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2023-06-2657 min2023-06-121h 00NBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 209: Becky TuckerBorn and raised on a farm just north of North Battleford, SK, Becky Tucker has been sharing her incredible gift for teaching and leading Arts Education with the students of her former high school, NBCHS (class of 2004), for the past 10 years! Known for her kind and positive approach to helping students explore their creativity and create amazing artwork, Becky’s value for building and sharing a sense of family with her students is never absent from class. Making homemade Norwegian waffles in her class every semester with her grandma’s waffle iron, and homemade butter tarts every Christmas for the...
2023-05-3059 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 208: Cathy ArnoldBorn in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and moving to Chetwynd in Northern BC at a young age, Cathy Arnold grew up loving the outdoors and all the beauty Canada has to offer. Heavily inspired by both sets of loving and welcoming grandparents, Cathy is a master at helping students and staff within our library and school where she has served for the past 5 years. Her naturally welcoming, caring personality and bright smile make her instantly approachable to all! When Cathy is not busy working in the NBCHS library, she is busy using her gifts to make Kelly’s Computer Wor...
2023-05-1530 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 207: Stephen NeufeldStephen Neufeld has been teaching at NBCHS since 1996! Not only is he a gifted Welding and trades instructor, he has also taught in just about every high school subject area over his 27 years at the school. Stephen gained valuable trades experience on his journey to being the gifted instructor we know today by working in machine shops and on drilling rigs in his summers following high school. Even more important than his trade and academic skills, Stephen is known for having a heart the size of a vintage Volkswagen Van. One of the influences that has helped to shape...
2023-04-2847 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 206: Rob WallRob Wall was born and raised in the “City of Champions”, Edmonton, AB. As a kid, Rob grew up in the freedom of the 80s! That freedom included having the town by the tail, simply telling your parents you’ll be home for supper before leaving in the morning, and being a spectator to the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup parades during the Oilers heyday in the late 80s.
After graduating from the University of Alberta, Rob began his career in education in 1991 and has spent the past 26 years at NBCHS educating his students in Accounting, Science, Theory of Knowl...
2023-04-0354 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 205: Carla BernierIt is with great excitement that we release this next episode a few days earlier than usual. We are both saddened and excited at the reality of Carla’s transition to her new role with the Ministry of Education. Our school community’s loss will be our province’s gain. Since 2014, Carla has been sharing her gift of connecting and building relationships with students as Vice Principal of NBCHS. A passionate advocate for Indigenous student success and Indigenization within Education, Carla has helped to lead our school to significant improvements in the credit attainment and graduation rates of our FNMI s...
2023-02-1642 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 204: Jackie KroczynskiJackie Kroczynski has a bright, positive personality that is instantly recognizable. Not only is she one of the nicest and most sincere educators within our school, she also has a long list of talents, abilities and accomplishments. While I know how to make hot dogs in the microwave, Jackie knows how to play every single instrument in an entire school band. While I am busy trying to reach the next level on Wordscapes, Jackie is busy pursuing an accelerating music dream which includes her 2 newly released singles, Nurse Jane & When you Almost Didn’t Love Me, and being asked to...
2023-02-0650 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 203: Nevin GloeBorn and raised in Battleford, SK, Nevin Gloe is a graduate of NBCHS, class of 2006! And, fun fact, 2006 just happens to be the score I shot on my last round of Golf, a sport that happens to be near and dear to Nevin. So near and dear in fact that he shot a 65 at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club (that’s 7 under par folks) and attended Mount Royal in Calgary, AB on a golf scholarship. Presently, Nevin is a student favourite at NBCHS, utilising his authentic personality, calm demeanour, and excellent sense of humour to build connection wi...
2023-01-0928 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 202: Krista WalkerI used to think the only people up working at 4:30 in the morning were dairy farmers, Santa’s elves and Mr. Nichol. Well we can all add Krista Walker to that list. Once upon a time, she was up at 4:30am every morning to pick asparagus on a farm in New Zealand! A graduate of JPII Collegiate, Krista has worn many hats in her working life, and worn them with excellence. Most obvious to us is the time she has spent sharing her gift of working with students as an Educational Assistant and making sure they are greeted every da...
