Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education

The Career Tech Effect: Students in Pellston’s Health Occupation CTE Program

In today’s episode we met up with students from Pellston's Health Occupations CTE Program. Caroline and Elysia  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:
Caroline Crenshaw, Junior  at Pellston High School 
Elysia Ward, Senior at Pellston High School 
 
https://charemisdcareertech.org/health-occupations/

The Career Tech Effect: Interview with Hayden Dvoracek, Chx CTE Teacher

In this episode we catch up with Hayden Dvoracek, Charlevoix's Drafting/Design and Machine Tool Technology instructor. Hayden shared with us how he got into CTE and all the great opportunities his students participate in during his class. Students receive certifications and learn about a large variety of careers in these fields. Learn more about Char-Em's Drafting/Design and Machine Tool Tech programs here: https://charemisdcareertech.org/drafting-and-design-technology/
https://charemisdcareertech.org/machine-tool-technology/

The Career Tech Effect: An Interview with EJ Chamber President Mary Faculak

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Mary Faculak, President of East Jordan Chamber of Commerce and last year's winner of the CTE Ambassador award. Mary shares with us all of the exciting things happening in the East Jordan community as well as what she is hearing from local businesses as areas of need. 
https://ejchamber.org/

Youth Mental Health: An Interview with Lauren Kazee

This episode features Lauren Kazee, a licensed social worker, therapist, and leader in the area of youth mental health. Lauren’s current role involves onboarding new school partners in Michigan and other regions nationwide into the Trails to Wellness program.  Listen in as Lauren talks about youth mental health and ways schools, families, and communities can make a difference.

Bringing Joy to Mathematics: An Interview with Heather Kowalski

This episode features Heather Kowalski, Math and Technology Integration Consultant for the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District. Listen in as Heather talks about current developments in math and technology and ways she is working to bring joy back to mathematics.

Learning in the AI Age - Process over Product

This episode features AJ Juliani, educator, speaker, consultant, author, podcast host, YouTuber, and founder/owner of Adaptable Learning.  Listen in as AJ discusses ways artificial intelligence (AI) is, and will continue to impact education and student learning.
 
Here is a link to AJ's website.

The Career Tech Effect: Petoskey High School Drafting and Design

In today’s episode we met up with Instructor Lauren Liebler and students from Petoskey’s Drafting & Design Technology CTE Program. Lauren gives us a look into her background and what students can expect in class, while Annie and Liam 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:
Annie Spencer, Sophmore at Petoskey
Liam Withey, Senior at  Petoskey
https://charemisdcareertech.org/drafting-and-design-technology/

Promoting Well-being: An Interview with Chase Mielke

In this episode, Chase Mielke shares what drives him to be an advocate for educators and students, and ways that he engages and inspires people to prevent burnout and overcome the challenges educators and students face today.

The Career Tech Effect: NMC Aviation with Alex Bloye

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Alex Bloye Director & Academic Chair of the
Aviation Division for Northwestern Michigan College. We talk with Alex about the Aviation program at NMC and learn a bit more about all of the benefits that come with it. Alex also describes the very bright future for the aviation industry and why students might want to consider it as an option. 
 
https://charemisdcareertech.org/aviation-science-and-technology/
https://www.nmc.edu/programs/academic-programs/aviation/index.html

The Career Tech Effect: Alanson’s Agriscience Program

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Donna Magil and Mya Weidenhamer, instructors from Alanson’s Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Operations CTE program, with a student guest Sara Wochoski. Donna, Mya and Sara discuss everything you might want to know about the program up at Alanson Public Schools. 
Student: 
Sara Wochoski, Senior at Alanson High School 
https://charemisdcareertech.org/agriscience-and-natural-resources/