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Courageous Curiosity

Courageous Curiosity

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 Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka interviews students, staff, community stakeholders, experts and celebrities in the Courageous Curiosity Podcast. Each episodes aims to tackle a central question. Most episodes will be 30 minutes or less. For more information, visit https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/programs-and-departments/communications/courageous-curiosity-podcastCourageous Curiosity
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  • Courageous Curiosity 3.13: Why is Wish Week important to students?

    Courageous Curiosity 3.13: Why is Wish Week important to students?
    Dec 30 2025

    This is episode 3.13 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. This week we’re interested in why Wish Week is such an important district-wide event. GuestsHelena Corradin, Novi High juniorBahar Saadat, Novi High juniorMatthew Yang, Novi High junior
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    22 mins
  • Courageous Curiosity 3.12: Why should students consider the military for a career path?

    Courageous Curiosity 3.12: Why should students consider the military for a career path?
    Dec 24 2025

    This is episode 3.12 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. This week we’re interested in why students should consider the military for a career path. GuestsStaff Sgt. (SSgt) Austin Murphy, U.S. Marine Corps recruiterTechnical Sgt. (TSgt) Jason Manasseri, Air National Guard Production RecruiterNasir Henry, Novi High senior, USMC Delayed Entry Program
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    26 mins
  • Courageous Curiosity 3.11: What makes a successful marching band program?

    Courageous Curiosity 3.11: What makes a successful marching band program?
    Dec 1 2025

    This is episode 3.11 of the Courageous Curiosity Podcast, hosted by Superintendent Ben Mainka. The podcast tries to answer questions that pique our curiosity. This week we’re interested in what makes a successful marching band program.

    Guests

    Matthew Diroff, Director of Bands

    David Tauro, senior, drum major, trumpet/cornet

    Sayna Cho, senior, flute

    Sophia Snyder, junior, color guard

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    25 mins
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