S3 Ep 04: Building Community and Connection with Kris Hester

Guest: Kristine Hester (Choral Director, Music Instructor, Activities Co-Director) Email: khester@d155org Instagram: @cghs.activities, @carygrovechoirsWebsite: carygrovechoirs.org Podcast Summary: In this episode, Cori and Steph welcome Kristine Hester, a choir teacher and activities director at Cary-Grove High School. Kris shares her journey as a transformative leader in the fine arts and discusses her new role as activities director. With her unique blend of creativity and leadership, Kris has dedicated her career to fostering relationships and community through music and student involvement. Listeners will hear Kris talk about her experiences shaping the choir program and how those experiences have influenced her vision for student activities. She also shares exciting upcoming events and new initiatives planned for the school year, highlighting how extracurricular activities support students' personal growth and sense of belonging.