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The Arts Effect Podcast

by Ray Lavan

In the body of education, the fine arts is it’s soul. It encompasses all disciplines and subjects. It teaches our students love, compassion, understanding, and teamwork. It allows our students to express themselves in the purest form, even when words will not suffice or cannot describe what they are feeling. This podcast is an informational and advocacy platform for the Goose Creek ISD Fine Arts Program in Baytown, TX. It will feature student and teacher interviews, as well as share the importance of the arts in education today.

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Episodes

  1. Episode #31 - Parades, Pedagogy, and the Great Cake Debate - A Converstation with November Champion of the Month Cassie Smith

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by our November Champion of the Month, Cassie Smith, assistant band director at Lee High School in GCCISD. We will be getting to know her better, talk about her background, and why her preferred cake icing is WRONG.....Check it out!!

  2. Episode #30 - Masterclass - Strategic Partnership with The Alley Theatre

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Matthew Lawrence & Jen Onopa from the Alley Theatre in Houston, TX, and Tailis Oniwon, Principal of Crockett Elementary, to have a conversation about our strategic partnership. We will be speaking about the Alley's breadth of…

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  3. Episode # 29 - Singing in the Salon - A Conversation with October Champion of the Month Hannah Noel

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by October Champion of the Month, Hannah Noel, Choir Director for Lee HS. We will take a moment to get to know her better while we are joined by a special surprise guest....her little brother (who is also her student). It's a great...

  4. Episode #28 - BANDTOBER!!!

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, three of our high school drum majors (Reese Benoit, Ava Bessard, and Emmanuel Castillo) will join us to discuss marching band competition season! Check it out!

  5. Episode #27 - MARIACHI!!!!

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Directors Jessie Moran and David Ghere, along with student Myrna Gomez, to speak about our Mariachi program in Goose Creek CISD. It will be an illuminating conversation about the establishment of the group and the culture behind it.…

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  6. Episode #26 - Hispanic Heritage Month

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Mireya Mejia and Gabby Martinez to discuss the significance of the arts in Hispanic Heritage Month. Check it out!!

  7. Episode #25 - Memorial Theatre Company

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by members of the Memorial Theatre Company from Goose Creek Memorial High School. We are joined by Technical Director Peyton Wood along with student cast members Hunter Teel, Vida Martinez, Kaylee Edwards, and Roslyn Eaton.

  8. Episode #24 - Masterclass: Branding, Advertising, and Marketing Your Program

    Have you ever wondered how to spread the good news of what you are doing in your program? Then you are in luck!! On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by GCCISD Executive Director of Community Engagement Kendall David and GCCISD Coordinator of Marketing Brittney Culpepper to...

  9. Episode #23 - National Arts in Education Week - Mickey Smith Jr.

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be celebrating National Arts in Education Week with Grammy Award Winning Educator Mickey Smith Jr. He will be sharing his story and unique philosophies to help inspire you to be the best educator you can be will also appreciate the impact of the...

  10. SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!

    Hey everyone!!! We are coming back bigger and better than ever!! Stay tuned for SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!!

  11. Episode # 22-Champion of the Month - January - Mireya Mejia- Choir Director-E.F. Green Junior School

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be joined by our January Champion of the Month Mireya Mejia! She is a successful choir director and performer with many great experiences to share. Check it out!!

  12. Episode#21 - The Arts and the Ivy League - A Conversation with Goose Creek Graduate and Harvard Student Gabriel Brock

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Goose Creek graduate and Harvard student Gabriel Brock. We will be talking about how the arts prepared him for the Ivy League, as well as some helpful information for aspiring Ivy League students.

  13. Episode #20 - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast we will be joined by TAEA Vice President Tiffany Silverthorne to discuss our district's participation in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition.

  14. Episode #19 - End of the Year Recap and Happy Early New Year!!

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be taking a look back at the inaugural year of this project.

  15. Episode #18 - Happy Holidays!!!

    We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season to all of our listeners out there!!

  16. Episode # 17 - Planes, Motets, and Morticians - A Conversation with December Champion of the Month Dylan Fornshell, Head Choir Director, Ross S. Sterling High School

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be speaking with Dylan Fornshell, Head Choir Director at Ross S. Sterling High School. We talk about his background and interesting journey to education. Check it out!

  17. Episode #16 - Feierabend, Boomwhackers, and Cuteness Overload - A Conversation with our Elementary Music Teachers

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be speaking with Mr. Al Bear (Crockett Elementary) and Meagan Taylor (Victoria Walker Elementary) about their experience as Elementary music teachers. Check it out!

  18. Episode #15 - Junior School Choir, Hot Chips, and ASMR

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by two of our junior school choir directors Mireya Mejia, E.F. Green Junior, and Hillary Howerton, Cedar Bayou Junior. We will be talking about teaching junior school choir, hot chips, and a random ASMR session that breaks out! Check out...

