Extracurricular

Today I had a chance to sit down with Nicholas, an 8th-grade student here at GOC. We start our chat discussing the 2026 NBA Playoffs and specifically the Round 1 matchup between our Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks. Nicholas is an NBA expert and shares his views on the Hawks, the Knicks, the NBA draft, questionable referees, and his past and upcoming trip to Las Vegas to check out the NBA Summer League. We chat about a recent trip to New Orleans and all the great food available there. And we finish up our conversation discussing Michael, the new Michael Jackson movie, and all the great music Michael Jackson made over his career. Nicholas is always a knowledgeable and very fun guest to have on the podcast, and you're going to enjoy our chat. Here's Nicholas. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today, I had a chance to sit back down with GOC 9th-grader Mia. This is the second time Mia has been on the podcast. She was on just a few episodes back with Langdon where they did a deep dive discussing GOC's spring musical, Freaky Friday. Make sure to check out that episode if you haven't listened yet. In this episode thought, it's just me and Mia and she shares some of her favorite hobbies and interests outside of school. We talk about sewing, knitting, crochet, patterns, sewing machines, thread, Dragon Con, Ren Fair, Star Wars, costume design, and co-writing a book. Mia is a student of many talents, and you are going to really enjoy our conversation. Here's Mia. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today, I had a chance to sit back down with GOC senior and one of my current 12th Lit students, Langdon, who you may have heard just a few weeks ago on the podcast. He and Mia joined me to discuss their roles in GOC's Freaky Friday. Today, I got to continue that conversation one-on-one with Langdon. We chatted about Langdon's favorite movies, video games, music, live music, theatre, Greek mythology, acting, cooking, sports, his drama productions at GOC, and his recent and future travel plans. It's a great conversation, so let's get to it. Here's Langdon. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today I had a chance to sit down with Karl and Monica from - I mean Langdon and Mia from Gwinnett Online Campus. Karl and Monica are the characters in GOC’s production of Freaky Friday that Langdon and Mia play. And they were phenomenal. I hope you all had a chance to see the musical - everyone was great. Langdon and Mia are no exception. We talked for over an hour about everything related to their performances - auditions, rehearsals, the shenanigans, the live performances, the improv, the choreography, the rest of the cast, Ms. Maggie. Really a deep dive on the musical, but also a deep dive with two amazing GOC students and friends. You're going to laugh a lot. Here are Langdon and Mia. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today I had a chance to sit down and chat with Nicole, a podcast guest way back in 2022 and new ITS Board President - we chat about that leadership role here. But we start by diving right into her role as Savannah in GOC’s recent production of Freaky Friday. Nicole shares what it’s like to play the villain and her approach to playing a new role. We talk about what can only be described as a hilarious play and production. We talk about the play as well as backstage in the weird GOC kitchen, some dead frog props, and all sorts of hijinks that went on with the cast and crew. And we chat about her busy summer. Nicole is helping her dad with work in Iowa for a week, then she has summer camp, and then she has a big mountain biking trip to Arkansas planned - fingers crossed for no more injuries! We finished our conversation talking about singing, songwriting, composing, prom, and volleyball. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Welcome to our very first bonus episode of the podcast. If you haven't listened to Episode 93 with Nicole, make sure to listen to that episode. We have a chance to talk about recent events. This “lost episode” is actually one we recorded back in November of 2025 where I had a chance to sit down and catch up with Nicole, a 10th-grade student at GOC and previous guest of the podcast way back on episode 23 in May of 2022. We had a chance to chat again and talk about her performing arts prowess - she is one of the most talented students I've ever had on the podcast. We talked about her involvement in five GOC talent shows and five GOC musicals, including her recent performance in Freaky Friday. We discussed what it takes to be a music director as well as write and choreograph performances. We talk about singing, playing piano, and writing and composing original songs. And we finish our chat talking about volleyball, snow skiing, mountain biking, drawing, and video games. We cover a lot of ground, and I know you will enjoy your chat. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today, I had a chance to sit down and chat with two guests - GOC 11th-grader Alex and 10th-grader Aiden. I had the amazing opportunity to work with Alex and Aiden as co-counsel for their prosecution of Poseidon on behalf of Odysseus in a mock trial rich-experience GOC had at the Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center. I was blown away by their efforts, and I loved having the chance to talk to both of them about their prep hard work. We also had a chance to talk about other interests Alex and Aiden have. We talk about Alex’s work in theatre and Alex’s role in GOC’s recent production of Freaky Friday. We talk about music, guitar, singing, tuba, and jazz. Aiden has a chance to share his busy schedule with Stuco, Student Leadership, the Future Pre-Med Scholars Club, his love of cars, go-karts, all things automotive, golf, and technology. And we talk about their future in school, college, and career. