Brookstone School - Be The One

Closing out the year with the one who started it all—Avery Wolff. In our final Be the One Podcast episode of the season, Avery shares her deep love for Brookstone, the legacy of her family, and how this place has woven its way into every part of her life. It's a story of heart, history, and what it truly means to be the one.

Before starting off on his new adventure, former Digital Media Coordinator Bennett Counts sat down with Henry for a meaningful conversation reflecting on his time at Brookstone. In this episode, they discuss the people and experiences that shaped him, the lasting memories that define #whyBrookstone, and how the school helped launch his career. Don't miss this heartfelt farewell and celebration of Bennett's journey.

In this episode of the Be the One podcast, we're joined by New York Times best-selling author Brad Montague, known for his inspiring book The Circles All Around Us. Stepping in as guest host is our very own Director of Wellness, Jacob Crowder, who leads a thoughtful and encouraging conversation about kindness, connection, and the circles we build.

In this episode of the Be the One podcast, we sit down with 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Chandler Riley ('97) to talk about the role Brookstone played in shaping his values, leadership, and career. Chandler shares insights on the importance of character, the lasting impact of a Brookstone education, and what it means to live with purpose and integrity. Whether you're a current student, parent, or fellow alum, this episode is a meaningful reminder of the values that unite the Brookstone community.

In this episode of the Be the One podcast, we sit down with one of our 2024 distinguished alumni, Brad Guffey, as he reflects on the meaningful experiences and relationships that shaped his time at Brookstone. Brad shares how those formative years directed him toward a life of purpose, service, and impact. His story is a powerful reminder of how a strong foundation can influence the course of a life—and inspire others along the way. Tune in for a heartfelt and motivating conversation you won't want to miss.

That wraps up this episode of the Be The One Podcast. This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Josie Alexander and Mercer Hudson, two outstanding senior athletes at Brookstone School. It was inspiring to hear about their dedication, the lessons they've learned through their athletic journeys, and the impact Brookstone has had on their lives. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and share it with a friend. Thanks for tuning in, and remember—be the one who makes a difference. We'll catch you next time!

That's a wrap on today's episode of Be the One! A huge thank you to Lulie Lampton and Bo Blackmon for joining us and sharing their Brookstone stories, favorite memories, and all the exciting details about The Drowsy Chaperone. It's always inspiring to hear from our students who pour their passion and talent into the fine arts at Brookstone.If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend. And don't forget to mark your calendars for The Drowsy Chaperone—you won't want to miss it!Until next time, keep showing up, making a difference, and being the one.

Be the One Podcast - Episode 68Guest: Taylor Green, Director of Communications at Brookstone School In this episode of Brookstone's Be the One Podcast, we welcome Taylor Green, our talented Director of Communications. Taylor shares her journey to Brookstone, detailing what brought her to this incredible school community. She reflects on her accomplishments, from impactful storytelling to innovative communication strategies, and discusses the exciting projects she has spearheaded. Taylor also gives us a glimpse into the future, outlining her vision for Brookstone's communication efforts and how they will continue to enhance the school's presence and connection within the community. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of Brookstone's finest leaders who is helping shape the narrative of our school. Topics Covered: Taylor's professional journey to Brookstone Her achievements in the role so far The importance of effective communication in fostering community Future goals and aspirations for Brookstone's communication initiatives Listen now and be inspired to Be the One! Available on [platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.].

Episode 67: Making Waves and Scoring Points with Mary Sigman and Chapman Dykes In this episode of Brookstone's Be the One Podcast, we're thrilled to feature Mary Sigman and Chapman Dykes, two incredible senior athletes at Brookstone School. Mary shares insights into her journey as a swimmer, while Chapman dives into his experience on the basketball court. Together, they reflect on what makes Brookstone so special, from the supportive community to the opportunities for personal growth. Tune in to hear how the school has shaped their lives, inspired their passions, and prepared them for the future. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or just love hearing about the Brookstone experience, this episode is one you won't want to miss!

