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David Chimusoro, 2011 graduate  of Finneytown Secondary Campus, talks about his journey from his childhood in Zimbabwe, to his adolescence in Finneytown, to his adulthood as a filmmaker and comedian. 

Can't teach an old dog new tricks? Finneytown Secondary Campus math teacher, Phil Farr, has turned one of his favorite sayings on its head through his work designing project-based learning experiences this school year. Hear Mr. Farr share the story of his growth as a result of the risks he's taken this year through his partnerships with PBL facilitators, Mike Kennedy and Mike Rosa. 

Owner of Happy's Pizza and Gradu8 Apparel, Corie Blount (University of Cincinnati graduate, University of Cincinnati basketball player, and 11 year NBA player), in addition to Finneytown Local School District board member, Jelicia McMullen, join us for a conversation about the connection among us and partnership between us. 

Shelby Hatton, Donovan Clark, Javiahn Coates, and Jack Isphording answer Eric Muchmore and Mike Kennedy's phone calls to share what they are currently achieving as graduates of Finneytown Secondary Campus. 

Freshmen wrestlers, My'Shawnna Tinsley and Rochelle Parsons, along with Finneytown wrestling coach and 7th Grade Social Studies teacher, Lynn Volz, talk about the resurgence of the wrestling program after a 7-8 year hiatus. Hear the trio discuss what wrestling means to them as individuals and as a team, in addition to sharing a great deal of gratitude for the incredible support our Finneytown wrestling alumni have offered to the current student-athletes and coaches.

Kayla Herring, 2018 Finneytown graduate, joins us to share her "I'm Possible" story. Kayla talks about her time as a student at Finneytown, in addition to sharing what she is now doing at Northern Kentucky University and the Cincinnati Police Department.

Mike Kennedy and Eric Muchmore preview the third season of the official podcast of Finneytown Local School District. They share the story of how the third season's theme came to be, in addition to discussing the overall development of the podcast since it first launched. 

Two students, along with Mr. Dirr and Ms. Deters, talk about what it took to host the social at Finneytown Elementary. They share what they accomplished, what they learned, and what they'll always remember! 

Dan Joyner, Eric Muchmore, Jen Dinan, and Mike Kennedy reflect on the lessons learned from recent gatherings they've designed and facilitated at Finneytown Local School District. 

2019 graduate of Finneytown Secondary Campus, Jihad Rasheed, shares his personal story of resilience and success. He reflects on his challenges during high school, in addition to expressing gratitude for those friends and teachers who have played an important role in his journey. 

Grace Finch, Sam Fronk, and Brad Delaney talk about the marching band  as they head into the biggest competitions of the season!

Tom Budday, high school English teacher at Finneytown Secondary Campus, reflects on his experience facilitating a favorite project of his, "Creation of a Nation." 

Two students, Mzxyion AbbottRae Baggett, along with Finneytown Secondary Campus's Restorative Practices Facilitator, Tammy Dietz, talk about how students who've been trained as conflict mediators are working to support their peers and the culture of our schools. They share the story of their experiences at the overnight retreat where they were trained, in addition to how learning about Restorative Practices has helped them grow as human beings. 

Believe it or not, staff and students do not take the summers off! Eric Muchmore and Mike Kennedy discuss the summer vibe around Finneytown Local School District.  They talk about the Literacy Leadership Team, students practicing around the Secondary Campus,  hiring,  the staff Restorative Practices and Project-Based Learning retreat, and more! 

Pringle House Dean, Melissa Hawkins, and our House System Director, Charlie Crawley, share their personal stories of involvement  in the evolution of Finneytown Secondary Campus's House System, in addition to the impact it has had on our students and how they plan to further develop it next school year. Crawley and Hawkins also discuss Taco Bell, frozen pizza, and starring in a Frisch's commercial.