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today, I had a chance to sit down with GOC all-time greats, 12th-grader Tori and 11th-grader Gracie. If you have been to any of the GOC Talent Shows, Fall Plays, or Spring Musicals in the past 5 years, you have seen Tori and Gracie perform. They just finished their performances in GOC’s Spring Musical, Freaky Friday. Gracie played teen Ellie Blake and Tori played mom Katherine Blake and then well, they flipped their roles because that’s the premise of Freaky Friday. Anyway, they were amazing! The acting, singing, choreography, and comedy were extraordinary. We dive into some behind the scenes processes and preparation for their roles, and we talk about the fun stuff, the difficult stuff, and how they prepared for dual roles. We also chat about music, dance, the visual arts, singing and voice lessons, piano, mandolin, college, careers, working, and balancing everything they do both at school and out of school. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today, I had a chance to sit down and chat with GOC’s new principal Mr. Bo Ford. We talked about his career in education, his focus on spending time with his family when not at school. We talk about traveling and vacations, Kiawah Island and his favorite beach games, mountain biking, hiking, coaching - and how it influences his work in education. Mr. Ford shares what it was like growing up in Tennessee in the 1970s and 1980s, sports, books, and how excited he is to be at GOC. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Bo Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

At the end of last semester, I had a chance to sit down with Nicolas, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We talked about football, basketball, baseball, and coaching. Then we dove deep into music - especially metal and specifically Metallica. We talked about live music and playing guitar - Nicolas is a talented and GOC-talent-show-winning guitarist. We also discussed jewelry, movies, video games, and two of the initiatives Nicolas was involved with at GOC: Speed Greet (a chance for students to meet faculty and staff) and Intramurals (a first for GOC).  If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].   If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on. Special thanks to Mr. Ford for making this podcast possible.   Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today, I had a chance to sit down with three GOC students - 10th-graders Kendall and Ajjia and 12th-grader Anna. We talked about dance, music, concerts, travel, reading, sports, peer leaders, and the very exciting possibility of a new podcast hosted by Kendall and Ajjia. Yes - GOC may have a new and better podcast! I’m so excited, and can’t wait to see this podcast get started. Let’s jump right into the conversation. Here is Kendall, Anna, and Ajjia.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Earlier this year, I had a chance to sit down and chat with Ansley. Ansley is a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We had an awesome conversation and chatted about interior design and architecture, internships and college, judicial building design - yes sounds weird - not at all - totally fascinating. We talked about GSLT, Student Council, Ansley’s service group that she started, singing - opera specifically, theatre, knitting/sewing/quilting and the differences between them, reading, music, thrifting, archery, and rodeo. It’s a conversation full of Ansley’s interesting hobbies and interests, and you’re going to love it. Here’s Ansley!If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Earlier this year, I had a chance to sit down and chat with Colleen. Colleen is an 11th grade student here at GOC. Colleen and I had an awesome conversation - we chatted about friendship and how important good friends are in our lives. We talked about the joy of having multiple friend groups - school, youth group, etc., and the challenges of texting and hanging out with different friend groups - it can be hard to balance. We talk about music - specifically live music and concerts and how exciting that experience can be. We talked about student leadership and some of the events we had this year plus upcoming Prom. We talk about fine arts and theatre events at GOC and Colleens role and her academic goals for this year, next year, and college. Here’s our chat!If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today, I had a chance to sit down and chat with Sean, a 6th-grade student here at GOC. Some of you may know Sean from school, and some of you may know Sean from YouTube or Instagram where he is known as Sean the Science Kid (find and follow him HERE). Let me tell you - Sean knows his science. We talked about Sean’s interest in science education, his experiments, and his current projects and activities. We discussed gravity, thought experiments, engineering, time travel, singing, cooking, the Olympics, and being part of GOC’s leadership team. GOC's newest AP Mr. Gehrisch joined us for this podcast, so sit back and geek out with an amazing, awesome, incredible, and sciencey chat with Sean the Science Kid.