The Arts Effect Podcast

Ray Lavan

In the body of education, the fine arts is it’s soul. It encompasses all disciplines and subjects. It teaches our students love, compassion, understanding, and teamwork. It allows our students to express themselves in the purest form, even when words will not suffice or cannot describe what they are feeling. This podcast is an informational and advocacy platform for the Goose Creek ISD Fine Arts Program in Baytown, TX. It will feature student and teacher interviews, as well as share the importance of the arts in education today. read less
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SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!
Sep 6 2023
SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!
Hey everyone!!! We are coming back bigger and better than ever!! Stay tuned for SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!!

Episodes

Episode #31 - Parades, Pedagogy, and the Great Cake Debate - A Converstation with November Champion of the Month Cassie Smith
Nov 24 2023
Episode #31 - Parades, Pedagogy, and the Great Cake Debate - A Converstation with November Champion of the Month Cassie Smith
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by our November Champion of the Month, Cassie Smith, assistant band director at Lee High School in GCCISD. We will be getting to know her better, talk about her background, and why her preferred cake icing is WRONG.....Check it out!!
Episode #30 - Masterclass - Strategic Partnership with The Alley Theatre
Nov 10 2023
Episode #30 - Masterclass - Strategic Partnership with The Alley Theatre
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Matthew Lawrence & Jen Onopa from the Alley Theatre in Houston, TX, and Tailis Oniwon, Principal of Crockett Elementary, to have a conversation about our strategic partnership. We will be speaking about the Alley's breadth of educational outreach programs, as well as advice on how to establish something like this in YOUR school district. Check it out! Learn more at https://www.alleytheatre.org/
Episode # 29 - Singing in the Salon - A Conversation with October Champion of the Month Hannah Noel
Nov 3 2023
Episode # 29 - Singing in the Salon - A Conversation with October Champion of the Month Hannah Noel
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by October Champion of the Month, Hannah Noel, Choir Director for Lee HS. We will take a moment to get to know her better while we are joined by a special surprise guest....her little brother (who is also her student). It's a great conversation....check it out.
Episode #28 - BANDTOBER!!!
Oct 20 2023
Episode #28 - BANDTOBER!!!
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, three of our high school drum majors (Reese Benoit, Ava Bessard, and Emmanuel Castillo) will join us to discuss marching band competition season! Check it out!
Episode #27 - MARIACHI!!!!
Oct 13 2023
Episode #27 - MARIACHI!!!!
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Directors Jessie Moran and David Ghere, along with student Myrna Gomez, to speak about our Mariachi program in Goose Creek CISD. It will be an illuminating conversation about the establishment of the group and the culture behind it. Check it out!!
Episode #26 - Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct 6 2023
Episode #26 - Hispanic Heritage Month
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Mireya Mejia and Gabby Martinez to discuss the significance of the arts in Hispanic Heritage Month. Check it out!!
Episode #25 - Memorial Theatre Company
Sep 29 2023
Episode #25 - Memorial Theatre Company
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by members of the Memorial Theatre Company from Goose Creek Memorial High School. We are joined by Technical Director Peyton Wood along with student cast members Hunter Teel, Vida Martinez, Kaylee Edwards, and Roslyn Eaton.
Episode #24 - Masterclass: Branding, Advertising, and Marketing Your Program
Sep 22 2023
Episode #24 - Masterclass: Branding, Advertising, and Marketing Your Program
Have you ever wondered how to spread the good news of what you are doing in your program? Then you are in luck!! On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by GCCISD Executive Director of Community Engagement Kendall David and GCCISD Coordinator of Marketing Brittney Culpepper to give valuable insights about how to brand and advertise your program.
Episode #23 - National Arts in Education Week - Mickey Smith Jr.
Sep 16 2023
Episode #23 - National Arts in Education Week - Mickey Smith Jr.
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be celebrating National Arts in Education Week with Grammy Award Winning Educator Mickey Smith Jr. He will be sharing his story and unique philosophies to help inspire you to be the best educator you can be will also appreciate the impact of the arts in education.
SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!
Sep 6 2023
SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!
Hey everyone!!! We are coming back bigger and better than ever!! Stay tuned for SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!!
Episode # 22-Champion of the Month - January - Mireya Mejia- Choir Director-E.F. Green Junior School
Jan 26 2023
Episode # 22-Champion of the Month - January - Mireya Mejia- Choir Director-E.F. Green Junior School
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be joined by our January Champion of the Month Mireya Mejia! She is a successful choir director and performer with many great experiences to share. Check it out!!
Episode#21 - The Arts and the Ivy League - A Conversation with Goose Creek Graduate and Harvard Student Gabriel Brock
Jan 12 2023
Episode#21 - The Arts and the Ivy League - A Conversation with Goose Creek Graduate and Harvard Student Gabriel Brock
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by Goose Creek graduate and Harvard student Gabriel Brock. We will be talking about how the arts prepared him for the Ivy League, as well as some helpful information for aspiring Ivy League students.
Episode #20 - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition
Jan 6 2023
Episode #20 - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast we will be joined by TAEA Vice President Tiffany Silverthorne to discuss our district's participation in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition.
Episode #19 - End of the Year Recap and Happy Early New Year!!
Dec 30 2022
Episode #19 - End of the Year Recap and Happy Early New Year!!
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be taking a look back at the inaugural year of this project.
Episode #18 - Happy Holidays!!!
Dec 22 2022
Episode #18 - Happy Holidays!!!
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season to all of our listeners out there!!
Episode # 17 - Planes, Motets, and Morticians - A Conversation with December Champion of the Month Dylan Fornshell, Head Choir Director, Ross S. Sterling High School
Dec 15 2022
Episode # 17 - Planes, Motets, and Morticians - A Conversation with December Champion of the Month Dylan Fornshell, Head Choir Director, Ross S. Sterling High School
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be speaking with Dylan Fornshell, Head Choir Director at Ross S. Sterling High School. We talk about his background and interesting journey to education. Check it out!
Episode #16 - Feierabend, Boomwhackers, and Cuteness Overload - A Conversation with our Elementary Music Teachers
Dec 8 2022
Episode #16 - Feierabend, Boomwhackers, and Cuteness Overload - A Conversation with our Elementary Music Teachers
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we will be speaking with Mr. Al Bear (Crockett Elementary) and Meagan Taylor (Victoria Walker Elementary) about their experience as Elementary music teachers. Check it out!
Episode #15 - Junior School Choir, Hot Chips, and ASMR
Dec 1 2022
Episode #15 - Junior School Choir, Hot Chips, and ASMR
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast, we are joined by two of our junior school choir directors Mireya Mejia, E.F. Green Junior, and Hillary Howerton, Cedar Bayou Junior. We will be talking about teaching junior school choir, hot chips, and a random ASMR session that breaks out! Check out this great conversation!
Episode #14- Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Nov 24 2022
Episode #14- Happy Thanksgiving!!!
On this episode of The Arts Effect Podcast we just want to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Enjoy your day, and enjoy your break...you deserve it.
Episode #13- Champion of the Month-November-Holly Lewallen, Head Choir Director, Goose Creek Memorial High School
Nov 17 2022
Episode #13- Champion of the Month-November-Holly Lewallen, Head Choir Director, Goose Creek Memorial High School
On this episode of the Arts Effect Podcast we will be speaking with our November Champion of the Month Holly Lewallen. We have an insightful conversation about her love of choir and get to know her better as well. Check it out!!