Have you ever dreamt of talking to a real-life astronaut? For one CCSD astronomy teacher and her students, this dream is about to come true. On February 7, 2023, Ridgeline High School students and faculty will participate in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. They will have the opportunity to talk to Josh Cassada, a crew member on the Station. In this PodCACHE episode, Tim and Gary head to Ridgeline to talk with astronomy teacher, Emma “Super” Smith, and several of her students about this once-in-a-lifetime event.

This episode features interviews with Brittany Foster, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning; Emma Smith, Ridgeline High School Astronomy teacher; and several Ridgeline students.