Today, I had a chance to sit down with three GOC students - 10th-graders Kendall and Ajjia and 12th-grader Anna. We talked about dance, music, concerts, travel, reading, sports, peer leaders, and the very exciting possibility of a new podcast hosted by Kendall and Ajjia. Yes - GOC may have a new and better podcast! I’m so excited, and can’t wait to see this podcast get started. Let’s jump right into the conversation. Here is Kendall, Anna, and Ajjia.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Earlier this year, I had a chance to sit down and chat with Ansley. Ansley is a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We had an awesome conversation and chatted about interior design and architecture, internships and college, judicial building design - yes sounds weird - not at all - totally fascinating. We talked about GSLT, Student Council, Ansley’s service group that she started, singing - opera specifically, theatre, knitting/sewing/quilting and the differences between them, reading, music, thrifting, archery, and rodeo. It’s a conversation full of Ansley’s interesting hobbies and interests, and you’re going to love it. Here’s Ansley!If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Earlier this year, I had a chance to sit down and chat with Colleen. Colleen is an 11th grade student here at GOC. Colleen and I had an awesome conversation - we chatted about friendship and how important good friends are in our lives. We talked about the joy of having multiple friend groups - school, youth group, etc., and the challenges of texting and hanging out with different friend groups - it can be hard to balance. We talk about music - specifically live music and concerts and how exciting that experience can be. We talked about student leadership and some of the events we had this year plus upcoming Prom. We talk about fine arts and theatre events at GOC and Colleens role and her academic goals for this year, next year, and college. Here’s our chat!If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today, I had a chance to sit down and chat with Sean, a 6th-grade student here at GOC. Some of you may know Sean from school, and some of you may know Sean from YouTube or Instagram where he is known as Sean the Science Kid (find and follow him HERE). Let me tell you - Sean knows his science. We talked about Sean’s interest in science education, his experiments, and his current projects and activities. We discussed gravity, thought experiments, engineering, time travel, singing, cooking, the Olympics, and being part of GOC’s leadership team. GOC's newest AP Mr. Gehrisch joined us for this podcast, so sit back and geek out with an amazing, awesome, incredible, and sciencey chat with Sean the Science Kid.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Today I had a chance to sit down with Bissette, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. Bissette was one of the very first guests on this Podcast. I sat down with her back in 2019 when she was in 8th grade, and it was so much fun to catch up with Bissette. We talk about school, dual enrollment, her decision to attend UGA, her future interest in Law, Entertainment, and Media studies. We discuss some of her current film projects, auditioning, script writing, and her process. We travel, her role on the GOC news crew, and her recent experience as a Debutante - we talk about the classes, the ball and the whole experience. It’s fascinating. And finally we talk about senior year, prom, and graduation.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today I had a chance to sit down with Russell, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We discuss Russell’s awesome 1995 Volvo Green 940 and our dream cars. We talk about our shared musical interests - playing, listening, singing - all of it. We discuss performing and singing and Russell’s interest in voice acting. We discuss video games, design, technology, computers, and web design. We close out our conversation talking about running and races and an interesting idea for a future episode of this podcast.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today I had a chance to sit down with Nicholas, a 6th-grade student here at GOC. We start our chat with the best topic of all - food. We talk Chick-Fil-A, Shake Shack, and The Cheesecake Factory. We discuss Nicholas’s recent trip to New York and his top restaurant recommendations. We dive into the some NBA talk and get into the LeBron vs. Jordan debate. We talk Madden and the NFL and Nicholas’s trip to Germany to watch the Dolphins vs. the Chiefs. Finally, we discuss hip-hop and new and old-school rap and Nicholas’s possible return next year to the podcast and the first three-time guest.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today I had a chance to sit down with Valentina, an 11th-grade student here at GOC. I’ve been able to see Valentina perform at the GOC Talent Show several times - she’s very very talented. We talk about the talent show and dance - she explains what it’s like to be a company and participate in recitals and competitions. Valentina explains her passion for lyrical and contemporary dance and she shares her plans to work with and dance with Tori (from episode 58) in next year’s talent show. We talk travel, shoes - so many shoes, and the creative process behind creating a dance routine. We chat about baking - make sure to check out Valentina’s baking Instagram @frankyssweetsbakery. We talk about violin and music - Valentina is from a musical family, we talk musical theatre, pets, travel, and Colombia. Here’s Valentina.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today I had a chance to sit down with not one, but two of my favorite students here at GOC - Anyse and Sienna. Anyse and Sienna have each been on the podcast in the past, but today they teamed up for a group conversation about The Nest News, GOC’s student-led news program. You get a behind the scenes listen to what it’s like to be a member of the new crew. We also dive deep into iCarly, we talk about future plans and careers, graduation, making lists, the stress of hosting parties, party dress dos and don'ts. Then we talk hockey, movies, the theatre experience, and actors we like and dislike. Then, it’s a podcast student takeover as Anyse and Sienna continue to chat about Barbie, Blue Beetle, Marvel and DC, the CW, Riverdale, a bunch of other movies and shows, styles, trends, and growing up. It’s one of my favorite chats ever.