In this episode, Dr. Adams sits down with four members of the Hulstein family, all of whom work within the Willmar Public School District.

The conversation explores what it’s like to serve students and families not only as educators, but as a family rooted in the same community.

From funny moments of being mistaken as related with staff everywhere they go, to thoughtful reflections on education, connection, and showing up for the work, this episode offers a meaningful and lighthearted look at life inside our schools.

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at middle school and high school robotics, a program that blends creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and serious fun. Students explain how each year’s challenge pushes them to try new roles, strategize, and build something together, whether they’re coding, designing, driving, or engineering the robot.

We also talk about how robotics builds confidence and resilience by encouraging students to learn from mistakes and discover strengths they didn’t know they had. And of course, there’s no shortage of laughter, inside jokes, and favorite school lunch debates along the way.

This episode celebrates student voice, hands-on learning, and the community formed when young people are given the space to create and compete.

In this episode of Willmar Wisdom, Superintendent Dr. Bill Adams chats with Alex Wolter, Director of Community Education, about how community education builds connection across Willmar.

Alex shares his journey into the role, the importance of creating programs that bring people together, and how events like the International Heritage Festival celebrate the diversity that makes Willmar special.

It’s a conversation about collaboration, belonging, and the power of community.