The Green Room Podcast Series

"Kids These Days" Episode 7: Abby Jones

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2026/06/27

I had the honor of chatting with Abby Jones, an 11th-grade student at Kennebecasis Valley High School in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, where she has established herself as a dynamic leader. She’s the captain of her school’s rugby team, a senior editor for the yearbook, and an active member of the Renaissance team. Her involvement in extracurricular activities not only showcases her leadership skills but also highlights her commitment to making a difference in her school community. Abby is an absolute

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"Kids These Days" Episode 6: Luke Greller

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2026/05/12

In this episode of the podcast, I had the chance to connect with Luke Greller, a #RockStar student leader from Newberg High School in Newberg, Oregon. Luke shares insights on balancing academics, sports, and leadership, the importance of community involvement, and his future aspirations including college football and personal growth. Luke is an incredible young man with a super bright future!

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"Kids These Days" Episode 5: Jose Mendoza

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2026/04/29

I had the chance to connect with Jose Mendoza, a #RockStar student leader from Brazoswood High School in Clute, TX. Jose shares his experiences with school culture, leadership, community involvement, and preparing for college at Texas Tech University. He shares a ton of insights on student recognition, staff appreciation, and the power of student leadership in shaping a positive school environment. Jose is an incredible student leader and you're gonna love this episode!

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Episode 58: Jonathan Alsheimer

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2026/04/16

In this high-energy episode, I had the chance to connect with my guy, Jonathan Alsheimer! Jonathan is a rock star educator, speaker, and author. He shares his journey in education, a ton of innovative teaching strategies, and the power of relationships and effort as they relate to student success. Jonathan also shares a ton of practical tips for student engagement, motivation, and creating a positive school culture, as well as why you should attend JRGC this summer! This is a banger episode!

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"Kids These Days" Episode 4: Amara George

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2026/02/25

In this episode of the "Kids These Days" podcast, I had the chance to connect with Amara George, a student leader from Marshall High School in Marshall, WI. Amara shares her journey into leadership, her passions for photography and community involvement, and her insights on standing out and making a difference in her school and community. Amara is an absolute #RockStar student leader and you're gonna love this episode!

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"Kids These Days" Episode 3: Ava Yono

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2026/02/14

In this episode of the "Kids These Days" podcast, I had the chance to connect with Ava Yono, a senior at L'Anse Creuse High School North in Michigan. Ava shares her journey as a student leader, discussing her involvement in various clubs, the challenges of transitioning to a new school, and the importance of leadership qualities. She reflects on her experiences in sports, the impact of social media on teenagers, and how she balances her academic and social life. Ava also highlights the significance

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"Kids These Days" Episode 2: Braylen Mitchem

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2026/02/04

In this episode of the "Kids These Days" podcast, I had the chance to connect with Braylen Mitchem, a senior at Fox Creek High School in South Carolina, who shares his journey as a student leader and athlete. Braylen discusses his passion for lacrosse, his involvement in the Renaissance Crew, and the positive impact of these experiences on his personal growth and school community. The conversation highlights the importance of inclusivity, recognition of achievements, and the role of educators in

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Episode 57: Dr. Melissa Saucier

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2026/01/30

In this episode of the Green Room podcast, I had the chance to connect with Dr. Melissa Saucier, the principal of Hancock Middle School in Kiln, Mississippi. Dr. Saucier shares her unique journey into education, which began unexpectedly after Hurricane Katrina. She discusses her leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of relationships and collaboration among staff. Dr. Saucier also highlights her initiatives to improve school culture, including student recognition programs and staff

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Episode 56: Dr. Michelle Carney-Ray Yoder

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2026/01/25

In this episode of the Green Room podcast, I had the chance to connect with my good friend, Dr. Michelle Carney-Ray Yoder, the superintendent of Central Regional School District in New Jersey. We discuss Dr. Yoder's inspiring journey in education, starting from her early days as a paraprofessional and culminating in her current role as a superintendent. Dr. Yoder shares her passion for education and the importance of building relationships within the school community, emphasizing the need for

