Huskie Pack Podcast

About Huskie Pack Podcast

This podcast is from Hemlock Public School District.

Publisher

hemlockhuskies

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Apr 2020

Latest episode

16 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Building a Stage for the Future | A Conversation with Danyelle Hillman

   The curtain is about to rise on one of the most exciting chapters in Hemlock Public School District history. In this episode, Superintendent Don Killingbeck sits down with Danyelle Hillman, the district's first-ever Director of the new Performing Arts Center, to talk about leadership, music, theater, education, and the vision behind a facility designed to inspire students and serve the community for generations to come. Hillman brings more than 15 years of experience in music education, theater, youth programming, and community arts leadership to her new role, while also joining Hemlock High School as a choir teacher. Together, they discuss Danyelle's journey to Hemlock, what drew her to the opportunity, and how the soon-to-open Performing Arts Center will become far more than a performance venue. It will be a place where students discover confidence, creativity, belonging, and their own unique voice. The conversation also explores the role of the arts in education, the importance of building community through performance, and the excitement surrounding one of the final pieces of Hemlock's Campus of Opportunity transformation. Whether you're a student, parent, arts enthusiast, or simply curious about what's next for Hemlock, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and purpose shaping the future of the Performing Arts Center. Small Town. Big Opportunities. The stage is set.

2. 

   14 Mar 2026

   Nobody Likes Taxes, Everyone Loves our Schools

   Nobody likes taxes. It is one of the few things almost everyone can agree on. But behind every school bus route, classroom teacher, athletic field, robotics team, and learning opportunity is a funding system that many people rarely see or fully understand. In this episode of the Huskie Pack Podcast, Don pulls back the curtain on how school funding actually works and why conversations about taxes, funding, and community investment matter for students. The discussion explores the reality that while taxes are often unpopular, they are also the mechanism communities use to build strong schools, maintain facilities, support teachers, and create opportunities for kids. Listeners will hear about how public school funding flows, where local dollars go, and how districts work to stretch every resource as far as possible for students and families. The episode also explores the responsibility school leaders carry when asking communities to invest in their schools and why transparency and trust are essential in that process. At the center of the conversation is a simple idea. Strong schools do not happen by accident. They happen when communities choose to invest in their kids, their classrooms, and their future. If you have ever wondered how school funding really works or why communities sometimes have difficult conversations about taxes, this episode offers a clear and honest look behind the scenes of public education. Because at the end of the day, while nobody likes taxes, everyone likes great schools.

3. 

   19 Dec 2025

   Drones, Dreams, and the Future of Learning

   🎙️ Huskie Pack Podcast: STEM Takes Flight In this episode of the Huskie Pack Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Don Killingbeck is joined by Director of Friendship, Tom Lockwood, and Director of the Lockwood STEM Center Laura Trombley to explore how Hemlock Public School District is redefining hands-on learning through drones, robotics, and STEM innovation. From the Lockwood STEM Center to new partnerships and programs that inspire curiosity, this conversation highlights how Hemlock is not your average school district—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Listeners will hear stories from the classroom, learn how technology is integrated with real-world applications, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Huskie Pack continues to #PullTheSled forward in science, engineering, and exploration. 🎧 Tune in to hear how STEM takes flight in Hemlock—and how imagination, collaboration, and innovation are shaping tomorrow’s Huskies today.

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

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Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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