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MASSP Podcast
by MASSP
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals advances learning through educational leadership.For more information, check out our website: mymassp.com and follow us on Twitter @MASSP
Episodes
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District AI: Knowing When To Use It
Aaron Romoslawski, Director of AI Strategy and Instructional Innovation at Forest Hills Public Schools, joins the podcast to discuss how AI in education has evolved since 2023 and what districts are learning along the way. The conversation explores when AI can strengthen teaching and learning…
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Professional Learning Communities
Dr. Theresa Stager joins the podcast to share what her doctoral research revealed about the power of effective PLCs. The conversation explores how meaningful collaboration can strengthen collective efficacy, improve professional learning and lead to deeper conversations about student learning....
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MHSAA Winter/Spring '26 Update
In this episode, we welcome back MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl to reflect on the close of the winter sports season and the transition into spring athletics across Michigan. Mark shares highlights from the winter season, previews the debut of boys volleyball as a new MHSAA tournament sport…
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Zero Hour
In this episode, we are joined by Kim Urbanski of Godwin Heights Middle School to discuss their innovative "Zero Hour" model, a twice-monthly 70-minute enrichment block built into the school day to increase joy, relevance, and student voice. Kim shares the why behind the program, how they…
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Bringing Students to the AI Table
In this episode, students take the lead in an honest conversation about how AI is actually being used in schools today—from tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to real classroom expectations that range from full bans to thoughtful integration. Students share how they use AI for everything from emails…
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The Academies at Romeo
In this episode, Jennifer McFarlane shares the story behind Romeo High School's academy model and how it has evolved to create more personalized, student-centered learning experiences. She walks listeners through how the model began in 2015–16, expanded across grade levels, and now uses…
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MHSAA Fall/Winter '25 Update
As the fall season wraps up and winter sports begin, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl joins us to share updates from across Michigan athletics. We discuss the organized chaos of overlapping seasons, what's new for winter competition, and continued efforts to improve sportsmanship for players,...
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Risky Words with Portage West MS
In this episode, we sit down with Portage West Middle School Principal Jason Messenger and Assistant Principal Sidney Bailey IV to explore how their "Risky Words" initiative is reshaping school culture. What started as a response to rising reports of offensive language has grown into a proactive,...
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The Speed of Trust with Monte Kelly
In this episode, Monte Kelly, Principal of Fruitport Middle School, explores Covey's 4 Cores of Credibility—integrity, intent, capabilities, and results—and how they shape leadership in schools. Monte shares stories of building consistency between words and actions, aligning intent with...
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The Speed of Trust with Josh Wrinkle
In this episode, Josh Wrinkle, Principal of Rochester High School, unpacks Covey's First Wave: Self Trust and the critical role credibility plays in leadership. Drawing from his journey as a teacher, assistant principal, and now principal, Josh reflects on how integrity, consistency, and...
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The Speed of Trust with Christian Manley
In this episode, Christian Manley, Principal of the Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center, helps us dive into Covey's reminder that "you can do something about this." Trust isn't out of our control—it begins with self-trust rooted in both character and competence. Christian shares her journey as a...
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The Speed of Trust with Dave Myron
In our kickoff episode, Dave Myron, Principal of Perry Jr/Sr High School, helps us unpack Covey's idea of trust as "the one thing that changes everything." With more than two decades in education, Dave reflects on how credibility, consistency, and follow-through shape the culture of a school and...
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New Computer Science Requirement
In this episode, we sit down with Larry Wyn from CS for Michigan to break down the key requirements of House Bill 5649, discuss staffing and training solutions, explore budget-friendly curriculum options, and highlight best practices. If you're an administrator looking for practical steps to…
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Winter/Spring 2025 MHSAA Update
Mark Uyl, Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, joins once again to discuss how the winter sports season has been shaping up, what's ahead for spring sports, and the process of sanctioning boys volleyball and girls field hockey as official MHSAA sports. We also talk...
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Statewide AI Integration
This episode of The MASSP Podcast features a conversation with Aaron Baughman, formerly of Northville Schools and now with Michigan Virtual, on the impact of AI in education. The discussion covers Northville's success in AI integration, common challenges schools face, and standout districts…
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Principal of the Year, Jon Wilcox
In this episode of The MASSP Podcast, 2024 Michigan Principal of the Year Jon Wilcox from Petoskey Middle School shares insights from his experience at the National NASSP Conference. He discusses connecting with other state award winners, key challenges and successes in education nationwide, and...