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today I had a chance to sit down with James, a 4th grade student here at GOC. We dive deep into Pokémon. We discuss the origins of Pokémon, games, card collecting, and movies. James shares his Pokémon notebook and we discuss his own drawings and creations. We discuss James' YouTube favorites and ambitions, his favorite movies, his drawing skills and history, Legos, music, his pets, running, video games, and his amazing treehouse.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today I had a chance to sit down with Audrey, an 11th-grade student here at GOC. I've known Audrey for a long time, so it was a pleasure to be able to sit and talk with her about her hobbies and interests. We start by talking about running - a favorite hobby of mine and Audrey. She tells me all about the races she likes to run, running with family, shoe choices, medals, trophies, and why her running nickname should be Audrey Crow. We dive into movies and discuss her viewing habits and favorites. We talk about her interest in theatre, her experiences, and how she deals with stage fright. We chat about some of our favorite books and how we both love audiobooks. Audrey discusses her recent win at the GOC Talent Show, her family music games, and her Jeff Goldblum mega fandom.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today I had a chance to sit down with Cayla, a 10th-grade student here at GOC. Kayla has some very interesting hobbies. She is a gamer - and likes playing and watching walkthroughs of games. Kayla is also a musician. She plays viola and piano. She is a singer - she sings in her church choir, and she’s a music lover and gives me some great holiday music suggestions.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Today I had a chance to sit down with Alex, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. Alex and I had a great discussion that mainly focused on his passion and talent for gaming, but we also talked about paintball, airsoft, and Alex’s automotive classes at Maxwell. Alex is definitely an expert at Call of Duty, and that’s a game I have a tiny bit of knowledge about, so we dive deep into strategy, maps, weapons, and the teamwork and communication required to be successful at a complex and fast-paced sport. Alex shares his interest in professional gaming and how he got to his current level.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Welcome back to a new school year and all new podcasts. Today, I had a chance to sit down with Anyse a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We had a great conversation about some of Anyse’s favorite television shows and films. He has vast knowledge and experience with a ton of film and TV. Anyse shares his ideas on why Parks and Rec is his favorite TV show of all time. We talk about our love for the Mission Impossible movies. And Anyse discusses why he would like a career in film or TV as a director. We also discuss sleeping habits, music, books, and Anyse’s passion and obsession with making lists and planning. So sit back with some popcorn covered in movie theatre butter and enjoy our conversation.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Kourtney and Kaitlyn are 8th-grade students at GOC. They are also twins, and they sit down with Mr. Lollis to discuss travel to places like New Orleans, Kentucky, and Florida. Kourtney and Kaitlyn share why the city of New Orleans is important to them. They also talk about music, singing, drawing, painting, cooking, their dog Mimi, Kourtney’s interest in entomology, and Kaitlyn’s interest in working with animals.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Shelbie is an 8th-grade student at GOC. She's also into acting, singing, and scary movies. Shelbie sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about acing, singing, her favorite actors, scary movies, softball, editing video and creating on TikTok, cooking healthy meals, writing, and music. Shelbie loves acting and scary movies and shares some great advice on the acting process. Shelbie discusses her plans for the future, how she uses emotion in her writing and acting, and her favorite musical artist.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Bryson is a 7th-grade student at GOC. He's also a Lego fanatic, soccer player, performer, and artist/creator. Bryson sits down with Mr. Lollis to chat about Lego free builds, sets, and some of his latest projects including a life-size, wearable helmet. Bryson discusses soccer, architecture, and his passion for crafting and designing with cardboard, scraps, and recycled materials. He finishes the podcast talking about painting, drawing, puppets, acting, performing, and his love for Hamilton.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Dominique is a senior at GOC. She's also into film, TV, and video production, and creating original and creative content. Dominique sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her years at GOC and how excited she is for graduation. She also discusses creativity and how that has allowed her to explore different interests and hobbies from graphic design to her current interest in TV and Video Production. Dominiques shares her latest projects and discusses her process - the creation, development, planning, filming, production, editing, and final product. She talks about travel to dream destinations like Australia and Italy and finishes discussing the advantages of a delicious Chick-Fil-A meal as a perfect finish to graduation. You can follow Dominique on Instagram at nique_street.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Gianni is a 9th-grade student at GOC. He's also into racing, military history, and great conversation. Gianni sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about all sorts of hobbies and interests - Legends cars, racing strategy, WWII history, video games, family, friends, and the enjoyment he gets from good conversation.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..
Mrs. Michelle Allen is a language arts teacher at GOC. She's also a runner, a reader, and a game show winner. Mrs. Allen sits down with Mr. Lollis talk about what it was like to be on Family Feud. Mrs. Allen shares all the behind the scenes details - the trailer, the stage, the lights, microphones, and cameras, the audience, the host, the nervousness and excitement she felt, and how hard it was to keep her family's performance secret for months. In addition to being on Family Feud, Ms. Allen talks about running and visiting different states for half marathons. She finishes the conversation by sharing some of her favorite books and authors.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and the great things we have going on.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..