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Episode #633 - May 11th, 2022

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Original Airdate: May 11, 2022

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Jessica Martin, Cambria Mendez, Amelia Petruska, Ella Casey More Information
Peptoc

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Everyone knows what it feels like to need a quick pick me up. Instead of reaching for a cup of coffee, pick up the phone and dial the Peptoc Hotline. The students of West Side Elementary School in Healdsburg, California along with their art teachers created a series of pep talks geared towards making callers feel better and ready to face whatever challenges comes their way.
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- Peptoc
Guests:
1. Jessica MartinLead Teaching ArtistWest Side Elementary School
2. Cambria MendezStudentWest Side Elementary School
3. Amelia PetruskaStudentWest Side Elementary School
4. Ella CaseyStudentWest Side Elementary School
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Annie Killian, Beckie Hernandez, Louisa Nagy More Information
The Medieval Institute at University of Notre Dame

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Many of the institutions and ideas of the modern day can trace their roots back to the middle ages. A partnership between The Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame and John Adams High School is helping to bring history alive. We take a look at some of the ways those high school students have been able to learn the lasting impressions the middle ages have made.
For additional information visit:
- The Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame
- John Adams High School
Guests:
1. Annie KillianPublic Humanities FellowThe Medieval Institute at University of Notre Dame
2. Beckie HernandezInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Program and Magnet CoordinatorJohn Adams High School
3. Louisa NagyStudentJohn Adams High School
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- What we can learn about the Middle Ages from its literature
- Middle Ages
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Brian Hoover, Ken Meuleman, Brenda Markin, Mireia Mallorqui Esdeban, Shawn Henderson, Amy Meuleman, Annie Stastna, Stephanie Myers, Lily Meuleman More Information
Foreign Exchange Programs

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Becoming a foreign exchange student is an opportunity to learn about a new culture by attending high school or college in a foreign country. Becoming a student host is an opportunity for parents to welcome those students into their own home and provide a family experience for those students. The experience enriches the students and families.
For additional information visit:
- International Cultural Exchange Services
Guests:
1. Brian HooverHost Parent
2. Ken MeulemanHost Parent
3. Brenda MarkinField ManagerInternational Cultural Exchange Services
4. Mireia Mallorqui EsdebanForeign Exchange Student - Spain
5. Shawn HendersonPrincipalSouth Bend Riley High School
6. Amy MeulemanHost Parent
7. Annie StastnaForeign Exchange Student - Czech Republic
8. Stephanie MyersHost Parent
9. Lily MeulemanHost Sister
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Cheyene Masten, Betsy Ayrea, Rachel Johnson, Kathy Peterson More Information
Soup of Success

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Soup of Success is an intensive 20-week educational program which addresses the whole woman - mentally, physically, and spiritually. Empowerment is at the core of this Elkhart program which helps participants find their voices, discover their direction, establish their goals, and overcome obstacles.
For additional information visit:
- Soup of Success
Guests:
1. Cheyene MastenStudentSoup of Success
2. Betsy AyreaDirectorSoup of Success
3. Rachel JohnsonProduction ManagerSoup of Success
4. Kathy PetersonProgram ManagerSoup of Success
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