PODCAST · education
#Between2BlueDevils
by Mark Horner
Curious who your child may have as a teacher? Wondering who might be leading the building your student attends? Got questions about that administrator who is outside everyday greeting your kids? Join me, Mark Horner, your host of Between2BlueDevils, as I sit down with a whole bunch of interesting people who live and lead here in the beautiful city of Tallmadge, Ohio. Every episode is packed full of stories that will make you laugh, draw you to tears, astound you, and impress you. Be sure to subscribe so that you do not miss an episode. Remember, everyone has a story that’s worth being told.
Episodes
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Season 5: Episode 58: Mr. Jon Shomo: 34 years of AMAZING service!
Season 5 begins with an amazing interview. This interview is only the second time I have had a guest on for a second interview. Why a second one you ask? After 34 years as a teacher and coach in Tallmadge City Schools Mr. Jon Shomo has retired. Mr. Shomo has certainly cemented himself into the...
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Season 4: Episode 57: Season Finale: Teacher/Coach Brittany Lightel
Episode 57 features teacher and coach Brittany Lightel. I have known Brittany and her family for a long time, after all, like so many of our other guests Brittany has grown up in Tallmadge, she went through Tallmadge City Schools, and now she is a teacher at Tallmadge High School. Over the past...
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Season 4: Episode 56: Mrs. Dunton: The Cart Cave, The Classroom, The Shire, and then on to Retirement.
This is a special one. For the past 20 years I have been a "neighbor" of some kind to Mrs. Dunton. For a few years we shared space in what was called the "cart cave." This was a small room with about 5 or 6 desks, a few filing cabinets, and then a bunch of carts. We teachers who didn't have a...
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Season 4: Episode 55: From the FBI to the Classroom: Mr. Ken Subak
Episode 55 features Mr. Ken Subak, who at one time had a career with the FBI and now works as the Six District Compact Work Study Coordinator at Tallmadge High school. His story is fascinating. About 12 years ago I found out Ken had worked for the FBI and we struck up a conversation about his…
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Season 4: Episode 54: TES School Counselor Josh Gambow
Josh Gambow is a school counselor at Tallmadge Elementary and the Tallmadge high school men’s tennis coach and he is our next guest on #between2bluedevils. He and I sat down not long ago and had a fantastic conversation. Before this conversation I knew very little about this young man. After this...
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Season 4: Episode 53: Laurie Regallis: Athletic Trainer
Season 4: Episode 53: Laurie Regallis: Athletic Trainer Stories are the purpose of #Between2BlueDevils. The theme of the podcast is “everyone has a story worth being told.” This could not resonate more than it does after this episode. Sitting down with Laurie was such a pleasure. It is always...
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Season 4: Episode 52: 3rd Grade teacher Mrs. Anne Knutty
“Anne, go in there and MAKE IT COUNT!” These were the final words that Mrs. Knutty heard before she entered the interview room to sit down and interview for a teaching position at Dunbar Elementary. It had been a dream of Mrs. Knutty to return to her home city and impact lives like she had been...
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Season 4: Episode 51: ELL Teacher Ms. Kathleen Gallagher
“Find the Universal.” When Mrs. Gallagher and I chatted about this “mantra” of hers it deeply moved me. Honestly, I have thought about it all week. As our ELL teacher (English Language Learner) she works daily with students from all over the world. In the three buildings that make up Tallmadge…
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Season 4: EPISODE 50: THS Principal Mark Treen
Mr. Mark Treen is the head principal at Tallmadge High School. After 17 years at Stow High School, serving as an educator and assistant principal this past summer Mr. Treen became the next principal of Tallmadge High School. Mr. Treen wears many different hats summarized in how he describes…
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Season 4: Episode 49: Mr. Tony Anzaldi (4th Grade Teacher)
Episode 49 was an absolute blast to record. I had the honor of sitting down with THS alumnus Tony Anzaldi and talking life, and career choices. Tony is another member of the unique fraternity of THS alumni who have now come back to Tallmadge City Schools to serve as teachers. Tony is in his 5th...
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Season 4: Episode 48: Dr. Serif Krkic
This episode of #Between2BlueDevils features Tallmadge resident/business owner, and THS assistant soccer coach Dr. Serif Krkic. To most of us he is known as Dr. K. Dr. K's story is an amazing story. He begins sharing what it was like to grow up in Bosnia during the Bosnian War. You have got to...
