In this episode, MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, joins the podcast once again to discuss the upcoming spring season. We discuss working with senior spring athletes, multi-sport athlete data, the Rep Council and their new AD Mentoring/Coaching program.Kirjoittanut MASSP

In this episode, East Grand Rapids MS Principal & MASSP Board of Directors Member Jeff Dykehouse, joins the podcast to discuss his building's flexible schedule that they are running this school year. The schedule allows for additional time each day to focus on SEL lessons and support time that is teacher- and student-driven. Listen and learn what t…

In this episode, we focus on ways to build culture and rapport with staff and students. Todd Simmons, Cedar Springs HS Principal and 2023-24 MASSP President, joins us to discuss the Secret Super Staff Spirit Week and Every Student Known initiatives aimed at creating an environment of trust and relationships in his building. Listen in to learn how i…

MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, returns to the podcast to give a winter season update. Topics covered include a few changes to the basketball season, as well as some interesting announcements from MHSAA regarding student participation numbers, tournament attendance records, legislative bills impacting retirees and more.…

In this episode, Traverse City Central Asst. Principal & MASSP Board of Directors Member, Ben Berger, joins the show to talk about their TIE Program which features a special class block for a large group of freshmen to receive US History, English 9 & Biology curriculum all at once with a group of teachers. Ben shares the history of the program, wha…

In this episde, we are joined by Bill Jones (Principal at Hillsdale MS), Aaron Romoslawski (Asst. Principal at Forest Hills Northern) and Tom Lietz (Associate Director at MASSP) as we talk about the role of Artificial Intelligence in education. All three are passionate learners of AI and have seen the benefits of how this magnificent tool can impac…

In this episode, former Principal of the Year and current leader at North Farmington High School, Mr. Joe Greene, shares with us a beginning of the year tradition for his seniors centered around their Student ID cards. If you have ever seen the photos on social media or via a news article, you will notice students dressing up like your favorite mus…

MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, joins the podcast to share updates and changes coming to fall sports this school year. We discuss new rules, finals locations & qualifiers, team travel tweaks and more as Mark shares the rationale behind these new changes.Kirjoittanut MASSP

In this podcast, Nina interviews new board member, Mr. Marty Bulger, Region 11 rep and principal of East English Village Prep Academy in Detroit Public Schools Community School District. Marty talks about how he has returned full circle to the district and community that not only educated but nurtured him into the person he is today.…

In this podcast, Nina interviews new board member, Ms. Tiela Schurman, Region 4 rep and principal of Midland High School. Tiela talks about her "why" and what drives her passion for education.Kirjoittanut MASSP

In this episode, we are joined by the Assistant Principal team from Granville High School that includes Ashley Buchholz, Matt Cook & Michael Kennedy, as they share their journey using a MTSS program to work with students on both academic and behavior improvements. They share who is on the team, what the components look like and lessons learned over…

In this episode, former MASSP President & Principal of the Year, Jim French (ret.), joins the podcast to share his passion and experience on RTI programs to help support academic achievement for students. Learn the approach used at Portage North HS and the positive impact a successful RTI program had on their school.…

In this episode, Nina interviews Trayc Cunningham, secretary at Beecher High School about her experience over the last 28 years as an employee in various roles throughout the district. Trayc shares how she loves her students, showing them love as a mother away from home, but also how she's able to show them tough love too; while switching hats and …

In this podcast, Nina talks with region 10 Board of Director representative, Principal Jay Vesperman. Jay talks about his transition from Assistant Principal of Woodhaven High School to being recently named the new building Principal.Kirjoittanut MASSP

In this episode, Nina talks with Sharon Malaga and Monica Lowe, both clerical staff from L'Anse Creuse Middle School East about what a day in their life looks like.Kirjoittanut MASSP

This episode features a handful of aministrators from a couple of school districts as we focus on how to keep are hallways safe and make sure students are where they are supposed to be. We are joined by Assistant Principals from both Grand Haven High School and Holland High School and learn about their different strategies for keeping track of wher…

Are you interested in learning about alternative discipline methods? In this episode, Torrie Maas of East Middle School (Farmington) talks about how they have implemented creative methods to help their middle school students learn from their mistakes and poor judgment. She explains how students can learn and have less punitive consequences when a s…

In this episode, we talk about the importance of "onboarding" new clerical staff. Retired Administrative Assistant Sheri Whipple and newly hired Madeline McDonnell talk about how shadowing and overlapping at Cedar Springs High School was beneficial and key in a successful transition for both.Kirjoittanut MASSP

Looking for a unique field trip idea for your students? Listen as Nina chats with Andrea Glynn and Justin Hauser, both principals in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools as they talk about their combined end-of-the-year field trip to Metro Beach with all 1000+ middle school students from both of their buildings!…

University of Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris won the NCAA Title earlier this month in Tulsa in dominant fashion. He finished the season 33-0 and this week has named the Dan Hodge Trophy Winner for being the nation's most dominant wrestler. The Hodge is the Heisman of wrestling and Parris is the first Wolverine to ever win the award since it's in…

Brad Bush, Asst. Director for MHSAA, joins the podcast to spread the word about a legacy program that offers some new and exciting features. Juniors and seniors in you buildings can be trainined to become registered officials and help ref your school's sub-varsity contests. Learn how the curriculum resources and new, online modules work to help pre…

Listen as Nina interviews Teresa Banish and Emily Spica, clerical staff at Traverse City Central High School about end-of-the-year celebrations. The ladies talk about hoe they plan these events and prepare year-round for culmination ceremonies.Kirjoittanut MASSP

Nina talks with our first Middle-Level Rocket League Esports Champion, East Grand Rapids Middle School about their involvement in the middle-level esports league. Principal, Jeff Dykhouse and coach, Casey Smith, talk about how providing an esports club has created a space for students who may not be involved in other extracurriculars or athletic cl…

Nina talks live from the AP Summit with first-year Assistant Principal, Megan Henry. Megan shares her experience as a new administrator at Troy Athens High School, what she's learned, and what advice she offers to those aspiring to administration in the future.Kirjoittanut MASSP

Jon Myers and Mark Rowell talk 3rd round 2023 basketball playoffs at the RCTV 19 studio before heading to Mississippi Valley State for the 2A North Matchups

Jon Myers and Ked Storey talk playoff basketball, Tippah County Sports and more at the RCTV 19 studio in Ripley MS.

The Grappler catches up with Univ of Michigan nationally ranked 125lber Jack Medley less than a month out from Big Tens and NCAAS.

Grand Haven HS Principal & MASSP Board Member, Tracy Wilson, returns to the podcast to discuss their Parent Learning Walks program which allows parents into their building during the school day for a tour and classroom visits. The walks have been occuring for years and it not only gives valauable insight to parents as they learn about the school, b…

We sit down with Michigan State's red hot 157lber Chase Saldate and talk wrestling, content creation, UFC, California, East Lansing, mental training, Daniel Cormier, Roger Chandler and more. #ChaseSaldate #ncaawrestling #ufc #danielcormier #bigtenwrestling

We caught up with nationally ranked Central Michigan 157lber Corbyn Munson, discussing his career to this point and what is to come in 2023. www.MichiganGrappler.com

January 10, 2022. We catch up with University of Michigan 2x NCAA All-American Cam Amine after his season opening duals against Cal Poly and CSBU. Among topics discussed are B1G season on the horizon, reflecting on NCAAs last year in Detroit, and transitioning into leadership role for the Wolverines.…