Morgan Brown joins Superintendent Jeff Wendorf on Viking Spotlight to talk about teaching theater arts at North Canton Middle School and her experiences directing two musicals at NCCS this year. Hoover High School students recently performed Titanic the Musical and next up students from North Canton Middle School will perform Matilda, Jr. North Canton City Schools has a proud tradition in the arts, and Morgan Brown brings her passion for acting, singing, stagecraft, and directing to foster the love of theater in middle school and high school students.

On this week's Viking Spotlight, NCCS Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks with Hoover High School Counselor Amy Myers about the responsibilities and work done by high school counselors in today's high school. The guidance department has changed immensely in the last 20 years, and we believe you will learn a great deal about school counseling today. Topics include course scheduling, state testing, graduation requirements, mental health needs, and more. 

To learn more about Hoover High School's Guidance Department, go to:

Twitter: @TheGuidingVike

Instagram: @TheGuidingVike

Facebook Page: GuidingVike

YouTube Channel: "Hoover HS Guidance Office"

Website: https://www.northcantonschools.org/hooverhighschool_home.aspx

Hoover HS Guidance Schoology Group Access Code: C4CXN-MH7W3

North Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks to Santana Lopez, the new Marketing and Membership Manager for the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, and Zac Bissell, the new Events Manager for the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce. Santana and Zac share their backgrounds and plans for the organization. The Chamber, which has over 400 active members, holds a number of events in North Canton for residents. To learn more about the Chamber, Santana and Zac, and upcoming events, take a moment to listen to our podcast. 

This week's Viking Spotlight is on Charlie Grandjean, a 1976 graduate of Hoover High School. While at Hoover, Charlie excelled in athletics and continued his football career at the Naval Academy, at Kent State University and in the USFL. His loyalty to his hometown has continued over the years, and we appreciate his dedication to academics, the arts, and athletics in North Canton City Schools through the Sideliners. His wife, Tam, has a special place in our hearts as an art teacher at Hoover High School and a finalist for Stark County Art Educator of the Year. Take a few minutes to meet Charlie Grandjean.

About eleven years ago, Chas Pyle joined the maintenance crew at North Canton City Schools. He later became the head custodian at North Canton Middle School, and today he is head of maintenance for the school district. Chas is a vital part of the Viking team, and he is appreciated by those who work with him. He, like the rest of the maintenance and custodial crew, make NCCS a safe place for students and staff as they maintain the buildings and grounds that are integral to education in our district. Be certain you listen to the complete podcast, but the end of the interview offers a positive story about this special man.

In this episode of Viking Spotlight, Mr. Ryan Kumpf is the principal at Greentown Intermediate, which has about 500 students in grades 3-5 and is located on State Street in the northern part of our school district. Mr. Kumpf shares his thoughts on educating elementary school students and his commitment to academics and community service. He also discusses how Jon Gordon's The Energy Bus and Jim Tressel's Five Pillars of Success play a part in his role as an elementary principal. Mr. Kumpf will serve as building principal for the new North Canton Intermediate School.

If you're from Stark County, you have likely seen video that has been completed by the hard-working students and staff of Hoover High School's Video Productions/Broadcast Journalism Career Tech Program. This episode of Viking Spotlight gives you a behind the scenes look at the curriculum and opportunities offered by this award-winning program. Coordinator Tom Wilson knows the class inside and out since he was hired to build the program in the late 1990s. Video Productions and Broadcast Journalism offer valuable skills to our students, no matter what career path they follow.

In observance of Board of Education Appreciation Month, NCCS Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks to Board President, Dr. Bob Roden, about his career, his motivation for joining the board of education, and his insights about helping students succeed. Dr. Bob Roden, who once served as a teacher and administrator in the North Canton City School District, shares some wisdom for educators, parents, and community members. He is a legendary servant to our community, and we believe you will enjoy hearing his thoughts on education and his focus on students.

This week's episode of Viking Spotlight is an overview of the activities and programs offered at North Canton Middle School. As Superintendent Jeff Wendorf points out in the podcast, students experience more success in the classroom if they participate in activities beyond the school day. With Mr. Eby's leadership and an outstanding, caring middle school staff, programs have been expanded to reach every student. As you are likely aware, middle school years are challenging for children as they grow physically and emotionally. Through this podcast, you will discover that North Canton Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

In this episode of Viking Spotlight, North Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Wendorf and Director of Development Tim Walker provide an update on the two new school buildings being constructed and explain how the construction has resulted in modifications to the school calendar for this year and next year. They also share information about Phase 2 of the facilities project that will be discussed at a community meeting being held January 23 at 6:00 p.m. in Hoover Hall for the Performing Arts at Hoover High School. Phase 2 would build a new middle school and renovate the existing high school.