On this episode of the NC Unwrapped podcast Bloomfield Elementary School 5th graders Zoey and Sophie get the inside scoop from BES 3rd grade leader, Dana Whitis, on how she is growing leaders at BES!

In this episode of NC Unwrapped, we sat down with Kim Huston, the Nelson County Economic Development Agency President, and Misty Roller, the ATC's Community Relations Leader to discuss what the transition of the Area Technology Center into the UP Center will look like and how the reimagined UP Center will provide opportunities for our students and the community. Are you curious about how to get your student or business involved with the UP Center? Find out in this episode of the NC Unwrapped Podcast.

In this episode of NC Unwrapped, we sat down with some LEGENDARY NCS Arts Leaders! Kellie Spoonamore, Kelli Evans, and Shawn Robinson joined Kelsey Berryman to explore the importance of Arts in and out of our schools. What ignited their passion in art? When we say "the arts" what does that mean? Why is exposing art to students important? Why is Kelli Evan's favorite instrument (seriously)the accordion?! Find out in this episode of the NC Unwrapped Podcast!

In this episode of NC Unwrapped, we sat down with Agriculture Culture Collab leader John Hammond and two AG Collab students, Owen Kelly and Cecilia Rogers. What kind of agriculture experiences are students being exposed to? How are students able to shape their own learning and give back to the community around them? What's the biggest pig John Hammond has ever seen?! Find out in this episode of the NC Unwrapped Podcast!

In this episode of NC Unwrapped, we sat down with Jordan Woosley and Amber Brashear, STLP Leaders from NCHS and CCES. We also had a chance to chat with some of their STLP Students about a recent partnership between the two groups. How can elementary and high school students help eachother grow as leaders? What did these students learn about themselves and STLP through their partnership? Find out in this episode of the NC Unwrapped Podcast!

In this episode of NC Unwrapped, we sat down with leaders Kenny Fukuhara and Willie Moore from The Academy to talk about the power of their care and connects! How are care and connects setting students up to THRIVE? What does it look like to plan a weeks worth of lessons? What is the benefit of investing time and planning into Care and Connect? Find out in this episode of the NC Unwrapped Podcast!

In this episode of NC Unwrapped, we sat down with leaders from the New Haven School talk about the power of externships! How does expanding learning outside of the classroom help student learning? How are they connecting people, place and purpose? What advice does a 6th grader have for leaders across the district? Find out in this episode of the NC Unwrapped Podcast!

In this episode of NC Unwrapped, Director of Innovation, Kelsey Berryman, sat down with Student Technology Leadership Program(STLP) Leaders Cody Arnold, Jordan Woosley, Beth Bartley, and Dominic Busby to talk about the current and future possibilities within the STLP program.What are the advantages of the program? How does it build student leaders? How are students pursuing their passions? Find out in this episode of the NC Unwrapped Podcast!

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In this episode of NC Unwrapped, we talk about the House Systems at Old Kentucky Home Middle School and the Nelson County Early Learning Center. House Leaders Gabe Stanley, Christian Rienle, and Emmy Hoyes give us an inside look on the benefits of houses, care and connect courses, and how they've seen their students thrive in the open environment. Learn more about the house system at NCS at ncunwrapped.com.

In this episode of NC Unwrapped Director of Innovation, Kelsey Berryman sat down with Literacy Leaders Ryan Fugitt, Nikki King and Randy Jury.  We discussed the world of literacy and learning design. What are the possibilities? How does literacy relate to social emotional relationships? Find out in this podcast episode!