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Season 4: Episode 47: Mrs. Julie Metzger
Welcome to Season 4 of #Between2BlueDevils! To launch this new season I am actually going back to an interview from last April. Not gonna lie, in the chaos of wrapping up last school year I kind of forgot about this interview. It wasn't until a few days ago that Madame Metzger and I were chatting...
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Season 3: Episode 46: Lianna Dauberman
A few months ago I emailed out a Google Form to our entire district asking if anyone wanted to sit down and share their stories with me for the podcast. Lianna was one of the first to respond. She said she had a story and that it needed to be told. So we set up a date for the interview. Now, I…
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Season 3: Episode 45: Alumnus Dustin Simcox: President of WCL Sports Management
Way back in the day I had the honor of having Dustin in class. He and I share a passion for basketball. When I say that Dustin loves basketball, I mean HE LOVES BASKETBALL. His story is amazing. How does one go from riding the bench, to playing college basketball, to owning your own European...
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Season 3: Episode 44: The One and Only Mrs. Sue Whitman
This is the first time I have had a guest on for the second time. Mrs. Whitman first made an appearance in season 1 episode 5. Her story is amazing and I highly recommend listening to that episode to hear all about it. Fun fact...Mrs. Whitman's season 1 interview is the second most popular…
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Season 3: Episode 43: Super Sub Jeff Swindell
Episode 43 is the very first episode where I get the chance to sit down and interview a published author! Jeff Swindell is many things: proud husband and father, wiser older brother to Mark Swindell, die hard KISS fan, and so much more! And...he is a PUBLISHED AUTHOR. I was first introduced to…
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Season 3: Episode 42: Alan Miller: 4th Grade TES teacher
Episode 42 features Mr. Alan Miller, 4th grade educator at Tallmadge Elementary School. Alan is a passionate educator, committed soccer coach, and reflective thinker. You are going to love this episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode.
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Season 3: Episode 41: Mr. Adam Booth: TES Principal
For episode 41 I sit down with the new principal of Tallmadge Elementary School Mr. Adam Booth. Up until this interview I had heard so many good things about this newest member of Tallmadge City School System. As a matter of fact shortly before the interview I sent out a request to a bunch of...
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Season 3: Episode 40: Mrs. Julie Headrick
For this episode of #between2bluedevils I have the joy of sitting down with an educator who seems to be involved in everything! Mrs. Julie Headrick is a life long resident of Tallmadge. She grew up in Tallmadge City Schools and her dream was to come back to her alma mater as a teacher. Right out…
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Season 3: Episode 39: Mr. David Hungerford
Kicking off the New Year I sit down with Mr. David Hungerford, Tallmadge High School Language Arts and Speech teacher. This educator has a story! He has been in the world of education for over 20 years. 7 years ago he made his way to Tallmadge High School and our school hasn't been the same…
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Season 3: Episode 38: Nina and JoAnna DiFalco
This week I sit down with two sisters who LOVE Tallmadge and LOVE teaching. As you listen to Ms. Nina DiFalco and Ms. JoAnna DiFalco you will quickly pick up on their passion for teaching, their passion for their coaching, and especially their passion for their family. Trust me when I tell you…
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Season 3: Episode 37: THS Seniors Ana Crangle and Ashton Bell
This episode I sit down with two leaders of the THS senior class. Ana Crangle and Ashton Bell both have amazing stories to tell. As you listen you will be moved by the wisdom that these young women drop. After listening to this interview be sure to follow our school newspaper, The Devils Tale, on...
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Season 3: Episode 36: 2009 THS Graduate Grant Cohoe
There is nothing better in the life of a teacher than when a former student reaches out to share their life with you. Grant did just that not long ago and then he agreed to hop on the podcast and share with the listeners what he is doing. What a great interview hearing all about what Grant is...
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Season 3: Episode 35: Mrs. Arene Staszak
The first episode of Season 3 features one of my most favorite people in Tallmadge, Mrs. Arene Staszak. Mrs. Staszak is a wife, mother, math teacher, coach, and musician. If she isn't in the classroom, then she is most likely in the hallway planning another event for our students. If she isn't in...