Episode 66: Brookstone Alumni Spotlight – Stephanie Hunter Welcome back to Brookstone's Be the One Podcast! In this week's episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Stephanie Hunter, a proud Brookstone alumna, dedicated board member, and passionate parent. Stephanie shares her unique perspective on all things Brookstone, weaving together heartfelt memories and visionary insights. In this episode, Stephanie reminisces about her time as a student, sharing some fun and unforgettable stories from her days at Brookstone. As a current board member, she offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be part of shaping the school's future. Stephanie also dives into the exciting work of building Brookstone's new strategic plan and what it means for the community moving forward. Old Stories, New Perspectives: Stephanie reflects on her time as a Brookstone student and the lessons that have stayed with her. Serving on the Board: A look into what being a Brookstone board member entails and why it's a role she treasures. Strategic Planning: Insights into the development of the school's new strategic plan and its potential to transform the Brookstone experience. Whether you're an alum, parent, or someone who loves to hear stories of growth and community, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights you won't want to miss. Listen now and join us as we celebrate Stephanie's incredible journey with Brookstone!

Episode: Spotlight on the Arts – Aladdin Jr. with Kate Depue and Charles McPherson In this week's episode of Brookstone's Be the One Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the talented students in our theater department as we chat with Kate Depue and Charles McPherson! Both students played key roles in Brookstone's recent production of Aladdin Jr., a performance that brought the magic of Agrabah to life right here on our campus. Kate and Charles share the highs and challenges of preparing for such an iconic show, from diving deep into their characters to working alongside their castmates to perfect each scene. They also reflect on how being part of Aladdin Jr. has shaped their high school experiences and contributed to their personal growth. Listen in to hear about the behind-the-scenes dedication that went into this production, the joys of theater, and what they've learned along the way. Whether you're a theater lover or simply curious about our students' artistic journeys, this episode offers a wonderful look at the heart and talent in Brookstone's theater department. Tune in now to join us in celebrating the arts at Brookstone!

Introduction: In this episode of Be the One, we're excited to welcome J. Derrill Rice, an esteemed Brookstone alumnus from the class of 1979. Derrill reflects on his journey through Brookstone, shares his professional achievements, and highlights how the values and education he received at Brookstone shaped his career and life. Key Discussion Points: Brookstone Memories: Derrill shares his fond memories of attending Brookstone, including key teachers and experiences that left a lasting impact on him. Career Path and Accomplishments: Derrill talks about his professional journey post-graduation, offering insights into his leadership roles and what helped him succeed in his field. Brookstone's Influence: He emphasizes the strong foundation Brookstone provided him, not just academically but also in terms of character development, leadership, and community engagement. Advice for Current Students: Derrill offers valuable advice to current Brookstone students, encouraging them to take full advantage of the opportunities the school provides and to always strive for excellence. Conclusion: Derrill reflects on what it means to Be the One—to be a leader, a positive force in your community, and an ambassador of the values that Brookstone instills in its students.

Be the One Podcast – Episode 63 Guest: Andrew Stubbs, Brookstone's Middle and Upper School Music Teacher Episode Overview: In this episode of the Be the One Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Stubbs, the talented and passionate music teacher for Brookstone's Middle and Upper School. Andrew shares his journey into music education, the role music plays in shaping students' lives, and the exciting projects happening within Brookstone's music program. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just curious about how music can impact student development, this conversation offers valuable insights into the heart and soul of Brookstone's vibrant music community. Key Topics Covered: Andrew Stubbs' background in music and what inspired him to become a music teacher. The role of music education in the personal and academic growth of students. Brookstone's music program and its impact on the broader school community. The importance of fostering creativity and expression in students through music. Upcoming events and projects within the Brookstone music program that parents and students can look forward to.