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today I had a chance to sit down with Bissette, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. Bissette was one of the very first guests on this Podcast. I sat down with her back in 2019 when she was in 8th grade, and it was so much fun to catch up with Bissette. We talk about school, dual enrollment, her decision to attend UGA, her future interest in Law, Entertainment, and Media studies. We discuss some of her current film projects, auditioning, script writing, and her process. We travel, her role on the GOC news crew, and her recent experience as a Debutante - we talk about the classes, the ball and the whole experience. It’s fascinating. And finally we talk about senior year, prom, and graduation.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with Russell, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We discuss Russell’s awesome 1995 Volvo Green 940 and our dream cars. We talk about our shared musical interests - playing, listening, singing - all of it. We discuss performing and singing and Russell’s interest in voice acting. We discuss video games, design, technology, computers, and web design. We close out our conversation talking about running and races and an interesting idea for a future episode of this podcast.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with Nicholas, a 6th-grade student here at GOC. We start our chat with the best topic of all - food. We talk Chick-Fil-A, Shake Shack, and The Cheesecake Factory. We discuss Nicholas’s recent trip to New York and his top restaurant recommendations. We dive into the some NBA talk and get into the LeBron vs. Jordan debate. We talk Madden and the NFL and Nicholas’s trip to Germany to watch the Dolphins vs. the Chiefs. Finally, we discuss hip-hop and new and old-school rap and Nicholas’s possible return next year to the podcast and the first three-time guest.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with Valentina, an 11th-grade student here at GOC. I’ve been able to see Valentina perform at the GOC Talent Show several times - she’s very very talented. We talk about the talent show and dance - she explains what it’s like to be a company and participate in recitals and competitions. Valentina explains her passion for lyrical and contemporary dance and she shares her plans to work with and dance with Tori (from episode 58) in next year’s talent show. We talk travel, shoes - so many shoes, and the creative process behind creating a dance routine. We chat about baking - make sure to check out Valentina’s baking Instagram @frankyssweetsbakery. We talk about violin and music - Valentina is from a musical family, we talk musical theatre, pets, travel, and Colombia. Here’s Valentina.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with not one, but two of my favorite students here at GOC - Anyse and Sienna. Anyse and Sienna have each been on the podcast in the past, but today they teamed up for a group conversation about The Nest News, GOC’s student-led news program. You get a behind the scenes listen to what it’s like to be a member of the new crew. We also dive deep into iCarly, we talk about future plans and careers, graduation, making lists, the stress of hosting parties, party dress dos and don'ts. Then we talk hockey, movies, the theatre experience, and actors we like and dislike. Then, it’s a podcast student takeover as Anyse and Sienna continue to chat about Barbie, Blue Beetle, Marvel and DC, the CW, Riverdale, a bunch of other movies and shows, styles, trends, and growing up. It’s one of my favorite chats ever.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with James, a 4th grade student here at GOC. We dive deep into Pokémon. We discuss the origins of Pokémon, games, card collecting, and movies. James shares his Pokémon notebook and we discuss his own drawings and creations. We discuss James' YouTube favorites and ambitions, his favorite movies, his drawing skills and history, Legos, music, his pets, running, video games, and his amazing treehouse.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with Audrey, an 11th-grade student here at GOC. I've known Audrey for a long time, so it was a pleasure to be able to sit and talk with her about her hobbies and interests. We start by talking about running - a favorite hobby of mine and Audrey. She tells me all about the races she likes to run, running with family, shoe choices, medals, trophies, and why her running nickname should be Audrey Crow. We dive into movies and discuss her viewing habits and favorites. We talk about her interest in theatre, her experiences, and how she deals with stage fright. We chat about some of our favorite books and how we both love audiobooks. Audrey discusses her recent win at the GOC Talent Show, her family music games, and her Jeff Goldblum mega fandom.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with Cayla, a 10th-grade student here at GOC. Kayla has some very interesting hobbies. She is a gamer - and likes playing and watching walkthroughs of games. Kayla is also a musician. She plays viola and piano. She is a singer - she sings in her church choir, and she’s a music lover and gives me some great holiday music suggestions.