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Off The Gravel Road
Robb Ellis
27 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, seventh-grader Aurora sits down with Dr. Tim Broderick, Superintendent of the Barnstead School District, to unpack the complex world of school funding in New Hampshire. From the renovation of Barnstead Elementary to state adequacy aid, federal grants, and the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on education funding—Aurora asks the big questions about how schools are built, staffed, and supported. The conversation also explores open enrollment, ...
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Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, seventh-grader Aurora sits down with Dr. Tim Broderick, Superintendent of the Barnstead School District, to unpack the complex world of school funding in New Hampshire. From the renovation of Barnstead Elementary to state adequacy aid, federal grants, and the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on education funding—Aurora asks the big questions about how schools are built, staffed, and supported. The conversation also explores open enrollment, ...
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Education for Kids
Kids & Family,
Government,
Science,
Nature
Episodes (20/27)
Off The Gravel Road
Funding the Future: How New Hampshire Pays for Its Schools
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, seventh-grader Aurora sits down with Dr. Tim Broderick, Superintendent of the Barnstead School District, to unpack the complex world of school funding in New Hampshire. From the renovation of Barnstead Elementary to state adequacy aid, federal grants, and the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on education funding—Aurora asks the big questions about how schools are built, staffed, and supported. The conversation also explores open enrollment, ...
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4 days ago
1 hour 1 minute

Off The Gravel Road
How Do You Calculate a Classroom? – With Jesse Morgan of Eckhardt & Johnson
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, Amity and Robb sit down with Jesse Morgan, Project Manager at Eckhardt & Johnson, to talk about what’s happening behind the walls at Barnstead Elementary School. Jesse shares how his journey from field foreman to project manager led him to help modernize schools across New Hampshire. Together, they dig into how math, design, and creativity come together to keep classrooms comfortable — from calculating airflow and duct sizes to balanc...
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4 days ago
14 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
From Tin Cans to the Antler Inn: The Adventures of John Starkey
Send us a text From the deck of a Navy destroyer to the quiet woods of Barnstead, John Starkey has spent a lifetime in service, stewardship, and stories. In this episode, John shares how a recruiting poster and a pair of white Navy bell bottoms launched a worldwide adventure that eventually led him back home to New Hampshire. We talk about his years at sea, his decades in public works, his guiding and trapping days, and the mentors and lessons that shaped him along the way. Alongside a few go...
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1 week ago
51 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Full Circle: Kurt Hudson on Legacy, Leadership, and Building the Future of the Trades
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, Robb sits down with longtime friend and colleague Kurt Hudson, Co-President of L.C. Anderson, a Boston-based mechanical contractor that’s been keeping New England comfortable since 1943. Together, they trace the company’s remarkable continuity — from its 1995 sale to Kurt’s father, Warren Hudson, to its 2025 partnership with FirstCall Mechanical — and explore what it means to carry a family business forward while adapting to change. Kurt ...
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1 week ago
35 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
“Be Curious, Not Judgmental” — Leadership, Learning, and the Future of the Trades with Jeff Groth
Send us a text When troubleshooting, leadership, and life all come down to one thing — asking better questions. In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, Robb Ellis sits down with Jeff Groth, President of Ambient Temperature Corporation, to talk about the mindset shift from judger to learner — inspired by Marilee Adams’ book Change Your Questions, Change Your Life. Jeff shares lessons from his journey with Trane, his new role leading a long-time FIA customer, and how private equity, sustainabil...
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1 week ago
43 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Cheerful Service and Brotherhood: Penacook Lodge at the Spirit of Adventure Camporee
Send us a text Recorded live inside the TL Storer Dining Hall during the Spirit of Adventure Council Camporee, this episode features Lucas Crispo, Lodge Chief of Penacook Lodge, Order of the Arrow. Host Robb Ellis sits down with Lucas to explore what it means to be part of Scouting’s National Honor Society — from the meaning of the Ordeal and the spirit of cheerful service, to building leadership through hard work, teamwork, and laughter. Together they reflect on OA traditions, the value of...
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2 weeks ago
21 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Leadership on the Trail: Inside National Youth Leadership Training
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, host Nova Johnson sits down with Adam Yelcin, youth course lead and Order of the Arrow member, to explore one of Scouting’s most transformative experiences — National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). Adam shares what makes NYLT so unique, from the immersive weeklong structure to the powerful lessons in communication, teamwork, and servant leadership. Listeners will hear how the course empowers Scouts to lead both in their troops and in l...
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2 weeks ago
16 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Back to Gilwell: Why Wood Badge Still Matters
Send us a text On this episode of Off the Gravel Road, host Malachi Reed sits down with Stephen Gousie and Jerry Cross from the Spirit of Adventure Council to explore one of Scouting’s most powerful traditions — Wood Badge. More than just a training course, Wood Badge is a deep dive into teamwork, communication, and servant leadership — lessons that reach far beyond Scouting. Stephen and Jerry share stories from their own experiences as participants and staff, the humor and challenges of lead...
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
The Outdoor Citizen: Scouting a Path to Stewardship
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, host Robb Ellis sits down with John Judge, Scout Executive of the Spirit of Adventure Council, former CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club, and author of The Outdoor Citizen. From his early days teaching environmental science at camp to leading some of New England’s most respected outdoor organizations, John shares how Scouting builds more than skills — it builds resilience, leadership, and community stewardship. Together, Robb and John e...
