Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education

Principal Leadership: An Interview with Mike Amabile

This episode’s guest is Mike Amabile, principal at Boyne City Elementary School.  Listen in as Mike shares his thoughts about leadership, school culture, education, and everything in between.

What If?

This AI-generated episode summarizes the key points from Ted Dintersmith's book, "What School Could Be" and his award-winning documentary "Most Likely to Succeed."  For more information, check-out whatschoolcouldbe.org/most-likely-to-succeed. 

Belonging and Connection: An Interview with Elena Aguilar

This episode features Elena Aguilar, author, coach, and podcaster. Listen in to hear how Elena has influenced thousands of educators and why she is recognized as a leader who has leveraged her knowledge and experience to inspire others to transform schools and the learning environment. 

EJ Today: A Morning Show Produced by Students

This episode features Sarah Roche, STEM teacher at East Jordan Elementary School, and two students - 6th graders Mason Folsom and Josie Mosley - both STEM students and producers/creators of the EJ Today morning show. Listen in as to learn about the EJES STEM program and the EJ Today morning show.

Live Well, Lead Strong: An Interview with Debbie McFalone

This episode features Debbie McFalone, consultant, speaker, leadership coach, and author. Listen in to learn how Debbie leverages her experience as a teacher, principal, and superintendent to inspire and equip today’s leaders and empower their teams.

Leveraging PBIS to Establish a Positive Culture at Ottawa Elementary School

Ottawa Elementary School in Petoskey serves roughly 250 students preK-5th grade.  This episode features one way that students and staff are living into the vision that everyone can work to his/her fullest potential, achieve goals and develop a more caring attitude.   Through their school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports system, students and staff are establishing a positive culture and creating a safe and effective learning environment.

Dedicated to Each Student: An Interview with Matt Hamilton and Members of the East Jordan Shoe Club

This episode features Matt Hamilton, East Jordan teacher and East Jordan Shoe Club advisor, and members of the East Jordan Shoe Club. Listen in to learn about the Shoe Club and hear about Mr. Hamilton’s 2024 Educational Excellence Award from the Michigan Education Association.

An Interview with Jon Wilcox: 2024 MASSP Principal of the Year

This episode features Jon Wilcox, Petoskey Middle School Principal and 2024 recipient of the Principal of the Year award from the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.

Talent Together: A One-of-a-Kind Solution to the Educator Shortage

Talent Together is an innovative partnership and coalition of all of Michigan’s 56 Intermediate School Districts or Regional Education Service Agencies.  In cooperation with the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative and 14 Michigan Colleges and Universities,Talent Together helps Michiganders become certified teachers at no cost while continuing to earn an income. This episode explores the history behind Talent Together and the ways it is helping increase the educator pipeline in Michigan. 
 
For more information: https://mitalenttogether.org/ 

Char-Em Literacy and Math Leader Network

In this episode, KaiLonnie Dunsmore talks about the Literacy and Math Leader Network that is launching at Char-Em this spring, which is made possible in partnership with the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators and the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal Association.