Reimagining Education

Reimagining Education

Reimagining Education is a podcast brought to you by Michigan International Prep School. We talk all things education, and hope to reimagine what school would look like with the best interests of students and their families in mind.

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September 18, 2025 33 mins

This week, we’re diving into the student perspective and exploring what makes Northwood University feel like more than just a campus, it feels like home.

Joining us are Jarrett Wagner and Sydney Rizzo, both Master of Business Administration students who began their journeys at Northwood through athletics, but quickly discovered so much more waiting for them beyond the field.

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In this episode of Reimagining Education, Elgie Bright, Professor and Industry Chair of the Automotive Department at Northwood University, shares shares about our Early Middle College program which gives high school students early access to college credit and hands-on experience in the automotive field. 

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September 4, 2025 10 mins

In our latest podcast episode, Amy Dunlap interviews Kim Warner, Director of Career Services and Professional Development at Northwood. Kim discusses how students can explore career options, whether through tools like the Myers-Briggs assessment or through conversations about their passions and interests to help them identify the pathway that's right for them. She highlights the many opportunities available within Northwood’s ...

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August 6, 2025 11 mins

In this episode of Reimagining Education, Dr. Christie McDonald explains the financial aid process at Northwood University, a private university in Midland, Michigan. 

Through our Early Middle College (EMC) program with Northwood University, Michigan International Prep School students stay at MIPS for a 13th year of primarily dual enrolled courses, and graduate with a free Associate's Degree from Delta College or Nort...

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July 24, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of Reimagining Education, we learn about Northwood University, a private university in Midland, Michigan. Through our Early Middle College (EMC) program with Northwood University, students stay at Michigan International Prep School for a 13th year of primarily dual enrolled courses, and graduate with a free Associate's Degree from Delta College or Northwood University.



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In today’s episode, we speak with Lucas Peless (Director of Student Operations & Logistics) about some of the unique and innovative career prep pathways offered at Michigan International Prep School, ranging from our School of the Arts, to our Computer Science pathway, to free Dual Enrollment options. It’s our goal to partner with our students to help them prepare for their unique future, whatever that might be.

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Join us for a terrific conversation with Roy Sovis, Director of Curriculum & Instruction here at Michigan International Prep School. Our focus has always been on creating a curriculum that’s geared towards the specific needs of each student - a learning plan that can be adapted and adjusted to help each individual student achieve their highest level of academic success.

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Join us for a lively conversation with Christopher Card, Director of the Arts here at Michigan International Prep School. Our School of the Arts provides students the opportunity to explore their creative potential through Art, Music, and Theatre.

Mr. Card is an accomplished singer, pianist and veteran educator that has led and grown school music programs for the past 26 years. 

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Join us for an introductory conversation with our new Secondary Principal, David Pilgreen! David has worked in both virtual and in-person classrooms, and written curriculum for his former district. He started his career at his alma mater, Garner High School in North Carolina, before moving to Austin, Texas where he taught at a small charter school. For the past three years, he has worked at MIPS as a high school social studies teac...

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Join us for an introductory conversation with our new Elementary Principal, Andrea Knack! Andrea (who has lived in the Upper Peninsula for over a decade) has an extensive background in education, with experience in various roles ranging from paraprofessional to teacher to school leader.

Mrs. Knack’s is passionate about building an educational program that caters to diverse learning styles, serving the needs of each unique ...

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Join us for a conversation with Cara Livingston, our Community Engagement Coordinator, and MIPS parent Chambria Mack, as we discuss our school field trips, clubs, and other events, and the ways we encourage socialization at Michigan International Prep School.

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Join us for a conversation with superintendent Andrew Hulbert and MIPS parent, Chambria Mack, as we discuss the founding of MIPS, the story behind our logo, some of the specific factors that bring students to our school, and the overarching mission of MIPS to provide an individualized education that meets each student where they are.



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Should student behaviors have an impact on their academic grade? Roy and Eric discuss this question in today's podcast episode!



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In this episode of the podcast, Roy and Eric discuss zeros!



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How can we teach students how to learn? In this episode, Roy Sovis walks us through such an important concept.



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How can we motivate students to complete ungraded assignments? In this episode, Roy Sovis walks us through strategies to create student buy-in and enthusiasm towards assignments in the classroom.



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Should students get grades? How do we determine which assignments become graded? Roy Sovis talks about these things and much, much more on this episode of the podcast.



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We welcome Lynn Aronoff of Parent Advocates for Choice in Education to the RE podcast!



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Faisal Askar shares his story and illustrates the realities of living amidst a war. We hope this helps us empathize with the people of Ukraine and all those affected by the current war as well.



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The famous Roy Sovis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Michigan International Prep School, joins us on the podcast! Watch and listen to Roy talk about some of the most important aspects of improving education for students and their families.

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