See Me After Class 453

Carson and Jake discuss the factors in the decision making of a school cancellation due to winter weather (0:00 - 5:45) and are then joined by Dr. Kelly Gillespie, CEO of Southwest Plains Regional Service Center, about her 30-year career in education and support of professional learning for school districts, and specifically working with Leavenworth's leadership team on school redesign and Kansas Education Systems Accreditation compliance efforts (5:45 - 39:00).

Joseph and Jake catch-up after Winter Break and preview the start of 2nd semester and the 2018 Kansas Legislative session (0:00 - 5:50); and are then joined by Leavenworth High School senior, Alise Boal, to talk about the many ways in which she is a highly involved and spirited Pioneer, and preparing for next steps after graduation in May - Class President; DECA; Cheer; Yearbook; NHS; and more! (5:50 - 36:00).

Carson and Jake discuss holiday traditions and favorite Christmas movies leading in to Winter Break (0:00 - 5:00) and are then joined by two 6th grade teachers from Richard Warren Middle School, Emily Reed & Michaela Heath, to discuss teaching, learning, and life at the middle school level (5:00 - 31:00).

Jake, Joseph, and Carson discuss Finals Week and activities updates (0:00 - 7:40), and are then joined by recent Leavenworth High School graduates, Brandon Baker and Jake Schatzel, to hear about their numerous road trips taken in Brandon's Honda Civic to hit 48 states within the last three years (7:40 - 38:00).

Jake, Joseph, and Carson discuss first semester finals on the horizon, and state qualifications for boys swimming and debate (0:00 - 6:30), then are joined by Pioneer Boys Basketball varsity players, Devin Johnston and Reece Williams, to discuss the upcoming season and annual Citizens National Bank Tournament (6:30 - 26:00).

Jake, Joseph, and Carson discuss Thanksgiving break and the distinction between stuffing and dressing; reviews of Tarzan - the fall musical; and the behind the scenes challenge of swim team meet suit fittings (0:00 - 12:15); then Jake and Joseph discuss education facilities design and the process used to determine if a school community has a shared vision and interest in pursuing a bond initiative for facilities enhancements with the DLR Group's Amber Beverlin (12:15 - 39:25).

Jake and Joseph visit with Leavenworth High School JROTC advisors 1SG (Ret.) Wayne Cogdill and Mary Schwartz about the Raiders program (4:00 - 31:00), and are then joined by three senior cadets: Evans, Pelmore, and Brewster, who share their experience with the program and recent success at JROTC Nationals (31:00 - 56:00).

Carson talks with Jake and Joseph about the unexpected dangers of high school swimming and gearing up for the Winter Sports season (0:00 - 8:00); high school librarian, Laurie Hunt, shares her philosophy on the library serving as the hub of a school, in addition to her sponsorship of Book Club and Chess club (8:00 - 31:00); high school senior, Nick English, discusses his decision to graduate at semester, his experience with Chess club and willingness to try a number of new things throughout his high school career (31:00 - 45:00).

Jake & Carson talk ACT prep, Model UN, and countdown to the start of winter sports practice (0:00 - 6:00); and then visit with Lena Kellogg about her summer internship and Girls State experience (6:00 - 11:45), girls golf (11:45 - 18:35), DECA (18:35 - 31:30), and her post-secondary thoughts and ideas on KSDE School Redesign (31:30 - 42:00).

With no guests in studio, Jake, Carson, and Joseph cover a LOT of ground, including Fall Sports and activities updates with post-season schedules for Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Boys Football, Boys and Girls Cross-Country, and JROTC (0:00 – 5:30); the growth of the Pioneer Debate team (5:30 – 10:00); the 49th Annual Mayor’s United Nations Dinner in KCMO and thoughts on the trend of teenagers filing for election to become the Governor of Kansas (10:00 – 20:00); the Chamber’s upcoming Education Funding and Taxes 101 – State of the Community Series on Thursday, October 26 (20:00 – 24:00); and whether or not Carson should include his new role as ‘Dungeon Master’ within the leadership experience section on his resume and/or college applications (24:00 – 29:00).