F2F Podcast Network

F2F Academy students Tanajha, Sytaria and Tyrone discuss the importance of mental health on school performance with returning staff member and school therapist Maddie. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

F2F Academy Students Sheree and Vita sit down with F2F staff member Alisa to interview Minnesota Horticultural Society Member Anna about the importance of green space on a school campus. Learn more about the “Garden in a Box” partnership that Academy students formed last summer. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

F2F Academy students Louis, Jared, and Dre’Kel discuss the making of the school’s YouTube channel. Students share how the Face to Face Podcast Network influenced the development of the channel. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

The Office of Neighborhood Safety introduces your local Neighborhood Safety Community Council, better known as the NSCC! The NSCC is a group of community members from the different wards around the city. They are appointed by the mayor and are charged with listening to the community and coming up with innovative ideas and programs for the purpose of crime prevention. Today’s guests include NSCC Chair Diane Levendusky, and Council Members Coral Garner and Shyrisse Tisdle. Together they talk about their work and aspirations for the council. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Office of Neighborhood Safety invites St. Paul student Chris to recap the first day of his senior year, what motivates him to succeed, and what we as a community can do to help him feel safe. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Office of Neighborhood Safety invites St. Paul students Louis, Jada, and Tahjon to recap their first day of school. They talk about what motivates them to succeed and how we as a community can help them to feel safe. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Office of Neighborhood Safety joins community partner Face To Face Academy in their outreach to connect to community through podcasting. Podcast host Lynnaia Jacobsen introduces City of St. Paul’s new division of the City Attorney’s office; Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) and discusses the reason for their existence and what ONS does. Guests include St. Paul City Attorney Lyndsey Olson - who was the mastermind behind interpreting the request of the Community First Public Safety Commission, ONS Deputy Director Rachel Holzemer - who was charged with putting together the pieces for building the department, and ONS Director Brooke Blakey - who is carrying out the mission day by day. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

In this week's episode, Alice and Liliana (both recent graduates of Face To Face Academy) discuss what it's like being a mom while still in High School. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

In honor of the F2F Podcasts Network's 100th episode, the two longest serving Directors of the school - Jim & Darius - discuss how to create a process of growth & development that best promotes a student's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this episode of the Face To Face Podcast, students (Atlas, King, and Jada) weigh in on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef and let you know whose side they're on! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Check out the senior speeches from the class of 2024! Congratulations to Vianna, Marissa, Pamela, Tahjionna, Alice, Q, and Lilianna! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Lucy, who is leaving Face To Face Academy after teaching art for the past 12 years, sits down with Jada, King, and Tyrone to talk about what she will miss the most, her first impressions of the Face To Face staff, what she plans to do in the future, and more! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Charles Adams is the head coach of the North Minneapolis Community High School football team and director of team security for the Minnesota Twins. In 2016, his North High Polars became the first Minneapolis public school to win a state championship since 1976, with Adams becoming the state's first Black coach to achieve the honor. Adams spent twenty years with the Minneapolis Police Department, retiring after Minneapolis Public Schools ended its contract with MPD and eliminated Adams's position as a school resource officer. His story has been featured on HBO's Real Sports, in the New York Times, on National Public Radio, and in Showtime's four-part miniseries, Boys in Blue. He lives just north of Minneapolis. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Its purpose is to increase awareness of the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being, to recognize the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Join Liliana, Linus, Vita, and Atlas as they discuss their own experiences regarding mental health. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

