Episodes

Season 5, Episode 11: Celebrating Culture From Around the World

Feb. 28, 2023

For the first time since 2020, the EHS World Language Department hosted the EPSD International Fair on Saturday, February 25, 2023. A celebration of culture, food, music, and traditions, this event highlighted many of the un…

Season 5, Episode 10: Overcoming Struggle Moments with Chris Singleton

Feb. 21, 2023

Chris Singleton’s personal story has a 9th grade year that isn’t much different than your typical student. He wanted to play varsity sports, found an interest in books, got a low grade in a class for the first time, and had …

Season 5, Episode 9: Taking the Podcasting Plunge at PETE&C 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

This episode is a wrap-up for the 9th Grade Experience Podcast’s appearance at the Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Mountain, Pennsylvania, on Monday, February 13, 202…

Season 5, Episode 8: Midterm Exam Preparation Tips and Strategies

Jan. 14, 2023

Midterms exams can be a stressful time for students. For all Emmaus High School students except for seniors, this year will be the first time they have taken a traditional middle of the year assessment while in high school. …

Season 5, Episode 7: The Cole Cast, Volume 3, featuring Cole Stuchko

Dec. 20, 2022

It took until the first snow day of the 2022-2023 school year on December 15, 2022, but we are finally back with the latest edition of the Cole Cast, featuring Cole Stuchko. It has been several months since we last spoke an…

Season 5, Episode 6: A Thanksgiving Attitude of Gratitude 2022

Nov. 22, 2022

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it's a great time to look back and reflect on the many positives in our lives for the fourth annual Attitude of Gratitude special episode. Members of the Emmaus High School community …

Season 5, Episode 5: Student Perspective on Mental Health with Zoe Gaumer

Nov. 2, 2022

When students have been asked what topics they want to hear more about on the 9th Grade Experience, mental-health related conversation is at the top of the list. Zoe Gaumer hopes her story about overcoming her own mental he…

Season 5, Episode 4: Dr. Mykee Fowlin and No Place for Hate

Sept. 21, 2022

As part of their on-going mission as an organization that allows students to facilitate diversity awareness and devise anti-bullying projects that affect the entire student body., the No Place for Hate club welcomed Dr. Myke…

Season 5, Episode 3: The Cole Cast, Volume 2, Featuring Cole Stuchko

Sept. 1, 2022

The first day of school presents challenges to all high school students, but especially to the newest members of the school community. To get the instant reaction to the first day of the 2022-23 school year for the Class of …

Season 5, Episode 2: Welcome Beth Guarriello, New Emmaus HS Principal

Aug. 3, 2022

New school years often bring change, but the 2022-2023 school year begins with a new principal leading Emmaus High School. Beth Guarriello, previously the principal at Southern Lehigh HS and Saucon Valley HS, will look to cr…

Season 5, Episode 1: The Cole Cast, Volume 1 featuring Cole Stuchko

July 21, 2022

Welcome to Season 5 of the 9th Grade Experience! In the summer kickoff of new episodes to gear up for the 2022-2023 school year and new season, the podcast is debuting a new feature: a regular interview segment with my son, …

Season 4, Episode 27: School's Out For Summer - A Look Back for the Class of 2025

June 11, 2022

The last day of school always brings mixed emotions. Mostly it is relief, for the students and the teachers, on the completion of another year. There is also opportunity for reflection by the members of the Class of 2025 on …

Season 4, Episode 26: What Can I Do After High School? Lessons from the 2022 EHS College Fair

May 1, 2022

As the 9th grade year is quickly coming to an end, it is only natural to think about what is ahead ... A relaxing summer? A first job? A fun vacation? College, trade school, military service, or an apprenticeship program? It…

Season 4, Episode 25: #EHSCareerMonth - Jackie Bassett, Class of 2018, Founder & CEO of FD Market

March 31, 2022

We close out #EHSCareerMonth with a focus on Emmaus High School Class of 2018 graduate Jackie Bassett. She is the Founder and CEO of FD Market, which is a “a sustainable goods shop and zero-waste refillery. We're on a missio…

Season 4, Episode 24: #EHSCareerMonth w/ Bob Rotruck, Radio Announcer of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms

March 22, 2022

As part of the #EHSCareerMonth series, we talked to Bob Rotruck, the radio announcer for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, a minor league hockey team based in Allentown that plays in the American Hockey League (AHL). In addition t…

Season 4, Episode 23: #EHSCareerMonth w/ Amy Keller, Creative Director of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms

March 22, 2022

As part of the #EHSCareerMonth series, we talked to Amy Keller, who is the Creative Director for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, a minor league hockey team based in Allentown that plays in the American Hockey League (AHL). She c…

Season 4, Episode 22: EHS Shave for the Brave Honored Kid Sam Mackaravitz

March 8, 2022

We are privileged to share the story of one of this year’s EHS Shave for the Brave “Honored Kids,” current EHS freshman Sam Mackaravitz. At the time of the recording, Sam is two years cancer free in his battle with Acute Lym…

Season 4, Episode 21: #EHSCareerMonth2022

Feb. 28, 2022

Where will your path lead? Emmaus High School Counselor Mrs. Grim gives us all the important information to assist students, staff and parents on the road to answering that that question as we kick off March Career Month. Sh…

Season 4, Episode 20: EPSD Mental Health Symposium 2022

Feb. 17, 2022

While many of us hope the pandemic is beginning to finally come toward a resolution, the focus and attention on student mental health will not easily go away, as students will continue to face the challenges of the world ar…

Season 4, Episode 19: The Future of the 9th Grade Experience at the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) 2022

Feb. 13, 2022

This episode is a wrap-up for the 9th Grade Experience Podcast’s appearance at the Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Monday, February 7, 2022. Excerpts featured on th…

Season 4, Episode 18: Jimmy Casas - Culturize: Every Student, Every Day, Whatever it Takes