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Season 2: Episode 34: Student Takeover!! Esther and Chandni Interview the Host
They came rushing into class one morning and hijacked the podcast. I, your host, was forcibly sat down to be interviewed, and it turned out to be a blast! Okay, I wasn't forced, but I turned over the reins to two amazing students, Esther and Chandni, and answered all of their questions. I enjoyed...
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Season 2: Episode 33: Mrs. Courtney Davis
This week I sit down with Mrs. Courtney Davis, Tallmadge City Schools newly appointed Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Davis has been with Tallmadge for over a decade serving all of those years as principal of Tallmadge Elementary. Mrs. Davis knew she was called to be an educator from...
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Episode 32: Mr. Mark Verrona
This week I sit down with the one and only Maximus, AKA Mr. Mark Verrona. Mr. Verrona has been a teacher for 22 years...19 of which have been here in Tallmadge City Schools. He is one PROUD DAD!! He has 3 kids: Megan who is 12, Benjamin who is 10, and Violet who is 9. When not busy with the joys…
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Season 2: Episode 31: Mrs. Stephanie Caicco: THS
This week I sit down with Mrs. Stephanie Caicco. Our conversation was so good. Yeah, this is a long one but it is full of value and passion. Mrs. Caicco has not taken the traditional route to the classroom. It has been a journey for sure: “This is my 3rd career. When the housing market took a…
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Episode 30: Block 1 Psychology: My students'!
So often I look outside the classroom to chat with movers and shakers in Tallmadge. This week I tapped into the wisdom and voice of 5 amazing students, 2 of which are seniors. This year has been a strange one. Here in Tallmadge we have spent time remote, but the majority of the year we have been…
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Season 2: Episode 29: Mrs. Laura Benedict
Episode 29 features Tallmadge alumnus and current Tallmadge High School Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology teacher, Mrs. Laura Benedict. What a fun interview to sit in on and hear this scientist drop some wisdom, most especially her admonition to "trust science." Mrs. Benedict can…
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Season 2: Episode 28: Mrs. Lisa Gibson-Attendance Secretary Extraordinaire!
This weeks episode features the first person one may see when they enter the high school...our Attendance Secretary Mrs. Gibson. She is the smile you are greeted with from behind the "plastic curtain" in the main office. If you have never seen her you most certainly have heard her voice if you…
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Episode 28: Coach Billy Johnson
This week we sit down with teacher and head basketball coach Bill Johnson. Coach sits down with me and talks about what it is like to coach during a pandemic and all the lessons learned from this unprecedented season. Coach is happily married to his wife Annie and they have a beautiful daughter...
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Episode 27: Ms. Kayla Ricker...Mr. Horner's niece and favorite artist!
This week's episode is a bit of a special one. My guest is none other than my wonderful niece Kayla. The WHY behind this podcast is to tell stories...people’s stories. Kayla’s story is pretty amazing. As you will hear in the interview Kayla loves drawing. I think she was born with a sketchpad in...
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Episode 26: Super SRO's Quillen and MikeD
This week we sit down with TCS's School Resource Officer's Dave Quillen and Mike Dornack. Find out who these guys are behind the uniforms! We chat hobbies, stories, what life is like on the road as a Tallmadge police officer, and you may even hear them poke a little fun at a few of their fellow...
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Season 2: Episode 26: Mr. Steve Wood
What an interview! I had the privilege of sitting down with our new Superintendent Mr. Steve Wood (click link to read Steve's message to the community). At the time of this interview Mr. Wood had only been in his new position for 5 days. You are going to enjoy this interview! Hear how Steve went...
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Season 2: Episode 25: Christmas Edition #3
A day late but why not extend the Christmas spirit!! This episode features a chat with Assistant Principal Jen Stewart and two funny and amazing teachers, Tammy Habbyshaw and Lauren Stone. Enjoy this final episode of our Christmas series. Merry Christmas!! While your at it check out Mrs. Stone's...
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Season 2: Episode 24: Christmas Edition #2
Tonight we hear from Mrs. Dunton, Mr. Slivka, and Mr. Taylor. Now this was a good time. Enjoy a little holiday cheer from some all star teachers!
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Season 2: Episode 23: Christmas Special #1
Hear from some of your favorite teachers what their favorite holiday traditions are. This is the first, of a 3 part series of Between2BlueDevils Christmas Edition.
