynn Clark (Frankenmuth HS), Joe Esper (Traverse City West HS) & Tom Lietz (Utica HS) all join the podcast to share what has and hasn't changed with how their buildings are handling COVID-19 protocols at the start of the 2021 school year. Mask mandates vs recommendations, contact tracing, quarantine protocols and more are all covered and their particular impact on HS students.

In this episode we welcome Regional Teacher of the Year and Khan Academy Student Ambassador, Erin Carlson of Sandusky Jr/Sr HS, to share insight about teaching in 2021. We discuss what teacher's need, want administrators to know, and hidden gems that came from teaching and learning during the pandemic.

MASSP is joined by MCAN's Autumn Kearney, Strategy Manager for High School Innovation, to share details about their new grant programs. This is a can't miss opportunity that will connect high schools with strategic partnerships, resources and financial awards from MCAN.

In this episode, we are joined by middle-level leaders Nina Davis (L'Anse Creuse MS East), Tim Sanchez (Grayling MS) & Travis Thomsen (Portage Northern MS) as they discuss the return to school and what has and hasn't changed with how their buildings are handling COVID-19 protocols. Mask mandates vs recommendations, contact tracing, quarantine protocols and more are all covered and their particular impact on MS students.

Being a strong building leader has been more important than ever during the pandemic. Listen in as Tammy Jackson of MASSP talks about what skills are needed more than ever, how the leaders adapt and what opportunities are available for prospective and new administrators to grow their practice.

Are you considering making the leap to the superintendent role? Jay Bennett & Greg Sieszputowski of MASB's Executive Search Services share details on the current landscape of openings in the state, as well as the skills and experience that districts are looking for, interview tips to consider, and other important reminders.

In this episode, MASSP Director of Student Services, Matt Alley, invites some special guests from Ludington HS and Bay City Central HS to discuss their experiences with Esports. Topics include starting up a team, benefits of practice & matches and how it compares to traditional extracurricular activities.

MASSP continues the conversation with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) for this episode in which MCAN Executive Director, Ryan Fewins-Bliss, joins us in an attempt to waive the red flag about the state-wide college enrollment crisis. Ryan shares some alarming statistics about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on college enrollment rates in Michigan, as well as some initiatives MCAN is promoting to combat the crisis.

Listen in as we partner with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), and discuss how high school and college advisors are available to help guide, oversee and support college bound students across the state. In this episode, MASSP is joined by Jenny McArdle of Advise Michigan, Micheal Turner from U o fM College Advising Corps and Laura Wise, College Advising Corps for MSU.

Listen in as Jason Reinecke (Principal, West Ottawa HS) and Jason Schrock (Principal, Howell HS) share their experiences using social media to connect with students, staff and parents. Effective strategies and tips are also discussed from two of the best in the business!