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Students, teachers, and staff at Viewpoint School giving their voice to share!

Alison Corneau


    • Mar 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    Exoplanets, Space Exploration, and More with Dr. Anjali Tripathi, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 21:49


    A fascinating and informative discussion with Anjali, Class of 2005, about the projects she is working on at NASA and how she enjoys the various ways to get her messaging out to people that there is no Planet B!

    Our Beautiful 2022 and Hopeful 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 34:54


    This episode is brought to you by Rachel H, (2026), and Viewpoint's Podcasting Club. Transcript available.

    Catching Up with Zach Oschin '16, Founder & CEO of Elenas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 10:10


    Zooming with Zach, we hear how he has been working to improve and support the livelihoods of Latin American women in Mexico and Colombia (soon to expand to more areas of Latin and South America) with his company, Elenas.

    Welcome to Viewpoint: New Freshmen Join the Patriot Family (by Rachel, '26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 12:45


    "This year, we are extremely thrilled to welcome 48 new students coming from all over the world to join our Patriot family as freshmen."Transcript available here.

    Teacher Appreciation 3: Summer Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 8:33


    Summer is an excellent time for listening to podcasts! The Middle School and Upper School VPod student producers wanted to thank as many people as possible before time ran out, and while they were sad not to personally mention each individual teacher, this third episode in the series demonstrates how caring the entire Viewpoint faculty and staff is, and that the feeling is mutual! To everyone who works at Viewpoint: Thank you, and see you in the fall. To the students: If you want to podcast next year, email Mrs. Cole, who will be offering a podcasting club. Happy Summer!

    Not Exactly iHeart Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 4:29


    I always thought podcasting meant being a celebrity. But, after almost a year of making podcasts and learning new skills, I realized it is so much more than that. From thinking I was going to be on iHeart radio, to crying over imperfect episodes, I've experienced it all. I believe that all these hilarious memories on my journey as a podcaster gave me skills that will serve me for a lifetime. "What was my journey?" you may ask, you'll just have to listen to find out!This episode is brought to you by Leah, a student podcaster for the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.

    All About the Middle School Musical: Disney's Descendants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 12:01


    “There's nothing like live theatre,” as Mr. Monarch says. This year, Viewpoint Middle School's Spring Musical is finally back in person with Disney's Descendants, and students and teachers have much to say. Listen to hear their thoughts and experiences from everything about coming back to rehearsing in person to all of their favorite songs and memories. This episode is brought to you by Allison, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript available

    Teacher Appreciation Episode 2: Thanks for the Motivation and Inspiration!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 8:02


    This is the second part in a series of tributes to the Viewpoint faculty, staff, and administration. This episode is made by Middle and Upper School podcasters, and expresses gratitude to Middle and Upper School educators. Thank you for all that you do. Check back for more episodes coming soon.

    VP News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 10:45


    The Third Grade Class of 2031 recorded sections of VP News over several weeks and their first episode is finally out! Listen in on this student-led podcast!

    Teacher Appreciation Episode 1: Thanks for the Laughs!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 7:25


    This is the first part in a series of tributes to the Viewpoint faculty, staff, and administration. This episode is made by Middle and Upper School podcasters, and expresses gratitude to Middle and Upper School educators. Thank you for all that you do. Check back for more episodes coming soon.(Transcript coming soon)

    8th Grade Amazing El Cap Retreat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 10:57


    The 8th grade El Capitan Retreat was an incredible experience. We got to travel with our friends, classmates and teachers. We participated in so many breathtaking outdoor activities like kayaking, night walk, ropes course and hike. In this episode, students and faculty chaperones will share their exciting stories on this amazing trip. This episode is brought to you by Rachel, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript available. Music credit: Sadie

    VPod: About Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 4:30


    All About the VPodcasters: Allison, Leah, Max, and Rachel

    Reflections on Diversity Leadership Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 21:48


    The 6th annual Diversity Leadership Day occurred on February 2, 2022. Many unforgettable, spectacular and extraordinary things happened on that day. Our presenters, listeners and workshop sponsors have much to say. This episode is brought to you by Rachel, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript coming soon.

