Special guests, Pickerington Central band directors Nate Stowe, Tim Gorgas and Matt Hakes discuss their experiences teaching music in the hybrid learning mode.

22 - "Somebody's Watching Me" - Halloween Special with Mrs. Hermanns

Oct 9th, 2020 13m 53s

Special guest Heather Hermanns, Jr. High School teacher will be celebrating the upcoming Halloween holiday by reading a scary story! Special thanks to her Paw Time B students for choosing today's selection.

21 - “Under Pressure” - Perspectives of a Middle School Principal

Aug 25th, 2020 15m 19s

An interview with Eric Koch, principal of Diley Middle School. We will be discussing the start of 2020-21 from a principal’s perspective.

20 - “Talk Less, Smile More” - Dealing with Teacher Anxiety

Aug 11th, 2020 15m 41s

An interview with elementary music teacher Janelle Guirreri about thoughts and concerns leading into the 2020-21 School Year.

19 - "Where You Goin' Now?" - Reflections on closing down 2019-20 and pondering what’s next.

Jun 1st, 2020 14m 49s

In this solo episode, Mrs. LC discusses what it feels like to wind down the end of the 2019-20 school year, what she's learned about herself through this experience, and where we go from here.

18 - “Hey, Soul Sister” -Staff Spotlight - Stephanie Howell

May 18th, 2020 13m 1s

Stephanie Howell, Middle School Tech Coordinator, visits the show and answers “The Playlist Top 5.”

17 - “All I Wanna Do” - What Students Want to do When the Stay At Home Orders are Lifted

May 11th, 2020 15m 31s

Students answer the Question of the Week: What is the first thing you will do when the Stay At Home order is lifted?

16 - “A Hard Day’s Night” - Creating Structure and Work/Family Balance While Teaching Remotely

May 4th, 2020 15m 52s

An interview with Brian Seymour, director of Instructional Technology at Pickerington Local Schools, about strategies and best practices for teachers working from home.

15 - “I Wanna Go Back” - What Teachers are Missing While Teaching School Online

Apr 27th, 2020 18m 30s

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to require social distancing, some of PLSD’s finest teachers tell us what they miss most about being in the classroom.

14 - “My Favorite Things” - What Students Love About Online Learning

Apr 20th, 2020 15m 4s

Students give feedback on some of their favorite online assignments as they continue the eLearning process.

13 - “Here Without You” - Distance Learning and the School Orchestra

Apr 13th, 2020 16m 39s

An interview with Jordan Koogler, orchestra director at Pickerington High School North, about victories and challenges of distance learning in his program.

12 - “Work It” - How Do Students Stay Focused With Distance Learning?

Apr 6th, 2020 17m 35s

Several of my students weigh in on this week’s Question of the Week : “What helps you stay focused when doing school work at home?”

11 - “Long Distance” - Distance Learning in the Music Classroom

Mar 30th, 2020 18m 49s

An interview with Nate Stowe, band director for Pickerington High School Central, about the effectiveness of distance learning in the music classroom.

10 - “Peace of Mind” - How to Find Your Creative Voice in a World Full of Noise

Mar 23rd, 2020 14m 29s

An interview with three former students, Mary Jane, Jackson and Brayden, about how they manage to stay true to themselves when the world gets noisy.

09 - “Boom Boom Pow” - Music in the Gaming World

Mar 17th, 2020 8m 38s

An interview with Adrian, Dylan and Jack, 3 avid video gamers, who will discuss how music enhances their gaming experience.

08 - “Down with the Sickness” - Reflections of a Music Teacher During the Coronavirus Closure

Mar 13th, 2020 14m 1s

Some reflections on how the Coronavirus school closures impact teachers, ideas for remotely teaching music and why technology doesn’t have to be the enemy.

07 - “Let’s Get Physical” - Fitness and the High School Musical

Mar 9th, 2020 14m 56s

An interview with Paige and Raydn, two students at Pickerington High School North, who will discuss the physical requirements of being in the show “Newsies.”

06 - “How Far I’ll Go” - Ukulele Advice from Beginners

Mar 2nd, 2020 11m 32s

An interview with Ellie, Savannah and Grace, 3 beginning ukulele students, about their experiences learning how to play the instrument.

05 - “Jukebox Hero” - Staff Spotlight - Jared Moore

Feb 24th, 2020 11m 39s

In our first “Staff Spotlight” episode, Harmon Middle School Principal, Jared Moore, visits the show and answers a set of music-related questions called “The Playlist Top 5.”

04 - “Sweet Emotion” - The Musical Expression of Feelings

Feb 17th, 2020 7m 36s

Join Mrs. LC and two students, Marissa and Taylor, as they discuss how music helps each of them connect with their emotions.

03 - “Play That Funky Music” - Ask Jen

Feb 10th, 2020 5m 42s

Jen tackles one of the questions often asked by parents: “When it comes to playing an instrument, where do we start?”

02 - "Get'cha Head In the Game" - Maintaining Vocal Health Under Pressure

Feb 6th, 2020 15m 51s

Vocal damage happens over time, not over night. Join Jen LC and two students from the upcoming PHSC musical "Hairspray" to discuss how to keep our vocal chords healthy when the pressure is on and the demand is high.

01 - "My Name Is" - Introducing Jen Lennox-Chiudioni

Feb 1st, 2020 4m 11s

In the inaugural episode of The Playlist, Jen Lennox-Chiudioni gives a brief overview of the meaning and purpose behind this series and what you can do to take an active part in it!