Extracurricular

Today I had a chance to sit down with Audrey, an 11th-grade student here at GOC. I've known Audrey for a long time, so it was a pleasure to be able to sit and talk with her about her hobbies and interests. We start by talking about running - a favorite hobby of mine and Audrey. She tells me all about the races she likes to run, running with family, shoe choices, medals, trophies, and why her running nickname should be Audrey Crow. We dive into movies and discuss her viewing habits and favorites. We talk about her interest in theatre, her experiences, and how she deals with stage fright. We chat about some of our favorite books and how we both love audiobooks. Audrey discusses her recent win at the GOC Talent Show, her family music games, and her Jeff Goldblum mega fandom.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with Cayla, a 10th-grade student here at GOC. Kayla has some very interesting hobbies. She is a gamer - and likes playing and watching walkthroughs of games. Kayla is also a musician. She plays viola and piano. She is a singer - she sings in her church choir, and she's a music lover and gives me some great holiday music suggestions.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Today I had a chance to sit down with Alex, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. Alex and I had a great discussion that mainly focused on his passion and talent for gaming, but we also talked about paintball, airsoft, and Alex's automotive classes at Maxwell. Alex is definitely an expert at Call of Duty, and that's a game I have a tiny bit of knowledge about, so we dive deep into strategy, maps, weapons, and the teamwork and communication required to be successful at a complex and fast-paced sport. Alex shares his interest in professional gaming and how he got to his current level. You're definitely going to enjoy our chat. 

Welcome back to a new school year and all new podcasts. Today, I had a chance to sit down with Anyse a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We had a great conversation about some of Anyse's favorite television shows and films. He has vast knowledge and experience with a ton of film and TV. Anyse shares his ideas on why Parks and Rec is his favorite TV show of all time. We talk about our love for the Mission Impossible movies. And Anyse discusses why he would like a career in film or TV as a director. We also discuss sleeping habits, music, books, and Anyse's passion and obsession with making lists and planning. So sit back with some popcorn covered in movie theatre butter and enjoy our conversation.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Kourtney and Kaitlyn are 8th-grade students at GOC. They are also twins, and they sit down with Mr. Lollis to discuss travel to places like New Orleans, Kentucky, and Florida. Kourtney and Kaitlyn share why the city of New Orleans is important to them. They also talk about music, singing, drawing, painting, cooking, their dog Mimi, Kourtney's interest in entomology, and Kaitlyn's interest in working with animals.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Shelbie is an 8th-grade student at GOC. She's also into acting, singing, and scary movies. Shelbie sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about acing, singing, her favorite actors, scary movies, softball, editing video and creating on TikTok, cooking healthy meals, writing, and music. Shelbie loves acting and scary movies and shares some great advice on the acting process. Shelbie discusses her plans for the future, how she uses emotion in her writing and acting, and her favorite musical artist.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Bryson is a 7th-grade student at GOC. He's also a Lego fanatic, soccer player, performer, and artist/creator. Bryson sits down with Mr. Lollis to chat about Lego free builds, sets, and some of his latest projects including a life-size, wearable helmet. Bryson discusses soccer, architecture, and his passion for crafting and designing with cardboard, scraps, and recycled materials. He finishes the podcast talking about painting, drawing, puppets, acting, performing, and his love for Hamilton.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Dominique is a senior at GOC. She's also into film, TV, and video production, and creating original and creative content. Dominique sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her years at GOC and how excited she is for graduation. She also discusses creativity and how that has allowed her to explore different interests and hobbies from graphic design to her current interest in TV and Video Production. Dominiques shares her latest projects and discusses her process - the creation, development, planning, filming, production, editing, and final product. She talks about travel to dream destinations like Australia and Italy and finishes discussing the advantages of a delicious Chick-Fil-A meal as a perfect finish to graduation. You can follow Dominique on Instagram at nique_street.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Gianni is a 9th-grade student at GOC. He's also into racing, military history, and great conversation. Gianni sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about all sorts of hobbies and interests - Legends cars, racing strategy, WWII history, video games, family, friends, and the enjoyment he gets from good conversation.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mrs. Michelle Allen is a language arts teacher at GOC. She's also a runner, a reader, and a game show winner. Mrs. Allen sits down with Mr. Lollis talk about what it was like to be on Family Feud. Mrs. Allen shares all the behind the scenes details - the trailer, the stage, the lights, microphones, and cameras, the audience, the host, the nervousness and excitement she felt, and how hard it was to keep her family's performance secret for months. In addition to being on Family Feud, Ms. Allen talks about running and visiting different states for half marathons. She finishes the conversation by sharing some of her favorite books and authors.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