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Season 2: Episode 22: Mr. Dave Slivka
This week we sit down with Tallmadge High School Spanish teacher Mr. Dave Slivka, aka Sr. Slivka, aka Slivka, aka Sliv. This amazing teacher has been teaching for 11 years. Sliv describes himself as being silly, helpful, and reasonable. Mr. Slivka loves teaching Spanish. He also loves being a...
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Season 2: Episode 21: Mrs. McCourtie
This week’s guest is the extraordinary Mrs. Krista McCourtie, 6th grade math teacher at Tallmadge Middle School. I loved this conversation. We went a bit longer, and here is the thing...we could have gone EVEN LONGER! You will pick up immediately the passion and heart that this young lady has.…
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Season 2: Episode 20: Ms. Lisa Wilmoth
Ms. Wilmoth has been teaching for 20 years, most of which have been in the Tallmadge City Schools. She is the proud mother of Quinn, a 7 year old young man who loves football, pizza, and adventures with mom. Ms. Wilmoth can often be heard giving her students the following advice: take…
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Season 2: Episode 19: Mrs. Amy Lewis
This week we sit down with Tallmadge High School Science teacher Mrs. Amy Lewis. Aim, as her friends refer to her, is married to Geoff and they have three children. Their two daughters are twins, and are seniors at Hoover High School. Their son is soon to turn 13. Mrs. Lewis and her family love…
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Season 2: Episode 18 Alumni Edition: Anastasija Saric
Anastasija graduated from Tallmadge High School in 2019. Since then her life has been full of adventure chasing after her dream of landing a career in the entertainment industry. Anastasija is currently living in Florida and attending Full Sail University. She is in the film program working…
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Season 2: Episode 17: John Gergely
This week's episode features John Gergely, a middle school ELA teacher, high school track coach, and proud husband and father. John has been teaching for 24 years, and coaching track for 23 of those years, almost all for Tallmadge. Shortly before entering the teaching profession he married his...
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Season 2: Episode 16: Tom Rozborski
Entering into year 10 is the Wizard of Roz, AKA Mr. Roz, AKA Mr. Rozborski...English teacher and Master of Technology. Father, Husband, and Teacher are three titles he wears proudly. Mr. Roz lives by the following two quotes: "Work smarter, not harder" and "don't sweat the small stuff." If there…
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Episode 15: Mr. Jeff Ferguson: The Coach, The Teacher, THE SUPERINTENDENT!
In this episode I sit down with Mr. Jeff Ferguson, the superintendent of Tallmadge City Schools. I have know Mr. Ferguson for a long time. The first year I was moved up to the high school Mr. Ferguson was hired as the principal at THS. Before that he had been a coach and teacher at Tallmadge High...
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Episode 14: Alumnus Bryon Cook
This episode is the first in the Between2BlueDevils Alumni Edition. Throughout the summer I will be interviewing teachers and alumni who are changing the world!! Our first episode features Bryon Cook, who graduated from THS in 2013. After high school he attended Baldwin Wallace, where he played...
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Episode 13: Seniors 2020
Hey seniors...this is just a small tribute to you, OUR STUDENTS! We miss you. We never imagined that March 13th would be the last time we could have you in our classrooms and our hallways. We didn't get a chance to say goodbye, to pass on advice, to share a favorite quote, or simply just to chat....
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Episode 12: Swindell and Gnabah
These two are inseparable! You can find them in the hallway together, at a TSO concert together, hiking, camping, and “singing” together. These two math teachers are a “tandem” and their friendship began when they both started teaching at THS. They have a lot of stories and laughs to share with…
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Episode 11: Mr. Bob Redinger
This man is a legend. He has taught in the district longer than almost every teacher. His journey as an educator has taken him from military bases, to college campuses, and into the high school classroom. He is a proud husband and father, a published author, and an incredible story teller. This...
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Curious who your child may have as a teacher? Wondering who might be leading the building your student attends? Got questions about that administrator who is outside everyday greeting your kids? Join me, Mark Horner, your host of Between2BlueDevils, as I sit down with a whole bunch of interesting people who live and lead here in the beautiful city of Tallmadge, Ohio. Every episode is packed full of stories that will make you laugh, draw you to tears, astound you, and impress you. Be sure to subscribe so that you do not miss an episode. Remember, everyone has a story that’s worth being told.
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