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The Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 4 (Season 2): Shout out, School Spirit and Small Daily WinsKirk and Drew continue to recognize people going above and beyond. Kirk dives into school spirit and the idea of small daily wins! 2022-04-0811 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 3 (Season 2) - Zubaz, Shoutouts, and Wordle continued!Kirk and Drew discuss Zubaz pants, shared the awesome number of shoutouts we received, and talk a little bit more about Wordle. 2022-03-0813 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: Wordle, Shout Outs and What's Good!Kirk and Drew shout out several staff members to recognize and appreciate them. Drew laments his unsuccessful Wordle for the morning. They also discuss "What's Good!" with a perspective inspired by Daniel Pink's book, Drive, and the concepts of autonomy, mastery, and purpose. 2022-02-2410 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastSeason 2, Episode 1: Welcome Back - Shout Outs and What's Good?Season 2 kicks off with a slightly new format! We will introduce the episode, then go to our new "Shout Outs!" segment before ending with, "What's good?" Welcome back and enjoy the show! 2022-02-1411 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 9: Covid Memories and Season 1 Podcast ReflectionsKirk and Drew reflect on lessons learned and memories from the pandemic. Kirk quizzes drew on each episode from season 1 to see what he remembers! 2021-05-2626 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 8: Maslow and special guest Lindsay SchloemerKirk and Drew discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with special guest, Lindsay Schloemer. 2021-03-3123 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 7: The Journey, Part 3, with Principal Brian HarlanKirk J. Macnider and Andrew A. Lazzara interview the principal of Schaumburg High School, Brian Harlan. They discuss some critical Chicago preferences, Brian's journey to education as well as a little of his educational philosophy. 2021-02-1921 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 6: The Four Agreements with Dr. Paul DuffyKirk and Drew talk about the book The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz, with Schaumburg High School counselor, Dr. Paul Duffy. 2021-01-2926 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 5: The Journey, Part 2 with Dr. Lisa SmallKirk and Drew kick off 2021 with hope and optimism as they discuss a few New Year's resolutions before getting into their first interview of the year. Episode 5 continues the idea of "The Journey," where the interviewee shares their unique and interesting life path that leads them to where they are today. This episode's guest is Township High School District 211 Superintendent, Dr. Lisa Small. Listen in to hear Dr. Small's background as well as how she processes and reflects on each day. 2021-01-1422 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 4: The Journey, Part 1 with Shawn SullivanIn Episode 4, Kirk and Drew delve into the concept of "The Journey," which will be an ongoing episode topic for the podcast. Special guest Shawn Sullivan, Associate Athletic Director at Ball State University, shares with us his very cool and unique life journey and personal reflections. 2020-12-1123 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 3: Gratitude with Mary Kay PrusnickIn Episode 3, Kirk J. Macnider and Andy Lazzara discuss the concept and practice of showing gratitude. An article that addresses four changes in the brain that can result from practicing gratitude is reviewed. The special guest in this episode is Mary Kay Prusnick, School Board Vice President for Schaumburg School District 54. 2020-11-3030 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 2: Being a Reflective Practitioner with Gerry JamesIn Episode 2 of "The Kurt and Andy Educational Podcast," Kirk and Drew explore the concept of being a reflective practitioner, both personally and professionally. The special guest interview is Gerry James, Assistant Principal at Hoffman Estates High School. 2020-11-1225 minThe Kurt and Andy Educational PodcastEpisode 1: Greeting, Welcoming, and Validating People with Mary Kate SmithKirk and Drew kick off the podcast with some light conversation about the history of their names and how they prefer to be addressed. A quotation by George Washington Carver is discussed. The show's first guest is Mary Kate Smith, who is new to Schaumburg High School this year as a 12-month Assistant Principal. 2020-11-0220 min