Good Neighbor Podcast: Auburn and Opelika Susannah Hodges at Village Centre Press
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With her genuinely good heart and a wealth of experience behind her, Susannah works to connect local business and non-profit leaders to their neighbors. In a community like ours in which so many have invested their lives, there are fantastic stories all around us that motivate and inspire, often right next door. She hopes to share some of those here, on the Good Neighbor Podcast. Book an interview today at GNPAuburn.com
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Ep.#49: Cultivating Future Thinkers: Micah Moore with Auburn Classical Academy
Learn about classical education in this interview with Micah Moore, the Head of School at Auburn Classical Academy. You'll be intrigued to learn about the academy's dynamic partnership with parents, inviting them into an active role within the educational framework and a refreshing four-day school week. Micah imparts his wisdom on the classical method's capacity to produce independent thinkers, equipped with knowledge spanning Latin, logic, and traditional sciences, all meticulously cur...
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Ep.#48: The Springwood School Experience Fostering Intellectual and Spiritual Growth
As an independent college and career preparatory school, Springwood School is dedicated to providing a quality education in a nurturing environment, focusing on mind, body, and spiritual development.Springwood School seeks to develop the wholeness of every student through academic excellence in a Christ-centered culture so that they are fully equipped to impact the world as compassionate, thoughtful, life-long learners.In this interview, Dr. Michael Plank the Director of Development and Campu...
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Ep.#46: Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators: Katie Murrah's Vision of Early STEM Education at Auburn Day School
Unlock the secrets to nurturing the next generation of innovators with Katie Murrah from Auburn Day School, where STEM education is more than just a class—it's a worldview. Venture with us into a realm where toddlers are transformed into tiny techies and preschoolers into pint-sized polymaths, all through a curriculum that marries the magic of science and math with the wonder of discovery. Katie gives us an exclusive tour into a teaching philosophy that instills high-level vocabulary, critica...
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Ep.#47: Navigating Health: Jimmy Norman's Insight on Surgical Specialties and Compassionate Care at the Surgical Clinic PC in Opelika
Embark on a journey through the intricacies of healthcare with me, Susannah Hodges, as I talk with Jimmy Norman from the Surgical Clinic PC in Opelika. Together, we explore the wide range of surgical specialties offered, underscoring the lifesaving significance of procedures like colonoscopies and the expert care involved in vascular treatments. Jimmy demystifies the process of seeking specialist care, reassuring listeners that the path to expert consultation is more direct than many realize....
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Ep.#45: Putting Pedal to the Metal in Golf Car Entrepreneurship with Bill Ochsenhirt
Join the ride as Susanna Hodges takes the wheel with Bill Ochsenhirt, the founder of Diamond Golf Cars, who tells the story behind their success and the launch of a new Auburn location. From Birmingham beginnings to a lifestyle staple, these aren't just golf cars; they're tickets to freedom on the fairways and beyond, all narrated by a man who traded greens for gears with his eyes set on driving customer joy.Founded in 2012, Diamond Golf Cars offers a higher level of service and selection tha...
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Ep.#43: The Pickleball Phenomenon: Deidre Hill's Tale of Community and Entrepreneurship with Dink and Volley Pickleball
Have you ever witnessed a small-town phenomenon that completely captivated your heart? Deidre Hill from Dink and Volley Pickleball in Opelika joins us to share just that—a tale of love, community, and the soaring popularity of pickleball. Deidre and her husband's leap of faith into the retail world has not only supplied enthusiasts with top-notch gear but also helped to shatter the stereotype of pickleball as an older person's exclusive sport. Listen as we unwrap the story of an entrepre...