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The Hornet Hive Podcast

The Hornet Hive Podcast

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 The Hornet Hive is your one stop location to get up to date on everything that is happening within the Williamston Community Schools.2024
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  • Navigating Personal Growth and Change: Maya Boyes

    Navigating Personal Growth and Change: Maya Boyes
    Oct 2 2025
    In the recent episode featuring Myah Boyes (she/her) and Christopher Lewis, listeners are welcomed into an honest, practical, and empowering conversation. This episode is not just another discussion; it’s a real, lived account of facing challenges, finding your place in the world, and building the courage to carve your own path. Embracing Authenticity and Owning Your Story One of the most impactful moments in this podcast is when Myah openly discusses her journey of self-acceptance. She explains how owning her identity wasn’t always easy, and she relates stories of moments when she felt out of place or misunderstood. “Being your authentic self isn’t just about confidence,” Myah shares. “It’s a daily practice of checking in with yourself and allowing your uniqueness to shine—even when it feels tough.” This honesty resonates deeply, offering a reminder that self-discovery is ongoing and requires both courage and vulnerability. Taking Risks and Saying Yes to Opportunity Myah doesn’t shy away from talking about risk. She details key points in her life where taking a leap—even before she felt fully ready—led to unexpected growth. She encourages listeners to trust their instincts: “A lot of the time, you won’t have all the answers before you begin. But if an opportunity sparks something in you, that’s often enough reason to take the first step.” By sharing her own stories of uncertain beginnings, Myah motivates others to move past perfectionism and let curiosity guide them. The Power of Connection and Collaboration Throughout the episode, Myah highlights the importance of community and collaboration. Christopher and Myah reflect on projects where listening to—and leaning on—others created stronger results. “No one’s journey happens alone,” Myah insists, emphasizing how impactful it can be to seek advice, share ideas, and invest in supportive relationships. Why You Should Listen If you’re seeking real-world perspective, practical motivation, and stories that remind you you’re not alone, this episode is for you. Myah’s candid reflections and specific examples make her insights relatable and actionable. Tune in to hear heartfelt advice on navigating identity, embracing your journey, and finding strength in community—you just might walk away with the inspiration you need to start your next chapter. TRANSCRIPT Christopher Lewis [00:00:20]: Welcome back to the Hornet Hive. I'm your host, Dr. Christopher Lewis, one of the members of the Williamson Community Schools Board of Education. Really excited to have you back again this week. As always, every week we have a great opportunity to be able to learn about everything that's happening within our schools. And I love being able to share with you not only the great things that are happening, but the people that make our schools work. And you don't get to meet everybody as a, let's say, a parent or a community member within our district. But it's important for you to know who's out there supporting our students. Christopher Lewis [00:00:58]: And. And we have new staff. We have staff that have been around for a very long time. And today I've got another great guest joining us. Myah Boyes is with us today. And Myah is the brand new guidance counselor at the high school. She just joined the Williamston Community Schools this year and I'm really excited to be able to introduce her to you and for you to get to know her a little bit more. Myah, thanks so much for joining me today. Myah Boyes [00:01:22]: Of course, I'm excited to be a part of this. When you reached out to me, I didn't even know there was a podcast and I love podcasts, so of course I had to join. Christopher Lewis [00:01:30]: Well, I'm really excited that you are on today and I guess first and foremost, can you tell me a little bit about your background and what brought you to Williamston? Myah Boyes [00:01:39]: I am a brand new graduate, so I just graduated from Wall State University in Indiana. I actually graduated in July, so very quick turnaround. I did my bachelor's and my master's there, so of course I got my master's in school counseling. I'm kind of from the area. I'm from the Howell area. I went to school there, but I live in Fotherville. And I was very excited to see that there was an opening in Williamston because I like the little town, I like smaller communities and working with those. I did my internship with rural high school, which was very small and they had about 70 students per class. Myah Boyes [00:02:14]: And I just fell in love with being able to create more connections with the students because there was not a million of them like there was at my high school. So building those relationships was very nice. Christopher Lewis [00:02:24]: So you talked about going through your undergrad and from there deciding to go on and get that graduate degree in becoming a guidance counselor. Talk to me about that journey and what made you decide that ...
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    14 min
  • A New Chapter at Explorer Elementary: Meet Principal Kathryn Kluszak

    A New Chapter at Explorer Elementary: Meet Principal Kathryn Kluszak
    Sep 18 2025

    If you’re interested in what makes Williamston Community Schools such a vibrant and supportive place for students, staff, and families, the latest episode of the “Hornet Hive” podcast is a must-listen. Host Dr. Christopher Lewis welcomes Kathryn Kluszak, the energetic and compassionate new principal of Explore Elementary, for a conversation packed with insight, warmth, and a touch of personal flair.

    Right from the start, Kathryn’s passion for education and community shines through. Listeners get to learn about her journey—beginning in early childhood education, moving into kindergarten teaching, and steadily growing as a leader through roles in East Lansing Public Schools. She shares how her experiences, especially during the challenges of the virtual learning era, set her on a path to school leadership and, ultimately, to joining the welcoming Williamston community.

