Worthington School District Chef Sam Miller sits down with Jeff & Angie this week on the Worth The Journey pod.

You'll hear how Chef Sam came from the corporate culinary world to the schools.

Learn what it takes to build a healthy menu for an entire school district.

What is the strategy and what are the challenges for feeding more than 10,000 students across Worthington? Find out how student taste tests play a roll in making menu changes from elementary to high school.

He'll tell you why he doesn't like the term "school lunch" and you may find out what new menu items may be coming to Worthington.

It's all about Healthy Eating (or mostly about healthy eating) on this Worth The Journey pod.

This week on Worth The Journey, Angie & Jeff talk to Worthingway Middle School principal Nathan Kellenberger.

Nathan has spent 13 leading Worthingway Middle School.

In the podcast, Nathan will talk about the importance of building and maintaining relationships with students, staff and parents. Find out how his experience in the military influences his life as a principal.

Grab a pizza from Villanova, put on some Rolling Stones and sit back to hear from Nathan on Worth The Journey!

Linworth ELA teacher and walkabout coordinator Jennifer Kubina joins the Worth The Journey podcast as part of our school traditions series.

Jennifer Kubina was moved from a Worthington middle school to the Linworth Experiential Program after her third year on the job. Now, she’s stayed 20 years and wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Kubina talks with Angie and Jeff about the Linworth program and why teaching through experience has been a tradition in the district. Find out how the program is different from a traditional high school.

Kubina works with students as they plan their walkabout, which is a journey that sends them out into the world to live and work for several months of their senior year. Some students travel down the street while others travel across the world – but all of them have memories that will last a lifetime. You will hear about some of the incredible journeys that current seniors are on now.

Grab some bagels and a bowl of black raspberry chip ice cream to get ready for this Worth The Journey podcast.

Rick Armstrong was a middle school Wellness Teacher who was happy at KMS. When he was forced to move to Granby Elementary, he was upset at first, but the change has been WORTH IT. Rick joins Jeff and Angie to discuss his journey into education as part of our school traditions series.

You'll find out how the Gator Bike Park became the Gator Bike Park and hear stories about the Warrior Run, Senior Tea and Wellness Man!

So go to the garage and find your first bike, break out some Van Halen and get ready to debate vanilla ice cream in the latest episode of Worth The Journey.

In part one of our look at school traditions, Principal Greg Garris from Kilbourne Middle School joins Angie & Jeff to talk about middle school traditions and his journey through Worthington Schools.

From starting when he was a kid at Slate Hill Elementary to leading KMS, Greg will take you through his journey.

You will find out what song he sang in his interview that landed him a job as a Thomas Worthington High School math teacher. Greg talks about traditions including dodgeball tournaments, Taylor Tuesday and canteens, and what all of these traditions bring to the school community.

Warm up your throwing arm and make sure the dish washer is loaded and listen to Worth The Journey with Greg Garris.

Enjoy Part 2 of this special Worth The Journey podcast with Worthington Schools Superintendent Trent Bowers. In this episode, Angie and Jeff get to find out what drives Trent as a person and a Superintendent.

Trent talks about how his family got into mountain climbing and how that relates to work and life.

Along the way, we hear a story about riding with inmates on a bus, find out why he left and returned to Worthington, and Trent unveils why he may have a future career as an author.

Dig out that Jim Tressel sweater vest and turn up a John Michael Montgomery song for this Worth The Journey podcast.

(EPISODE PART 1 of 2)

The leader of the Worthington School District sits down with Jeff and Angie to kick off season 2 of the Worth The Journey podcast.

In the first part of this special podcast, we take a walk down memory lane with Superintendent Dr. Trent Bowers. Trent will discuss some of the people that shaped his journey. Find out who helped lead him into education and administration.

Trent will also reveal how a closet in the Worthington Hills Elementary gymnasium helped shape who he is today.

You'll also learn more about why BE KIND TO KIDS is Trent's first expectation for staff members.

Enjoy Part 1 of the Trent Bowers podcast and come back for Part 2 soon!

For 53 years, Carl Fisher has been making a difference in the lives of students across Ohio. Carl started as a counselor and athletic director in northern Ohio. After retiring from that position and moving to central Ohio, he has served as a permanent guest teacher in Worthington Schools for 14 years.

Carl explains what drives him to serve students and talks about the changes he's seen in education over the last 50 years. For teachers, Carl tells us some of the secrets to having a successful day subbing, whether it's in kindergarten or high school (and why the classroom teacher plays an important role).

Grab some black raspberry chip ice cream, layer up with three jackets, put on Carl's favorite Christmas movie and hear about why it's important to do the right thing and enjoy doing it!

In the final part of the Worth The Journey "First-Year Reflections Series," Angie and Jeff welcome Worthington Kilbourne High School English teacher Todd Cecutti. In the episode, Todd explains how his unusual journey into education helps shape him as a teacher and provides opportunities to connect with students.

Todd spent time rock climbing, playing in a band, and umpiring before he was a teacher. Now, he's making a difference in the lives of students in and out of the classroom. Todd also shares some job interview tips for future educators or anyone trying to make a great first impression.

Put on your Spice Girls tour t-shirt, grab some bakery cookies and listen to the latest Worth The Journey podcast!

In Part 2 of the Worth The Journey series "First-Year Reflections", Angie and Jeff talk with McCord Middle School 6th grade teacher Abby Smullen. Abby is a life-long Worthington resident who is now teaching in the middle school building that she attended as a student!

Find out how a math test almost derailed her dream of getting into education. Abby talks about the staff members that helped her pass the test, and she shares how co-workers are still answering her questions (and why that's important).

Hear why Abby recreated her classroom in the middle of her first year. You'll also learn about her organizational tips which can help new and veteran teachers.

So empty the dishwasher, lace up your knee-high converse boots and find out why Don't Stop Believing is probably the perfect karaoke song for Abby!

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