Albuquerque Academy: On the Path Podcast

In this episode of the On the Path Podcast, host Mickey Jones chats with Albuquerque Academy 9th grade students, Ashna Singh and Ben Rahaine as they round the corner to the conclusion of their first year at Albuquerque Academy. In this episode, Ashna and Ben discuss the things they have appreciated about their first year, the challenges they have experienced and they share a little encouragement for new students to Albuquerque Academy as well. Don't miss this fun and charming conversation with two of Albuquerque Academy's remarkable students. (If they sound a little funny it's because they were wearing masks!) 

In this episode of the On the Path podcast, we will talk with Tuition Assistance Officer, Emily Kienzle. We will discuss with Emily the entire tuition assistance application process at Albuquerque Academy including how the tuition assistance program is connected to the Academy mission, the documents that are collected and why, tuition assistance committees, rendering decisions, and finally, thoughts to help families entering the tuition assistance application process!Every year Albuquerque Academy provides, on average, about $4.75 million in tuition assistance across all grades and the average tuition assistance award for the 2020-2021 school year is a little over $17,000. Tuition assistance is a integral part of the Academy mission and a crucial reason why Albuquerque Academy offers a world class education.If you are interested in more information about tuition assistance at Albuquerque Academy please visit: https://www.aa.edu/admission/affording-the-academy/If you have questions about the tuition assistance process, please contact Emily Kienzle at: kienzle@aa.edu

In this episode of the On The Path podcast, we visit with AA 9th grader, Anneliese Carlson. Anneliese tells us about coming to the Academy as a new 8th grader, how she achieves balance between AA and her home life, what some of her favorite parts of being in the 8-9 division are and we'll also discuss the famous "bear incident"! Don't miss this fun and informative conversation with Anneliese about the experience of being an Albuquerque Academy 8th and 9th grader. In this episode, Mickey is joined by 6-7 Coordinator for Recruitment and Outreach, Ashlene Miller as co-host. For more information about Albuquerque Academy and its offerings, please visit www.aa.edu.

In this episode we begin a series of Albuquerque Academy student conversations! We begin with the amazing Grace Knouse. In this conversation, Grace tells us about what it was like to come to the Academy on her first day in 6th grade, what homework is like at AA, what some of her favorite parts of being in the 6-7 division are and, how exciting it was to win the Spirit Stick in her 6th grade year! Don't miss this fun and interesting chat with Grace about the experience of being an Albuquerque Academy 6th and 7th grader. In this episode, Mickey is joined by 6-7 Coordinator for Recruitment and Outreach, Ashlene Miller as co-host. For more information about Albuquerque Academy and its offerings, please visit www.aa.edu.

In this episode of the On the Path podcast, we will talk with Director of Admission and Enrollment Management at Albuquerque Academy, Amy Eglinton Keller. Amy came into the admissions department at Albuquerque Academy in 2012 and in 2013 became director of admissions.We will discuss with Amy the entire admissions process at Albuquerque Academy including the philosophy behind our admissions process, the documents that we collect and why, admissions committees, rendering decisions, tuition assistance and finally, advice for families entering the application process!Don't miss this fun and informative conversation!

In this episode of Albuquerque Academy's On The Path Podcast, we will visit with Albuquerque Academy Head of School, Julianne Puente. Julianne will discuss her upbringing in New York City, her love of music and sports and her educational experiences around the world. Plus, Julianne will talk about some of her favorite aspects of New Mexico--so far! If you would like more information on Julianne Puente or Albuquerque Academy's educational offerings, history or application process, please visit our website at www.aa.edu.

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Watson on the eve of his retirement and discuss his career at Albuquerque Academy. Join us for a poignant view of his career at Albuquerque Academy and also find out some surprising things about Andy's life and his tenure at the Academy!