August is an 11th-grade student at GOC. They're also a poet, music-lover, and hair dye expert. August sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about their favorite class, being the stage manager for the talent show, the enjoyment and challenges that come from writing poetry, their love of 90s grunge music and bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains, listening to music on headphones or boom box, and hair dye - color, process, and history.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Sienna is a 10th-grade student at GOC. She's also a huge music fan, a creative, and a collector of GOC pins. Sienna sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her love of alternative music and bands like Paramore. She talks about the advantages of listening to music on vinyl or CDs, and her musical talents - from her past talent show performances on the piano to her newer interest in ukulele, electric guitar, and violin. She discusses the joys of reading and writing, her interest in psychology, her large collection of rings, making jewelry, interior design, thrifting, and her ever-growing lanyard and the GOC pins she has acquired over the years.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Ms. Kimberly Park is a 3rd-grade teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a living historian. And she shares information about the 18th Century Market Faire taking place at Fort Yargo Park from March 31 to April 2nd. She talks about the historical demonstrations, military drills, old-fashioned toys, music, dance, and family fun that marks the Fort Yargo Living History Society's biggest and most exciting event of the year. Click HERE if you would like more information about the event.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Dr. Toledo is a teacher at GOC. She is also a New Yorker, tap dancer, and world traveler. Dr. Toledo sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about being a teacher and administrator, growing up in Manhattan, her interest in the arts from a young age, tap dancing on Broadway, dancing in general, her time spent abroad in Romania as a director at the University of North Georgia helping ROTC students prepare for life in the military, and teaching and living in Puerto Rico.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Rylie is a 6th-grade student here at GOC. She is also into making bracelets, playing softball, and hanging out with her friends. Rylie sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her new business making and selling clay-bead bracelets, her love for sea turtles, and her desire to be a marine biologist. She also talks about hanging out with friends, riding bikes, playing softball, singing, babysitting, the Atlanta Braves, playing tennis, rollerblading, drawing, fashion, and hair.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Ruth is a 6th grade student here at GOC. She's also a singer, dancer, musician, and martial artist. Ruth sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her singing, ballet, piano, Taekwondo, elementary school memories, future career plans, and how she handles stage fright. Ruth shares what it was like to live in Dubai and how she got up the courage to come on the podcast.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Sela is a 2nd grade student here at GOC. She's also a singer, Barbie clothes designer, and good friend. Sela sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about science, designing Barbie clothes, sewing, soccer, making friends through sports and hobbies, singing, Dungeons and Dragons with her brother, making music with her dad, gymnastics, football, her dogs Mugs and Trotro, riding bikes and running, and the enjoyment that comes from playing and hanging out with friends and family.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Weston is a 9th grade student here at GOC. He's also a basketball player, actor, and shoe collector. Weston sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk all about basketball, the NBA, the top current players, the top-all-time players, Kareem vs. Shaq, Steph vs. Magic, and the ultimate sports argument of Lebron vs. Jordan. Weston talks about football, sports, music, collecting shoes, acting, and performing. West has been in several GOC stage performances and talks about what it's like to be on stage and how shooting free-throws is similar to acting in front of crowd.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mr. Jackson is a counselor at GOC. He's also into cooking, sports, and music. Mr. Jackson sits down with Mr. Lollis and answers a few questions about dual enrollment before diving deep into their shared interests in cooking, sports and music. Mr. Jackson shares his history, the role his grandmothers played in his love of cooking, and the underlying theme of family and connection in all of his hobbies and interests. Mr. Jackson talks about the similarities between coaching and counseling and his eclectic taste in music.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mx. Wheeler is a teacher at GOC. She's also a into writing poetry, gaming, and cross stitch. Mx. Wheeler sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss her creative expression through writing poetry. She shares how she got started, her process, why she enjoys writing poetry, and how poetry is a expressive, creative, and artistic way to explore, understand, and share thoughts and experiences - a way to connect. Mx. Wheeler also discusses spoken word, gaming, and her recent foray into cross stitch.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Tori is a 9th grade student at GOC. She's also into dancing, piano, and performing. Tori sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss dancing, the different styles of dance, what dance class is like, how she handles performing in front of a crowd, and her future aspirations in dance. We also talk about Tori's musical talent, playing piano, her role and preparation for GOC's spring musical, and advice she has for younger students who may be interested in dance.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Amir is a 9th-grader student at GOC. He's also into sports, family, and having fun. Amir shares his infectious positive energy with Mr. Lollis and talk about football (the LSU Tigers and the Cincinnati Bengals), Madden video game, the NBA, the Golden State Warriors, playing basketball with his younger sister, roller skating, his church youth group, trips to Six Flags, gel-blasters, hanging out with his family, music, darts, traveling, fixing things, a possible future in the Marines, and flexibility at GOC.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Ava and Shaudi are 12th-graders at GOC. They are also really good friends. Ava and Shaudi sit down with Mr. Lollis to discuss their friendship, hanging out with friends in Ava's neighborhood, playing down by the creek, eating at favorite restaurants, cooking, baking, playing musical instruments - Shaudi plays guitar and Ava plays cello - singing, roller skating, creating pottery and art with clay, and trying new things - basically all the awesome stuff you do a with a good friend.