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HFCA PodcastEp. 10, "Breath Work (Wellness Night Episode)"In this powerful episode of the HFCA Podcast, recorded during Wellness Night on April 23rd, host Mr. Thompson sits down with special guest Mr. Taylor for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about what wellness means, both in and out of the classroom. From quiet moments in the Zen room to extreme winter camping and solo travel to L.A., this episode explores how we can center ourselves in a chaotic world. The two educators swap stories, talk self-care routines, and even walk through a live breathing exercise (yes, box breathing included) that you can try right along with them.2025-04-2416 minHFCA PodcastEp. 9, "What is Wellness? (Wellness Night Podcast)" On this special Wellness Night episode of the HFCA Podcast, host Mr. Thompson is joined by a group of brilliant young women from the HFCA student body for a refreshing and honest conversation about what wellness means to them.Featuring voices from the Classes of 2025 and 2026, the students reflect on their favorite activities from the event, from line dancing to sampling smoothies, and share their personal self-care routines. Whether it’s praying, journaling, traveling, or simply listening to music, this episode reminds us that taking care of ourselves comes in many different forms.🎧 In this...2025-04-2407 minHFCA PodcastEp. 8, "Start Where You Are (Wellness Night Podcast Episode)"Welcome to Wellness Night, a brand-new mini-series from the HFCA Podcast! In this first episode, your host, Mr. Thompson, is joined for the first time by co-host Mr. Patterson for a powerful and personal conversation about what wellness truly means in our lives and communities. Recorded live on April 23rd, this episode covers everything from morning routines and travel therapy to navigating health risks in the Black community. The duo reflects on personal wellness journeys, childhood memories, and how fitness, fasting, and food can change your life.✨ Topics include:The danger of silent killers like hig...2025-04-2413 minHFCA PodcastEp. 7, "Robotics (Math Night Episode)"In this episode of the HFCA Podcast, Mr. Thompson is joined by Class of 2028 students Chloe and Walter, live from the HFCA Middle School Podcast Studio during Math Night (3.14 – Happy Pi Day!). From presenting in the robotics club to solving trinomial equations in class, these two bright minds share how they’re using math both now and in the future—from coding autonomous robots to dreaming of becoming an engineer. They also keep it real about learning challenges, the importance of great teaching, and why self-advocacy and asking for help can change everything when it comes to math....2025-03-3107 minHFCA PodcastEp. 6, "Math is Everywhere (Math Night Episode)"In this Pi Day special, Mr. Thompson is joined by the insightful Ms. Harris to talk all things math—and not just the textbook kind. Recorded live during HFCA's Math Night (3.14), this episode dives into how we use math every single day. From cooking for one to calculating gas costs, designing with Canva, and even planning outfits based on the weather, math shows up in the most unexpected ways. Together, they explore real-life examples that bring numbers to life and speak directly to students who think they’ll never need math after school.Whether you're a math...2025-03-3109 minHFCA PodcastEp. 5, "Math in Real Life (Math Night Episode)"In this special Pi Day episode of the HFCA Podcast, Mr. Thompson sits down with students Kenzie, Cherish, and Dre to explore the everyday ways we use math—whether it’s budgeting for a summer trip, solving classroom problems, or calculating how much gas it takes to fill your car from real-life applications to why math matters beyond the classroom, this fun and relatable conversation celebrates the importance of numbers and problem-solving in our daily lives. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or just someone who’s ever wondered, “When am I actually going to use this?”, this episode is for you. 📊✨2025-03-3103 minHFCA PodcastEp. 4, "Final Exam Tips"Welcome back to the HFCA Podcast! In this episode, host Mr. Thompson sits down with Mehki Carter and Darwin Johnson on exam day to check in on their thoughts, feelings, and strategies as they face their tests.🎓 Mehki opens up about his upcoming oral presentation on the power of artificial intelligence and how movies like iRobot reflect both the potential and dangers of AI. Meanwhile, Darwin shares his nerves around group projects and practical test-taking tips that help him stay calm and focused.📌 What you'll hear in this episode:Real talk about stress...2024-12-1607 minHFCA PodcastEp. 3, "Leadership Beyond Titles"🎙️ Episode Title: "Leadership Beyond Titles"In this inspiring episode of the HFCA Podcast, hosts Keyia Sconiers and Vashayla Haywood break down what it truly means to be a leader. Leadership isn’t about titles or positions—it’s about everyday actions that create a positive impact.✨ Episode Highlights:Understanding Leadership as Influence: Discover how small actions can create meaningful change in your community or workplace.Barack Obama’s Quote in Action: "The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something." Hear how this powerful quote applies to living with purpose an...2024-12-0205 minHFCA PodcastEp. 2, "Making The Most of Our Time"In this episode, hosts D'ivionne Hardy, Ta'Shawn Carter, and Jayquan Marshall tackle a topic that affects us all—how we spend our time. From managing school schedules to balancing sports, work, and social media, they share personal insights and challenges about staying consistent and learning the value of time.Join us as we dive into morning routines, distractions, and the struggle between living intentionally versus running on autopilot. Plus, hear practical tips for setting goals, staying motivated, and making every moment count.💡Are you being intentional with your time, or are you just busy...2024-11-2205 minHFCA PodcastEp. 1, "Healthy Habits Shape Our Future"Hosted by HFCA seniors Aalaeyah Williams and Keyia Sconiers, this episode dives into the powerful impact of habits on our well-being and success. Drawing inspiration from Nicole Cody’s quote, “We create our future self by default or by design,” Aalaeyah and Keyia explore how nearly half of our daily actions are driven by habits—and how small, intentional changes can lead to big transformations.In this conversation, the hosts discuss:The challenge of breaking bad habits and building healthy ones.Practical strategies for making positive changes, like journaling, creating routines, and avoiding triggers.Why focusing...2024-11-2012 min