Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education
The official podcast for the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District. Listeners can also find The Career Tech Effect podcasts, hosted by the Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education Department, on this page. Look for the teal icon to find The Career Tech Effect interviews as part of the Leaders in Education network.
Episodes

5 days ago
5 days ago
This episode features Naomi Sponable, preK-12 principal at the Ellsworth Community School. Listen in as Naomi shares ways the Ellsworth Community School staff has established a positive and supportive school culture.

Friday Nov 17, 2023
Ensuring a Great Start for All Children: An Interview with Savanah Cool
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
This episode features Savanah Cool, Director of the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition, serving young children and families throughout Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim counties.

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Supporting the Whole Child by Recognizing Culture, Language, and Identity
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
This episode features Netawn Kiogima and Randy Koch, from the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, where Netawn is the Language Director and Randy is the Behavioral Health Manager. Listen in as Netawn and Randy shared ways they are supporting students in our region and some of the unique challenges facing Native American students.

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
This episode features Dr. KaiLonnie Dunsmore. Dr. Dunsmore is recognized at the state and federal level for her leadership and expertise in literacy and teaching, and for supporting leaders taking the actions necessary to improve literacy instruction.

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Healing through Creativity: An Interview with Art Therapist, Loralee Streelman
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
The guest for this episode is Loralee Streelman, Behavioral Health Therapist for Alcona Health Center, working at Petoskey Middle School.

Friday Nov 03, 2023
All In: An Interview with Angela Barrera
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
In this episode, we talk with Angela Barrera, Director of Title VI, English Language Learner & Migrant Services, Spanish 4/5/AP teacher & Continuous Improvement Coordinator for the East Jordan Public Schools.

Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
STEM Connections at East Jordan Elementary School
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In this episode, East Jordan Elementary School STEM teacher, Sarah Roche, and Principal, Carla Vrondran, talk about ways students are engaging in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at East Jordan Elementary School.

Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Partnering for Mental Health
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
The guests for this episode are Alicia Schlehuber, Behavioral Health Coordinator for the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District and Scott Hutchins, School Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor for the Michigan Department of Education. Listen in as Scott and Alicia talk about behavioral health, some great opportunities, and hope.

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The Power of Regional Collaboration: An Interview with Kelly Wilson
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The guest for this episode is Kelly Wilson, Lakeview High School teacher and facilitator of the regional English Language Arts Collaborative. Listen in as Kelly talks about the ELA Collaborative, what is planned for the 2023-24 school year, and a few additional thoughts on education.

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
It Starts with Relationships: An Interview with Alicia Schlehuber
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
The guest for this episode is Alicia Schlehuber, Behavioral Health Coordinator for the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District. Listen in as Alicia talks about her role and ways she hopes to make a difference in our region.