(Editor's note: This episode was recorded in spring 2021 prior to the newest COVID-19 case surge. The episode reflects the experiences and lessons of that moment in time. The fluid nature of the pandemic and the resurgence of COVID-19 during the summer created new set of standards and challenges.)

The COVID pandemic continues.  Health care workers of all stripes feel the burn. Northeast State Health Professions' students continue to step forward.

In this episode, Northeast State Nursing program instructor Joy McLain talks clinical education, determined nursing students, and health care at its most intense. 

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Season two of The Sound Bearier kicks off with a visit from our beloved colleague Mr. Gregory Walters. 

A friend and ally to countless Northeast State students, Greg recently retired after 30 years of dedicated service at the college. While Greg’s contributions are well-known and many, April and Matt talk to the man about his life, personal drive, and plans for the future.

Have a few tissues handy. Thanks, Greg.

Matt Poole welcomes new Northeast State alumnus Isaiah Quaintance, '21, to this episode. 

This Daniel Boone High School graduate made his way to Northeast State thanks to the wonderful Angela Shrum.  Get to know Isaiah as he talks about mass communications, being a Direction Northeast host, the connection between playing football and live interviews, and his friendship with Professor Gary Potter. 

Who Dat? It's The Sound Bearier with Isaiah Quaintance. Thank you Angela!

Fall semester approaches!  What classes do I need to get the degree I want?

In this episode, Northeast State Academic Advisor and Completion Coach Julie Dykes answers this question and many others.

Julie talks about navigating class schedules, how to thrive in a virtual class setting, and what questions students SHOULD ask advisors. She and Northeast State’s Advising Resource Center team assist students with academic advising in person or virtually via telephone, email, or Zoom.

Give a listen to how advising provides an academic road map to complete your degree or certificate. You can email to [email protected], or call at 423.323.0214 to get started.

First-generation college student. Social Work major. Keeping Our Promise mentor. Hiker.

Melanie Fischer represents many students who overcame the challenges of college and COVID to succeed, and succeed mightily.  She received Northeast State's Outstanding Student Award for 2020-21 graduating summa cum laude this spring.  

Give a listen to this Daniel Boone High School alumna with a dedication to help people and the drive to succeed as she sits down with The Sound Bearier.

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Musician, professor, and encyclopedia of American history. Professor Jim Kelly embodies an imaginative teaching style to engage students and help them understand history.  

Our host Tom Wilson interviews Professor Kelly about his philosophy of teaching. We might even get a special musical performance from the man himself!

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Northeast State alumna.  People person. Animal lover. Owner of a pet snake.

As a communications representative for our college, Kirsti Graybeal is often the first person people meet when arriving on the Northeast State campus for the first time.

Get to know this free-spirited East Tennessee native in a new Bear Biography episode with host Matthew Poole.

Namaste, friends!

Tune into our latest Bear Biography episode and get to know Rebecca Moody, Coordinator of Workforce Solutions. Rebecca goes to great lengths in not only helping our students, but also our community. Rebecca shares her love for yoga, family, and has an interesting collection. Find out what that is and why it’s important to her. Rebecca will have you laughing with her answer to the infamous random question April asks at the end of each episode. Don’t miss it!

Interested in occupational therapy as a potential career? In this episode of The Sound Bearier, Matt Poole interviews Gym Assistant, Carson Dilley. Come hear about this occupational therapist in training's story and his passion for pediatric therapy. Carson also gives us tips on what exercises we can utilize to alleviate mental ruts while navigating the pandemic. This and many more engaging topics will be explored with our guest. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to #TheSoundBearier to stay in the know about when new episodes release! 

The state of Mississippi has given the world a slew of talented people. 

One such person is Shelby McKenzie, director of University Parallel Dual Enrollment, at Northeast State. Catch this latest episode of TSB as Shelby talks about the University Parallel Dual Enrollment program, her love of the theater, and how she went from Greenwood, Miss., to becoming a Northeast State Bear!  Yes, here's a shoutout to the University of Souther Mississippi, too! 

Learn more about Dual Enrollment at
https://www.northeaststate.edu/Multi-Campus-Programs/High-School-Programs/University-Parallel-Dual-Enrollment-Program/