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with Alex, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. Alex and I had a great discussion that mainly focused on his passion and talent for gaming, but we also talked about paintball, airsoft, and Alex’s automotive classes at Maxwell. Alex is definitely an expert at Call of Duty, and that’s a game I have a tiny bit of knowledge about, so we dive deep into strategy, maps, weapons, and the teamwork and communication required to be successful at a complex and fast-paced sport. Alex shares his interest in professional gaming and how he got to his current level.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Welcome back to a new school year and all new podcasts. Today, I had a chance to sit down with Anyse a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We had a great conversation about some of Anyse’s favorite television shows and films. He has vast knowledge and experience with a ton of film and TV. Anyse shares his ideas on why Parks and Rec is his favorite TV show of all time. We talk about our love for the Mission Impossible movies. And Anyse discusses why he would like a career in film or TV as a director. We also discuss sleeping habits, music, books, and Anyse’s passion and obsession with making lists and planning. So sit back with some popcorn covered in movie theatre butter and enjoy our conversation.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Kourtney and Kaitlyn are 8th-grade students at GOC. They are also twins, and they sit down with Mr. Lollis to discuss travel to places like New Orleans, Kentucky, and Florida. Kourtney and Kaitlyn share why the city of New Orleans is important to them. They also talk about music, singing, drawing, painting, cooking, their dog Mimi, Kourtney’s interest in entomology, and Kaitlyn’s interest in working with animals.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Shelbie is an 8th-grade student at GOC. She's also into acting, singing, and scary movies. Shelbie sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about acing, singing, her favorite actors, scary movies, softball, editing video and creating on TikTok, cooking healthy meals, writing, and music. Shelbie loves acting and scary movies and shares some great advice on the acting process. Shelbie discusses her plans for the future, how she uses emotion in her writing and acting, and her favorite musical artist.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Bryson is a 7th-grade student at GOC. He's also a Lego fanatic, soccer player, performer, and artist/creator. Bryson sits down with Mr. Lollis to chat about Lego free builds, sets, and some of his latest projects including a life-size, wearable helmet. Bryson discusses soccer, architecture, and his passion for crafting and designing with cardboard, scraps, and recycled materials. He finishes the podcast talking about painting, drawing, puppets, acting, performing, and his love for Hamilton.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Dominique is a senior at GOC. She's also into film, TV, and video production, and creating original and creative content. Dominique sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her years at GOC and how excited she is for graduation. She also discusses creativity and how that has allowed her to explore different interests and hobbies from graphic design to her current interest in TV and Video Production. Dominiques shares her latest projects and discusses her process - the creation, development, planning, filming, production, editing, and final product. She talks about travel to dream destinations like Australia and Italy and finishes discussing the advantages of a delicious Chick-Fil-A meal as a perfect finish to graduation. You can follow Dominique on Instagram at nique_street.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Gianni is a 9th-grade student at GOC. He's also into racing, military history, and great conversation. Gianni sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about all sorts of hobbies and interests - Legends cars, racing strategy, WWII history, video games, family, friends, and the enjoyment he gets from good conversation.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mrs. Michelle Allen is a language arts teacher at GOC. She's also a runner, a reader, and a game show winner. Mrs. Allen sits down with Mr. Lollis talk about what it was like to be on Family Feud. Mrs. Allen shares all the behind the scenes details - the trailer, the stage, the lights, microphones, and cameras, the audience, the host, the nervousness and excitement she felt, and how hard it was to keep her family's performance secret for months. In addition to being on Family Feud, Ms. Allen talks about running and visiting different states for half marathons. She finishes the conversation by sharing some of her favorite books and authors.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