This week we essentially have two episodes in one! "Part 1" features Louis, Armani, Jessie, and King. They take turns asking each other interesting and random questions drawn from a deck of conversation cards. "Part 2" features Alice, Tyrone, Lilibel, and Taji talking about more serious topics such as school, becoming an adult, setting goals, overcoming challenges, and more! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Q, Armani, Vita, and Linus sit down and discuss being responsible, how to cope with stress, following their own paths and more. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Jim & Darius challenge the traditional definitions of success, outline the steps for positive self care, and discuss the importance of honoring the dignity inherent in every person. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Raise your voice and make a difference with your very own Face to Face Academy original “Goals Up, Guns Down” T-shirt. Encouraging youth empowerment and community safety, all proceeds go to the school’s innovative and transformative programing. Click the link to purchase: Goals Not Guns Tee Shirt StoreThe Goals not Guns campaign is a first of its kind collaboration between Face to Face Academy, St. Paul’s Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS), and the non-profit Elpis Enterprises dedicated to ending youth homelessness. The purpose is to raise awareness about gun violence and generate positive ways to address this epidemic. Students were tasked with creating a slogan and matching a design that shifts the narrative to "goals" not "guns." One slogan/design would then be selected to be featured on a T-shirt sold nationwide. Out of an astonishing 42 designs submitted (half of the student population), four finalists were chosen: Tyrone Butler (Senior), Vita Lowe (Senior), Angelo Walker (Senior), and Jada Walker (Junior). At a special Assembly attended by the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools, the Office of Neighborhood Safety, Elpis, the University of St. Thomas, the entire Face to Face Academy student body, and featuring guest speaker, Mayor Melvin Carter, the winner of the campaign was announced.Face to Face Academy is pleased to offer to the public the 1st place T-shirt: “Goals Up, Guns Down” created by Angelo Walker.We are so proud of everyone in our school community for showcasing their courage and creativity during this campaign. A special thanks to Academy teachers Jennifer Plum & Lucy Voller, Lynnaia Jacobsen (ONS), and Paul Ramsour (Elpis) for spearheading this incredible initiative. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Vianna, Sarah, and Lilibel (all seniors) look back on their high school experience and give advice to their younger selves. They also talk about where they see themselves in the future. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Linus, Ivory, Zamya, and Nya discuss past, present, and future fears and how to overcome them. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Jim and Darius discuss how schools and families communicate values, sometimes inadvertently reinforce the wrong values, and ways to better prioritize the right values for a more positive learning environment. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Part 3 of our Goals Not Guns series features Syteria, Jada, Ivory, and Zabria. They talk about academic and work-related goals, things they've learned about themselves, addressing disagreements in a mature way, helping out homeless people, and more! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Our "Goals Not Guns" series continues this week with an episode that is all about personal growth. Jada, Syteria, Kamille, and Nya talk to each other about how far they've come, accomplishments that they are proud of, goals they are working on for the future, and more! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

This week's episode features Anisha from the program Goals Not Guns through the Office of Neighborhood Safety. Anisha talks with Hunter, Atlas, and Louis about gun violence in the community and more specifically how it impacts them as students. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Jim and Darius explore how positive and nurturing communities are built on a foundation of mutual respect and NOT dependent on a long list of rules. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Hunter sits down with Bryan Bakke to have an interesting discussion on the cultural impact of music! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Louis is back and this time he is joined by CJ to talk with a couple of Seniors (Sam & Damya) about their favorite school memories, how their time at Face To Face has impacted them, why they chose Face To Face, and more! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Check out the senior speeches from the class of December 2023! Congratulations to Mai Choua, Lareese, Shanice, Diego, Melanie, Damyla, Sam, and Damya! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Louis and Roberto sit down with two seniors, Damyla and Melanie, who are on the verge of graduation. They talk about their favorite classes, teachers, and memories from their time at Face To Face, how Face To Face has impacted them, struggles they faced while on the road to graduation, and more! Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Where is life taking you? What are some life lessons that you have learned? Who did you look up to while you were growing up? What are some skills you would like to learn in life? CJ, Adrian, Pamela, and Louis answer these important questions and more on this week's episode!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

What's the best way to cook an egg? How about a steak? Hunter, Roberto, Alice, CJ, Atlas, Louis, Erica, and Adrian let you know on this week's episode!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Hunter, Chana, Roberto, and Louis share their ideas regarding inventions that haven't been invented yet. From teleportation to time travel to weather regulation and more! This episode is sure to make you laugh!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, Tlachtli was "a ball game played by Central American Indians (as the Aztecs and Mayas) in which the players endeavor by the use of only the leg, hip and elbow to send a solid rubber ball through two rings set vertically in the walls of an I-shaped court."In this week's episode, Hunter takes a look at this ancient Mesoamerican ballgame. More specifically he talks about how it was played, who played it, the cultural impact that it had, and how it is making a comeback in modern times.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Having good teachers is of the utmost importance. What are the characteristics of a good teacher? Can you think of a teacher you have had that has exemplified these characteristics? On this week's episode, Erica, Alice, Roberto, Adrian, Atlas, & Louis answer these questions.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