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    The Strange and Interesting History of Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 10:06


    Ever wonder how a holiday like Valentine's Day came about? Well then, listen along as I go through the Strange and Interesting History of Valentine's Day, including things such as gods of love, outlawed marriages, and sacrifices; I think you'll find it's quite a wild ride.This episode is brought to you by Max, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.Credits: Historical information comes from history.com; chapter transitions from fakeyou.comTranscript coming soon!

    Stories With Me: Immigration Story Part 3, My Aunt's Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 15:02


    In this episode my aunt will share her immigration journey. This story begins in Russia in about 1988. Living in Russia at the time was hard and dreadful. My grandparents (my aunt's parents) decided it was time to leave Russia. My aunt will share all the fun stories, all experiences, and some secrets that no one knows! If you want to hear the twists and turns and amazing advice, click play and enjoy! (Also make sure to listen to parts one and two, and stay tuned for part four!!)This episode is brought to you by Leah, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.

    Our Extraordinary 2021 and Hopeful 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 29:32


    This episode is brought to you by Rachel and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript coming soon to Viewpoint School.

    Phone Usage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 10:39


    Learn how phone usage affects your ability to focus and be productive. Credit to Reviews.org for statistics included in this episode (https://www.reviews.org/mobile/cell-phone-addiction) This episode is brought to you by the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript coming soon to Viewpoint School.

    Stories with Me: Immigration Story Part 2 -- Grandparents

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 9:33


    This is a story about my grandparent's immigration journey. Did you listen to part one of Stories with Me? I interviewed my dad and got his perspective of this immigration story! In today's episode, my grandparents will be sharing their perspectives of this story, from moving across the country to finding a new job. The twists and turns are unpredictable! So, click play and enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Leah, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript available to Viewpoint listeners here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jd1cLrtVFH_fnKTE8-LxvN2fbA-hTxejwF2Sg5BdasY/edit?usp=sharing

    Stories with Me: Immigration Story Part One -- Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 3:19


    This is a story about my dad's immigration journey. This story starts in Russia in about 1988. Living in Russia at the time was hard and dreadful. My grandparents (my dad's parents) decided it was time to leave Russia. For my dad, that means: leave school, bye-bye friends, adios home town, because it was time to go to America! If you want to hear the twists and turns and amazing advice, click play and enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Leah, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript available to Viewpoint School

    Jazz Lab Series: Welcome to Jazz Lab!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 10:53


    This first episode in the Jazz Lab Series Episode introduces you to Viewpoint's Jazz Lab to get you excited to join this course. Topics include the student musical experiences, why do students want to join the Jazz Lab, why and how our Jazz Lab instructor started this super fun and unique zero period course, and how Jazz Lab welcomes new students to join us.This episode is brought to you by Rachel, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.Transcript available

    Club Analysis: That Club with the Dino Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 7:48


    The very first episode of Club Analysis! In this episode we check out a club called Radio Plays that creates some fun stories, including a story about criminal mice and another about the pope being a dinosaur!This episode is brought to you by Max, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.Transcript availableThank you to Radio Plays for allowing us to use their audio in this episode.

    Sports&Beyond Ep1: Coach Travis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 5:41


    In the very first episode of ‘Sports&Beyond,' listen to the stories and struggles of Travis Kikugawa's life as a tennis and soccer coach. Travis shares unique memories and challenges he has encountered along his teaching journey and gives some inspirational advice!This episode is brought to you by Leah, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.Transcript available.

    Welcome to the VPod!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 1:41


    Welcome to the VPod, brought to you by student podcasters in Viewpoint's Zero Period class.Transcript available

    Rise Above: The Stronger Than Hate Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 5:30


    Mrs. Cole interviews Laurel, class of 2024, about her original song, Rise Above, created for the Stronger Than Hate Challenge.