In this episode of the Be the One Podcast, we are joined by Jason Branch, a proud Brookstone alumni, parent, and board member. Jason reflects on his personal journey through Brookstone, sharing how his experiences shaped who he is today. He also discusses how his children are thriving at Brookstone, highlighting the growth and opportunities they have encountered. Tune in to hear Jason's vision for the future of Brookstone School, as he talks about the values that make Brookstone special and what he hopes to see in the years ahead. Key Discussion Points: Jason's Brookstone experience as a student and alumni His children's development and experiences at Brookstone His role on the board and his hopes for the school's future Don't miss this insightful episode with one of Brookstone's most dedicated community members!

In this week's episode, we sit down with Ed Martin, Brookstone School's Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement. Ed shares his vision for the future of Brookstone, reflecting on the successes and challenges of his first year with the school. He also provides exciting insights into an upcoming capital campaign that promises to propel Brookstone to new heights. Whether you're a current student, parent, alumni, or friend of the school, this episode is packed with valuable information about the direction our community is heading. **Key Topics:** - Ed Martin's vision for Brookstone School and how he plans to achieve it. - Reflections on his first year at Brookstone: successes, challenges, and surprises. - An inside look at the future capital campaign and what it means for the school's growth. - How the school community can get involved and support these upcoming initiatives. Tune in to hear about the exciting plans and the future of Brookstone School straight from one of our key leaders!

