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Partnering with Metro Parks
On this episode of “The Conversation”, John and Rachel chat with Jill Snyder, the Visitor Engagement Manager and Public Information Officer at Columbus and Franklin Co...
CCMEP: One of Ohio’s Best Kept Secrets
On this episode of The Conversation, John and Christina (filling in for Rachel) have an insightful conversation about the wide range of resources the Ohio Department o...
Food, Friendship & Belonging: The Heart of Kitchen of Life
On this episode of “The Conversation”, John and Rachel sit down with Shea Kaltmann, the Director of Kitchen of Life, to explore how the organization is transforming li...
Voices in Conflict
*Please note: the introduction of this podcast incorrectly refers to the high school as "Village Springs". The correct name of the school is "Village High School". On ...
American Political Thought and Radicalism – Part 2
Tune in to the exciting conclusion of Episode 1 of The Conversation! In this episode, John and Rachel dive deeper into David Strausbaugh’s thought-provoking American P...
American Political Thought and Radicalism – Part 1
Season 2 of The Conversation is here! This two-part episode is a part of our Democracy Starts in the Classroom series which will cover civic engagement topics to keep ...
Emerging Talent & Workforce Engagement
The final episode of Season 1 of "The Conversation, is here! Tune in as John chats with Opal Brant from One Columbus about their groundbreaking efforts to support and...
A District’s Focus on Service Learning
Service based learning experiences are crucial to connecting with and understanding the needs of your school community. On this episode of The Conversation, John and R...
Westerville City School’s Inclusive Approach to Well-Being
Student and teacher well-being is crucial to the success of your district. On this episode of The Conversation, Rachel and John chat with Tami Cole-Santa, Executive Di...
Ohio Teacher of the Year
Recognizing Ohio teachers starts with you! Nominations for the 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year are now open. On this episode of The Conversation, Rachel and John chat wi...
Racial Equity Discourse in the Classroom
Episode 4 of The Conversation has dropped! Filling in for Rachel Daniels, Christina Grady-Watts and John Hambrick chat with Lisa Floyd Jefferson and Schyvonne Ross fro...
Supporting Ukrainian Students in Ohio
As the two-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine approaches, The Conversation spoke with US Together, a non-profit organization providing services for immigrants...