The "Staff vs. Students" basketball game is a tradition at Face To Face Academy. Over the years the staff has managed to remain undefeated. But the students seem hungrier than ever and are ready to make a run for the title. Do they have what it takes or will the staff continue their reign of dominance? Only time will tell.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

This week's episode features Chase and his guest Tim as they discuss the game of basketball. More specifically, college basketball (NCAA) versus profession basketball (NBA). While both are quite entertaining, which one reigns supreme? Listen and find out!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode we enter into the courtroom of Judge Linus as Darius and Cortez who represent the 1996 Chicago Bulls face-off against Vaughn and Jerome representing the 2017 Golden State Warriors. Each side will plead their case as to who is the greatest NBA team of all time. But in the end there can only be one. And Judge Linus will have the final call.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Vita (a Face To Face Academy student) sits down with Rachel (a Face To Face Academy social worker) to talk about Rachel's career as a student athlete.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Face to Face Academy proudly presents Season 2 of its award winning Podcast. This season marks the 25th Anniversary of the Face to Face Academy and what better way to kick off the celebration than with an interview with one of the school's most influential figures - former Director Jim Gitar. Jim takes us on a journey across his over fifty years working with youth and looks back at the early days of the Academy with current Director, Darius Husain.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

As we mark the two-year anniversary of the senseless shooting of our beloved Graduate, Lavonte Baymon-Love, The Face to Face Academy Podcast Network presents the rerelease of a special episode that was Part 2 of a 3-Part series on the devastating impact of gun violence on our communities. Each episode chronicled the stories of students and parents grappling with unimaginable grief, loss, and fear that the specter of gun violence casts upon their daily lives. Within those shared experiences of pain emerged glimmers of hope of how we may move forward together.The 3-Part series was a build up to the dedication of a Memorial Garden on August 30th, 2022 that will remain a permanent fixture in the Academy’s Outdoor Space. The Memorial Garden was designed by school students, staff, and community members as a quiet and peaceful place to reflect and honor loved ones that have been lost too soon. It is a reminder that their impact and spirit remain a part of each and every one of us long after their passing from this Earth.The Love from Lavonte FundThe Love from Lavonte Fund's purpose is to address the barriers and obstacles that prevent our most vulnerable youth from attending and thriving in school. Resources from this fund will assist with supplies, transportation, meals, clothing, and other life necessities allowing at-risk students to increase their time and focus on attendance, school work, and their path toward graduation. The Fund is in honor of Lavonte Baymon-Love who believed in the power of education and always gave a part of himself with the intent of making someone else's future a little brighter. Click here to make a donation.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Linus, Damyla, Danaya, and Vita discuss the pros and cons of TikTok.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Jerry Rice and Randy Moss are arguably the two best wide receivers to ever play the game of football. Both legends were fun to watch, put up big numbers, and had amazing careers. But in the end, there can only be one "Greatest of all time." Is it Rice? Is it Moss? We find out in this week's episode! (Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Linus, Vita, and Dezmen share their hilarious opinions about food. More specifically baked goods. Who knew it could be such a polarizing topic?? (Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

Is it okay to have secrets in a relationship? Are some things better off left unsaid or should you tell your significant other EVERYTHING? Are relationships a waste of time? Ivory, Jada, Thomas, and Hunter answer these questions and more on this week's episode!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

What are some ways you express yourself? Do people treat you differently based on how you dress? Why are people so obsessed with name brands? In this week's episode, Linus, Thad, and Chase tackle these questions and more!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

In this week's episode, Face To Face students reveal the pros and cons of having siblings!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

This week's episode captures the heartfelt graduation speeches from the Class of 2023 (Sam, Ben, Alek, Dezer-Rae, Jalen, Uzi, and Chantel)!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

With graduation only a couple of days away, a few students from the Class of 2023 reflect on their time at Face To Face Academy. They share what brought them to Face To Face, give words of advice for other students, discuss their career paths, talk about their favorite memories and more!(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

On this week's episode, Hunter sits down with Mr. Bryan Bakke to discuss Rock 'N' Roll. They talk about its origins, the greatest acts of all time, the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame, and more! They also give their take on whether or not Rock 'N' Roll is dead.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube

If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be? On this week's episode, Ivory, Marie, and Andrea share what they would change if they had the opportunity to go back in time.(Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on  YouTube