Today, we are talking to the incoming Head of Upper School, Cindy Todt. Cindy has been at Brookstone in a variety of roles for more than a decade, including US Math teacher, Dean of Faculty, and head of Brookstone Summer Camp. She has seen Brookstone from a lot of different angles and we look forward to talking to her today as she begins this new undertaking.  If you are interested in having your child become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year.  Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to two seniors Mary Kinnebrew and Olivia Raines from our Applied Leadership Class. Leadership is one of our Core Values here at Brookstone and it is so important to us that we have an entire class devoted to it. Mary and Olivia share with us some of the things they learn and do in class and then some special reflections on Brookstone as they look back over their senior year. So if after hearing from these awesome young women, you want your child to become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year.  Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Lower School Counselor Haley Champion and College Counselor Jeremy Mack about College Board testing, timelines, and accommodations. This is a very niche episode, but one full of important information. If you are interested in having your child become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year.  Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to all three of our school counselors together in a wonderful round table discussion! We talked about all kinds of things related to our students - like how to establish and respect boundaries, how to navigate friendships and romantic relationships, why it is so important to keep talking to our kids, and more!  If you are interested in having your child become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year.  Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we have a very special guest for you, Coach Bob McKillop, legendary Davidson basketball coach and college coach of future NBA superstar, Steph Curry.  Coach McKillop boasts a remarkable career, highlighted by over 600 career wins, 23 conference championships, 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, and an unforgettable elite 8 appearance. A Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame nominee, he is recognized for both his strategic brilliance and commitment to life skills development. He also happens to be father of Kerrin Heil, father-in-law to our head of school Henry Heil, and proud grandfather to Maggie, Claire, and Jack. We were honored to host him on campus this week and his visits with students and parents were inspiring and uplifting. You can't meet with Coach McKillop and not leave encouraged, so you will enjoy this conversation with Coach McKillop. If you are interested in having your child become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to ⁠Anne Parker,⁠ our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.  Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Pre-K teachers Abi Corcoran and Taylor Colwell. They are here to share with us all about the concept of Shared Journaling, which we incorporate into our Pre-K Classrooms. They even presented on Shared Journaling at the NAEYC Conference (National Association for the Education of Young Children) this past fall alongside Dr. Jan Burcham, Associate Dean for Education at CSU.  If you are interested in having your child become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year.  Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are so excited to welcome seniors Swift Branch and AK Jones, who are the leads in this year's Spring Musical - High School Musical! They are here to share with us all about the upcoming show, their love of theatre, and more. They are both incredibly talented, both on and off the stage, and you will NOT want to miss this show. Playing March 8th and 9th at 7:00 pm, and March 10th at 2:30. Get your tickets today! If you are interested in having your child become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year.  Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to a special guest, Will Straughan, Founder and CEO of Soundcheck Prevention Network, an organization dedicated to substance misuse prevention. Will and his team have been on campus working with our Upper and Middle School students and holding meetings with parents. We are so grateful to partner with them and to have them here to help us navigate these waters, which always seem to be changing and where there is always more to learn.  If you are interested in having your child become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year.  Lastly, if you prefer to watch this podcast instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Student Ambassador Prefects, Marjorie Bickerstaff and Anaya Johnson. I so enjoyed my conversation with them about all the things they love about Brookstone and about being an Ambassador. They do a fantastic job in that role, by the way, which you know if you've ever been given a tour by them!   If you are interested in your child becoming a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to ⁠⁠Anne Parker,⁠⁠ our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We only have one more Open House this admissions season and we would love to see you there! Registration is required, so visit our ⁠⁠website ⁠⁠today. Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Bonnie Smith, Asst. Head of School and Director of the Learning Center here at Brookstone. This episode focuses specifically on some of the terminology associated with the Learning Center that parents might have questions about, but if you have questions about the services the Learning Center offers, we invite you to listen to Bonnie's first podcast interview, is Episode 9.  If you are interested in your child becoming a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to ⁠Anne Parker,⁠ our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We only have one more Open House this admissions season and we would love to see you there! Registration is required, so visit our ⁠website ⁠today. Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Dr. John Harkey, Upper School English teacher, and our Page One Nominee for teacher of the year this year. John has been a basketball coach, is heavily involved in our Deliberate Life Program and has also recently written the screenplay for an actual movie - "Let Light Perpetual," which debuted on the side of the Ponce Building in Atlanta this past fall.  If you think your child would love to sit under the instruction of such an amazing teacher like Dr. Harkey, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We only have one more Open House this admissions season and we would love to see you there! Registration is required, so visit our website today. Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today we have a special episode for you - the audio from our Positive Masculinity Panel held last month for our teenage boys. The title of the panel was Positive Masculinity in Action: Fostering conversations about character, healthy relationships, and respect. Over the course of the evening, the panel discussed such topics as, what is positive masculinity? How do we equip our boys to contribute to society in meaningful and positive ways? What are the tools for fostering healthy relationships? So join us to hear this amazing group of men, all of whom are Brookstone teachers, parents, and coaches, share their wisdom to the younger generation. You'll hear from Henry Heil, Phil Farmer, Jeff Jones, Matt Lage, Nate McConnell, Garry Sullivan, Col. Ryan Wylie, and Jacob Crowder.   To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Brookstone Alumni, Chris Woodruff. Chris is president of The Cotton Companies, a local real estate developer whose motto is "Cultivating Community Through Impactful and Compelling Real Estate Development." You will love hearing all about his vision for Columbus and the projects he's been involved in. He also has some really great nuggets of wisdom to share, so share this episode with some young people in your life. To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today we are talking to Jeremy Mack from our College Counseling office. Jeremy, alongside Frances Berry, helps guide all of our students and parents through the college process. We are so grateful for all they do for our students and I can't wait for you to hear more. To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Javonne Stewart, our Head of our Lower and Intermediate Schools. Javonne joined the Brookstone family in 2019 and has led our littlest learners through some difficult years - i.e. a global pandemic! But in addition to navigating COVID, we talk about the importance of our core values, how she ended up in education, and even the story behind how Forest Fridays began.  To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses have started and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today we are talking to Jessica Wolff. Jessica is a member of the Class of 2003 is being honored as one of our Distinguished Alumni this year. Jessica works at the CDC as a Lead Health Scientist and Team Lead in CDC's Division of Overdose Prevention. She also serves as the Public Health Director of the Overdose Response Strategy, a national program that brings together public health and law enforcement to address the drug overdose crisis that is gripping our nation right now. While it is too late to join us at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner this year, reach out to Meg Stewart for more information on the Distinguished Alumni Society. Nominations for next year's class of Distinguished Alumni will open before you know it and we have so many worthy of the distinction. You can reach her at mstewart@brookstoneschool.org.  To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today If you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today we are talking to Libba Dillon, Class of 2005, who is being honored as a Distinguished Alumni this year. Libba is an Interior Designer at Malone Office Environments, owner of Park Place Interiors, and co-owner of Fountain City Coffee. She is a busy woman indeed, making spaces beautiful all over this community!  While it is too late to join us at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner this year, reach out to Meg Stewart for more information on the Distinguished Alumni Society. Nominations for next year's class of Distinguished Alumni will open before you know it and we have so many worthy of the distinction. You can reach her at mstewart@brookstoneschool.org.  To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are thrilled to welcome back to the podcast, our Head Boy and Girl Prefects, Madden Dismuke and Remi Miller. We talk about the Prefect system, how their senior year is going, what they are looking forward to and more!  To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today, we are thrilled to welcome back to the podcast our Head of School, Henry Heil. Henry has been in his new role since July and we thought Fall Break was a great time to check in with him! We have been thrilled to have him here at Brookstone, as well as his sweet family. It's been a wonderful start to the school year and I know everyone will look forward to hearing from him on the "State of the School" coming this winter.  Until then, Admissions Season is in full swing, so to learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

