Shaking the Tree (Ep. 14): Hon. Andrew Kowalkowski & Genna Merrick

This week, Dr. Tafelski is joined by 44th District Court Judge Hon. Andrew Kowalkowski and Genna Merrick, Social Studies and Math teacher at ROMS and Teen Court Coordinator. They discuss the Teen Court program, which gives 7th- and 8th-grade students a hands-on look at the justice system. From serving on a jury to deliberating and helping determine sentences, students experience what the legal process looks like while learning about responsibility, fairness, and civic engagement.Plus, you'll hear directly from students Natalie Carpus and Reid Stark, who participated in Teen Court, and they'll share their experiences as part of the process.Learn more about Teen Court here:https://www.romi.gov/319/Programs