Our School Matters Podcast
1) Martin Dunn
Mr. Dunn Matters! Mr. Ryden talks to retiring RCHS science teacher Martin Dunn about travel, having a child as a student, and his plans for an eventful retirement. Also discussed is their similar wind...Show More
2) Sue Pixley
Mrs. Pixley Matters! Mr. Ryden talks to RCHS art teacher Sue Pixley (a.k.a. Pickles) about her multiple career jumps before landing on teaching and cross-curricular projects. Also discussed is Mr. Ryd...Show More
3) Taylor Borah
Mrs. Borah Matters! Mr. Ryden talks to now former history department teacher Taylor Borah about her upcoming transition to Flora High School, teaching during her first pregnancy, and how she navigated...Show More
4) The Pets!!!
Ladies, gentlemen, THE PETS matter! Mr. Ryden interview the destined-to-be iconic Olney homegrown band before they perform live in the Richland County Performing Arts Center (in a separate video you s...Show More
5) Mandy Ginder Returns
Mrs. Ginder (still) Matters! Mandy returns to kick off season 2 of OSM Mr. Ryden talks with Mandy Ginder about theater productions at RCHS and how AI has affected high school instruction since they la...Show More
6) Shannon Winters
Mrs. Winters Matters! Mr. Ryden talks with Shannon Winters right before her final class before retirement about her plans for the future, how she feels about her career as she brings it to a close, an...Show More
7) Coy Shipman and Maddox Dorn
Coy Shipman and Maddox Dorn matter! This episode is a double-header with two interviews by Sophia of her now-former fellow students. Coy and Sophia discuss his Freshmen year, cell phones in classrooms...Show More
8) Sophia Ranes
Sophia Ranes Matters! In this special episode, Sophia and Jeff pretty much interview each other while they unpack how the Our School Matters project has went so far. Sophia talks about the importance ...Show More
9) Chris Simpson
Chris Simpson Matters! Mr. Ryden talks with outgoing superintendent Mr. Simpson about his long career serving the students of Richland County, overseeing the high school remodel, the challenges of nav...Show More
10) Bethany Robichaux
Bethany Robichaux Matters! Sophia talks with future rotorcraft pilot Bethany Robichaux about her college and career plans, how COVID affected her high school experience, and senioritis. Also, Sophia a...Show More