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3 weeks ago
26 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Rusty’s Barnstead: The Two Cents That Built a Town
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, we sit down with George “Rusty” Krause — a lifelong Barnstead resident whose name is woven through the town’s fire service, fields, and civic life. Rusty has worn more hats than most folks could fit on a rack: engineer, farmer, fire chief, horseman, and now fire warden and public servant. He’s a man with a great sense of humor, a big heart for community, and a knack for telling it like it is — which is probably why I’ve lean on him as a s...
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3 weeks ago
53 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
“Grades, Growth, and What They Really Mean — A Student’s Talk with Assistant Superintendent Matt Jozokos”
Send us a text What do grades really mean? Why do we take so many tests? And how do schools decide what “progress” looks like? In this student-led episode of Off the Gravel Road, Barnstead Elementary student Aurora sits down with Assistant Superintendent Matt Jozokos to unpack the world of grades, assessments, and learning. From state testing to effort vs. ability, Aurora asks the honest questions that every kid — and parent — wonders about. And stay tuned until the end, when Aurora’s mom, Re...
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
A Parent Who Builds: Nicole & Chloe Leonard on Family, Work, and the BES Renovation
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, we bring both the parent and student voice to the microphone. Nicole Leonard, Human Resource Coordinator and Project Manager Assistant at Milestone Engineering & Construction, shares what it’s like to support the Barnstead Elementary renovation behind the scenes while also being a BES parent. Joining her is her daughter, Chloe, a sixth grader and classmate of student co-host Amity Authier. Together, they talk about balancing work and ...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
From Patrol Car to Select Board: Art St. Laurent’s Pittsfield Story
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, Robb sits down with Art St. Laurent, owner of Art’s Ammo & Firearms, longtime law enforcement officer, and first-year Selectman in Pittsfield, NH. Art shares what it was like serving as a hometown police officer for 20 years, how his shop has become a gathering place for the community, and why he’s passionate about youth firearm safety programs at TL Storer and his work as a New Hampshire Hunter Education instructor. Together, Robb an...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Leading by Example: From Dairy Farm to Trades with Thomas Fung
Send us a text Thomas Fung’s journey is a story of leadership in action. From long days on his grandparents’ dairy farm in upstate New York to summers on staff at TL Storer, Thomas learned early that true leadership means hard work, responsibility, and service to others. As an Eagle Scout and valedictorian of a technical high school, he carried those lessons into the skilled trades—now thriving as an HVAC technician with AccuTemp. Beyond his career, Thomas continues to lead by example, volunt...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Rumbles, Education, and Community Change with Kristi Hikel
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, Robb sits down with Kristi Hikel—former Barnstead Elementary assistant principal and now principal of Moultonborough Central School. Together, they explore Kristi’s journey from PE teacher to school leader, the lessons she’s carried from Barnstead to Moultonborough, and how transparency, vulnerability, and a “farm strong” mindset shape her approach to education. The conversation touches on: The challenges of school funding and teacher ret...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Building the Future of BES: Inside the School Renovation with Milestone
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, we bring trades, kids, and community together to highlight the renovation at Barnstead Elementary School. Sixth-grader and co-host Amity Authier sits down with Brett Hupfer (Job Superintendent) and Matt Beaulieu (Project Manager) from Milestone Engineering & Construction to ask the questions every student is curious about: What exactly is being built? How long will it take? What’s the biggest machine on site? Brett and Matt walk us th...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
A Life Stirred by Service and Flavor: Michael Minot on Scouting, the Marines, and Community Roots
Send us a text From the Marines to the post office, from the kitchen to the American Legion, Michael Minot has always found ways to serve. In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, Michael shares how scouting shaped his youth, why he chose the Marine Corps, and how food became his universal language. We talk about family, balance, community, and his role as Postmaster of Barnstead and treasurer of Post 42. It’s a conversation about flavor — in cooking, in leadership, and in life — and a reminde...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
SOAR News & Highlights: Emi and Amity Take the Mic
Send us a text This week’s SOAR News is brought to you by our student hosts, Emi and Amity! Tune in as they share updates from around Barnstead, including Parks & Rec projects, upcoming events like Trunk-or-Treat, the exciting Outdoor Wilderness Learning (OWL) program for sixth graders, and the latest happenings at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library. Plus, catch the Select Board agenda, school sports highlights, and a peek at this week’s enrichment activities at TL Storer. With Calvin’s Worm...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
LorrenJoyce Farm: Family, Land, and Community
Send us a text On this episode of Off the Gravel Road, Robb Ellis sits down with Amy Matarozzo of LorrenJoyce Farm in Barnstead, NH. From milking her first cows as a child to building a farm from scratch with her husband Brian, Amy shares a journey of perseverance, community, and love for the land. Together, they’ve raised Jersey cows and Hereford beef, homeschooled their children, and served as leaders in the New Hampshire Farm Bureau. Amy opens up about the hurdles of being a first-generati...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
The Art of Conversation: SOAR Kids Take the Mic
Send us a text In this special episode of Off the Gravel Road, we sit down with our SOAR after-school kids to kick off “the art of conversation.” From summer adventures and first-day-of-school stories to a few surprises, these quick chats capture the energy, honesty, and humor of our youngest voices. This is just the beginning—soon the kids themselves will be leading the interviews and sharing stories on stage for family and community. Tune in for a heartwarming glimpse into the next ge...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Off The Gravel Road
Send us a text In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, seventh-grader Aurora sits down with Dr. Tim Broderick, Superintendent of the Barnstead School District, to unpack the complex world of school funding in New Hampshire. From the renovation of Barnstead Elementary to state adequacy aid, federal grants, and the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on education funding—Aurora asks the big questions about how schools are built, staffed, and supported. The conversation also explores open enrollment, ...