August is an 11th-grade student at GOC. They're also a poet, music-lover, and hair dye expert. August sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about their favorite class, being the stage manager for the talent show, the enjoyment and challenges that come from writing poetry, their love of 90s grunge music and bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains, listening to music on headphones or boom box, and hair dye - color, process, and history.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Sienna is a 10th-grade student at GOC. She's also a huge music fan, a creative, and a collector of GOC pins. Sienna sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her love of alternative music and bands like Paramore. She talks about the advantages of listening to music on vinyl or CDs, and her musical talents - from her past talent show performances on the piano to her newer interest in ukulele, electric guitar, and violin. She discusses the joys of reading and writing, her interest in psychology, her large collection of rings, making jewelry, interior design, thrifting, and her ever-growing lanyard and the GOC pins she has acquired over the years.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Ms. Kimberly Park is a 3rd-grade teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a living historian. And she shares information about the 18th Century Market Faire taking place at Fort Yargo Park from March 31 to April 2nd. She talks about the historical demonstrations, military drills, old-fashioned toys, music, dance, and family fun that marks the Fort Yargo Living History Society's biggest and most exciting event of the year. Click HERE if you would like more information about the event.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Dr. Toledo is a teacher at GOC. She is also a New Yorker, tap dancer, and world traveler. Dr. Toledo sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about being a teacher and administrator, growing up in Manhattan, her interest in the arts from a young age, tap dancing on Broadway, dancing in general, her time spent abroad in Romania as a director at the University of North Georgia helping ROTC students prepare for life in the military, and teaching and living in Puerto Rico.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Rylie is a 6th-grade student here at GOC. She is also into making bracelets, playing softball, and hanging out with her friends. Rylie sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her new business making and selling clay-bead bracelets, her love for sea turtles, and her desire to be a marine biologist. She also talks about hanging out with friends, riding bikes, playing softball, singing, babysitting, the Atlanta Braves, playing tennis, rollerblading, drawing, fashion, and hair.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Ruth is a 6th grade student here at GOC. She's also a singer, dancer, musician, and martial artist. Ruth sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her singing, ballet, piano, Taekwondo, elementary school memories, future career plans, and how she handles stage fright. Ruth shares what it was like to live in Dubai and how she got up the courage to come on the podcast.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Sela is a 2nd grade student here at GOC. She's also a singer, Barbie clothes designer, and good friend. Sela sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about science, designing Barbie clothes, sewing, soccer, making friends through sports and hobbies, singing, Dungeons and Dragons with her brother, making music with her dad, gymnastics, football, her dogs Mugs and Trotro, riding bikes and running, and the enjoyment that comes from playing and hanging out with friends and family.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Weston is a 9th grade student here at GOC. He's also a basketball player, actor, and shoe collector. Weston sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk all about basketball, the NBA, the top current players, the top-all-time players, Kareem vs. Shaq, Steph vs. Magic, and the ultimate sports argument of Lebron vs. Jordan. Weston talks about football, sports, music, collecting shoes, acting, and performing. West has been in several GOC stage performances and talks about what it’s like to be on stage and how shooting free-throws is similar to acting in front of crowd.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mr. Jackson is a counselor at GOC. He's also into cooking, sports, and music. Mr. Jackson sits down with Mr. Lollis and answers a few questions about dual enrollment before diving deep into their shared interests in cooking, sports and music. Mr. Jackson shares his history, the role his grandmothers played in his love of cooking, and the underlying theme of family and connection in all of his hobbies and interests. Mr. Jackson talks about the similarities between coaching and counseling and his eclectic taste in music.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mx. Wheeler is a teacher at GOC. She's also a into writing poetry, gaming, and cross stitch. Mx. Wheeler sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss her creative expression through writing poetry. She shares how she got started, her process, why she enjoys writing poetry, and how poetry is a expressive, creative, and artistic way to explore, understand, and share thoughts and experiences - a way to connect. Mx. Wheeler also discusses spoken word, gaming, and her recent foray into cross stitch.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Tori is a 9th grade student at GOC. She's also into dancing, piano, and performing. Tori sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss dancing, the different styles of dance, what dance class is like, how she handles performing in front of a crowd, and her future aspirations in dance. We also talk about Tori’s musical talent, playing piano, her role and preparation for GOC's spring musical, and advice she has for younger students who may be interested in dance.