Extracurricular
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Conversations with Gwinnett Online Campus students, faculty, and staff about the amazing and interesting things they do outside of school.
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Andrew M
October 13, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAndrew is a 10th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He is also an actor, a fan of Rocky, wrestling, Disney, and Pixar, and a member of GOC's Student Leadership Team. Andrew sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about acting, what it's like to be a student leader, and the just-right-for-our-times messages from the Rocky movies. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected]. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over...
Charlotte G
October 12, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBCharlotte is a 12th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She is also a dancer. Charlotte sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss what it's like to perform in front of a crowd, the exciting chaos backstage, the ups and downs of practice, the excitement of teaching dance to young students, and the empathy, discipline, time management, and joy that dance has brought to her life. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected]. If you’re intere...
Saara P
October 05, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSaara is a 6th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She is also very funny. In addition to perfect timing and sharp wit, Saara's talents include art, crochet, and interior design. Saara sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss the difference between knitting and crochet, how practice helps her improve, and how her hobbies and interests bring satisfaction, calmness, and joy to her life. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected]. If you’...
Mr. Zain Malik
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBMr. Zain Malik is a teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. Mr. Malik sits down with Mr. Lollis to share his passion for anime and Gundam model building, gaming, Star Wars, and how his own experiences, travels, and passion for Model United Nations led him to start a program at GOC. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected]. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and...
Max C
September 29, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBMax is a 5th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He is also a professional go-kart racer. dirt-biker, snow skier, and outdoor enthusiast. Max sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss what it takes to be a successful go-kart racer, what race day looks like, and how he has time for his driving career, school, and other interests. You can follow Max (@max.cristea.racing) on Instagram , YouTube, or Facebook. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcp...
Ms. Wanda Allen
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBMs. Wanda Allen is a teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus, but this is her second career. Mr. Lollis sits down to talk to Ms. Allen about her career as a US Marine and what it was like to serve for 12 years - including being stationed at Diego Garcia and two overseas deployments for the War in Iraq. Ms. Allen also shares her current role in supporting veteran groups like VFW and Amvets (click on the links for membership information). Finally, she shares some scholarship and essay contest inform...
Riley F
September 22, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBRiley is an 8th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also into singing, karaoke, K-pop, Roblox, cooking, and baking. Riley sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss how much she loves to sing, a delicious chicken taco recipe, and her love of K-pop and Roblox. She also has some great tips on how to practice and memorize songs and how to deal with being nervous on stage. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected]. If you’re intereste...
Ms. Jenny Cooper
September 21, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMs. Jenny Cooper is a 6th-grade social studies teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a horseback rider, horse trainer, and horse enthusiast. Mr. Lollis sits down with Ms. Cooper to chat about her horse Fireball, the challenges and difficulties of training, and the love, peace, and happiness she feels when it's just her and Fireball on the trail or in the pasture. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at [email protected]. If you’re interested i...
Annabell B
May 19, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MBAnnabell is a 9th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a singer, volleyball player, gamer (Rocket League), and home-made filmmaker. Annabell chats with Mr. Lollis about her hobbies and interests and shares her love of singing, whether it is at home, in the car, in her church choir, in the talent show or musical at GOC, in Honors Chorus a few years ago, or with the GOC chorus right now. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re inte...
Nicole B
May 19, 2022 04:05 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBNicole is a 6th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also an actor, singer, performer, skier, basketball and volleyball player, artist, and good friend. Nicole sits down with Mr. Lollis to chat about her hobbies and interests, and talk about the good friends she's made at GOC. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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 th...
Keira J
May 12, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBKeira is an 8th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also interested in voice acting, character creation, acting and writing, and psychology and personality tests. Keira sits down with Mr. Lollis and shares how she comes up with her characters and voices, her acting and performing process, and a few of her favorite character voices. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our ...
Jordan Z
May 12, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBJordan is a 10th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He also works at Chick-Fil-A, performed in the GOC Spring Musical, collects and plays with Legos, reads, and works on the AV (Audio/Visual) crew at his church. Jordan sits down with Mr. Lollis to share why he would spend the night and sleep at Chick-Fil-A if he could and how Legos are a little bit like writing. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus,...
Jaxson M
May 05, 2022 04:05 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJaxson is a 7th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also an avid gamer, sports fan, actor, singer, Hamilton buff, and born performer. Jaxson sits down with Mr. Lollis to share his love (and some tips) for Madden, how he finds the confidence to perform in front of an audience, and how his interests allow him to have fun with friends and family. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head ...
