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.

This week, we’ll provide an update on the Malesus STEM Innovation Center - which is scheduled to open for middle school students in August. Our Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Teresa McSweeney will join us to provide renovation details, information about the STEM classes that will be offered, and exciting info about the Toyota Engineering, Manufacturing & Mechatronics Institute.

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.