Courageous Curiosity

Courageous Curiosity
Courageous Curiosity

Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka interviews students, staff, community stakeholders, experts and celebrities in the Courageous Curiosity Podcast. Each episodes aims to tackle a central question. Most episodes will be 30 minutes or less. For more information, visit https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/why-novi/courageous-curiosity-podcast

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Courageous Curiosity 2.17: Why do some make the journey from PTO to School Board?

    This is episode 2.17 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about how some people move from volunteering in a Parent-Teacher Organization to becoming members of the Board of Education. Guests Jamie Kliebert Mary Ann Roney Dr. Danielle Ruskin

    27 min

  2. DEC 10

    Courageous Curiosity 2.16: What is the future of learning?

    This is episode 2.16 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about the future of learning. Guests Dr. Yong Zhao, a global education thought leader Dr. Joseph South, chief innovation officer at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

    33 min

  3. NOV 19

    Courageous Curiosity 2.15: Why has trust in the media diminished?

    This is episode 2.15 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious why trust in the media has diminished and where students go to consume news.  Guests M.L. Elrick, Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy-award winning investigative journalist, author and podcast host (Soul of Detroit). Chris Renwick, host of “JR Afternoon With Chris Renwick” on  WJR-AM 760. Rebecca Borlace, Novi High senior and 2024 Detroit Free Press Summer Apprentice.  Clara Pohlonski, Novi HIgh junior, frequent contributor to the Cat’s Eye News broadcast class and a work-based learner for NCSD’s Supervisor of Communications and Community Engagement.

    35 min

  4. NOV 5

    Courageous Curiosity 2.14: What is the mechatronics lab?

    This is episode 2.14 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about the new mechatronics lab at Novi High School and how it will benefit students. Guests: Phillip Scavo, Novi High teacher Ed Roney, retired, Fanuc America Sanvi Rao, Novi High junior Ava Mandhare, Novi High senior

    29 min

  5. OCT 22

    Courageous Curiosity 2.13: How do we keep score of the success of educational athletics?

    This is episode 2.13 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about educational athletics from the different perspectives of a current student, a former parent and an alum. Guests: Brandon Carnegie, Novi High alumnus, who played football at Ball State Chris Lawler, former Eastern Michigan softball player and parent of three Novi students Sofia Ghanbari, Novi High senior committed to Michigan for field hockey.

    23 min

  6. OCT 8

    Courageous Curiosity 2.12: How can we bring civil discourse back to our conversations?

    This is episode 2.12 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about how we can have civil debate at home and work. Guests: Ann Bollin, Michigan House of Representatives Kelly Breen, Michigan House of Representatives Luna Hahm, Novi sophomore and debate team member Rohan Patil, Novi senior and debate team member

    28 min

  7. SEP 24

    Courageous Curiosity 2.11: What makes homecoming such an important event?

    This is episode 2.11 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about all the events that are included in homecoming week and what it is such an important event for our entire community. Guests: Kareena Ashok, Novi Marching Band Jonathan Aurilia, Novi Football Alayna Bazzy, Novi Cheer and Student Council Madison Gagui, Novi Pom and 2023 Homecoming Court

    17 min

  8. SEP 12

    Courageous Curiosity 2.10: How are students benefiting from less cell phone distractions in school?

    This is episode 2.10 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. In this episode, we’re curious about how students in grades 5-12 are benefiting early in the school year from less cell phone distractions. Students in Grades 5-8 have phones locked in Yondr pouches during the school day. High School students are allowed to use their phones during passing time or lunch, but not during instructional time. Guests: Katherine James Novi High School teacher Jenna Atoui, High School student Lily Atoui, Middle School student

    25 min
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Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka interviews students, staff, community stakeholders, experts and celebrities in the Courageous Curiosity Podcast. Each episodes aims to tackle a central question. Most episodes will be 30 minutes or less. For more information, visit https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/why-novi/courageous-curiosity-podcast

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  • Creator
    Courageous Curiosity
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Courageous Curiosity
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