Mr. David Wise
May 03, 2022 16:56 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBMr. Wise is a science teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also a filmmaker, drone pilot, avid skier, former gymnast and Junior Olympian, successful coach, and a big fan of Premier League soccer powerhouse Chelsea. Mr. Lollis sits down with Mr. Wise to chat about all his hobbies and get his take on success and failure, handling fear in sports and hobbies, and focusing on practice and doing the work to succeed. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. ...
Cady W
April 27, 2022 17:38 - 41 minutes - 38 MBCady is a 12th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a choreographer, director, playwright, musician, performer, actor, and dancer. Cady sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss her impossibly busy schedule and share her love for the performing arts. If you want to work with Cady or are interested in the camps and programs she mentions, you can find out more by going to the Momentum Arts website. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re...
Dr. Dana Edwards
April 01, 2022 16:41 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBDr. Dana Edwards is a counselor at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a writer. Dr. Edwards sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss her writing process, where she gets her ideas, and her new middle-grade novel Drive-Thru Miracle. You can order and find out more about Drive-Thru Miracle and Dr. Edwards by going to her website DanaEdwardsWrites. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our web...
Hope S
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBHope S. is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a musician and a photographer. Hope sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss playing the piano and flute, taking photos, makeup artistry, cooking and baking, and her secret for balancing school, family, and hobbies. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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 goi...
Dr. Pritchard
March 23, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBDr. Pritchard is a teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also a professional musical conductor. Dr. Pritchard sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss music, his conducting history, and what he's doing when he's waving that baton around during a performance. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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. Email...
Jackson L
March 16, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBJackson L is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also a Boy Scout and a performer. Jackson sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss Scouting, music, performing, acting, gaming, YouTube, and how to balance hobbies and school. You can find information about Jackson's movie at the Rock This World website. You can pre-order a dvd with exclusive content and help children and families in need. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re interested in G...
Gracie R
March 09, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MBGracie R is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a photographer, actor, and runner. Gracie sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss photography tips and cameras, theatre and acting, running cross country and track, and the enjoyment she gets from volunteering and working with little kids. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and t...
Mrs. Crook
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMrs. Crook is a teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also an FAA-certified drone pilot. Mrs. Crook sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss how she got into drones, how much they cost, how they work, and why she needs FAA-certification and a license to fly her drones. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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 goin...
Lain W
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBLain W is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also very funny. Lain sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss music, theatre, performing, his favorite holidays, his future aspirations, and how much he looks forward to highlighting reading passages on his final exams. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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...
Christopher G
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBChristopher G is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also a wrestler. Christopher sits down with Mr. Lollis and teaches him about wrestling styles, strategy, training techniques, and how to stay committed to something that requires hard work and practice. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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. ...
Mrs. Bondeson
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBMrs. Kimberly Bondeson is an assistant principal at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a genealogist. Mrs. Bondeson sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss her family history, the thrill of investigating the past, and how family connections can bring us closer. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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. Emai...
Leah M
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.9 MBLeah M is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also an actor and a Ninja Warrior. Leah sits down with Mr. Lollis and shares her passion for Ninja Warrior, acting, and the skills and mindset it takes to succeed and get better at a sport, hobby, or talent. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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. E...
Caitlyn M
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MBCaitlyn M is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a tennis player. Caitlyn sits down with Mr. Lollis for a conversation about competing at a high level, how to handle errors (on the court and off), and the joy and fun of playing tennis. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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. Email me at da...
Aidan B
January 20, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBAidan B is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also a guitarist and a music lover. Aidan sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss guitar gear, musical influences, and that satisfying feeling of getting into the zone with a musical instrument. He even jams out a few great riffs and his own original music. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the sch...
Mr. Rowan
December 30, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBMr. Josh Rowan is a math teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also an avid disc golfer. Mr. Rowan sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss everything you could possibly want to know about disc golf. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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. Email me at [email protected] if you have a question or want ...
Javon W
December 16, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBJavon W is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He's also a boxer, a tumbler and trampoliner, and actor. Javon sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss his passion for boxing, how he handles the discipline and commitment needed to succeed in the sport, and how he balances school, work, hobbies, and fun. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re interested in Gwinnett Online Campus, you can head over to our website and find out all about the school and...
Avery B
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBAvery B is a student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a musician, performer, actor, dancer, and Disney fanatic. Avery sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss her two bands, how she handles nervousness before performing on a stage, and her desire to be a Disney princess one day. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. 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...
Introducing Extracurricular
November 10, 2019 20:22 - 1 minute - 944 KBWelcome to Extracurricular. Mr. Dan Lollis is a teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. In this podcast, he has conversations with GOC students, faculty, and staff about the amazing and interesting things they do outside of school. Each episode will feature an in-depth conversation with someone at GOC about an extracurricular hobby, interest, or talent. Subscribe now so that you won’t miss any of the episodes. Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible. If you’re...