GCA Hootworthy
Where Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) shares hootworthy stories of their Champions rising up, aiming high, and soaring. GCA is an online, tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K-12 throughout the state of Georgia. We provide a learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full academic potential through active participation in live interactive classes and an engaging curriculum that supports individualized and differentiated student learning paths.
Episodes
31 episodes since 2021
Student is Hootworthy Junior National Champion Gymnast!
In our latest Hootworthy interview, we caught up with Luke, a 10th grader at GCA, who’s making waves in the gymnastics world. Luke is not just any gymnast; he competes in Trampoline, Double-Mini, and Tumbling at the Junior Elite level. With onl...
August 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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16:28
GCA's Hootworthy 2024 Valedictorian
In our recent Hootworthy episode, we caught up with Yusuf, GCA's 2024 Valedictorian. He shared some interesting insights into his journey to the top, what motivates him, and his future plans.Yusuf’s uniqueness stems from his dr...
May 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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18:36
Student is Hootworthy Explorer of the Year
In our latest Hootworthy podcast episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Noah, who recently earned the title of Sumter County Fire Rescue Post #343 Explorer of the Year. He noted that this award means that if he works hard, then he can...
April 23, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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18:22
Student is Hootworthy Barrel Racer!
In the latest episode of Hootworthy, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Emalee, an eighth-grader at GCA who is making waves in the world of horse barrel racing. Inspired by her love for horses and the thrill of the rodeo, Emalee embark...
March 28, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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13:27
GCA's 2023 Hootworthy Teacher of the Year!
In our most recent Hootworthy podcast episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Ms. Marian Hoyt, GCA's 2023 Teacher of the Year. With over a decade of teaching experience, including three years at GCA, Ms. Hoyt brings a wealth of knowl...
February 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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19:17
Student Runs Hootworthy Cat Rescue!
In our latest Hootworthy episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Autumn, an eighth-grader at GCA who is also a compassionate cat rescuer. Her journey into the world of cat rescuing began when a family property became a refuge for a fer...
February 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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17:23
Student Creates Hootworthy Lego Stop-Motion Videos!
In our latest Hootworthy podcast episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Braylen, a talented 10th grader who crafts captivating Lego stop-motion films. We first discovered Braylen's skill when he submitted a video for GCA's Got Talent, ou...
November 30, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:43
Student Earns 3rd Place at Hootworthy 4H State Congress Competition!
On the latest episode of Hootworthy, we had the pleasure of hosting Shawna, a 2023 graduate of GCA, who achieved 3rd place at the 4-H State Congress competition during the summer. In our conversation, we explored the world of 4-H youth clubs an...
October 26, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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15:17
Hootworthy GCA Sisters Form Rising Country Music Group, The BoyKinZ!
In the latest episode of Hootworthy, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with The BoykinZ, a sensational country music group that's been taking TikTok by storm. What sets them apart? Well, they're not just any band—they're four talent...
September 28, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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20:37
GCA's New Hootworthy Superintendent Mike Kooi
We kicked off Season 3 of Hootworthy chatting with Mike Kooi, the new superintendent at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA). The conversation gave us a glimpse into the personal and professional side of Mike. For example, if Mike could choose a superpo...
August 31, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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17:25
GCA's 2023 Hootworthy Valedictorian!
Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) has many amazing students including Natalia, who recently appeared on the school's podcast, Hootworthy, to share her achievement of earning the title of GCA's Class of 2023 Valedictorian. Natalia spoke about her jour...
May 11, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:09
Student Earns Hootworthy Soccer Scholarship to Jackson State University!
Our latest Hootworthy episode highlights Elon, a 12th grade Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) Champion who earned a scholarship from Jackson State University (JSU) to play soccer! She expressed how much earning this scholarship meant to her, and h...
May 04, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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17:10
Student Creates Hootworthy YouTube Channel, Jumping Jack Productions!
We loved having our latest hootworthy 5th grade Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) Champion on the show, Jack! He created his own YouTube channel, Jumping Jack Productions, where he makes fun videos featuring toy photography or educational videos teac...
March 30, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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15:40
Student Starts Hootworthy Wristlet Business!
We love interviewing our incredible students at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) and showcasing them on our podcast: Hootworthy. Karen, a 10th grader at GCA, sat down and discussed her hobby that turned into a surprisingly successful business. ...
March 02, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:42
Hootworthy Teacher of the Year 2023
Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) is fortunate to have plenty of talented faculty; Mrs. Amy Blanchard is no exception. Third grade ELA teacher Mrs. Blanchard, who has been with GCA for four years, won the esteemed award of GCA District Teach...
January 26, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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19:59
Student Is Hootworthy Bull Rider
Many of our Champions have hootworthy hobbies, and our most recent interview is no exception! Easton has attended Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) for two years, and when he is not at school, he is busy riding bulls. Easton shared he has been a b...
December 01, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:59
Student Wins Hootworthy Investment Competition
We get to interview many Hootworthy Champions at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA), and our latest student is no exception! Xavier, an 11th grader at GCA who has attended since the 6th grade, won first place at the Wells Fargo Junior InvestmentNa...
October 27, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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13:12
Student Crochets Hootworthy Figurines
Hootworthy had the pleasure of speaking with 10th grade GCA Champion Zeke, who crochets fictional character figurines as a hobby. He got into this unique hobby because of his mom, who created her own crocheting business and taught Zeke how t...
September 29, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:55
Student Is Hootworthy Kart Racer!
We had such a great time sitting down with our 5th grade GCA champion, Kai, to talk about his incredibly hootworthy hobby: Kart racing! Kai competes around the country in the Swift race class that includes go-karts which can reach up to 70 mph!...
September 06, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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21:32
GCA's 2022 Hootworthy Valedictorian
We were so happy to have our hootworthy Valedictorian, Matthew, come on the show to discuss his time at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA), his accomplishments, and life outside of school. Matthew has attended GCA since Kindergarten, and he topped ...
May 18, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:31
Student Inducted Into Hootworthy Senate Youth Program
We had the pleasure of speaking with Darrese, one of our 12th grade Champions who has attended Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) for the past 5 years. She achieved quite the hootworthy honor and award, as being selected as one of two delegates in ...
April 26, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:46
Teacher Earns Hootworthy Title
We are excited to share our latest Hootworthy episode, an interview with Georgia Cyber Academy’s (GCA) District Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Erica Sims. Mrs. Sims is a Middle School Special Education teacher and will be representing GCA at a...
April 04, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:14
Student Publishes Hootworthy Book
We love sitting down and talking with Hootworthy champions. Nia, a seventh grader at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA), published her first book, One Amongst The Runaways, this past January through Amazon direct publishing. ...
February 28, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:26
Student Raises Hootworthy Rabbits
We have many Champions here at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) with interesting hobbies, but we may have come across one more unique than most. One of our 12th graders, Wyatt, raises, breeds, and shows Netherland Dwarf rabbits, and he has been d...
February 03, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:00
Alumnus Releases Hootworthy Music Album
We love sharing alumni stories and this one is no exception. Casen, who graduated from Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) in 2015, has been up to quite a few things since leaving GCA. After attending a ministerial college for two years, he is now w...
January 06, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:26