06/09/2026
🎙As we move towards the 25th Anniversary of the Class of 2001's graduation, RWS cohost Ian Cheney ’01 takes the courageous step of moving into the interviewee chair. Ian shares his journey from uncertain student to educator, the teachers who shaped his path, and his deep appreciation for NFA. Be sure to listen to this episode of Red & White @ Silver wherever you find your podcasts!
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In the penultimate episode of “Red & White @ Silver,” for the third and final time the cohosts interview one of their own. This week, it’s finally Ian’s turn in the hot seat. You’ll hear about his dubious diet and exercise philosophy, his aimlessness as a high school and freshman college student, and how he turned it all around to eventually become a teacher at Waterford High School. (NFA Human Resources did not return his phone calls.) This episode gives insight into his teaching strategy, an approach that siphons inspiration from a specific couple of NFA teachers.
You’ll also get to hear about his personal life. Is he married? Does he have kids? Why did he self-publish a book if he knew no one was going to read it? And most important, what you really want to know: What is the status of “Presidential Politics For America”?
Ian also has the privilege of being the final RWS guest to reflect on his time at the Norwich Free Academy. He gushes about how the school facilitated his transition from a small town, he barely controls his emotions when talking about the dedication and grace of his teachers, and he tries to summarize everything that makes his high school so incredible.
His name is Ian Cheney, a proud cohost of Red & White @ Silver, and a member of the NFA Class of 2001.