We have a very special guest for today's episode, Judge Ben Land. Judge Land was in private practice for over two decades before being appointed to serve as a Superior Court Judge in 2018 and then to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2020 where he continues to serve today. He is the first of our three Distinguished Alumni being honored this year to be interviewed on the podcast and two others will follow in the coming weeks. Brookstone Alumni are out in our world doing some pretty incredible things. If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information. Her email address is ⁠⁠⁠aparker@brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠. Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Anne Parker, Our Director of Enrollment. Even though it feels like we have just started the 23-24 school year, Anne and her assistant Meg Baker are already working in the 24-25 school year and admissions season is in full swing. Applications are live now on our website! Go to brookstoneschool.org/admissions to learn more and to start the application process today! If you prefer to watch this interview, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Meghan Blackmon, Director of Servant Leadership and the Blanchard Leadership Institute. We have just wrapped up the Lower School Week of Service and it's the perfect time for her to share with us all about Servant Leadership here at Brookstone and the heart behind it!  For those of you interested in learning more about service opportunities through our Servant Leadership, please click on the link to the ⁠"Sharing the Sunshine"⁠ document to find our more. Do you have questions about enrollment or admissions or do you want to learn more about how to become a part of the Brookstone family? If so, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information. Her email address is ⁠⁠⁠⁠aparker@brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠. Lastly, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Josephine Meeks and Kate Depue from the cast of Finding Nemo, Jr, this year's Middle School Musical. Since this episode was recorded, we held the annual Character Breakfast and it was a smashing success! Check out our Instagram page to see the precious pictures.  To get your tickets for the show, which will run on September 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, click this link: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/nemo If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is ⁠⁠⁠aparker@brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠. If you prefer to watch this video, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Paul Hampton, Brookstone's Director of our Fine Arts! We are about to kick off another amazing year of the arts at Brookstone, starting with Finding Nemo, Jr, the Middle School Musical in a couple of weeks, and Paul is here to share with us all about it! If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is ⁠⁠aparker@brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠. If you prefer to watch this video, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Haley Champion, our new Lower and Intermediate School Counselor. Haley has been at Brookstone for a few years working in the Learning Center and we are so excited about her taking on this new role this year. She will be working with our students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and will serve as a resource for our parents as well. She is going to be fantastic and our students are going to love her. If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is ⁠aparker@brookstoneschool.org⁠. If you prefer to watch this video, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Mitchi Wade, President of the BPA and Katie Bickerstaff, the Past President of the BPA and Cougar Nation Liaison. The BPA works tirelessly all year long in a variety of ways, hosting events, coordinating volunteers, and funding special projects - all of which help to build community and make our school better in every way! The next big event we have to look forward to is the Back to School Bash on Friday, August 25th during the first official home football game against Glenwood! You won't want to miss it!  If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. If you prefer to watch this video, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Travis Wade, the newest Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Travis has been on the Board for almost a decade and has just assumed the role of Board Chair this summer. During this interview, he shares with us some insight into how the board works, his role as a board member, what it's like to be an alumni and a parent, as well as what he is looking forward to as the school year begins. If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. If you prefer to watch this video, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are sharing the press conference from the Brookstone Football team's Media Day held last week. You'll hear from football parent Jason Branch, Coach Rance Gillespie, and senior football players, Swift Branch, Lane Cannon, Ian McGarry, Brooks Roney, Chris Vickerson, and Holt Young. And for those of you who are Cougar Football Fans, we have our first scrimmage against Chattahoochee County on August 11th with our official season opener at home on August 26th against Glenwood. That game - the first ever "State Line Showdown" - will be aired in its entirety by WTVM! If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. If you prefer to watch this video, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode we are talking to Coach Rance Gillespie about all things football and athletics. Rance has been our Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for the past year and a half and we are thrilled to have him as a part of our Brookstone family. As football season is ramping up into full gear, we are only weeks away from Friday night lights in our Mack Strong Stadium.  We are also thrilled to announce that on August 25th, Brookstone will be playing Glenwood at home in the first ever "State Line Showdown" that will be aired in its entirety on WTVM. If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. If you prefer to watch this video, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars! Show Notes: *The book written about Rance mentioned in the podcast is called Must Win by Drew Jubera.

