Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education

Positive and Supportive: An Interview with Naomi Sponable

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.

Ensuring a Great Start for All Children: An Interview with Savanah Cool

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.  

Supporting the Whole Child by Recognizing Culture, Language, and Identity

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. 

Teaching Reading is Complex and Totally Doable: An Interview with KaiLonnie Dunsmore, Ph.D.

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. 

Healing through Creativity: An Interview with Art Therapist, Loralee Streelman

The guest for this episode is Loralee Streelman, Behavioral Health Therapist for Alcona Health Center, working at Petoskey Middle School.

All In: An Interview with Angela Barrera

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. 

STEM Connections at East Jordan Elementary School

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.

Partnering for Mental Health

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.

The Power of Regional Collaboration: An Interview with Kelly Wilson

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.

It Starts with Relationships: An Interview with Alicia Schlehuber

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.