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Daniel is a 6th-grade student at GOC. He's also is into a lot of hobbies and interests outside of school. hance to sit down with Daniel L, a 6th-grade student here at GOC. Daniel sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about football, video games, roller skating, playing drums, karate, his dogs Prince and Shorty, favorite foods, fishing, riding bikes, Zooming, traveling, cruising, sneakers, and basketball.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Eliana is an 8th-grade student here at GOC. She's also into Minecraft, making jewelry, Care Bears, baking, and drawing and creating comics. Eliana sits down with Mr. Lollis to share her Minecraft knowledge on building, creating and using private servers, and the design of her world. She also shares her passion for making jewelry and mushroom earrings, Care Bears, drawing and animation, baking cookies, pies, cakes, and settling the pancake vs. waffle debate.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Seth is a 7th grade student here at GOC. He's also an avid gamer, coder, and Minecraft expert. Seth sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss all things Minecraft - servers, modding, PVP, and playing with his sister. He also shares his interest in coding - including a game he created called Bike Bandits. We wrap up our conversation discussing his YouTube channel, badminton, table tennis, and making pizza.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mrs. Angela Lawson is a staff member at GOC. She's also a hiker, backpack, and outdoor enthusiast. Mrs. Lawson sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss all things hiking and backpacking - gear, weather, favorite trails, short hikes, long hikes, hikes in the rain, hikes in all four seasons, multi-day backpacking trips, food, water, injuries, fatigue, dream trips, goals, and the absolute joy, happiness, and sense of accomplishment that hiking and backpacking has brought to Mrs. Lawson's life.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Madie is an intern at GOC. She's also a college student and volleyball expert. Madie sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss criminal justice, forensics, and career options. Then we dive deep into one of Madie's passions - volleyball. She gives me all the ins and outs about the years she spent playing and breaks down strategy, moves, and how the sport works. We also talk surfing, singing, doing your nails, hanging out with friends, and working and coaching with the STRIVE program, a community-based work skills program for students with special needs.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Santiago is a 6th-grade student at GOC. He's also a extracurricular activity superstar. Santiago sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss his love of basketball, the team he's on, and how much fun he has on the court in games and during practice. He shares with us his volunteer work at his church and at a school library. He talks about his entrepreneurial interests and business ventures. We dive into drawing, coding, zoom hangout sessions, working out, playing piano, singing, swimming, and a million other things - including advice for listeners who may be worried about getting into a new hobby.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Landry is a 9th-grade student at GOC. He is also a musician, athlete, and board game aficionado. Landry sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about his piano skills and talent, how he approaches learning a new piece, his competitions, and how he deals with feeling nervous or anxious. Landry also discusses his favorite NBA teams and players, the differences between playing basketball solo and with a team, and his enjoyment of tennis and golf. Finally, we talk about interesting and off-the-beaten track board games. We also chat about the NBA, playing basketball, tennis, and golf, and board games.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Remi is a 12th-grade student at GOC. He is also a soccer player. Remi sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about his journey from youth soccer, to the Atlanta United Academy program, and ultimately to the Clemson University soccer team when he graduates from GOC in 2023. Remi discusses his routine, how he balances school and soccer, and the enjoyment he gets from cheering on his friends and teammates.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Zion is a 3rd-grade student at GOC. She's also a swimmer, gymnast, martial artist, dancer, actor, and the youngest guest we've ever had on the podcast. Zion sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her extracurricular interests. She gives us an insider's look into the world of an actor on set. She talks about how she remembers her lines, what it's like to film scenes with other people, and how she handles occasional mistakes. Zion shares her tips for any aspiring actors at GOC and talks about her future goals and plans to continue and pursue acting as a career.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Gabby is an 11th grade student at GOC. She's also a former gymnast. Gabby sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her previous experiences and involvement with gymnastics and what it was like to leave the sport. She talks about the commitment it takes to excel in gymnastics, how she gained confidence, how she dealt with injuries and frustrations, and how the friends she made through gymnastics were her everything and her all. Gabby talks about motivation and winning and how she has moved on to sharing her skills and experience through coaching.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Emily is a 5th-grade student at GOC. She's also the first repeat Extracurricular podcast guest. Emily sits down and talks with Mr. Lollis about what it's like to teach Karate to young students, how she was able to learn and improve her soccer skills this season as left wing, cats, interior design, and random hobbies she finds interesting, boring, or scary.