Brookstone school is starting its 72nd school year in just a few weeks! Because we did not have a podcast at the time, we wanted to share a video that we made a couple of years ago in honor of our 70th school year celebration, but in podcast form. In today's episode we are going to hear from former students, board members, teachers, and even our very first Head of School, Jim McCallie as they share memories and stories from throughout the years. Others include Steve Butler, Jimmy Thompson, Catherine Trotter, Henry Swift, Nan Pate, Bob Newton, Kathelen Amos, Dr. Linda Hadley, Scott Wilson, and Dr. Dale Epperson. If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. If you prefer to watch this video, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode we are talking about our Core Values, those values that are part of the Brookstone mission statement -  loyalty, courage, wisdom, honor, respect, and leadership. We're releasing them in two separate episodes and this is part one.  We released this Core Values video series in the Spring of 2022, but are re-releasing them now in podcast form. In this series, you will hear from board members, parents, alumni, and faculty, as they share what these core values mean to them. In this particular episode, you will hear from Dr. Linda Hadley, Mat Swift, Dr. Lee McCluskey, Matt Lage, Katie Krieg, Javonne Stewart, and Kornisha Brown. If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. You can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode we are talking about our Core Values, those values that are part of the Brookstone mission statement -  loyalty, courage, wisdom, honor, respect, and leadership. We're releasing them in two separate episodes and this is part one.  We released this Core Values video series in the Spring of 2022, but are re-releasing them now in podcast form. In this series, you will hear from board members, parents, alumni, and faculty, as they share what these core values mean to them. In this particular episode, you will hear from Catherine Trotter, Deana Bass-Williams, Cecil Cheves, Hon. Clay Land, Steve Butler, Kathelen Amos, and Jim Blanchard.  If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. You can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we get to talk to Billy Blanchard, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Billy has been our Board Chair for the past three years and is about to pass that role on to our next chair, Travis Wade, this summer. During this interview, he shares with us some insight into how the Board works, the Head of School search, our Mission Statement, our Core Values and more. If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information on how to apply. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. You can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠CougarLive.⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we talk to Ruthie Wade, Class of 2022, as she reflects on her time here at Brookstone and her freshman year at Georgia Tech. Ruthie is also interning here with us this summer, so we are enjoying having her back on campus!  If you are interested in finding out more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family like Ruthie, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information. Her email address is aparker@brookstoneschool.org. You can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠CougarLive.⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at brookstoneschool.org and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!