In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Spring Lake High School and talk to Ian Hill, a senior on the boys varsity cross country team. This year he broke not one, but two school records - one of them being his own - in the same event. Ian talks about how he came to love being a runner and his future in the sport. While he kept it a secret about his future running and academic plans in the podcast, he has since committed to the University of Michigan for distance running. Listen more to Ian’s story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

248- Record Breaker, Ian, Spring Lake

Mixed emotion fills The Share Chair studio as we welcome Adriana Zamarron not only to the podcast, but to the role of student producer. The old adage would suggest that, as a new door opens for Adriana, one closes as well. Sadly, for us it means that our beloved David Theune will be leaving the podcast for good, and is joining us for one last interview over his last seven years of dedication to this wonderful podcast. To meet Adriana and give a final goodbye to Theune, check out this latest episode, and stick around for more from The Share Chair Podcast.

287 - The End of an Era, David Theune & Adriana Zamarron, Spring Lake High School

You've got to get to know Jennifer Boodt for her passion and her fire. Jen cares deeply about ALL students in the school hall. As the faculty supervisor for Mental Health Foundation's BE NICE to the LGBTQ+ group, her care isn't just talk. She acts on her love for students. Be sure to listen to this powerful episode and become your own version of Mrs. Boodt.

Episode 62--Jennifer Boodt

Joe Sinn is considered a masterful teacher by anyone who has had the privilege of being in his class. Before his students can learn the curriculum, Joe understands the need for them to feel comfortable and safe in his room. 

Joe Sinn lives empathy and The Share Chair Podcast is pleased to announce that he will be taking over as the teacher-leader in Spring Lake while David Theune tries to grow the podcast internationally in the Netherlands. 

Welcome to the podcast, Mr. Sinn.

156--Master Teacher, Joe Sinn

Maybe it's because she had a hard time in elementary school; maybe it's because she has a sibling with autism; maybe it's because she genuinely likes people; maybe because she knows the world needs it during a pandemic--but Isabella, she's nice to the core.

Welcome back to The Share Chair Podcast--a podcast where stories around high schools work to elevate empathy in us all.

210--Kindness Isn't That Hard, Isabella, Spring Lake

The Share Chair Podcast has one simple message: LEARN FROM LISTENING. Hear our stories--and hear yourself in them.

We're talking to seemingly simple people to hear their not-so-simple stories.  By doing so, we shine light on the fact that everyone has hidden talents, hidden opinions, hidden aspirations. One just has to take the time to get to know them.

248- Record Breaker, Ian, Spring Lake

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