.jpg)
The NFHS Podcast
Welcome to the official podcast of the NFHS! This podcast aims to provide insight, education, and resources to everyone involved in the high school activities setting. Listen as individuals from the NFHS and around the world share their stories and wisdom about topics like performing arts, women's leadership, and more!
Episodes
65 episodes
Creating a community of support for female officials with MK McGee - She's Got Something to Say
Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports, Jessie Benner as she speaks with MK McGee, a Nebraska high school basketball official and creator of “Her Call.” McGee highlights ways officials can educate and motivate one another and the importance of creatin...
•
23:17
From Good to Great in Debate Education with Director of Debate at Woodward Academy (GA) Maggie Berthiaume
Maggie Berthiaume is the Director of Debate at Woodward Academy in Georgia. She is a past recipient of the National Debate Coaches' Association Educator of the Year Award and the Georgia Forensic Coaches' Association Debate Coach of the Year Aw...
•
15:14
Meeting Bands Where They Are with USBands Executive Director Sean King
Sean King is the Executive Director of USBands and has been a member of the USBands team for 27 years. Since 2020, he has overseen the transition of the organization from one parent non-profit to a program offering of BD Performing Arts, a non-...
•
31:01
Amy Perras: District Arts Administrator, Former Music Educator, and Disney Fanatic
Amy Perras is the Instructional Supervisor for Music, Art, and Library Media for Milford Public Schools in Connecticut, a role she took on after spending 14 years teaching PK-12 instrumental, choral, and general music. In addition to her ...
•
29:05
Encouraging Support of Female Athletics- She's Got Something to Say
Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports, Jessie Benner as she speaks with Becky Moran, NIAAA Associate Executive Director on the importance of encouraging support of female athletics. Moran explains what it means to her to be a woman in sports and how ...
•
24:15
The Ins and Outs of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) with Eric Arnold, Program Director for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute at Western Illinois University
Host Ken Burke is joined by Eric Arnold, Program Director for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Executive Institute at Western Illinois University. As someone who has so much experience with emergency action pla...
•
45:55
The Origin and Evolution of the NFHS Women in Leadership Team- She's Got Something to Say
Join NFHS Coordinator of Marketing and Social Media, Olivia Jennings as she speaks with NFHS Director of Sports, Julie Cochran on the origin and evolution of the Women in Leadership team. Cochran explains how she identified the need and began t...
•
32:26
From Mozart to Mariachi - Why Music Education is The Best Job in The World with Ramon Rivera, Mount Vernon School District (WA) Mariachi Director
On this episode of The Stage, host Ken Burke speaks with Ramon Rivera, Mount Vernon School District Mariachi Director, Mariachi Artist, and 2023 Washington State Music Educator of the year. Ramon Rivera began teaching Mariachi in the late 90s a...
•
35:24
How Grant Writing Helps Everyone with Dr. David Kelley, University of Cincinnati Professor and Master's Degree Coordinator
On this episode, host Ken Burke interviews Dr. David Kelley, Associate Professor in the Sport Administration Program within the University of Cincinnati’s School of Human Services. He also currently serves as the Online Master’s Degree in Sport...
•
27:28
Connecting the Arts With Communities and Businesses with Tooshar Swain, Director of Public Policy at Americans for the Arts
On this episode of The Stage, our guest today is Tooshar Swain, Director of Public Policy at Americans for the Arts. Before joining Americans for the Arts, Tooshar served as Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at the National Association for...
•
26:02
How Missouri Has Grown Performing Arts Activities Under Davine Davis, Former Assistant Executive Director of MSHSAA
Our guest today is Davine Davis, former Assistant Executive Director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Davine, who has recently retired, helped establish Missouri as one of the leading states in the country in terms of m...
•
17:40
From Cheer to Music, What You Need to Know About Copyright with ClicknClear Founder Chantal Epp
On this episode of The Stage, our guest today is Chantal Epp! Chantal is the Founder and CEO of ClicknClear. ClicknClear prioritizes music licensing for Choreographed Sports, Arts, and Fitness, and makes it easy! Chantal is a multiple awa...
