Podcasts about Upper school

Today's guest, Kati Hanlon Mayo, Academy Associate Director for Charlotte Ballet's Upper School, trained at The Boston School of Ballet under the direction of E. Virginia Williams & Violette Verdy. At the age of 15, she became a member of Boston Ballet 2 before joining North Carolina Dance Theatre (now Charlotte Ballet) as a principal dancer. She also performed with Chautauqua Ballet Company under the direction of Jean Pierre Bonnefoux.Her students have gone on to professional careers with companies throughout the world, including: New York City Ballet, Nederland Dans Theater, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet and Houston Ballet. Kati has been a guest teacher for The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Chautauqua Institution, Regional Dance America and she is a repetiteur for the Salvatore Aiello Trust. She is a certified instructor of Dance for Parkinson's Disease through The Mark Morris Dance Group and she also completed her instructor certification with Progressing Ballet Technique.In our conversation, Kati shares about the value of mentors, allowing yourself to grow, and staying focused on your training despite the distractions of competing for roles, navigating the unknowns, and all the things that can pull your focus from your technique.Thanks for listening to our conversation, thanks for sharing this episode with a friend and for leaving a review. Takeaways from our conversation:-mentors help you understand what you don't know-a life in dance starts at a young age; requiring both physical and emotional strength and maturity-stay connected to the joyful adventure of danceLearn more about Kati and Charlotte Ballet - including their summer program at Charlotteballet.org.You can learn more about dance education and career planning for dancers at theballerinatist.com#dance #danceeducation #professionaldancer #dancecompany #ballet #ballerina #summerdanceprogram

Episode host Nina Mast interviews sophomore Desmond Berthiaume, a Minnehaha yearbook student, about tips for layout and creativity! The 2025 yearbook will be released on May 20th at the Upper School. 

Homeschool Curriculum in High School? Let's talk about it! This week's Classical Et Cetera breaks down how our Upper School education works—subject by subject. We talk about overall objectives, as well as tips, so you can provide the best possible education for your student. Shop the Memoria Press Classical Core Curriculum! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=166   *Show Notes:* - Martins Essential Boys Book List https://www.memoriapress.com/martins-essential-boys-books-list/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=166 - Essential Girls Book List https://www.memoriapress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Essential-Girls-Books-List_ProofedByEllen.pdf?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=166   *What We're Reading* from This Episode:  _Hillbilly Elegy_—J.D. Vance (Tanya)  _Gods, Graves and Scholars_—C.W. Ceram (Martin)  _Orthodoxy_—G.K. Chesterton (Paul)   _Anna Karenina_—Leo Tolstoy (Jeremy)  _The Ballad of the White Horse_—G.K. Chesterton (Jeremy)

Welcome to Episode 187 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Jordan West, Upper School librarian and Senior Ventures program coordinator, talks with seniors Ansel Enverga, Atlas Kosedag and Brecken Laliberte about year-long Senior Ventures projects and the valuable skills they've gained through this program as they prepare to graduate. Click here for complete show notes >>

Guest: Jan Jeffcoat, PCA LS Principal, Plano campus   If you'd like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.   We had a great conversation with Jan Jeffcoat, PCA's Lower School Principal, about her family's journey to PCA and how God provided through the generosity of PCA families who financially supported PCA's Sponsor-A-Lion program to help families afford Kingdom Education at PCA. As God called the Jeffcoats to PCA, countless families gave sacrificially which provided the necessary funds so their daughters Jennifer and Jillian could attend PCA. At the same time, Jim and Jan reexamined their own personal finances and found additional ways to better steward their finances to help make the transition to PCA possible.   And look at the result - both girls not only graduated from PCA, but Jan and Jillian returned to PCA and have been employed by the school.  Jillian (formerly Jeffcoat, now Bryant) is the Dean of Students for the Upper School at the Plano campus. And Jan Jeffcoat went from a PreK aide to a Lower School teacher and now currently serves as the principal for the Lower School at the Plano campus. Thank you to all those families who have given in the past and continue to support PCA's Sponsor-A-Lion program that benefits current and future PCA families.

