Check out this episode which discusses the Unit 5 Art Show hosted at Normal West. PodCATS Hosts Joe Burgess and Tim Franz interview Art Teacher Kailey Peterson and Normal West students Jasper Thomason and Natalie Sokulski talk about the Unit 5 Art Show and what it entails. The show is at Normal West on Tuesday, April 15th from 5-8 - don't miss the opportunity to learn more about it and come in on the 15th to see these impressive artists. The Art Show will feature art work from K-12 students from Unit 5.

Hosts Joe Burgess and Tim Franz are joined by Co-Hosts Benedicte Diamonika and Faithe Streily to talk about Spring Break, including what are plans are (were) for this Spring Break and what type of Spring Break destinations and activities make the most sense.

Host Joe Burgess interviews Laura Stephenson, Peg Modglin and Kristy Fairfield to talk about the Learning Resources department.  Topics include their backgrounds in education, the ever-changing regulations around special education, and the diversity in the Learning Resources department.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about a very important department that supports so many teachers and students.

Hosts Joe Burgess and Tim Franz catch up with 2016 Normal West Grad Reganne Camp.  We discussed her time as a softball player for the Wildcats, which included a State Runner-Up finish and what teachers and coaches had a profound impact on her.  We also discussed her career at Amazon and what she is up to currently.  Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with West grad Reganne Camp.

Hosts Joe Burgess and Tim Franz catch up with 2022 Normal West Grad Paige Lemenager. We discussed her time at Normal West, including her involvement with FFA and Livestock judging. Paige then talked about what Livestock judging is like at the collegiate level, and finished with talking about her favorites West food, teachers and memories. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about what 2022 Paige Lemenager is up to lately!

Hosts Joe Burgess and Tim Franz catch up with 2016 Normal West Grad Kyler Stork. We discussed what his days were like at West, his college basketball days at Greenville and Eureka, and his days as a professional basketball player overseas. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with Kyler Stork!

Host Tim Franz interviews Social Studies teachers Tony Berardi, John Bierbaum and Jill Brody to find out more about why they became teachers, what they like about teaching Social Studies and what they would be doing if they weren’t teaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about a few of the outstanding teachers in the Social Studies Department.

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Music In Our Lives

Co-Hosts Mazin Syed and Chris Bishop join Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz to talk about how music permeates our lives.  We talked about our favorite music, how music makes memories stand out, and other elements of music like concerts. 

Hosts Joe Burgess and Tim Franz catch up with 2021 Normal West Grad Corey Walker.  We discussed his transition from Western Michigan to WIsconsin, reflected on his playing days at Normal West, his most influential teachers and moments at West, and what lies ahead.  Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with Corey.

Co-Hosts Cooper Franz and Mathia Atchison join Mr. Franz and Mr. Burgess to talk about holiday traditions and what we typically do over the holiday break.  Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz reminisce about their holiday breaks as students, as well as some of the traditions they either long for or continue to uphold.  The podcast ends with a “Holiday Food Starting Lineup” where each host gives their top five holiday food/drink items.