•
24:19
From Teacher to Administrator, Creating Opportunities with Craig Manteuffel, Assistant Executive Director of KSHSAA and KMEA
On this episode of The Stage, our guest today is Craig Manteuffel, Assistant Executive Director with the Kansas State High School Activities Association and newly appointed Assistant Executive Director of the Kansas Music Educators Association....
•
27:23
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Retail with Amro Music Vice President and Podcast Host Nick Averwater
On this episode of The Stage, Nick Averwater, Vice President of Amro Music, joins the show today to discuss how the retail industry continues to support music education across the nation. Amro Music is the largest piano, b...
•
28:07
2023 NFHS Citation Award Spotlight: Jamelle Brown - Speech & Debate Award Recipient
On this episode of the Stage, we honor Jamelle Brown, 2023 NFHS Citation Award recipient for Speech and Debate. For those of you who remember, Jamelle was a guest on our show a few months ago, but we invited her back on to talk more about her e...
•
19:02
2023 NFHS Citation Award Spotlight: Jennifer Brooks - Music Award Recipient
Jennifer Brooks began her career in 1996 as a band and choir director for Banks (Oregon) Junior and Senior High School before moving to the David Douglas School District in Portland, Oregon, in 1998, where she currently works as the director of...
•
17:27
2023 NFHS Citation Award Spotlight: Rebecca Meyer-Larson - Theatre Award Recipient
On this episode of the Stage, we are honoring Rebecca Meyer-Larson, 2023 NFHS Citation Award recipient for Theatre. Rebecca is a theatre and speech & debate educator at Moorhead High School in Minnesota and has led her students to MANY stat...
•
24:16
Music Education and Creative Industry Working Together with John Mlynczak, President and CEO of National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)
On this episode of The Stage, John Mlynczak, the new President and CEO of National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), joins the show to discuss how music education and creative industry can work together to better the future of music as a w...
•
34:50
Importance of Health and Wellness in Performing Arts with Physician & Athletes and the Arts Co-Founder/Podcast Host Dr. Steven Karageanes
Dr. Steven Karageanes is a primary care sports medicine physician at Restorative Physical Medicine, a founding member of Athletes and the Arts and co-hosts the Athletes and the Arts podcast, and is one of the first physicians in the United Stat...
•
30:03
Making an Impact through Adapted Sports Programs – She’s Got Something to Say
Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports, Jessie Benner, as she speaks with Executive Director and Co-Founder of American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Tommie Storms, to share her journey. Storms emphasizes the importance of offering inclusive...
•
20:00
Teaching, Coaching, and Adjudicating Speech, Debate, and Theatre with Adam Jacobi, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association
On this episode of The Stage, Adam Jacobi, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association comes on the show. Adam has been involved in education, adjudication, communication, and s...
•
32:06
How to be a Creative Entrepreneur in Your Music Program with ACDA Executive Director Robyn Hilger
On this episode of The Stage, Robyn Hilger, Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association, joins the show to discuss what it means to have sustained creativeness and entrepreneurialism in the music classroom. With a wealth of ...
•
35:16
Music Education: It's All About Relationships with NAfME President Scott Sheehan
As March is Music In Our Schools Month, there is no better way to celebrate than talking with NAfME president Scott Sheehan on the importance of music education across the nation! Scott's presidency began last year, but he has been in music edu...
•
35:37
Growing Our Music Programs with Clemson University Band Director Mark Spede
On this episode of the Stage, Dr. Mark Spede, Director of Bands at Clemson University, joins the show to discuss how to achieve growth and prosperity in music programs across the nation. As the recipient of the Clemson University 2009 Dean’s Aw...
•
26:41
The Positive Impact of Education-Based Activities – She’s Got Something to Say
Join NFHS Director of Officiating Services, Dana Pappas as she speaks with WIAA Assistant Executive Director, Cindy Adsit to share why she believes education-based activities are a foundation for creating a better society. Adsit explains how sh...
•
16:54