    One of the episode’s strongest themes is the importance Kathryn places on relationships. She emphasizes that building honest, positive connections with staff, students, and families is her top priority for this first year. Kathryn is keen on maintaining the already strong, collaborative culture of Explorer Elementary—underlining her commitment to be present, approachable, and supportive, both inside the school and in the broader community.

    Dr. Lewis and Kathryn touch on what makes Williamston special: its small-town charm, the strong sense of belonging, and the school’s central role in the lives of its residents. Kathryn is effusive about the warmth and involvement of parents and the impressive academic and co-curricular opportunities available to students—from STEAM and Spanish to art, music, and physical education.

    The episode is sprinkled with personal touches: Kathryn’s love of running (including her marathon experience), her favorite subject in school, and the qualities her friends say she embodies—compassion, loyalty, and care.

    But perhaps the most inspiring message Kathryn shares is simple: every child deserves to feel valued, safe, and excited to learn when they enter school each day. She encourages students to believe in themselves and reassures families that every staff member is dedicated to supporting both the academic and emotional growth of their children.

    Want to feel inspired about the future of Explorer Elementary and the power of educational leadership? Tune in to this episode of “Hornet Hive” and get to know the heart of your local school through its new principal’s story.
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    15 min
  • Celebrating Service, Community, and Connection: Reflections with Linda Ereg

    Celebrating Service, Community, and Connection: Reflections with Linda Ereg
    Sep 4 2025
    This week on the Hornet Hive podcast, Dr. Christopher Lewis sits down with Linda Ereg, a cornerstone of the Williamston High School counseling team who recently retired after years of dedicated service. Their lively and heartfelt conversation shines a light not just on Linda’s impressive career, but also on the values and spirit of the Williamston Community Schools themselves. If you’re looking for an uplifting reminder of what makes school communities thrive—or simply want to get inspired by the story of one person’s impact—this episode is a must-listen. A Career Built On Compassion and Adaptability Linda’s journey at Williamston began serendipitously, starting as an at-risk coordinator, drawing from her background in mental health and social work. Over time, she transitioned from that role into teaching English and health, and then stepped into the guidance counselor position—a natural fit, given her warmth, empathy, and deep commitment to student wellbeing. What’s striking about Linda’s story is her remarkable adaptability and willingness to grow. She constantly found new ways to meet student needs, whether launching an after-school homework lab or strengthening networks between families and the school. The Power of Relationships Time and again, Linda emphasizes how connections made all the difference—between staff and students, among colleagues, and within the broader Williamston community. Building trust, being present, and reaching out to those who might otherwise fall through the cracks became her trademarks. She shares moving stories about helping students overcome academic and personal struggles, including her early experience convincing a teacher to give a struggling student a second chance—which led to that student ultimately graduating. These anecdotes underscore an essential lesson: it’s relationships, not rigid rules, that open doors for growth. Resilience Drawn From Community Linda also speaks candidly about personal challenges, including the loss of her son and how the support she received from the Williamston community gave her strength. Her story is a testament to the ways schools can be safe harbors, nurturing not just students but the staff who guide them. Her gratitude and love for the community shine through—and remind us that education is about so much more than curriculum. Why Listen? Whether you’re an educator, parent, student, or simply someone who believes in the power of community, Linda’s reflections offer wisdom, humor, and heart. Tune in to this episode of the Hornet Hive to celebrate a career well spent—and to rediscover what makes school communities like Williamston so special. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:20]: Welcome back to the Hornet Hive. I'm your host, Dr. Christopher Lewis, one of the members of the Williamson Community Schools Board of Education. Really excited that you're back with us this week. And, and this week I am so excited to be able to talk with Linda Ehrig. And Linda has been a counselor at Williamston High School for many years. And actually she just retired this year after many years of service to the Williamston Community Schools. And I thought it would be a great opportunity to be able to learn a little bit more about Linda, you know, what has kept her here, what has sustained her, what has made Williamston a place where she has wanted to devote her career and allow for you to get to know her a little bit more before she leaves the district for good out into her the next phase of her personal life. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:08]: So I'm really excited to have her here. Linda, thanks so much for joining us today. Linda Ereg [00:01:12]: Well, thank you for asking me. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:13]: Well, I've been asking you for a while, so I'm excited that, that you finally said yes, that is true. And that we were able to get you on to talk about your journey. And, and I guess first and foremost I want to go back in time because like I said, you've been at the, in the schools for. And what initially brought you to working in Williamson? Linda Ereg [00:01:33]: What brought me to Williamson was that Community Mental Health was having at risk coordinators. They had advertised and were placing them in schools that thought that they needed to have someone else working with an at risk population, as we would say, or students that were struggling. They were having some issues with some of the seniors not being able to graduate. And there was starting to be a rise with the dropout rate. So the principal was very worried about that. And they also needed somebody that had a social work background with special education. So that's originally what I was going to get hired and Community Mental Health put me in there. I was a therapist, social worker before and I noticed I was ready to make a move professionally. Linda Ereg [00:02:17]: So I saw this and apply to Community Mental Health and then interviewed here. So, ...
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    17 min
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