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Fall/Winter '24 MHSAA Update
In this episode, MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, returns again to discuss athletic season updates, the MHSAA 100-year celebration, participation rate increases and more.
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MHSAA Spring '24 Update
In this episode, MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, joins the podcast once again to discuss the upcoming spring season. We discuss working with senior spring athletes, multi-sport athlete data, the Rep Council and their new AD Mentoring/Coaching program.
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Flexible Schedules
In this episode, East Grand Rapids MS Principal & MASSP Board of Directors Member Jeff Dykehouse, joins the podcast to discuss his building's flexible schedule that they are running this school year. The schedule allows for additional time each day to focus on SEL lessons and support time that is...
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Building Culture with Staff Spirit
In this episode, we focus on ways to build culture and rapport with staff and students. Todd Simmons, Cedar Springs HS Principal and 2023-24 MASSP President, joins us to discuss the Secret Super Staff Spirit Week and Every Student Known initiatives aimed at creating an environment of trust and...
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MHSAA Winter '23 Update
MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, returns to the podcast to give a winter season update. Topics covered include a few changes to the basketball season, as well as some interesting announcements from MHSAA regarding student participation numbers, tournament attendance records, legislative bills...
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Integrated Curriculum
In this episode, Traverse City Central Asst. Principal & MASSP Board of Directors Member, Ben Berger, joins the show to talk about their TIE Program which features a special class block for a large group of freshmen to receive US History, English 9 & Biology curriculum all at once with a group of...
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A.I. in Education
In this episde, we are joined by Bill Jones (Principal at Hillsdale MS), Aaron Romoslawski (Asst. Principal at Forest Hills Northern) and Tom Lietz (Associate Director at MASSP) as we talk about the role of Artificial Intelligence in education. All three are passionate learners of AI and have…
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Student IDs with a Twist
In this episode, former Principal of the Year and current leader at North Farmington High School, Mr. Joe Greene, shares with us a beginning of the year tradition for his seniors centered around their Student ID cards. If you have ever seen the photos on social media or via a news article, you…
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MHSAA Fall '23 Update
MHSAA Executive Director, Mark Uyl, joins the podcast to share updates and changes coming to fall sports this school year. We discuss new rules, finals locations & qualifiers, team travel tweaks and more as Mark shares the rationale behind these new changes.
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Marty Bulger
In this podcast, Nina interviews new board member, Mr. Marty Bulger, Region 11 rep and principal of East English Village Prep Academy in Detroit Public Schools Community School District. Marty talks about how he has returned full circle to the district and community that not only educated but...
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Tiela Schurman
In this podcast, Nina interviews new board member, Ms. Tiela Schurman, Region 4 rep and principal of Midland High School. Tiela talks about her "why" and what drives her passion for education.
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MTSS at Grandville HS
In this episode, we are joined by the Assistant Principal team from Granville High School that includes Ashley Buchholz, Matt Cook & Michael Kennedy, as they share their journey using a MTSS program to work with students on both academic and behavior improvements. They share who is on the team,...
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Response to Intervention (RTI)
In this episode, former MASSP President & Principal of the Year, Jim French (ret.), joins the podcast to share his passion and experience on RTI programs to help support academic achievement for students. Learn the approach used at Portage North HS and the positive impact a successful RTI program...
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Catching up With Nina - Trayc Cunningham
In this episode, Nina interviews Trayc Cunningham, secretary at Beecher High School about her experience over the last 28 years as an employee in various roles throughout the district. Trayc shares how she loves her students, showing them love as a mother away from home, but also how she's able…
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Jay Vesperman
In this podcast, Nina talks with region 10 Board of Director representative, Principal Jay Vesperman. Jay talks about his transition from Assistant Principal of Woodhaven High School to being recently named the new building Principal.
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Sharon Malaga & Monica Lowe
In this episode, Nina talks with Sharon Malaga and Monica Lowe, both clerical staff from L'Anse Creuse Middle School East about what a day in their life looks like.
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Hall Pass Systems
This episode features a handful of aministrators from a couple of school districts as we focus on how to keep are hallways safe and make sure students are where they are supposed to be. We are joined by Assistant Principals from both Grand Haven High School and Holland High School and learn about...
