Pulaski Academy - Innovation in Education

We sat down for Part 2 of our chat with current PA Coach and Faculty member, Jerrod Barnhill.  Jerrod shares more about why he decided to come to PA and what he found was different about the school and community compared to what he had heard on the outside!

New PA Faculty Member and Coach, Jerrod Barnhill, sits down with Innovation in Education: the PA Podcast to talk more about his background and philosophy as a coach, mentor and educator and what led to his decision to move from public school to PA.  This is Part 1 in a two part series.

The PA Podcast sat down with 2017 PA alum and 2021 Arkansas alum, Connor Parr, to talk about his time at PA from PK3 - Graduation.  Connor shares how PA prepared him for college and about how his PA education made an impact on his life and career.

We sit down with 2011 Pulaski Academy Graduate and New York Times Best Selling Author Ayana Gray to chat more about her new book Beasts of Prey and her time at Pulaski Academy and the University of Arkansas.

2004 Pulaski Academy alum and current PA parent Kate Moffitt sits down with us to share more about her PA experience as a student and now as a PA mom.  Kate grew up in Greenbrier AR, but ended up transferring to PA for a more rigorous academic experience,  After attending Georgetown University, she moved back to Little Rock to start a family.  You'll enjoy Kate's story and love hearing why she decided to bring her children and family back to PA!

2014 Pulaski Academy alum Hunter Paddie sits down with us to share more about his experience growing up at Pulaski Academy, being a part of several PA State Championship teams, what he learned playing for coach Kelley, and his plans for post-dental school.

We sat down with 2011 National Merit Finalist  and Pulaski Academy Alum Robyn Barrow to chat more about her time as an undergraduate ot Rhodes College, completing her Masters work at the prestigious Courtauld Institute of Art and her current PhD. work at the University of Pennsylvania.  Robyn also shares more about her upcoming residency in Iceland as part of her Fulbright  Scholarship award.

We had a great conversation with Pulaski Academy alums and founding members of the Arkansas band Bad Habit.  Jack and Sam share about their experiences at PA, how the band got started, where the name came from and what the future looks like for the guys.

We visit with Pulaski Academy alum and current Razorback Linebacker Hayden Henry. Hayden shares about his time growing up in a "football-rich" family, his experience playing for Pulaski Academy and what his plans are for a future in the pros.

We had a great conversation with PA alum, author and entrepreneur Robert Fuller.  Robert shares about his time as a student at Pulaski Academy and how faculty made a big impact on his life.

Part 2 of our conversation with PA Head Football Coach Anthony Lucas.  Anthony discusses his plans regarding sticking with the "Kevin Kelley Philosophy" of never punting and always on-side kicking.  He also shares about what makes PA Football so special - that's more than just wins and championships.

We sit down with PA Head Football Coach Anthony Lucas to hear more about him, what brought him to Pulaski Academy and his vision for the future of PA Football.

we sit down with Savannah to chat about Pulaski Academy's Varsity volleyball program and the benefits of team sports at PA.

Pulaski Academy Junior Sid Yu chats with us about his family's history as Jazz musicians, his love for music, his academic goals, and his passion for cooking.

Katie shares more about her role at Pulaski Academy in our Performing Arts Department, Harmony Boys and Girls choir, our productions, and the benefits of a PA education.

PA Senior Thesis students share updates on their Senior Thesis Capstone project, the advantages of research and writing at Pulaski Academy, and defending their thesis.

Christina chats with us about the value of STEM education and the opportunities Pulaski Academy Lower School (1st-4th grade) students have as part of our STEM education curriculum.

Juli shares more about Pulaski Academy's Early Childhood School STEAM program and the value of STEAM education for early childhood children.

Brittyn sits down to discuss the opportunities for middle and upper schools students in the Art program at Pulaski Academy

Futa shares stories of playing football for "Never Punt Coach" Kevin Kelley and the Pulaski Academy Bruins, how he started playing football, winning state championships, academics, and his college plans.

We visit with Melanie as she shares more about PA's Learner Services Lab and working with students with Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and other learning differences.

Sheridan sits down to discuss her background, Pulaski Academy's Middle and Upper School Theatre Program, our productions, and the opportunities our graduates have.

The Value of Early Childhood EducationTiffany Knight, B.S.E., M.A.T.Director of Early Childhood School Pulaski AcademyOctober 23, 2020 Tiffany Knight, Director of PA's Early Childhood School, sits down with us and shares about the value of early childhood education.  The Early Childhood School (Cub Academy-Kindergarten) is where it all begins at Pulaski Academy! It is a warm and happy place where each day is designed to provide the foundation for success in PA's college preparatory curriculum. Tiffany discusses early childhood curriculum, reggio emilia, social and emotional development, PA's STEAM Lab, and much more.

Honors Senior Thesis ProjectBill Topich, B.A., M.A.Head of the Social Science Dept. Pulaski AcademyOctober 10, 2020Join us as we sit down will Bill Topich, Head PA's Social Science Department and Director of the Honors Senior Thesis Project, to discuss PA's Senior Thesis.  The Pulaski Academy Honors Thesis class is designed for seniors interested in engaging in intense research and writing on a topic of their choice.  Students focus on research methodology as well as organizational skills and time management, preparing them for the challenges of writing and research at the collegiate level.