Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education

Cared For: Providing Healthy Meals for Students Every Day

This episode features Chef Nathan Bates, Food Service Director at the Boyne Falls Public School.  Chef Nathan is a trained chef who is renowned for making homemade meals for students and staff every day, and was recently recognized by Governor Whitmer as a school lunch hero.  Listen in as Chef Nathan talks about his purposeful work, and demonstrating his belief that caring about the food children are provided is one important way to let students know they are cared for.

The Career Tech Effect: Harbor Springs Audio Engineering and Video Editing CTE Program

In today’s episode we met up with students from Harbor Springs Audio Engineering and Video Editing CTE Program. Vincent, Isabel, and Nat talk to us about why they joined the class, what they are learning, what they want to be when they grow up, and give advice to younger students thinking about CTE. 
 
Students:
Vincent Dougovito, Junior at Harbor Springs High School
Isabel Dunn, Senior at Harbor Springs High School
Nat Mills, Senior at Harbor Springs High School
https://charemisdcareertech.org/audio-engineering-and-video-editing/

The Career Tech Effect: Drost Landscape

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Jenna Lindenberg, Human Resources Manager from Drost Landscape. Jenna gives us some insight as to what Drost Landscape does,  the variety of employment opportunities available within Drost and what types of skills or training students would need to start a career with Drost Landscape. 
https://www.drostlandscape.com/

Promoting Systems Thinking: Staying Connected to Your WHY

The ISD is aiming to use processes grounded in research to develop and continually evaluate how our systems work together to ensure the success for all students.  This work is based on a foundation of consistency, collaboration, and effective communication.
In this episode, Regional Implementation Team & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Coordinator Lauren Ringle will be speaking with Natalie Cantrell, K-12 Behavior Coach for Alanson Public Schools.

The Career Tech Effect: Students from East Jordan’s Business CTE Program

In today’s episode we met up with students from East Jordan’s Business Administration and Management CTE Program.Mailey and Kamryn talk to us about why they joined the class, what they are learning, what they want to be when they grow up, and give advice to younger students thinking about CTE. 
 
Students:
Mailey Hamilton, Senior at East Jordan High School
Kamryn Webb, Senior at East Jordan High School 
https://charemisdcareertech.org/business-administration-and-management/

The Career Tech Effect: Strong Partnerships with Networks Northwest

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Terry Vandercook, Chief Executive Officer for Networks Northwest. Terry and I discuss all of the wonderful partnerships between Networks Northwest and Char-Em ISD including JMG, MiCareerQuest, EJ Welding After hours, and more. 
https://www.networksnorthwest.org/

The Career Tech Effect: Char-Em Street STEM

In this episode we interview Brandon Beltz, CTE STEM Consultant for CharEm ISD. Brandon talks all about Char-Ems new Street STEM Program and how our schools and teachers can bring this exciting program to their district. 
https://charemisdcareertech.org/stem/

The Career Tech Effect: CTE at Charlevoix High School

In today's episode we check in with students from Charlevoix's Drafting and Design, Health Occupations, and Business Administration and Management programs. Jack, Carly and Wren talk to us about why they joined their class, what they are learning, and some helpful advice they would give younger students thinking about taking CTE. 
Students:
Jack Jarema, Charlevoix High School
Carly Eaton, Junior at Charlevoix High School 
Wren Fogle, Sophmore at Charlevoix High School 
https://charemisdcareertech.org/business-administration-and-management/
https://charemisdcareertech.org/drafting-and-design-technology/
https://charemisdcareertech.org/health-occupations/

Tremendous Staff: An Interview with Mike Ritter, Charlevoix Public Schools Superintendent

In this episode, Superintendent Mike Ritter shares how his staff and community are living up to the Rayder mission, preparing students to think, learn and positively contribute to a diverse global community.  Listen in as Mike talks about the great things happening in the district on behalf of students, their "kids first" mindset, and above all, the tremendous staff that make it happen every day.

Promoting Systems Thinking: The Importance of Being Flexible and Responsive

The ISD is aiming to use processes grounded in research to develop and continually evaluate how our systems work together to ensure the success for all students.  In this episode, the second in a series of episodes on the topic, Regional Implementation Team & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Coordinator Lauren Ringle spoke with Jill Warner, Teacher Consultant and advocate for systems.