Join hosts Maeve '27 and Anastasia '27 as they take you behind the scenes of the Upper School's magical production of Cinderella, where dreams really come true with a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo! Tune in as they dive into the timeless story, the enchanting costume transformations, the role of the fairy godmother, and so much more. In this episode, they're joined by Dana Thompson, who plays the fairy godmother, as she reveals the secrets behind the magic that brings this production to life. Tartan Talk dives into life at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for young women. From behind the scenes in the arts to research-backed conversations on what girls and families need to lead with confidence and purpose, each episode brings fresh perspectives from our dynamic team of hosts.

Welcome to Episode 185 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Jordan West, Upper School librarian and Senior Ventures program coordinator, talks with seniors Atlas Kosedag and Charlie Patel, along with Sarah Husser of the Floyd Healthcare Foundation and Cancer Navigators, and William James of Summit Quest. Together, they discuss Darlington's upcoming event, Light the Lake, a special evening that unites the Darlington Community to honor those who are fighting or have fought cancer. Light the Lake will take place by the Lakeside on Friday, April 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., with an Honor Walk at 8 p.m. Learn more about the event here.Click here for complete show notes >>

Starting in February 2026, the week before spring break will be Discover Week—a week in which TCA Upper School and Middle School students can discover new passions, learn new skills and explore the world. Besides taking on-campus classes or having a local internship, one of the things that students can choose to do during Discover Week is to travel. In this episode of Let's Talk TCA, Zoe Ellen Azzi joins the podcast to talk about plans for Discover Week trips. Mrs. Azzi, who teaches Modern Humanities in the Upper School, has led multiple trips over the years for TCA students and serves as trip coordinator for Discover Week. Listen as Mrs. Azzi discusses the travel options for Discover Week, including trips to Europe, Latin America and U.S. cities. Mrs. Azzi also explains four reasons why kids should travel and shares some of her favorite stories from past TCA trips.

In this episode, we interview Ms. Achatz, an upper school art teacher and advisor. She talks about some of her teaching methods that help develop young artists. Ms. Achatz also talks about her more advanced level classes and some of the guidance she has to point them in the right direction. To hear more about Ms. Achatz, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 182 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel talks with seniors Julia Beauchump and Moa Berglund, junior Harrison Inman, fourth-grader Jack Stone and Upper School learning specialist Justin Bruce about the Darlington Player's upcoming winter musical production of “Newsies.” Together, they give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the production process so far, share their hopes for the show and more. Click here for complete show notes >>

In this episode, we interview Mr. Mauser, he talks about his early life living in Germany for a few years as a child. He then talks about his young adult life and how he got into teaching. Mr. Mauser also shares how he got recruited for college soccer and how it differs from the recruitment process now. To hear more about Mr. Mauser, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by  Polly Fredlund, Head of School at Westover School, an all-girls boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Middlebury, CT. Polly is an independent school leader with over twenty-five years of experience working in schools as an Assistant Head of School, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Assistant Director of Upper School, English teacher, coach, outdoor leader, and advisor. We're speaking with Polly about her journey to headship. She shares some of the toughest moments in her career and how it led her to the leader she is today.

Welcome to Episode 181 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Dean of Students Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23) is joined by Upper School students Bo Brooks, Murray Ellington, Nicky Lawrence, Angeline Myrie, Sophie Piller and Meritt Reed about their involvement in dorm life at Darlington and how important RUMPUS is to the Darlington Community as we look forward to this exciting weekend. Click here for complete show notes >>

In this episode, we interview Ms. Tibollo, she talks about her experiences at Nichols as a student and how they compare to her experiences now as a teacher. She also talks about her past career and what led her back to teaching history at Nichols. Ms. Tibollo then shares a little bit about her passion for Model UN and her excitement to get it back at Nichols. To hear more about Ms. Tibollo, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 178 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Director of IT Derek Fine talks with Technology Integration Coordinator Leah Lynn, second grade teacher Courtney Cescutti, middle grades science teacher Reilly Thomas and Upper School history teacher John Hintermaier about their use of artificial intelligence, also known as AI, in their classrooms to assist with teaching and enhance the learning experience of their students. Click here for complete show notes >>

Michael Guertin Sermon

McCallie School's annual Christmas musical performance known as Candlelight will celebrate its 40th year on the Ridge on Dec. 6 and 7, 2024. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Dr. James Harr, Director of Choral Programs and Director of Candlelight, sits down with Dr. Lew Cisto, retired Music Director who started Candlelight in 1985 when he first arrived on campus to teach music, and with Ben Sanders '99, who performed in six Candlelights, to discuss the history of Candlelight, reflect on its importance in the culture and traditions of McCallie, and share a lot of heartwarming stories. Hank Hopping, Principal of the Upper School, hosts the three in this uplifting conversation about Candlelight.

