Step Connections' Podcast

We have been given the honor of having Mrs. Lang, an eighth grade language arts teacher at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School. She’s been teaching at the middle school level for years. She’s worked at a variety of different schools with a variety of different students.

Mr Didden is the CEO of Cidra, which is a company who makes products to find data about oil and gas before it is pumped.

We had the honor to interview our retired sixth grade teacher Mr. Harkawik. He had been working at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School for over 20 years. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did.

A Science teacher here at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School.

He is a private medical contractor for red cross.

Is a lawyer from AT&T, who talked to us about his career and his thoughts on success.

Mr. Torre is an avionics technician on the presidential aircraft. He also does house construction and is an electrician in his free time.

We interview helicopter and plane pilot, former state trooper, military pilot, and cancer survivor Jim McClain also known as the real life Captain America.

In this interview we interview Alix Lawson. Alix Lawson, now studying at the University of Georgia in the School of Foreign Service. She is currently in the German and European Studies Program. Alix plans to work in the US Congress or the State Department Dealing with Foreign Affairs.

We interview Mr. Chappell, a former advisor to a Vietnam Base Engineering Officer, and an advisor for construction of an air base during the Vietnam War. He was a civil engineer in Wallingford, CT, and current worker in a senior center.

Braiden Sunshine is an aspiring musician who made it to the semifinals on The Voice season 9. He has recently written his first song, Reality and has been in numerous bands. Braiden has worked with Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, and Dolly Parton and has also had the experience of playing with Blues Traveler in Las Vegas. Braiden has numerous songs on YouTube and on iTunes that have charted nationally. He has explored many genres of music throughout his journey on the Voice and continues to do so now.

Dr. Lori Folk Barron is a neuropsychologist.

Miss Robyn is an 8th grade math and algebra teacher at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School where she has been teaching for two years.

We compiled advice from all the departing STEP 8th graders and are sharing it with everyone. We hope you take this advice and apply it to your road to success. Thank you for your continued support. Best of luck to the next class.

Representative Fritz came by our class and talked about her political career and what it took to be the person she is today. Her hard work and drive throughout her term was inspiring. We hope you get inspired as well! Enjoy!

We had the honor of meeting the Mayor of New Britain, Connecticut, Mayor Stewart via Skype. She brought a lot of insight of what it takes to be successful and a taste of what it takes to be a leader at a young age. Enjoy!