Finneytown Wildcats
The podcast that takes you inside the Finneytown Local School District community.
Episodes
41 episodes
Finneytown Wrestling to Fargo Nationals
James Paudel, Katherine Murillo, Rochelle Ross, and My'Shawnna Tinsley are representing Finneytown at the 2023 USA Wrestling Junior and 16U National Championships at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota! Hear our wrestlers, along with coaches A...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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31:22
Avoiding Golden Handcuffs
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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33:07
PBL Showcase and Graduation Livestreams
Mike Kennedy and Eric Muchmore talk about two upcoming events - the FSC Project-Based Learning Showcase and Graduation. Mike and Eric talk about the risks involved with hosting such large events, in addition to the excitement around live-stream...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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20:48
A Teacher Finds a Home at Finneytown
Kristin Barnes, Finneytown Secondary Campus 8th grade ELA teacher, shares her story of growth from her first year in Finneytown. Listen as she shares why she feels she has finally found a home as a teacher in Finneytown Local School District.&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:01
An Old Dog with New Tricks
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 s...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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26:14
Literacy Leadership Team at Finneytown Elementary
Lauren Woodward, Jen Bayless, Meredith Baker and Jen Dinan join us to talk about Finneytown Elementary's Literacy Leadership Team. Hear them talk about the origins of this team and its purpose, the Science of Reading, and how the risks th...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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38:09
Season 3 Recap
Mike Kennedy and Eric Muchmore recap some of their favorite moments with our guests who joined them for the third season of The Finneytown Wildcats Podcast, themed, "I'm Possible." Listen as they take you back to the clips that struck them from...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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20:14
The 70's Social at Finneytown Elementary
Student Council leaders, Joseph Campbell and Aubrey Fagin-Godby, talk about the most recent social they designed and led with Ms. Deters and Mr. Dirr. The group discusses what they learned from the experience, in addition to sharing gratitude f...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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20:03
An Emerging Partnership with Corie Blount
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, joi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:55
The People Who Get Kids To School
In this episode, Da'Nell Bell and Megan Clark talk about their roles as General Manager and Dispatcher in our transportation department. In addition, we discuss parenting as both a challenge and a gift.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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31:18
Cold Calls to Four Alumni
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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39:51
Wrestling's Resurgence at 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 discus...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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28:39
Kayla Herring's I'm Possible Story
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 D...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:56
Season Three Kickoff of the Finneytown Wildcats Podcast - "I'm Possible"
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 podca...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:57
Finneytown Elementary's Social
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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26:13
Learning Through the Art of Gathering Others
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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48:44
Conversation as a Means to Change
Dan Joyner, Eric Muchmore, Jen Dinan, and Mike Kennedy talk about their leadership journey in Finneytown Local School District.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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42:22
Creative Drama and Representation
Ryan Richmond, Finneytown Elementary teacher, talks about teaching drama to our youngest Wildcats, in addition to sharing why it is so important for students to see themselves reflected in our staff.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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20:24
Creating Energy through Connection
Tammy Dietz and Lauren Henline, FLSD Restorative Practices Facilitators, talk about their roles and the impact their work is having on students.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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26:59
Jihad Rasheed's Resilience
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 play...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:20
The Marching Band Continues to Shine
Grace Finch, Sam Fronk, and Brad Delaney talk about the marching band as they head into the biggest competitions of the season!
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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20:45
Graphic Design in Science Class
Kyle Chambers, Finneytown Secondary Campus science teacher, and his friend, Maggie Walsh, share how they were able to partner for a Project-Based Learning experience that is causing his students to understand colors and design in way they hadn'...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:55
Students' Perspectives on a PBL Project
In this episode, three of Tom Budday's ELA students reflect on their experience creating a nation from scratch. They share how the collaborative process impacted them as learners, in addition to how the experience prompted them to reflect on re...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:28