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Feb. 7, 2022

Season 4, Episode 18: Jimmy Casas - Culturize: Every Student, Every Day, Whatever it Takes

Special thanks to Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) Day 1 Keynote Speaker Jimmy Casas for taking time after his sessions on Monday, February 7, 2022, to chat with the 9th Grade Experience Podcast about his own middle/high school time, how to encourage and teach students and educators how…

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Feb. 7, 2022

Season 4, Episode 18: Jimmy Casas - Culturize: Every Student, Every Day, Whatever it Takes

Special thanks to Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) Day 1 Keynote Speaker Jimmy Casas for taking time after his sessions on Monday, February 7, 2022, to chat with the 9th Grade Experience Podcast about his own middle/high school time, how to encourage and teach students and educators how…

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Feb. 3, 2022

Season 4, Episode 17: Linus Sandin and Garrett Metcalf of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms

To help promote the upcoming Emmaus High School Night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on February 19, 2022, this episode features two members of the team talking about their unique 9th grade experiences while chasing the dream of playing professional hockey. Linus Sandin and Garrett Metcalf have both followed a…

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Feb. 2, 2022

Season 4, Episode 17: Linus Sandin and Garrett Metcalf of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms

To help promote the upcoming Emmaus High School Night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on February 19, 2022, this episode features two members of the team talking about their unique 9th grade experiences while chasing the dream of playing professional hockey. Linus Sandin and Garrett Metcalf have both followed a…

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Jan. 17, 2022

Season 4, Episode 16: Branch, The Therapy Dog

On this episode we spotlight everyone's favorite Emmaus High School "freshman," Branch, the Therapy Dog. Branch has been present in hallways and classrooms since the beginning of the school year, offering students another layer of support and comfort as they have returned back to the halls of EHS. You will…

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Jan. 17, 2022

Season 4, Episode 16: Branch, the Therapy Dog

On this episode we spotlight everyone's favorite Emmaus High School "freshman," Branch, the Therapy Dog. Branch has been present in hallways and classrooms since the beginning of the school year, offering students another layer of support and comfort as they have returned back to the halls of EHS. You will…

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Jan. 12, 2022

Season 4, Episode 15: A First Welcome to the Class of 2026

Welcome Emmaus High School Class of 2026! Though we haven’t had our first major snow of the school year, thoughts are slowly beginning to turn to fall and the arrival of the next group of freshmen who will roam the halls of EHS. The first in-person introduction to EHS came…

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Jan. 12, 2022

Season 4, Episode 15: A First Welcome to the Class of 2026

Welcome Emmaus High School Class of 2026! Though we haven’t had our first major snow of the school year, thoughts are slowly beginning to turn to fall and the arrival of the next group of freshmen who will roam the halls of EHS. The first in-person introduction to EHS came…

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Dec. 23, 2021

Season 4, Episode 14: Student Spotlight w/ EHS Field Hockey Players Autum Kernechel & Lauren Kushma

It’s normal for high school varsity athletes to put pressure on themself. Being a freshman on a varsity team only magnifies that intensity. Now, think about the expectations of being a first-year member of the nationally-ranked, defending state champion EHS field hockey team. Autum Kernechel and Lauren Kushma cracked through…

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Dec. 23, 2021

Season 4, Episode 14: Student Spotlight with EHS Field Hockey Players Autum Kernechel and Lauren ...

It’s normal for high school varsity athletes to put pressure on themself. Being a freshman on a varsity team only magnifies that intensity. Now, think about the expectations of being a first-year member of the nationally-ranked, defending state champion EHS field hockey team. Autum Kernechel and Lauren Kushma cracked through…

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Dec. 10, 2021

Season 4, Episode 13: Reflection from Pre-Service Teacher Kayla Canning

During the course of the fall semester, Kayla Canning, a senior, pre-service teacher from Cedar Crest College, shadowed me in the classroom, which was one of my first experiences with.a pre-service teacher. On today's episode Kayla will give her impressions and thoughts of what it's like as somebody that's learning…