2022-12-1943 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - 201: Jennifer LarocqueA former graduate of A.E. Peacock Collegiate in Moose Jaw (Go Toilers!) and Minot State University, Jennifer Larocque began her teaching career in Black Lake, in Saskatchewan's far north (yes, I had to Google Maps it too!). Now in her 24th year in education, she entered administration 4 years into her career and hasn’t looked back! Tune into this first episode of season 2 of NBCHS Over Coffee to get to know our newest member of the NBCHS administrative team and to find out the preferred method of transportation for teachers travelling to school in Black Lake!
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2022-12-0540 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Season 2 PromoWith over 1,000 total listens, season 1 of NBCHS Over Coffee surpassed expectation in every category, especially in fun and how interesting and amazing our NBCHS staff is! We are so excited to be back for Season 2 and the experiences we had preparing for its launch have only continued to affirm why we set out to do it in the first place - to get to know our exceptional staff a little more behind the scenes and build connection around both common and uncommon ground (and to have some fun along the way)! Everyone has a story and a set of...
2022-11-3004 min
NBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Jeff G.Born in Vancouver, BC and having graduated from Kyle Composite School in Kyle, SK, Jeff Gibson began his work life at the Robin Hood Mill in Saskatoon. Thanks to Jeff’s uncle and mentor, a teacher and basketball coach at Evan Hardy Collegiate, Jeff made the transition to education that countless numbers of students are grateful he made. And, thanks to Jeff’s girlfriend Christine, he was quickly wooed to the Battlefords from Saskatoon!
Fast forward to today and Jeff has spent the last 8 years at NBCHS living in his sweet spot, connecting and pouring into the live...
2022-06-201h 04NBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Shawn P.At Battlefords Union Hospital in North Battleford, SK, Shawn Poitras was given 24 hours to live after being born with severe asthma. After surviving those first crucial hours and beginning his young life in North Battleford, Shawn’s parents moved the family to the higher elevation climate of Calgary, Alberta to help with his Asthma. He stayed until the age of 12, at which point his family moved back to North Battleford. A graduate of NBCHS, Shawn quickly made his mark on the workforce, excelling in his roles and receiving a number of promotions, often at a quick pace.
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2022-06-0655 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Lindy B.Lindy Bell Gatzke was born and raised on a farm near Baildon, SK, 13km south of Moose Jaw, SK. Her upbringing was a steady diet of horses, horses, and horses along with the occasional free fighter jet/helicopter show courtesy of CFB Moose Jaw, a little west of her farm. Most notable of all, she had the privilege of graduating from the best high school in the city of Moose Jaw (...maybe the world, NO!...except for NBCHS), A.E.Peacock Collegiate!
An avid potter and an experienced world traveler, Lindy possesses a wealth of knowledge and...
2022-05-2459 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Bryan C.Following his graduation from Asquith High School, Bryan Cottini found himself right where he wanted to be: in the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan with his sights set on becoming an early elementary teacher. Bryan interned in grade 1 and then took on the adventure of heading north to La Loche, SK. where, for the first three years of his teaching career, he tackled a challenging grade 1 teaching assignment.
Today, the Bryan Cottini we know and love has over 30 years teaching experience, including the past 15 years where he has taught at NBCHS. A successful coach an...
2022-05-0951 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Andrew S.Hailing from Langham, SK, Andrew Sneddon knew he wanted to be an educator from his early high school days where a couple of his teachers left an unshakable positive influence on his life. Like all of us, Andrew is no stranger to setbacks. Having been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy after experiencing an incident during his delivery, navigating through several surgeries as a child, and choosing to withdraw early from his first internship placement, Andrew is a testament to perseverance and a “no quit” attitude. It is this attitude and his caring demeanor that have led him to be the exem...
2022-04-2552 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Rochelle B.Born in Moose Jaw, SK, Rochelle Bullerwell moved to eight different locations in Saskatchewan until she settled in North Battleford during the eighth grade. A former graduate of NBCHS and NorthWest Regional College, Rochelle began her journey as an EA in 1996 and has been investing into the students of NBCHS for the past 17 years. Not only does she bring a wealth of educational knowledge and experience to our building, but also a gentleness, laughter and approachability that is second to none. Listen in to this next episode of NBCHS Over Coffee to get to know more about Rochelle and...