Welcome to Episode 174 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Student Body President Atlas Kosedag talks with Upper School Learning Specialist Justin Bruce, Upper School science teacher Jaclyn Haynes, and senior Honor Council President Anna Nguyen about honor at Darlington, from our motto that says "Honor Above Everything," to how students and faculty strive to exhibit honor in everything they do, from the classroom to the athletic fields to the arts and more. Click here for complete show notes >>

Chris Thinnes, career educator and education consultant speaks at length about public versus private education, progressive education, when and why schools fail or succeed in meeting the needs of children and society.‬‭ Chris‬‭ Thinnes,‬‭ Ed.D.‬‭ is‬‭ a‬‭ veteran‬‭ independent‬‭ school‬‭ division‬‭ head,‬‭ experienced‬‭ DEI‬‭ consultant‬‭ and‬‭ facilitator,‬‭ former‬‭ English‬‭ teacher,‬‭ and‬‭ long-term‬‭ collaborator‬‭ with‬‭ education‬‭ leaders‬‭ from‬‭ the‬‭ public‬‭ and‬‭ private‬‭ sectors.‬‭ He‬‭ has‬‭ served‬ ‭ as‬‭ a‬‭ Head‬‭ of‬‭ Lower‬‭ School‬‭ (K-5),‬‭ Academic‬‭ Dean‬‭ (K-6),‬‭ Head‬‭ of‬‭ Upper‬‭ Elementary‬‭ School‬‭ (3-6),‬‭ Head‬‭ of‬‭ Upper‬‭ School‬‭ (7-8),‬‭ and‬‭ Dean‬‭ of‬‭ Upper‬‭ School‬‭ (7-8)‬‭ in‬‭ Los‬‭ Angeles-area‬‭ independent‬‭ schools.‬‭ In‬‭ all‬‭ of‬‭ these‬‭ settings,‬‭ as‬‭ in‬‭ his‬‭ consultation‬‭ and‬‭ facilitation,‬‭ he‬‭ has‬‭ championed‬‭ systemic‬‭ DEI‬‭ work,‬‭ progressive‬‭ pedagogy,‬‭ student‬‭ agency‬‭ and‬‭ voice,‬‭ faculty‬‭ collaboration,‬‭ home-school‬‭ communication,‬‭ and‬‭ public-private‬‭ partnerships.‬‭ He‬‭ has‬‭ been‬‭ affiliated‬‭ with‬‭ EduColor‬‭ since‬‭ 2015,‬‭ and‬‭ has‬‭ co-chaired‬‭ its‬‭ board‬‭ since‬‭ 2020.‬‭ Chris‬‭ also‬‭ serves‬‭ on‬‭ the‬‭ board‬‭ of‬‭ the‬‭ Progressive‬‭ Education‬‭ Network,‬‭ and‬‭ has‬‭ been‬‭ a‬‭ member‬‭ of‬‭ NAIS‘s‬‭ DEI‬‭ advisory‬‭ council‬‭ (“Call‬‭ to‬‭ Action”),‬‭ EdLeader21's‬‭ Advisory‬‭ Group,‬‭ and‬‭ a‬‭ variety‬‭ of‬‭ local‬‭ school‬‭ boards‬‭ and‬‭ advisory‬‭ groups.‬‭ He‬‭ has‬‭ facilitated‬‭ workshops‬‭ at‬‭ national‬‭ conferences‬‭ for‬‭ NAIS‬‭ (PoCC‬‭ and‬‭ Annual),‬‭ ASCD,‬‭ the‬‭ Progressive‬‭ Education‬‭ Network,‬‭ and‬‭ EdLeader21,‬‭ and‬‭ is‬‭ a‬‭ founding‬‭ member‬‭ of‬‭ the‬‭ design‬‭ and‬‭ facilitation‬‭ team‬‭ of‬‭ The‬‭ Equity‬‭ Exchange,‬‭ a‬‭ week-long‬‭ annual‬‭ institute‬‭ for‬‭ DEI‬‭ practitioners‬‭ in‬‭ the‬‭ public‬‭ and‬‭ private‬‭ school‬‭ sectors.‬‭ He‬‭ has‬‭ been‬‭ honored‬‭ as‬‭ a‬‭ Fellow‬‭ of‬‭ the‬‭ Martin‬‭ Institute‬‭ for‬‭ Teaching‬‭ Excellence,‬‭ named‬‭ one‬‭ of‬‭ Carney‬‭ Sandoe's‬‭“8‬‭ Thought‬‭ Leaders‬‭ to‬‭ Follow‬‭ Now,”‬‭ and‬‭ featured‬‭ as‬‭ a‬‭ panelist‬‭ for‬‭ the‬‭ ASCD‬‭ Whole‬‭ Child‬‭ Town‬‭ Hall.‬‭ Chris‬‭ has‬‭ been‬‭ a‬‭ Senior‬‭ DEI‬‭ Consultant‬‭ with‬‭ Blink‬‭ Strategic‬‭ Consulting‬‭ since‬‭ 2021,‬‭ and‬‭ he‬‭ completed‬‭ his‬‭ doctorate‬‭ in‬‭ Educational‬‭ Leadership‬‭ for‬‭ Social‬‭ Justice‬‭ at‬‭ LMU‬‭ in‬‭ 2022.‬‭ His‬‭ writing‬‭ about‬‭ education‬‭ issues‬‭ has‬‭ appeared‬‭ in‬‭ Education‬‭ Week‬‭ ,‬‭ Inndependent‬‭ School‬‭ Magazine‬‭ ,‬‭ GOOD‬‭ ,‬‭ and‬‭ a‬‭ variety‬‭ of‬‭ other‬‭ blogs‬‭ and‬‭ publications.‬‭ Throughout‬‭ his‬‭ service‬‭ in‬‭ schools,‬‭ Thinnes‬‭ has‬‭ promoted‬‭ an‬‭ understanding‬‭ that‬‭“deeper‬‭ learning”‬‭ for‬‭ our‬‭ students‬‭ depends‬‭ on‬‭ diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in our schools.‬‭