    Historical Horrors: Vincent van Gogh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 20:37


    Vincent van Gogh was a very famous artist who is known to be one of the most influential post-impressionist artists, yet most people only know him through a few of his pieces, like Starry Night, or solely the fact that he sliced off his ear. What is less known about him is his death, and what the real cause of it was. Previously being written off as a suicide, this famous painter's death has been reopened due to speculations and evidence that it might actually be a murder. In this episode of Historical Horrors, Payton and Izzy will be diving deeper into the life and death of this extremely influential painter.

    Life Before Adulthood: Family Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 17:14


    In this podcast, we take a trip to the past; we interview my family members about their lives before adulthood. In this episode, I'm doing things a little bit differently. I have both my mom and dad here with me to do an interview and reflection about their lives before adulthood.

    Exotic Pets: Do Not Be Afraid!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 8:56


    Hello everybody! Today I am interviewing Ms. Jacoby about her small pets with big hearts. Even though most people are afraid of these mystery animals, they are actually harmless and super sweet. I heard her pets never bite.Please tune in to learn more about these small, scary, and kind animals.

    Before Adulthood: Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 26:09


    In this podcast, we take a trip to the past. We interview my family about their lives before adulthood. In this interview, I'm speaking with my mom, Aja, about her childhood, crazy college experiences, and her life while working in fashion.

    Exotic Pets: Who is the Fluffiest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 9:55


    Hello everybody! I hope you are excited to learn about one of the fluffiest animals on the planet! I will be interviewing Mrs. Cole about one of her pets, however I will only reveal this pet in the episode. If you are curious about the mystery pet, please tune in to hear. You wont be disappointed!

    Top 10 Football: Cornerbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 11:04


    Hello football fans! It's Alex and Camden with another top 10 list. In this episode we are doing top 10 cornerbacks. Listen to the podcast to hear two football experts argue about their lists.

    Historical Horrors: Salem Witch Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 31:22


    The infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692: A story that everyone has heard, but few know the deep details about why this hysteria came to be. In this episode of Historical Horrors, Payton and Izabella will be diving into the history of this insane event, as well as diving deeper into the details and theories that you might not have heard of in history class. Transcript available here. (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.)Credits:https://www.salem.org/salem-witch-trials/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/

    Top 10 Football: Wait! No! It's a Basketball Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 7:25


    This week your football podcasters, Alex and Camden, switch things up for an episode on the NBA. (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.)

    Today and Tomorrow: The Psychological Impact of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 4:40


    In this episode, Ashley, the host of Today and Tomorrow, discusses the psychological impacts that the coronavirus has had on the world, and how going into quarantine has affected both our physical and mental health. (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.)Transcript Available Here

    Top Ten Football: Running Backs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 10:10


    Hello football fans, it's Alex and Camden with another top 10 list. In this episode we are doing top 10 running backs! Listen to the podcast to hear two football experts argue about their lists. Also, there is a surprise at the end that you can't miss! (Transcript available here.)

    Patriot Alliance - Episode #7 Neuroscience and Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 40:34


    We’ve got another one for you. This one touches on neuroscience and getting a deeper understanding of how we learn and some of the obstacles that get in the way of our ability to focus. We were fortunate enough to have Gracie S, '21, join our recording to offer a student perspective to the conversation as well.

    Top Ten: QBs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 17:23


    Do you ever watch football and form opinions on who the best players are at their position? Our podcast does just this and expresses our opinions on who we think the top 10 QBs are and why. Our podcast is great for people who love football and want to compare their football opinions to ours.