  19. Episode #14- Happy Thanksgiving!!!

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast we just want to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Enjoy your day, and enjoy your break...you deserve it.

  20. Episode #13- Champion of the Month-November-Holly Lewallen, Head Choir Director, Goose Creek Memorial High School

    On this episode of the Arts Effect Podcast we will be speaking with our November Champion of the Month Holly Lewallen. We have an insightful conversation about her love of choir and get to know her better as well. Check it out!!

  21. BONUS EPISODE!!! Episode #12- Goose Creek Alumni Dr. Aaron Lington

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast we are speaking to our Goose Creek Giant Alumnus of the Month Dr. Aaron Lington. He is an award winning jazz musician, composer, arranger, and educator. Check it out!!

  22. Episode #11 - SpongeBob: The Musical!!

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast we are joined by the GCM Memorial Theatre Company to talk about their upcoming show, "Spongebob, the Musical". We are joined by Theatre Director, Gina Martin along with student actors Ashton Rohus (Spongebob) and Hunter Teal (Patrick).

  23. Episode #10 - Champion of the Month- October - Robert Richard, Theatre Teacher, Highlands Junior School

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast we will be joined by our October Champion of the Month, Robert Richard, Theatre Teacher, Highlands Junior School.

  24. Episode #9 - New York, New York!!

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast we will be having a conversation with orchestra teachers Jessie Moran (Ross S. Sterling HS), and Maive Hanchrow (Cedar Bayou JS) about moving across the country from New York to Texas to teach our students! We are going to talk about what it’s like to…

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  25. Episode #8 - Friday Night Lights Finale Part 2!!- A Conversation With Our Band Students

    On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast is part 2 of our finale of our Friday Night Lights Series! We are joined by our marching band students Reese Benoit (Ross S. Sterling HS), Brooke Schrull (Goose Creek Memorial HS), and Jose Mendez (Lee HS) to talk about their experiences being a part of...

  26. Episode #7 - Friday Night Lights Finale Part 1!! - A Conversation With Our Drill Team Students

    On this episode of the Arts Effect Podcast, we are excited because it’s Part 1 of the Finale of our Friday Night Lights series, and we have our students in the building for the very first time! Joining us on this episode will be our Colonels (Molly Scheidt, Ross S. Sterling & Ema Martinez, Lee…

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  27. Episode #6 - Champion of the Month- September - Gina Martin, Theatre Teacher, Goose Creek Memorial High School

    On this episode of THE ARTS EFFECT PODCAST we are joined by theatre teacher Gina Martin from Goose Creek Memorial High School. We will be discussing her background, passion for theatre, and get to know her better.

  28. Episode #5 - Friday Night Lights - Bring the Thunder!!

    On this episode of the Arts Effect Podcast, we will be bringing the boom as we are having a conversation with your Drumline Instructors. Josh Hartwell (Goose Creek Memorial HS), Dr. Stephen Ice (Lee HS), and Brent Gibson (Ross S. Sterling High School) will give us the real deal about being on a...

  29. Episode #4 - Friday Night Lights - A Conversation with the GCCISD Athletic Directors

    On this episode of the Arts Effect Podcast, we will be having a conversation with our Athletic Directors Lee Martinez and Greg Smith about....

  30. Episode #3 - Friday Night Lights - Bust a Move!!

    On this episode of the Arts Effect Podcast, we will be joined by all three of our dynamic high school drill team directors. Alice Henrichsen (Lee HS), Lori Alexander (Ross S. Sterling High School), and Larissa & Marissa Coy (Goose Creek Memorial High School) will talk about our upcoming season…

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  31. Episode #2 - Friday Night Lights - STRIKE UP THE BAND!!!

    In this episode of the Arts Effect, we speak to our three high school band directors Robert Poulin (Lee HS), Shawn Schultz (Goose Creek Memorial HS), and Brad Comeaux (Ross S. Sterling HS) about our upcoming marching season and what students and directors experience being in marching band.

  32. Episode #1 - Why Do We Need A Podcast Anyway?

    We welcome our Director of Communications for GCCISD Kristyn Cathey as co-host for our VERY FIRST EPISODE!! We discuss the purpose, mission, and vision for the podcast while giving a sneak preview of things to come.

  33. Coming Soon!

    Coming soon.... the GOOSE CREEK ISD ARTS EFFECT PODCAST!!!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In the body of education, the fine arts is it’s soul. It encompasses all disciplines and subjects. It teaches our students love, compassion, understanding, and teamwork. It allows our students to express themselves in the purest form, even when words will not suffice or cannot describe what they are feeling. This podcast is an informational and advocacy platform for the Goose Creek ISD Fine Arts Program in Baytown, TX. It will feature student and teacher interviews, as well as share the importance of the arts in education today.

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Ray Lavan

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