In this episode, hosts Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah sit down with Hazelwood East Middle School Principal Abida Jafari to explore what makes the school a unique and innovative learning environment. Principal Jafari shares her journey in education, the vision behind East Middle, and how the school is rethinking the traditional middle school experience through its Accelerated Path program.

If you’re curious about whether East Middle is the right fit for your student, don’t miss this conversation. For more information, families are invited to attend an informational meeting and open house at Hazelwood East Middle School on April 8th.

March is Music in Our Schools Month! In this episode Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah speak with HSD Orchestra Director James McKay and Central High band student Tonnie Kamkwalala Jr. to discuss the HSD music program, what Music in Our Schools Month means to them, and so much more!

Join hosts Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah as they sit down with special guest Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, HSD Superintendent. She offers insight into the year’s progress, previews what’s ahead, and shares her vision for the District’s future.

The HSD Teacher Recruitment Fair is on February 21st! HSD's Director of Human Resources, Evelyn Woods, joins hosts Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah to let attendees know what to expect and how to make an impression. Plus, we will hear from Zach Kennah, a current teacher who was hired after attending last year's fair.

Hosts Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah talk with two international teachers, Nancy Kariuki of East High and Christian Viernes of Central High, about their paths to education and their decision to teach in the Hazelwood School District. They share insights on adjusting to a new culture, navigating classroom differences, and the unique strengths international educators bring to students and schools.

In this special Veterans Day episode, hosts Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah speak with two staff members (School Nurse Hannah Schaljo-Garrett and West High Assistant Principal Dr. Dean Grass) who have proudly served our nation and now continue their service in our schools.

Guest Dr. Lanetra Thomas (assistant superintendent) joins hosts Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah to discuss why attendance is so crucial to student success and how parents can play a big role in making sure that students go to school all day, every day.

In this episode, we sit down with Central High cheerleader Kaylynn Ellis and East High football player Oscar Chatman as they give us an inside look at what it’s like to balance academics, athletics, and the excitement of homecoming.

Sounds of School Spirit: Guests Dr. James Garrett (band coach) and Nayshawn Echoles (HSD Marching 101 drum major) join hosts Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah to share information and drum up excitement about the HSD combined marching band ahead of HSD's Homecoming season.

Twillman Montessori School: Guests Enna Dancy-Henderson (Twillman Montessori principal) and Patricia Smith (lead Montessori guide), give an overview of Hazelwood’s latest thematic school, as they join hosts Darrin Lilly and Olivia Kennah.