2022-04-1150 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Lynne T.Ask Lynne Thompson, as a young child, what she wanted to be when she grew up and she wouldn’t have said doctor, lawyer or astronaut. She would have said teacher. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Lynne went from rounding up her neighborhood friends to play “school” as a child to officially starting her teaching career in Humboldt, SK . She quickly transitioned to NBCHS where she has taught the remainder of her 30 year teaching career, specializing in Law, Business Ed, Accounting and as a later addition, Psychology. With unquestionable professionalism, intelligence, and competence, Lynne has blessed countless numbers of students...
2022-03-2852 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Kyle P.Born and raised in Brampton/Mississauga, ON, Kyle Palmer was brought up with strong values in a family that embraced their Jamaican heritage. Taught to see people simply (and profoundly) as human beings, he enjoyed growing up in a deeply multicultural part of our country, and sports quickly became a go-to pastime for him. Fast forward a few years and you will see Kyle taking the mound for the Bacone College Warriors (Muskogee, OK, USA) , the Graceland University Yellowjackets (Lamoni, IA, USA) and best of all (for NB fans!) the North Battleford Beavers. Listen in to this episode of...
2022-03-1450 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Ryley W.It doesn’t take long around Ryley Woiden to get the vibe that good things are happening in his class and that students really enjoy being there. Who would have thought that 15 seconds into his teaching career a male student would stand up in class, take his shirt off and start whipping it over his head like towel night at an NHL playoff game. And, did I mention he started his teaching career in Shenzhen, China, just a few…thousand km’s east of his hometown of Watrous, SK. It takes a young teacher with solid character and a solid f...
2022-02-2842 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Norma F.Born in St. Lazar, MB and raised in a single parent home, fifth among nine children, Norma brings a depth of personal experience to her role as an Educational Assistant at NBCHS. Her heart, passion and understanding for the students she works with are clearly seen when you witness Norma in action. Listen in to this next episode of NBCHS Over Coffee and find out what experiences have shaped who Norma is today, what motivates her work, and what, ironically, makes her such an effective EA in a classroom of Grade 7 students. We are blessed to have her!
2022-02-0736 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Mike H.Growing up in the small community of Meota, Mike Humenny experienced some of the childhood we all wish for kids. Riding bikes throughout town, playing freely in the yard and community and having free rein of his dad’s scrap woodshed to make whatever came to his young imagination, were all part of Mike's childhood reality. Fast forward a few years and you will find hockey and great deal of football success, both as a player and as the coach of the NBCHS Vikings and the Battlefords Minor Football Bucks. Even more impressively, you will find success as a hus...
2022-01-2455 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Jenny N.What kind of a person do you put in charge of the foundational administrative tasks of the NBCHS daily reality? Easy. Jenny Nolin. Once you meet Jenny, it doesn't take long to see that she is the woman for the job. Day in and day out, she remains positive, optimistic and energized by the daily challenge of putting the pieces of the NBCHS scheduling puzzle together (just to name 1 aspect of her role). Listen in on this next episode of NBCHS Over Coffee to see how growing up with 9 other siblings on a farm by Wilkie, SK, working for...
2022-01-1047 minNBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Janice S.We all know Janice Staff for her incredible work ethic, and incredibly dynamic skill set as a classroom teacher, businesswoman, department leader, and last but certainly not least, as an outstanding chef. Pair all of this with a positive and energetic personality and you really have someone who you want to sit and learn from. Listen in to this next episode of NBCHS Over Coffee to find out what makes Janice the awesome person we all know. You'll also find out what the best thing to serve at a true Staff party really is!
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2021-12-1345 min
NBCHS Over CoffeeNBCHS Over Coffee - Sheldon R.Welcome to the first episode of NBCHS Over Coffee! From Manitoba to Warman to North Battleford, Sheldon Revet has been on a steady journey to becoming the excellent teacher and just plain awesome individual we know today! Listen in as we get behind the scenes a little and talk family, teaching, progressive metal and skating with an octopus (maybe?) at the Civic Centre!
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Producing, Recording, Tech - Ryan Kobelsky
Podcast Cover Art - Elizabeth Millard
Staff Photography - Mark Kotchorek
Music - Madison Hemmerling
Host - Jere...
2021-11-2446 min