MASSP Podcast
1) MHSAA Winter/Spring '26 Update
In this episode, we welcome back MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl to reflect on the close of the winter sports season and the transition into spring athletics across Michigan. Mark shares highlights ...Show More
2) Zero Hour
In this episode, we are joined by Kim Urbanski of Godwin Heights Middle School to discuss their innovative "Zero Hour" model, a twice-monthly 70-minute enrichment block built into the school day to in...Show More
3) Bringing Students to the AI Table
In this episode, students take the lead in an honest conversation about how AI is actually being used in schools today—from tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to real classroom expectations that range from...Show More
4) The Academies at Romeo
In this episode, Jennifer McFarlane shares the story behind Romeo High School's academy model and how it has evolved to create more personalized, student-centered learning experiences. She walks liste...Show More
5) MHSAA Fall/Winter '25 Update
As the fall season wraps up and winter sports begin, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl joins us to share updates from across Michigan athletics. We discuss the organized chaos of overlapping seasons, ...Show More
6) Risky Words with Portage West MS
In this episode, we sit down with Portage West Middle School Principal Jason Messenger and Assistant Principal Sidney Bailey IV to explore how their "Risky Words" initiative is reshaping school cultur...Show More
7) The Speed of Trust with Monte Kelly
In this episode, Monte Kelly, Principal of Fruitport Middle School, explores Covey’s 4 Cores of Credibility—integrity, intent, capabilities, and results—and how they shape leadership in schools. Monte...Show More
8) The Speed of Trust with Josh Wrinkle
In this episode, Josh Wrinkle, Principal of Rochester High School, unpacks Covey’s First Wave: Self Trust and the critical role credibility plays in leadership. Drawing from his journey as a teacher, ...Show More
9) The Speed of Trust with Christian Manley
In this episode, Christian Manley, Principal of the Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center, helps us dive into Covey’s reminder that “you can do something about this.” Trust isn’t out of our control—it b...Show More
10) The Speed of Trust with Dave Myron
In our kickoff episode, Dave Myron, Principal of Perry Jr/Sr High School, helps us unpack Covey’s idea of trust as “the one thing that changes everything.” With more than two decades in education, Dav...Show More