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.

Welcome to Episode 170 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Student Body President Atlas Kosedag talks with Upper School history teacher Brian Inman, sophomore Cora Fannin and eighth-grader Madison Paxten about about wisdom at Darlington, from our motto that says “Wisdom More Than Knowledge” to how wisdom is fostered in academics, athletics, the arts and more. Click here for complete show notes >>

  Charles Hartney is the Head of Upper School and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion coordinator at The Park School of Buffalo, a progressive, independent school serving students from PreK and Montessori through Grade 12. Outside of school, Charlie is a proud husband and father of two, an avid reader, and a lifelong Buffalo sports fan. #GoBills.     Show Highlights   Create intentional deposits with every member of your learning community.  Charles' highlights his quest from transitioning from teacher to administrator within the same building.  Significance of seeking help by involving others in decision-making processes. Cultivate a celebratory culture without having to be the cheerleader type. A culture team doesn't exist without both faculty and student representatives. Importance of curiosity, compassion, and community in education. A framework that gives you the permission to be the kind of leader that you want to be.    “I want people to remember that you don't have to be in a moment of crisis to seek help, to get unstuck or to think again about the work that you do. If anybody out there is like me and has been resistant to help in the past, or feels like they might be burdening other people by asking for help, or just feels like they should have all the answers, I would encourage you to find ways to get yourself unstuck, to seek out that help. Because once you have the support that you need, the work you're going to be able to do for your schools and for your faculty and for your families and for your students is going to be immeasurable. You can do incredible things.” -Charles Hartney    Get the episode transcript here!   Charles' Resources & Contact Info: The Park School of Buffalo Linkedin.     Read my latest book! 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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!

