Hudson Monte-Stories

This episode of Hudson Monte-Stories features a conversation with Caitlyn Spicer.  Caitlyn is a senior at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School in Chardon.  Mr. Virgil and Ms. Michelle talk to Caitlyn about her high school experience over the last four years and the positive impact that Caitlyn has made on her school.  We also spend some time talking about how COVID-19 is impacting the end of her high school experience and might impact the start of her college experience at the University of Dayton.  Enjoy this conversation with another impressive graduate of Hudson Montessori School!

Matt Virgil, Head of School at Hudson Montessori School, continues his series HMS Unmatched! in this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories through a discussion with Jillian Guest, a faculty member in our Young Children’s Community.  Matt and Jillian speak about our Toddler Class, one of three options in the Young Children’s Community.  They speak about what makes this program unique as compared to other offerings for children this age. Enjoy this latest installment of Hudson Monte-Stories!

In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories, Matt Virgil talk with Tim McQuait, Director of Auxiliary Programs, about summer programming at Hudson Montessori School.  Tim explains why our summer camp programs are a good option for all families in the area and share specific camps that are popular.   While our campus is currently closed, we are expecting to be open and welcoming campers for a fun and meaningful experience for your children.  To learn more about our summer camp programs, visit this link or contact Tim at camp@hudsonmontessori.org.

In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories, Michelle Lazor and Matt Virgil speak with Garrett Scherba.  A graduate of HMS, Garrett attended high school at Revere High School.  He then earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Akron. Garrett currently works in the IT area at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, PA.  He is a fine example of the constant learning that graduates of Hudson Montessori School pursue.  Enjoy this conversation!

In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories, Matt Virgil takes a break from the HMS Unmatched! series to share a conversation that he and Ms. Michelle had with Nayan Shah earlier this fall.  Nayan is a graduate of Hudson Montessori School (Class of 2007).  He went to high school at Western Reserve Academy and is finishing up medical school at The Ohio State University.  In addition to getting married this year, Nayan will be moving to Milwaukee where he will be starting a urology residency at The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.  Enjoy this conversation with Nayan!

Matt Virgil, Head of School at Hudson Montessori School, continues his series HMS Unmatched! in this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories through a discussion about Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6) with Huck Ford.  Huck is one of HMS’s two lead Upper Elementary teachers.  Huck and Matt continue to talk about how the Upper Elementary program helps developing children answer the important question: Who am I?  They also discuss specific aspects of the Upper Elementary program such as its use of the outdoors, our approach to math and literature.  Enjoy this latest installment of Hudson MonteStories!

Matt Virgil, Head of School at Hudson Montessori School, continues his series HMS Unmatched! In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories through a discussion about Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3) with Abigail Wexler.  Abigail is the Director of Teaching and Learning at HMS and, prior to that role, taught Lower Elementary for many years.  Matt and Abigail speak about the philosophical basis for our Lower Elementary program centering around how the program helps children answer a hugely important question: Who am I?  They also discuss that, through this unique and powerful approach to elementary education, children love to learn and engage material and master skills at or above peers at other traditional schools.

HMS Unmatched!  On this week’s Hudson Monte-Stories, Head of School Matt Virgil begins a series called HMS Unmatched!  Over the next several podcasts, Matt will speak with teachers and administrators at HMS about what makes HMS an unmatched school.  In this episode, Matt talks to Mary Blatnik and Rachel Loomis, two Children’s House (ages 3-6) teachers at HMS about the power of the HMS Kindergarten year.  Mary and Rachel share the academic, social and emotional growth that occurs in children during their Kindergarten year…it’s a year that is a culmination of our unmatched preschool program and one that is not to be missed!

In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories, we have a conversation with Max Rosenwasser.  Max is a high school teacher in Los Angeles.  He came to this school through a Teach for America placement.  In addition to graduating from HMS, Max is a graduate of Brown University and Western Reserve Academy.  We talk about Max’s path to teaching and delve into his views on working with traditionally educationally underserved populations.  Max also speaks about the realities of living in Cali!  Enjoy this conversation.

On this edition of Hudson Monte-Stories, Matt Virgil speaks with Tracy Keenan, Director of Development, about the HMS Give List.  Tracy explains that the HMS Give List is a new opportunity to support the school.  Like a shopping cart on all types of company’s websites, the HMS Give List presents many tangible and specific items that will help improve the everyday experience of students at our school.  It is designed for those who like their support of our school to go to a specific item.  You can view the HMS Give List by visiting www.hudsonmontessori.org/give-online and see the link!  Thanks for listening!

On this edition of Hudson Monte-Stories, Matt Virgil, Head of School, and Michelle Lazor, Director of Admissions and Alumni Relations, talk with Kohl Lightcap.  Kohl has a doctorate in physical therapy and practices in Central Pennsylvania.  They speak about his role as a Physical Therapist including his thoughts on contact sports such as football since he sees patients with head injuries including concussions.  Kohl speaks about what he does now that he has a bit more free time but also shares that his zest for learning is not fully satisfied as he is starting a new residency program in the near future  Enjoy this conversation and please give us a review either on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify!

  Welcome to the latest episode the Hudson Monte-Stories podcast where Matt Virgil, Head of School, and Michelle Lazor, Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations, spoke with Ladan Jaballas. Ladan is a graduate of Hudson Montessori School. She went on to Western Reserve Academy and is currently finishing up her undergraduate degree at New York University. She actually spoke to us from Florence, Italy where she's doing a study abroad program. Mr. Virgil and Ms. Lazor had a fun time catching up with Ladan, and we hope that you enjoy it too. Thanks!

Welcome to this special episode of the Hudson Monte-Stories podcast where Matt Virgil, Head of School, spoke with James Rhodes, Director of The Conservatory of Music at Hudson Montessori School, and Tracy Keenan, Director of Development, about a special and unique opportunity to purchase two wonderful pianos for Hudson Montessori School. We hope you'll listen to learn how you can help to make this dream a reality!

  Welcome to the second episode the Hudson Monte-Stories podcast where Matt Virgil, Head of School, and Michelle Lazor, Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations, spoke with Niraj Naik. In this episode, Ms. Michelle and I have a chance to catch up with Niraj Naik. Niraj is a graduate of Hudson Montessori School and Western Reserve Academy. He's currently a senior at Emory University, where he's doing a lot of interesting things both in and out of the classroom. I think that you're going to enjoy the conversation.

  Welcome to the inaugural episode of Hudson Monte-Stories podcast where Matt Virgil, Head of School, and Michelle Lazor, Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations, spoke with Mikayla Sharp. Mikayla is a graduate of Hudson Montessori School and then went on to graduate from Gilmour Academy, and then from there she went on to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, and she is currently pursuing a graduate degree at Case Western University where she'll be earning a Masters of Science in social administration. And in addition to that, she's also a college counselor at University School.