Former Student

Mike Raymer

Former high school economics teacher Mike Raymer often wonders about the impact he had on the 1,800 students he was lucky enough to teach during his nine-year career in public education. Join us as he sits down with former students to talk about what they learned from him, what he learned from them, and the paths they’ve traveled since graduation. This is Former Student.

  1. 09/06/2022

    Ep 28: Former Student, Greg Davis

    This week we catch up with 2007 graduate Greg Davis to talk about life in Colorado, living that sunk cost life, the trials and tribulations of eating fondue with children, drinking with leprechauns, and alternative ways to pay off student debt. The Former Student podcast is back!

    1h 13m

  2. 07/13/2022

    Ep 27: Former Students, Scott Beutjer and Brad Cody

    This week we double the fun by talking with early 2000's graduates Scott Beutjer and Brad Cody. We talk with these two legends about setting the record for classroom fines, funding the yearly kickball party, preventing PDA in the Social Studies hallway, marching to your own drummer, parenting struggles, and having fun in high school.

    55 min

  3. 06/17/2022

    Ep 26: Former Student, Chris Profeta

    This week we catch up with 2007 wunderkind Chris Profeta. We talk Panthers in Space, stolen graduation valor, Man U ticket bribes, teaching physics to elementary students, parking in teacher parking spots, and caring just one ounce more. The Former Student podcast is here to make everything all right.

    1h 2m

  4. 06/10/2022

    Ep 25: Former Student, Amy Flick (Shoemaker)

    This week we catch up with Class of 2003 all-star Amy Shoemaker (now Flick) to talk yearbook fashion, Sum 41 lyrics, Panama City = zero regrets, being a good human, baby toupees, and awkward dog photos. The Former Student podcast is here to save the day!

    38 min

  5. 06/03/2022

    Ep 24: Former Student, Kyle Meyer

    This week we catch up with the one and only Mr. Kyle Meyer...aka The Baltimore Kid. We talk yo-yoing supremacy, class rankings, driving the wheels off uninsured RX 7's, art class challenges, and travel stories galore. The Former Student podcast is here to make your day 18% better.

    54 min

  6. 05/25/2022

    Ep 23: Former Student, Kristen Shockley

    Come along as we catch up with Class of 2001 sensation Dr. Kristen Shockley to talk energy sapping babies, clicking (or not) with students, learning to write well at SMHS, UGA expectations, college preparedness, and Thanksgiving-saving trapeze artists of New York City. The Former Student podcast is back for another week of wonder!

    58 min

  7. 05/18/2022

    Ep 22: Former Student, Matt Beecher

    This week we sit down with Class of 2003 SMHS legend Matt Beecher (aka Beech Dog) to talk school spirit, econ standards galore, movies with Mr. Carr, classroom F bombs, vasectomy shenanigans, and graduation night facial injuries. It's the Former Student podcast! Let's do this.

    1h 4m

  8. 05/11/2022

    Ep 21: Former Student, Erica Massmann

    We kick off Season 3 of the Former Student podcast with a wonderful conversation with Class of 2002 all-star Erica Rogers (Massmann). We talk candy bars and haircuts, volleyball jersey supremacy, Nashville greatness, bucket list travel spots, and a whole lot more! Season 3...let's do this!

    48 min
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Former high school economics teacher Mike Raymer often wonders about the impact he had on the 1,800 students he was lucky enough to teach during his nine-year career in public education. Join us as he sits down with former students to talk about what they learned from him, what he learned from them, and the paths they’ve traveled since graduation. This is Former Student.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Raymer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Former Student
  • Show Website
    Former Student