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Gianna is a 5th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a gymnast. Gianna sits down with Mr. Lollis to answer all his questions about the sport. Gianna shares what a day in the gym is like, which skills and routines are her favorites, what it's like to travel to competitions, the life skills gymnastics has taught her, how she deals with being nervous in the gym, and the fun she has hanging out with her family when she isn't doing gymnastics.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mr. Bryce Hurd is a custodian at Gwinnett Online Campus. He is also an a gamer, streamer, and vintage video game player and collector. Mr. Hurd sits down with Mr. Lollis to share his tips and process for streaming on Twitch, his interest in all sorts of tech gear, his favorite video games, and his passion for discovering and collecting all types of video games.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Sadie is a Clubhouse Friend at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a soccer player, gardener, baker, cook, reader, and good friend. Sadie sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her favorite season, her love of pickles, and the best part about soccer - making friends and snack time!If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mia is a Clubhouse Friend at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a singer, dancer, musician, and a good friend. Mia sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about being in the talent show, singing and dancing with her friends, and what it's like to hang out at the clubhouse with Dr. Edwards and her other Clubhouse Friends. Mia even shares her advice on how she handles frustration and disappointment.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Lucero is a 12th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also into baking, gaming, and volunteering. We dive deep into her different roles and responsibilities ranging from her involvement with the Gwinnett Youth Commission, the Gwinnett County Student Advisory Council, her internship at a prison with the Gwinnett Sheriff's department, her role as co-President of GOC's Student Leadership Team, and her previous job at Krispy Kreme.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mrs. Suzanne Keller is a 2nd-grade teacher at Gwinnett online campus. She is also a runner. Ms. Keller sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about how a family hobby turned into a quest to run half-marathons in all 50 states. Ms. Keller talks about the fun of planning her trips, good weather, bad weather, food, travel challenges, the excitement of race day, and the satisfaction of scratching each state off her list of half-marathon destinations.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Riley is a 7th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She is also into rollerblading, tennis, softball, sewing, video creations, communication, and volunteer work. Riley sits down to talk to Mr. Lollis about the thrill of learning new hobbies like rollerblading, the fun, friendship, and memories that take place in the in-between moments of sports, and her commitment to helping others through her volunteer work with Bears Make a Difference. Make sure to check out her AMAZING TRAILER for the podcast. If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Reign is a 5th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She is also a singer, swimmer, runner, drawer, and entrepreneur. Reign sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about her love of singing, her interest in a career as an image consultant, and role as communications chair for an arts and crafts club/business that she started with friends. .If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Lucia is an 11th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She is also a ballet dancer, baker, and choreographer. Lucia sits down with Mr. Lollis to share her love for baking, her commitment to ballet, and the joy and creative energy she finds as a dance choreographer. You should follow Lucia on Instagram at lucia.bakes1 to see her amazing designs and careful process.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Catarina is a 6th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. She also has cat friends - but there's way more to Catarina than her cat friends. She sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about running in her neighborhood, her massive Minecraft project, her passion for fashion, her acting, and her role as director of spirit in GOC's Student Leadership Team.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Nicholas is a 5th-grade student at Gwinnett Online Campus. He is also an NBA fan, a gamer, a Youtuber, a world traveler, and an amateur cook. Nicholas sits down with Mr. Lollis to discuss our hopes for the Atlanta Hawks this season, his interest in gaming and his rivalry with his father in 2K and Madden, and his YouTube channel Nick Hoopz. You should check out his channel and subscribe to hear Nicholas talk about his passions and interests.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Ms. Kimberly Park is a 3rd-grade teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus. She's also a living historian. That's a person who uses tools, costumes, and activities to present what it was like to live in the past. Ms. Park can help you time travel back to the 18th century on Saturday, October 22nd (or any second Saturday of the month) at Fort Yargo Park in Winder, Georgia. Click HERE if you would like more information about the event. In addition to being a living historian and time traveler, Ms. Park has several hobbies rooted in this century: gaming, gardening, costume design and creation, and attending Dragon Con.If you have a question or want to be on the podcast, please email me at dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Andrew 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 dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Charlotte 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 dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Saara 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 dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Mr. 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 dan.lollis@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

Max 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@gcpsk12.org.  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.Special thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. O'Neal for making this podcast possible.  Music for the podcast is "Blue Ska" by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..