    Introducing Upper School Student Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 3:32


    Get introduced to seven new podcast shows being produced by Upper School students this spring. Want to learn how to host your own podcast? Sign up for a for-credit English elective in podcasting this summer. You can work asynchronously! Find more information here: https://www.summeratviewpoint.org/grades-9-adult/for-credit-courses

    Before Adulthood: Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 15:07


    In this podcast, we take a trip to the past. Morgan interviews her father about his life before adulthood. He tells her his story of his journey with basketball and his past experiences growing up.

    Today and Tomorrow's Witchcraft: Trials and Witch Hunts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 3:52


    Do you believe in witchcraft? While usually making appearances in horror movies and children's novels like, "Harry Potter," witchcraft has been believed to exist for hundreds of years. Over the past several centuries there have been thousands of witch hunts, and trials-even legislation passed in hopes of preventing it. Although most believe such sorcery is a figment of the past, witchcraft continues to be a pressing issue today-and is represented all throughout American and European history.

    Historical Horrors: Kurt Cobain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 7:59


    Kurt Cobain is a household name known by any rock fan. Almost everyone knows his name and who he is. But how well do you actually know the lead singer and songwriter of Nirvana? On today’s episode of Historical Horrors, Payton and Izabella will be getting to know this famous rock star a little more and will dive a little deeper into what caused his untimely death.

    Exotic Pets: Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 5:18


    Are you a pet lover? Are you fascinated about animals? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own an exotic pet? If so, this podcast is for you! This is my first episode in my new podcast called Exotic Pets Detective! Please listen if you're interested in cool animals and unique stories!

    Identities: Episode One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 7:45


    The experience of being a racial minority is complex— it comes with the array of nuances and experiences that makes up our identities living in a foreign nation. Join Erica — a student who has lived in three different countries— as she interviews various people from different walks of life about how they interpret the world around them. It does not matter whether you are a man, a woman, old, young, Black, White, Asian, Latinx: if you want to learn more about the perspectives of those around you, come along for the ride.

    BIG: Roblox with Josie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 18:56


    Today I talked to Josie about our top Roblox games now, as well as why I don't follow her on Roblox. Tune into find out which Roblox games you should invest in playing.

    Challenge Success: Student Club Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 26:59


    How can students help the school (and each other) improve well-being and engagement with learning? How can parents help? Join Viewpoint Senior Gracie Schechter and parent Courtney Spikes for a conversation about student leadership in the Challenge Success initiative.

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    Patriot Alliance #6 - Seeking Our Authentic Selves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 35:44


    This time Katie Hanks, Upper School Dean of Students, joined the alliance to talk about the idea of being authentically you and the different roles through which we seek to be our authentic selves. Great conversation, listen in!

    Challenge Success: Redefining Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 28:23


    Join Parent, Courtney Spikes, Board Member, Jill Schechter, and Administrator, Anneke Emerson for a conversation about redefining success.

    Patriot Alliance - Episode #5 Mental Health & Wellness with a Student-Centered Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 29:47


    Mr. Rivers and Dr. Steiger were joined by 11th Graders Clare W., Chloe P., and our Upper School counselor, Leslie Piccioni. Together we discussed mental health and wellness through the pandemic with a student-centered lens. These students know the importance of generalizing the conversation and opening the discussion around mental health. It was a great conversation with a lot of good information and useful tips.

    Voices of Futurists: AI, Autonomous Revolution, and the Future of Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 31:12


    What really is artificial intelligence? How will its development disrupt our workplace and schools? How should students prepare for this future? John interviews Mr. Donoghue to learn all about it.

    Voices of Futurists: The Future of Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 7:50


    Avalon shares new rides and fun facts about Disney from an expert. (Credit for sound effects: Roller Coaster Screams, sound effects by InspectorJ of Freesound.org)

    Voices of Futurists: Upward Trend of Lacrosse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 20:44


    This episode by Alex and Camden takes a fun twist on what the future of lacrosse holds.

    Voices of Futurists: Accelerating Change in Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 38:14


    What will schools look like after the pandemic, and into the future? Mrs. Emerson and Mrs. Cole interview experts to find out.

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