This week, we’ll visit with the principal of Community Montessori - Dr. Melinda Harris…we’ll tell you why the popular PreK-8 school is earning national recognition. Plus, we’ll discover how Dr. Harris and her team balance the Montessori principles and history with new innovation for the benefit of CMS students.

Expectations are high in South Jackson for Brent McNeal and the South Side Lady Hawks basketball team. In this episode, Coach McNeal talks about what makes South Side so special and the secrets to building a perennial juggernaut.

This morning we’ll visit with members of the upcoming theater production - ALL Shook Up! Carsen Cole from Liberty Tech and Khaliah Wade from Jackson Academic STEAM Academy are here to talk about their roles in the musical and tell us about several opportunities for students at their respective schools. Show director and South Side theater teacher Leeana Rangai will also join us! Enjoy episode 79.