How do you design learning in your classroom/school?  Imagine inviting student input on everything from the way the timetable is organized, to the design of learning experiences, even to how they are assessed and evaluated.  That's the kind of voice and choice The Green School Bali provides its learners. And their learners are empowered as a result.  In this illuminating podcast episode, Head of the Upper School/Learning Dialogist/Writer/Podcaster Dr. Benjamin Freud and I unpack: Practical methods for inviting student voice/choice into the design of learning How to include more community voices, including parents, local community stakeholders and the bio-collective  How to organize curriculum around students' interests, sustainability, and other topics and projects they hope to explore    The kind of mindset required to welcome continual feedback, iteration, and collective co-design and ways to adopt it    Connect with Dr. Benjamin Freud: LinkedIN, Twitter/X Learn more about Coconut Thinking (Ben's Podcast): https://coconut-thinking.com/benjamin-freud/  Learn more about the Green School, Bali: https://www.greenschool.org/ Take the Free 12 Shifts for Student-Centered Environments Scorecard: www.transformschool.com/12shiftsscorecard  Pre-Order the 12 Shifts Book (coming in August): www.transformschool.com/whereistheteacher  Dr. Benjamin Freud's Bio: Dr. Benjamin Freud is an educator, learning dialogist, writer, and podcaster. He is the co-founder of Coconut Thinking, an advisory that helps and supports educators nurture learning ecosystems grounded in relationships that contribute to the thriving of the bio-collective—any living thing that has an interest in the healthfulness of the planet. He designs learning experiences that de-center the human, moving us toward a more ecological civilization. He is also the Head of Upper School at The Green School Bali.  Before Green School, Benjamin was the Whole School Director of Learning at Prem Tinsulanonda International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He focused on the “lived” curriculum. He considered ways to develop a culture of active learning, where disciplinary boundaries start to disappear, and learners engage in meaningful projects that have an impact on themselves, others, and the world…all of this preferably taking place outside. He was responsible for teacher professional development, introducing innovative pedagogical practices, and taught classes from G4 to G12. Before Prem, Benjamin was at Misk Schools, the most prestigious and high profile school in Saudi Arabia. Along with being responsible for all day-to-day operations and leadership in the Boys' School, Benjamin developed a unique curriculum to nurture and develop creativity, competencies, and entrepreneurial spirit in learners. He was responsible for designing authentic and Problem-Based Learning experiences across the school and for developing and implementing Personal Learning Pathways for each learner, to understand their academic and personal needs so that they can best thrive.  

Welcome to Episode 164 of The Darlington Podcast! In this special episode, listen to Heather Shores, Upper School history teacher, give her Baccalaureate address on May 17. Shores was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. In her address, she gives the Class of 2024 six pieces of wisdom that she wishes she knew as a high school graduate. Click here for complete show notes >>

In a bittersweet episode of "From the Horse's Mouth," host Jay Barron sits down with departing Upper School Head Eric Hedinger before he begins his new role as Head of School at Augusta Preparatory Day School. Joined by friends and fellow faculty members, Upper School English Teacher Matt Spence and Upper School Physical Education Teacher Bill Finneyfrock, they fondly reminisce about their time as English teachers in the legendary West Wing, share the joys of coaching (and playing) soccer, and swap classic memories from Providence Day School. Tune in as we bid a heartfelt farewell to Eric, proving that no matter where life takes us, once you're part of PD, you're family.

As the 2023–24 school year wraps up, seniors Brook Ephrem,  Cassie Miller, and Emerson Smith join host Jay Barron to reminisce about their time at PD. Tune in to hear their insights on the college admissions journey, tips for incoming Upper Schoolers, and the value of embracing versatility. Plus, get ready for some laughs with a mix of embarrassing and amusing anecdotes!

TCA is a college preparatory school, and that preparation begins long before college applications are filled out. In this episode, Tracy Bartholomew, part of TCA's college counseling team, discusses how parents can help their children start thinking about the future and taking their first steps towards college and career decisions. Tracy and host Cynthia Yanof talk about: How parents can help their children discover God's calling for their lives. How students can begin exploring different interests and fields of study. How TCA's college counselors help students each year along the way. An easy way for students to document their activities and achievements throughout Upper School to aid in the college application process. When students should start visiting colleges. The honors leadership class that Tracy teaches. A reminder that college is a match to be made, not a prize to be won. Tracy also lists some recommended resources, including the College Essay Guy (collegeessayguy.com); Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace; and Untangled, Under Pressure and  The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.

