In It to Learn BETH VAN KAN

What is the right time to start your own business? For 6th grade student, Inaya, 11 years old is the correct answer! In this episode we get to know how Inaya's passion for beauty and cosmetics has already turned into a successful business venture. You do not want to miss this episode.



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Inaya Addict Cosmetics

Mr. Curtis Donohue, WMS Band Teacher and Music Department Chair, joins the In It to Learn podcast to talk about what it has been like to teach music while adapting to physical distancing policies to keep learners safe and the new experience of teaching music to online learners. Listeners will also learn more about Mr. Donohue as a middle school student in Germany, where his musical journey began!



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Bell Covers and Face Masks for Musicians

One of the opportunities that add to the uniqueness of WMS are Student Led Conferences. Mrs. Tyler, the current Coordinator for Student Led Conferences (SLC) joins the In It to Learn podcast to tell us all about these conferences in which students and parents intentionally engage in meaningful conversations about learning. We also get to know a little bit more about one of our amazing WMS teachers!

Nurse Mikkelsen is our featured guest for this episode of In It to Learn. Listen now to learn about how she made her way to being a school nurse one science class at a time. Nurse Mikkelsen also shares best practices for in-person learners for our current school year.

Books Discussed During this Episode:

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Since we are all surely engaged in future historic events, it is the perfect moment to enjoy a visit with longstanding WMS Social Studies teacher, Mr. Tim Morrish. The conversation also includes what online teaching has been like for Mr. Morrish and we share our excitement at having students and staff safely returning to our school building. 

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Books by author Alan Gratz: Allies and Refugee

Books by author Ruta Septys: Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea

Your WMS Librarians highly recommend these amazing stories!

Is a career in STEAM part of your future? In this episode, Ms. Kristin Rojas from the Prince William County Schools Office of Professional Development shares how a student's interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math can lead to a career they love, it has for her! Ms. Rojas tells us about one PWCS event to help students explore possible career paths and where to find more events and programs from PWCS.

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PWCS Sponsored Events

PWCS Specialty Programs