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Catching' Up with Nina - Torrie Maas
Are you interested in learning about alternative discipline methods? In this episode, Torrie Maas of East Middle School (Farmington) talks about how they have implemented creative methods to help their middle school students learn from their mistakes and poor judgment. She explains how students…
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Sheri Whipple & Madeline McDonnell
In this episode, we talk about the importance of "onboarding" new clerical staff. Retired Administrative Assistant Sheri Whipple and newly hired Madeline McDonnell talk about how shadowing and overlapping at Cedar Springs High School was beneficial and key in a successful transition for both.
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Andrea Glynn and Justin Hauser
Looking for a unique field trip idea for your students? Listen as Nina chats with Andrea Glynn and Justin Hauser, both principals in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools as they talk about their combined end-of-the-year field trip to Metro Beach with all 1000+ middle school students from both of their...
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The Next Generation of Officials
Brad Bush, Asst. Director for MHSAA, joins the podcast to spread the word about a legacy program that offers some new and exciting features. Juniors and seniors in you buildings can be trainined to become registered officials and help ref your school's sub-varsity contests. Learn how the…
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Teresa Banish & Emily Spica
Listen as Nina interviews Teresa Banish and Emily Spica, clerical staff at Traverse City Central High School about end-of-the-year celebrations. The ladies talk about hoe they plan these events and prepare year-round for culmination ceremonies.
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Jeff Dykhouse & Casey Smith
Nina talks with our first Middle-Level Rocket League Esports Champion, East Grand Rapids Middle School about their involvement in the middle-level esports league. Principal, Jeff Dykhouse and coach, Casey Smith, talk about how providing an esports club has created a space for students who may not...
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Megan Henry
Nina talks live from the AP Summit with first-year Assistant Principal, Megan Henry. Megan shares her experience as a new administrator at Troy Athens High School, what she's learned, and what advice she offers to those aspiring to administration in the future.
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Parent Learning Walks
Grand Haven HS Principal & MASSP Board Member, Tracy Wilson, returns to the podcast to discuss their Parent Learning Walks program which allows parents into their building during the school day for a tour and classroom visits. The walks have been occuring for years and it not only gives valauable...
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Shadow a Student
In this episode, Tracy Wilson, Grand Haven HS Principal & MASSP Board Member, joins us to discuss the Shadow a Student Program. Each semester, a group of teachers is selected to shadow a mix of students for the entire school day. Teachers then debrief at the end of the day to share their…
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Craig Blower
In this podcast, Nina interviews Craig Blower, the new ML Central Board Rep. Listen in as Craig talks to Nina about his tenure as an administrator throughout Michigan. Craig also shares new information with Nina about the growth of MASSP over the years!
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Middle Level Leadership
Listen to Paula and Sarah, two Anchor Bay Middle-North teachers and student council advisers share their experience in participating in middle-level MASC/MAHS programming.
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Jenni Thunberg
Nina talks with Jenni Thunberg from Bay City Central about being an AP/AD. Jenni reveals how she's grown to love the meshing of the two roles and previews a breakout session she plans to lead on the same topic: balancing the roles of AD/AP.
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Ben Berger & Andy Wares
In this podcast, Nina talks with Assistant Principals Ben Berger from Traverse City Central and Andy Wares from Traverse City West about being the scheduler AP in their respective buildings. Both preview a breakout session on scheduling that they plan to lead at the '23 AP & Dean's Summit.
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Natalie Davis
For this podcast, Nina has the opportunity to interview new CTE Board of Director, Natalie Davis. Natalie passionately explains why CTE has her heart and why she feels all students can benefit from a CTE experience.
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Brad Hale
Listen in as Nina interviews Brad Hale, Principal of Brown City Jr./Sr. High School. Brad talks about the community mentality in Brown City (the very city where he grew up) and the initiatives they have implemented to continue to support that environment.
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The Regatta Fundraiser
Listen in as East Grand Rapids MS Principal, Jeff Dykhouse, shares how his students, staff, parents and community come together for a massive fundraising event called the Regatta. Classrooms compete to create handmade, cardboard boats and compete all day long at a local park and lake. Students...
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Catchin' Up with Nina - Ben Berger
In this episode, Nina interviews Traverse City Central High School Assistant Principal and new AP Central representative, Ben Berger. Listen as we get to know Ben better and hear about the great things happening at Traverse City Central High School. Ben talks about the importance of change and…
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The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals advances learning through educational leadership.For more information, check out our website: mymassp.com and follow us on Twitter @MASSP
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