Does it seem like every parent thinks their child is "gifted"? Well, they might be right! Even if the grades don't show it. Gina went on location and visited the Roeper School, an institution for gifted students in the Detroit area to interview Head of School Christopher Federico.  Christopher comes to Roeper from Toronto, having previously served as Head of Academics and Upper School at Bayview Glen and as Director of Curriculum, Research, and Uni Partnerships at the University of Toronto Schools. Fun fact. Or serious fact. Christopher has been a member of the Canadian Army Reserve since 1991 now serves as the Senior Instructor at the Canadian Army Command and Staff College in Kingston, Ontario. Follow us at @artic.ulating on IG for more of Articulating!

In this special edition of Tartan Talk, Maeve '27 and Anastasia '27 go behind the scenes Matilda, the 2024 Stuart spring musical. In these 'making of' episodes, they interview the cast and crew about what it takes to produce a high school musical and what makes this year's production unique. Backstage is a 3-part series that delves into the making of Stuart's 2024 production of Matilda. Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for girls. This series discusses life in the Upper School.

IntroHaving discussed rabbis' normative writings previously on The Jewish Drinking Show throughout numerous centuries, I'm excited to welcome back Rabbi David Fried to discuss significant rabbinic normative writings in the 18th-19th centuries on this matter. If you're curious to check out previous episodes featuring Rabbi Fried on Purim-drinking, they are available here:Medieval Jewish Legal Authorities (Rishonim) on Purim-Drunkenness - ep. #6116th-17th Century Rabbis on Purim-Drinking (Early Aharonim) - ep. #9418th-19th Century Rabbis on Purim-Drinking (Later Aharonim) - ep. #127Biography of GuestRabbi Fried teaches Judaic Studies at the Upper School of The Ramaz School. He is also an editor and frequent contributor at The Lehrhaus. He lives in New Jersey with his wife Molly and their two sons, Elchanan and Saadia. He earned his rabbinic ordination from YCT Rabbinical School.Discussion SourcesHere are the sources we used for the material under discussion.Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!

We take a moment to share a longstanding tradition at Oak Knoll. Each year, a special day is designated for each grade level in the Upper School to get away from campus, slow down, and take stock of where they are as students and members of the larger community. Michele Van-Kalsbeck, Director of Campus Ministry, tells us why. (5:06 mins)

On Thursday, February 22, the Black Scholars Club at Oak Knoll welcomed Upper School students to a special assembly celebrating African Americans and the Arts. From literature to performance, African Americans' creativity has shaped culture, inspired generations, and enriched our lives. This special assembly presented an esteemed panel of alumnae who spoke about their journey, experiences, achievements, and the ongoing importance of diversity and representation in the arts. (39 mins)

This week we feature a lecture offered by Head of Upper School, Michael Moynihan, at the most recent Teaching Vocation Conference. In his presentation, Michael encourages us as teachers to engage our students as free and rational agents, even when they don't want to be engaged as such. Michael offers us some helpful insights into the principles that should guide our teaching, as we lead our students to becoming seekers of truth, rather than consumers of information produced by others.

On this episode of Tartan Talk, Kristen Zosche, Dean of Student Life, sits down with Amanda  Murray Cutalo, Upper School English teacher and author of In Theatre and War. Their conversation included Ms. Cutalo's play, a self-described "love letter to community theater" which was performed this fall as Stuart's annual fall production, her relationship with writing and the performing arts, her ideal conditions for producing new work, and some insight into a few of her favorite things. Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for girls. This series discusses life in the Upper School. *Music by Olivia Van Orden '23

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!