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"Kids These Days" Episode 1: Alexis Dishman

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2026/01/16

This was an awesome convo with #RockStar student leader, Alexis Dishman, a senior at Gloucester High School in Virginia. Alexis shares her journey as a student leader, highlighting her involvement in various clubs, including the Jostens Renaissance program, and her aspirations to pursue nursing while playing softball at Methodist University. Throughout the conversation, Alexis emphasizes the importance of student recognition and community engagement, detailing initiatives like academic rallies and

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Episode 55: Trisha Bemboom

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2026/01/08

This was an awesome conversation with Trisha Bemboom, coordinator of student activities for the Minnesota Association of Student Leaders. Trisha does so much amazing work to empower student leaders and educators not only in Minnesota, but on a national level as well through her work with the National Association for Student Activities. We discuss how to start a leadership course on your campus, the power of using your influence for good, and so much more!

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Episode 54: Liz Dalzell

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2025/12/18

This was an awesome convo with Liz Dalzell, principal at Horizon Middle School in Colorado Springs, CO. Liz is a #RockStar educator and leads an incredible school full of awesome students and staff. She shares a ton of ideas and insights on how her school has created and sustains a thriving school culture! Check it out!

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Episode 53: Mendi Camacho

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2025/12/15

#RockStar educator and Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame member Mendi Camacho joined The Green Room to share about her journey in education and her role as the leadership teacher and renaissance sponsor at DeLand High School in DeLand, FL. There are a ton of awesome ideas for student and staff recognition in the episode, you're gonna love it!

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Episode 52: Eric Lillis

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2025/11/17

This is an awesome convo with my good friend and absolute #RockStar educator, Eric Lillis. Eric recently retired from education after an incredible career and he shares so many awesome stories and ideas in this episode! Enjoy and go Hawks!!!

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Episode 51: Samantha Grimes

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2025/10/20

Jostens Renaissance Hall of Famer Samantha Grimes joined me on The Green Room to share some of the incredible things that take place at Greenbrier High School in Tennessee! Samantha is a #RockStar teacher with a ton of ideas for positively impacting school culture!

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Episode 50: Melissa Wright

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2025/09/22

For episode 50, we went north of the border to chat with Melissa Wright, #RockStar educator at Kennebecasis Valley High School in New Brunswick, Canada! Melissa shares a ton of awesome culture-building ideas and details the similarities and differences in education between Canada and the United States.

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Episode 49: Cholly Oglesby

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2025/09/17

Cholly Oglesby, principal at Sartartia Middle School in Texas, joins The Green Room to share her story and tell us about the amazing things happening on her campus. From a staffulty scavenger hunt to a chalk the walk community event to a fun twist on celebrating the 100th day of school, you don't want to miss all of the awesome ideas that are shared in this episode!

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Episode 48: Missy Hardison

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2025/09/15

Missy Hardison is a #RockStar educator at Lincoln Elementary School in Franklin, Kentucky. In this episode, she shares about the amazing things they do at her school to positively impact the culture and climate for students and staff. She also details how she provides leadership opportunities for her students, empowering them to serve others through action and service.

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Episode 47: Brad McCloskey & Keri Popadines

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2025/09/10

This episode of the podcast features Brad McCloskey and Keri Popadines, facilitators in the Keystone Central School District in Pennsylvania. These two #RockStar educators have so many great ideas that positively impact their students and colleagues, including an awesome twist on March Madness that resulted in a 97% attendance rate! You're gonna love this episode!

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Episode 46: Jason "JJ" Jedamski

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2024/12/18

"Schools don't get better when one person changes a lot, schools get better when a lot of people change a little bit." This was an awesome conversation with Jason "JJ" Jedamski around school culture with a ton of ideas and strategies to maximize your school's potential. You're gonna love this episode!

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