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Amir is a 9th-grader student at GOC. He's also into sports, family, and having fun. Amir shares his infectious positive energy with Mr. Lollis and talk about football (the LSU Tigers and the Cincinnati Bengals), Madden video game, the NBA, the Golden State Warriors, playing basketball with his younger sister, roller skating, his church youth group, trips to Six Flags, gel-blasters, hanging out with his family, music, darts, traveling, fixing things, a possible future in the Marines, and flexibility at GOC.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Ava and Shaudi are 12th-graders at GOC. They are also really good friends. Ava and Shaudi sit down with Mr. Lollis to discuss their friendship, hanging out with friends in Ava’s neighborhood, playing down by the creek, eating at favorite restaurants, cooking, baking, playing musical instruments - Shaudi plays guitar and Ava plays cello - singing, roller skating, creating pottery and art with clay, and trying new things - basically all the awesome stuff you do a with a good friend.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Daniel is a 6th-grade student at GOC. He's also is into a lot of hobbies and interests outside of school. hance to sit down with Daniel L, a 6th-grade student here at GOC. Daniel sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about football, video games, roller skating, playing drums, karate, his dogs Prince and Shorty, favorite foods, fishing, riding bikes, Zooming, traveling, cruising, sneakers, and basketball.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Eliana is an 8th-grade student here at GOC. She's also into Minecraft, making jewelry, Care Bears, baking, and drawing and creating comics. Eliana sits down with Mr. Lollis to share her Minecraft knowledge on building, creating and using private servers, and the design of her world. She also shares her passion for making jewelry and mushroom earrings, Care Bears, drawing and animation, baking cookies, pies, cakes, and settling the pancake vs. waffle debate.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Seth is a 7th grade student here at GOC. He's also an avid gamer, coder, and Minecraft expert. Seth sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss all things Minecraft - servers, modding, PVP, and playing with his sister. He also shares his interest in coding - including a game he created called Bike Bandits. We wrap up our conversation discussing his YouTube channel, badminton, table tennis, and making pizza.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mrs. Angela Lawson is a staff member at GOC. She's also a hiker, backpack, and outdoor enthusiast. Mrs. Lawson sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss all things hiking and backpacking - gear, weather, favorite trails, short hikes, long hikes, hikes in the rain, hikes in all four seasons, multi-day backpacking trips, food, water, injuries, fatigue, dream trips, goals, and the absolute joy, happiness, and sense of accomplishment that hiking and backpacking has brought to Mrs. Lawson’s life.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Madie is an intern at GOC. She's also a college student and volleyball expert. Madie sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss criminal justice, forensics, and career options. Then we dive deep into one of Madie’s passions - volleyball. She gives me all the ins and outs about the years she spent playing and breaks down strategy, moves, and how the sport works. We also talk surfing, singing, doing your nails, hanging out with friends, and working and coaching with the STRIVE program, a community-based work skills program for students with special needs.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Santiago is a 6th-grade student at GOC. He's also a extracurricular activity superstar. Santiago sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss his love of basketball, the team he's on, and how much fun he has on the court in games and during practice. He shares with us his volunteer work at his church and at a school library. He talks about his entrepreneurial interests and business ventures. We dive into drawing, coding, zoom hangout sessions, working out, playing piano, singing, swimming, and a million other things - including advice for listeners who may be worried about getting into a new hobby.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Landry is a 9th-grade student at GOC. He is also a musician, athlete, and board game aficionado. Landry sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about his piano skills and talent, how he approaches learning a new piece, his competitions, and how he deals with feeling nervous or anxious. Landry also discusses his favorite NBA teams and players, the differences between playing basketball solo and with a team, and his enjoyment of tennis and golf. Finally, we talk about interesting and off-the-beaten track board games. We also chat about the NBA, playing basketball, tennis, and golf, and board games.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected].  If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..