Nichols Talk Podcast

#59 - Evie Walcott and A.J. Rittling (Co-Presidents)

In this episode, we interview Evie and A.J., they begin talking about what led them to run for Student Council President and some of the things they push for in the community. They then talk about what really goes into being the class presidents and the time commitments they put into the community. Evie and A.J. then share how the two of them work together as they both have strong opinions and fight for what they think is right, while also still being able to respect each other for the greater good of the school.  To hear more about Evie and A.J., you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

#58 - Kari Achatz (Upper School Art Teacher)

In this episode, we interview Ms. Achatz, an upper school art teacher and advisor. She talks about some of her teaching methods that help develop young artists. Ms. Achatz also talks about her more advanced level classes and some of the guidance she has to point them in the right direction. To hear more about Ms. Achatz, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

#57 - Ross Yoshida and Brian Brazee (Varsity Baseball)

In this episode, we interview Ross Yoshida and Brian Brazee, Varsity baseball pitcher and coach. They talk about their baseball journey’s and what led each of them to Nichols. Ross begins to talk about the balance between baseball and school and what he envisions the season looking like for him and the team. Coach Brazee talks about his team and how he has begun to build it into a successful team with a good legacy. To hear more about Ross and Coach Brazee, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.
 

#56 - George Mauser (Upper School Math Teacher)

In this episode, we interview Mr. Mauser, he talks about his early life living in Germany for a few years as a child. He then talks about his young adult life and how he got into teaching. Mr. Mauser also shares how he got recruited for college soccer and how it differs from the recruitment process now. To hear more about Mr. Mauser, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

#55 - Ashley Tibollo (Upper School History Teacher)

In this episode, we interview Ms. Tibollo, she talks about her experiences at Nichols as a student and how they compare to her experiences now as a teacher. She also talks about her past career and what led her back to teaching history at Nichols. Ms. Tibollo then shares a little bit about her passion for Model UN and her excitement to get it back at Nichols. To hear more about Ms. Tibollo, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

#54 - Emily Olczak (College Counseling)

In this episode, we interview Ms. O, she talks about life as a college counselor and what goes into getting students into the school that's best for them. She then talks about the transition from high school to college and some of the more non-traditional routes to some professions. To hear more about Ms. O, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

#53 - Mark Stahlka and Matt Hartman (Boys' Basketball Coaches)

In this episode, we interview Mark Stahlka and Matt Hartman, coaches of the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team. They talk about what got them into basketball growing up and their role models that inspired them. Coach Stahlka and Coach Hartman share about their experiences in coaching and what led them to Nichols. To hear more about Coach Stahlka and Coach Hartman, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

#52 - Tre Paulfrey and Heze Hall (Varsity Boys' Basketball)

In this episode, we interview Tre Paulfrey and Heze Hall, both a part of the Nichols basketball team. Tre and Heze share some steps in their basketball career that have led them to where they are today. They also talk about their upcoming basketball season, along with some of the goals they have for the team and themselves. To hear more about Tre and Heze, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.
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