"Welcome to 'Inside the Academy,' a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of Richards Career Academy. Each episode, we sit down with a diverse group of teachers, staff, and students to learn more about who they are, what inspires them, and what makes them unique. From their interests and hobbies, to their career aspirations and challenges, we delve deep into the stories of the people who make up our school community. Join us as we explore the heart and soul of Richards Career Academy and discover the amazing people that make it such a special place."
From Silence to Symphony: Mr. Konieczko's Journey to Build a Music Program at RCA
We sit down with Mr. Konieczko (Mr. K) the music teacher at RCA. He shares his journey to become a music teacher, what drives him, and his vision for his music program. In this longer episode we dig into his hopes for our students and the future along with lessons he learned along the way.
17 Mar 2023
Building Connections with Students: How Ms. Mason's Approach Transforms the High School Experience
We sit down with Ms. Mason who has been working in CPS for over 20 years. She recently joined RCA and shares what has made her successful during her tenure. She offers much sage advice to Mr. Chu as well and we hope you feel inspired after listening.
14 Mar 2023
Interview with Kenosha
We chat with Kenosha, a junior at RCA. She shares about her many travel experiences and what she intends to pursue in the future. Hint: It involves traveling.
10 Mar 2023
Interview with Rubi
Ms. Brahm and Mr. Chu co-host this episode and we sit down and interview Rubi, a freshmen at RCA. Rubi actually approached us to be a guest and we were happy to oblige. In addition to talking about her go-getter attitude, we learn something about her future plans and what makes her unique.
28 Feb 2023
Interview with Kaijah J
We sit down with Kaijah, a senior who transferred into RCA and she shares about her interests, so much that I was surprised by the amount of things she plans on accomplishing in the future. Kaijah has great confidence and big plans for her future. Take a listen and get inspired!
17 Feb 2023
The Science of Inclusivity: Ms. Brahm's Secrets to Engaging All Students in the Classroom
Today we sit down with Ms. Brahm, science and diverse learner teacher at RCA. We chat about a range of topics including what inspired her to get into teaching, her background, and even her grandma!
This episode recording took place during one of her classes and we took direct questions from her students. Don't mind the background noise.
14 Feb 2023
Interview with Samantha B
We sit down with Samantha, a senior at RCA who transferred to RCA during the beginning of the pandemic. We learn about her desire to seek out challenges and the uncomfortable in order to grow.
10 Feb 2023
Uncovering the Science Behind Mr. Diaz's Teaching Skills
We sit down with our first RCA teacher, Mr. Diaz. He talks about his career journey and what led him to come to RCA. Learn why he will never teach a physics class even though he is qualified. Finally, we talk about the challenges of a teaching career and what makes all the struggle worth it.
7 Feb 2023
Interview with Khalilah R
We sit down and talk with Khalilah R, a high school senior who transferred to RCA this year. In addition to her career aspirations, we learn something about the type of home Khalilah would like to live in in the future.
3 Feb 2023
Interview with Israel and Shane
We interview TWO guests today, both juniors at RCA, and involved with our sports teams. Israel and Shane both share about how much sports means to each of them. In addition to the athletics, both have another thing in common and they share how they plan on leveraging their future success.
31 Jan 2023
Interview with Gilmar O
We sit down to talk with Gilmar O, a junior at RCA and he shares some goals and his plans for the future. He opens about one of his interests that was inspired by something a teacher gave him back in 2nd grade. Gilmar also shares some good advice about investing and schemes to steer clear of.
26 Jan 2023
Interview with Davion H
We sit down with Davion H, a junior at RCA, to talk about his goals and where he sees himself in the future. Davion shares something very interesting. He talks about settling down and owning something that may surprise you.
20 Jan 2023
Interview with Ben C
We interview Ben C, a senior at RCA. Along with sharing about himself, Ben details an interesting story of how he enrolled at RCA and shares other lessons learned during his time here.
19 Jan 2023
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"Welcome to 'Inside the Academy,' a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of Richards Career Academy. Each episode, we sit down with a diverse group of teachers, staff, and students to learn more about who they are, what inspires them, and what makes them unique. From their interests and hobbies, to their career aspirations and challenges, we delve deep into the stories of the people who make up our school community. Join us as we explore the heart and soul of Richards Career Academy and discover the amazing people that make it such a special place."
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