What is the right time to start your own business? For 6th grade student, Inaya, 11 years old is the correct answer! In this episode we get to know how Inaya's passion for beauty and cosmetics has already turned into a successful business venture. You do not want to miss this episode. Links to Webpages Mentioned in this Episode: Inaya Addict Cosmetics

Mr. Curtis Donohue, WMS Band Teacher and Music Department Chair, joins the In It to Learn podcast to talk about what it has been like to teach music while adapting to physical distancing policies to keep learners safe and the new experience of teaching music to online learners. Listeners will also learn more about Mr. Donohue as a middle school student in Germany, where his musical journey began! Links to Items mentioned in this episode: Bell Covers and Face Masks for Musicians

One of the opportunities that add to the uniqueness of WMS are Student Led Conferences. Mrs. Tyler, the current Coordinator for Student Led Conferences (SLC) joins the In It to Learn podcast to tell us all about these conferences in which students and parents intentionally engage in meaningful conversations about learning. We also get to know a little bit more about one of our amazing WMS teachers!

Nurse Mikkelsen is our featured guest for this episode of In It to Learn. Listen now to learn about how she made her way to being a school nurse one science class at a time. Nurse Mikkelsen also shares best practices for in-person learners for our current school year. Books Discussed During this Episode: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Since we are all surely engaged in future historic events, it is the perfect moment to enjoy a visit with longstanding WMS Social Studies teacher, Mr. Tim Morrish. The conversation also includes what online teaching has been like for Mr. Morrish and we share our excitement at having students and staff safely returning to our school building.  Mentioned in this Episode: Books by author Alan Gratz: Allies and Refugee Books by author Ruta Septys: Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea Your WMS Librarians highly recommend these amazing stories!

Is a career in STEAM part of your future? In this episode, Ms. Kristin Rojas from the Prince William County Schools Office of Professional Development shares how a student's interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math can lead to a career they love, it has for her! Ms. Rojas tells us about one PWCS event to help students explore possible career paths and where to find more events and programs from PWCS. Mentioned in this episode: PWCS Sponsored Events PWCS Specialty Programs

Focusing on books whose authors have won Coretta Scott King Book Awards, this episode features recommendations for some of these great stories that can be found in any library and include a canvas of voices that will resonate with everyone. List of Coretta Scott King Award Recipients 1970 - 2021

The In It to Learn podcast is delighted to spend time with National Ranger Chris Alford. Ranger Alford shared information with Mrs. van Kan and Mrs. Peel about the history of the Prince William Forest Park, including stories from the park's mysterious past. Would you be surprised to learn that coyotes and bobcats are our neighbors? We were! Listen now. Resources on information talked about in this podcast: Prince William Forest Park Manassas National Battlefield Park Office of Strategic Services: Spies in the Park Youth Conservation Corps

Alexander and LJ first join Mrs. Peel and Mrs. van Kan to talk about being online learners, and then they takeover! Listen as 7th grade Woodbridge Middle School students discuss technology in their lives and what they do when it is time to take a break.

Radhika Bajaj grew up in a military family in India with a love of books that has followed her all the way to Manassas, Virginia. Her commitment to exposing children to diverse genres, authors, and illustrators, has culminated in Bookworm Central a local and beloved book distributorship. Listen in and learn more about Mrs. Bajaj’s journey. Mentioned in this episode: Bookworm Central Educated: a Memoir by Tara Westover Hillbilly Elegy: a Memoir by J.D. Vance The Man in My Basement by Walter Mosley Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Survive Outside the Lines by Jonathan Mooney