In the Middle With You
by Oaks Christian Middle School
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About this podcast
A podcast where we invite you into the day to day of our Oaks Christian Middle School community.
Hosts:
Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional Counselor
Tammy Kuku - Vice Principal
Producer/Audio Engineer:
Tyler Erickson - Educational Technologist
Episodes
The newest 20 of 66 episodes
- Chang Your Brain, Change Your Day! · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 12Happy November! We're kicking off the month with a little gratitude! Grab a warm cup of coffee or tea and join us for a conversation about the powerful ways gratitude can change…
- From Letters to Learning: A Perspective on Grades · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 11Note: We had a few issues with the recording, so there are a few spots where the audio skips. Please forgive these issues! This Week on In the Middle With You, we're reflecting…
- The Digital Jungle · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 10Technology plays a significant role in the lives of our teens, and navigating its benefits and challenges is an important part of parenting in today’s world. Join Tammy Kuku and…
- Go Oaks! Homecoming Week! · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 9Homecoming week is here! Join Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler on In the Middle With You as they share everything you need to know to make the most of Homecoming Week at Oaks…
- Raising Capable Kids! Part 2 · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 8This week on In the Middle With You, Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler continue our conversation on capability and dive deeper into what it looks like for middle school students to…
- Raising Capable Kids! Part 1 · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 7This week on In The Middle With You, Gaia Altshuler and Tammy Kuku invite you into a two-part series on capability. What does it really mean for our kids to be capable? Why is…
- Pack Your Bags: We're Talking Student Retreats! · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 6This week on In the Middle With You, we’re excited to welcome Hayden Roush, our new Dean of Student Life, to the podcast! Hayden is here to share everything parents need to know…
- Norms Part 3: It’s Normal Not to Recognize Your Middle Schooler · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 5If you’ve ever looked at your middle schooler and thought, “Wait… who is this kid?!” you are definitely not alone. Middle school comes with A LOT of change: big emotions…
- Is This Normal?: Social Emotional Edition · 5 min · Season 3 Episode 4Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Is this just part of middle school?" Join Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler for week two of our…
- Is This Normal?: Behavior Edition · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 3Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Is this typical? Is this normal? Is this developmentally appropriate?" You're not alone! Join Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler as they kick…
- A Window into Oaks Christian School Culture · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 2Join Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler for a new episode of In the Middle With You as we introduce two foundational tools that will help shape the culture of our school this year…
- All You Need To Know: First Day of School Edition · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 1Join hosts Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler for the first episode of In the Middle With You as we kick off a brand-new school year! In this episode, we'll cover important…
- The Final Countdown! · 9 min · Season 2 Episode 33In our final episode of the year on In the Middle With You, we’re taking a moment to reflect, share gratitude, and walk down memory lane together. Thank you for listening…
- Locking In and Finishing Well · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 32As the year ends, Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler take a moment to share the reminder that how we finish the year is just as important as how we start. The episode includes…
- Important Dates! · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 31As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to make sure you feel prepared, supported, and ready to finish strong. In this episode of In the Middle With You…
- Hearts for Service · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 30This week, Tammy and Gaia are joined by Oaks Christian High School student Vyan, who shares how he has personally lived out our school’s mission statement: “Minds for Leadership…
- Why Community Is Essential · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 29Tammy and Gaia are joining you today for a thoughtful conversation about the value of community and the role we each play when those around us experience hardship and grief. In…
- Live from Welcome to the Pride 2026! · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 28Tammy and Gaia talk to brand new Oaks Christian Lions to hear what has them excited about next year! Hosted by: Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional Counselor Tammy Kuku - Vice…
- Welcome New Oaks Christian Lions: A Parent Perspective · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 27Tammy and Gaia are joined by Mr. and Mrs. McDonough for a special episode of In the Middle With You! As we celebrate our Welcome to the Pride event and prepare to welcome new…
- Head, Heart, Hands & Habits! · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 26This week on In the Middle With You, we open the conversation around one of the most powerful tools parents have: their words. The way we speak to our children shapes far more…
