
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.