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Dec. 10, 2021

Season 4, Episode 13: Reflections from Pre-Service Teacher Kayla Canning

During the course of the fall semester, Kayla Canning, a senior, pre-service teacher from Cedar Crest College, shadowed me in the classroom, which was one of my first experiences with.a pre-service teacher. On today's episode Kayla will give her impressions and thoughts of what it's like as somebody that's learning…

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Nov. 22, 2021

Season 4, Episode 12: Attitude of Gratitude 2021

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it's a great time to look back and reflect on the many positives in our lives for the third annual Attitude of Gratitude special episode. Over 50 members, and one four-legged friend, of the Emmaus High School community took time during this busy period…

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Nov. 22, 2021

Season 4, Episode 12: Attitude of Gratitude 2021

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it's a great time to look back and reflect on the many positives in our lives for the third annual Attitude of Gratitude special episode. Over 50 members, and one four-legged friend, of the Emmaus High School community took time during this busy period…

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Nov. 12, 2021

Season 4, Episode 11: Global Citizens Club

With over 2,800 students, Emmaus High School is a community of learners from many different cultural backgrounds. The focus of the Global Citizens Club is to assist students in learning about and becoming actively engaged in promoting a globally-minded consciousness and worldview. On this episode we hear from club members…

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Nov. 12, 2021

Season 4, Episode 11: Global Citizens Club

With over 2,800 students, Emmaus High School is a community of learners from many different cultural backgrounds. The focus of the Global Citizens Club is to assist students in learning about and becoming actively engaged in promoting a globally-minded consciousness and worldview. On this episode we hear from club members…

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Nov. 4, 2021

Season 4, Episode 10: Student Spotlight - Will Buck

When entering 9th grade, some students choose to ease into this transitional time to get their feet under them by limiting their activities and focusing on school. Will Buck is not one of those students. He is currently participating on two school sports teams during the fall season: varsity football…

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Nov. 4, 2021

Season 4, Episode 10: Student Spotlight - Will Buck

When entering 9th grade, some students choose to ease into this transitional time to get their feet under them by limiting their activities and focusing on school. Will Buck is not one of those students. He is currently participating on two school sports teams during the fall season: varsity football…

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Oct. 25, 2021

Season 4, Episode 9: Pennsylvania Council of Teacher of English Language Arts Conference Recap

This recording is from a roundtable discussion during a session at the 2021 Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts Conference held October 22, 2021 in Harrisburg, Pa. This was a wide-ranging conversation about the impact that 9th grade English class can have on students during their remaining…

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Oct. 8, 2021

Season 4, Episode 8: Preparing for Homecoming and Taking Chances

It's time to get ready for Homecoming on this week's episode! It is hard to believe that we have just finished our 6th week of school and reached the halfway point of the first marking period. Watch for strategies on finishing the grading period strong or even rebounding from a…

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Oct. 8, 2021

Season 4, Episode 8: Preparing for Homecoming and Taking Chances

It's time to get ready for Homecoming on this week's episode! It is hard to believe that we have just finished our 6th week of school and reached the halfway point of the first marking period. Listen in for strategies on finishing the grading period strong or even rebounding from…

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Sept. 23, 2021

Season 4, Episode 7: The Counseling Suite with Mrs. Demchak and Mr. McInerney

It has been a month of great adjustments for the members of Emmaus High School's Class of 2025. In addition to the normal growing pains of entering high school, they have confronted a new block schedule, continued health and safety procedures due to Covid-19 and for many, reacclimating themselves to…

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Sept. 23, 2021

Season 4, Episode 7: The Counseling Suite with Mrs. Demchak and Mr. McInerney

It has been a month of great adjustments for the members of Emmaus High School's Class of 2025. In addition to the normal growing pains of entering high school, they have confronted a new block schedule, continued health and safety procedures due to Covid-19 and for many, reacclimating themselves to…

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Sept. 9, 2021

Season 4, Episode 6: Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

For students at Emmaus High School and around the country, the events of September 11, 2001, are history experienced through other's stories and images. Students rely on these recollections to gain perspective to the tragic events that rocked the country on that the day and the weeks after. To commemorate…

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