Welcome to Episode 145 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Upper School administrative assistant Terar Everhart ('13) talks with dorm students Aden Davis, Michael Kearns, Meritt Reed, Phoebe Wilson, and day students Jack Bell and Ava Belle Holcombe about their involvement in dorm life at Darlington and how important RUMPUS is to the Darlington Community. Click here for complete show notes >>

Welcome to Episode 144 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Upper School history teacher Heather Shores talks with seniors Noelle Adams, Jennifer Hughes, Eva Mosley, Seidy Pichardo, Taylor Zhang, and sophomore Rayna Lee about Service Beyond Self, the community service program, and their involvement. Click here for complete show notes >>

Can community be cultivated within a math classroom? Absolutely! Listen as Dr. Isaac Nichols-Paez, an esteemed Upper School math teacher at Currey Ingram Academy, discusses his recent doctoral achievement with co-hosts Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher. During this engaging conversation, Dr. Nichols-Paez highlights how community learning can be instrumental in mathematical development. He emphasizes the value of elevating experiences within math class so all student skills and abilities can be celebrated, challenged, and supported.   

Theology teacher Holly Salls shares her insights about helping parents guide their daughters to navigate and thrive in our current culture. She provides practical tips to help parents cultivate peace and joy alongside the skills that are necessary for their daughters to stand strong.

McCallie's Theater/Musical program is off to a great start for the 2023-24 school year, with its fallplays in both the Upper School and Middle School attracting record numbers of participants and stand-room-only crowds. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns '87, talks with Chelsea Padro, Director of Theater and Musicals, and Jared Eddy, Middle School Theater Instructor. Both are new to McCallie this year and they talk about their teaching/directing styles, their impressions of the talent in the student body, the enhanced McCallie/GPS partnership, and their plans for the remainder of the school year.

  We had a fun and engaging conversation with PCA theatre teacher Pam Hurt and fine arts director Joel T. Rutherford about some (almost all) of the incredible theatre presentations that PCA has performed over the years. If you would like to WATCH this episode on YouTube, click here!   About PCA's Theatre program: Prestonwood Christian Academy has an award-winning and nationally-recognized theatre program that strives to provide Middle and Upper School students with a creative and multidisciplinary art form.   One of our objectives is to prepare serious theatre students for a future career in the theatre if that is their desire. Beyond that, by participating in theatre, students will gain preparation for whatever path they choose in life by creating good work habits, time management skills, poise and cooperative learning experiences. We believe that the arts are an epicenter of influence in our culture today and Christians need to be leading the way in creativity and excellence.   Some of the PCA alumni mentioned include: Jarrod Monk (‘04), Lindsey Prowse (‘08), Reid Corbin (‘12), Madison Paulette (‘10), Jenna Paulette (‘07), Alex Paulette (‘06), Alyse Ullery (‘11), Mollie-Claire Matthews (‘19), Harrison Ross (‘07), Chris Silverberg (‘09), Natalie Williams (‘09), Nick Daigle (‘11), Will Thomas (‘11), Ben Stidham (‘11), Reece Moore (‘19), Tony Reed (‘12), Lindsay Jones (‘11), Nate Jones (‘13), Hunter Hall (‘20), Avery Rudd (‘18), Janielle Kastner (‘08), Rebecca Birkenmeier (‘15), David Smith (‘18), Joshua Rutherford (‘21), Macaulay Hopper (‘10), Logan Daugherty (‘23), Logan Doyle (‘19), Jeremy Horstman (‘19), Timothy Crisp (‘18), Zach Albracht (‘17), Paige Price (‘17),      The Fall play this year for the Plano campus is 12 Angry Jurors and show dates and times at PCA's Black Box Theatre include Thursday, Nov. 2nd at 7:30 pm, Friday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30 pm, Saturday, Nov. 4th at 1:30 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 4th at 7:30 pm (click day for tickets).   PCA Alumni - Please update your personal contact information here and if you would like to connect with Alex Bellamy, Director of PCA Relations, you can email her at abellamy@prestonwoodchristian.org Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!

Welcome to Episode 131 of The Darlington Podcast! In this special episode, listen to Dr. Bob Hortman ('72) give his address as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award on Oct. 6. Hortman reflects on his life and Darlington experience and offers words of wisdom for Upper School students as they navigate their own journeys. Click here for complete show notes >>

Ian Groves from Soundcheck Prevention Network joining Head of Upper School, Matt Peal and Head of Middle School, Jonathan Chein https://www.soundcheckprevention.org/

Welcome to Episode 127 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with new faculty members Betina Fuentes, Upper School English; Travis Gaug, Upper School history; Keegan Hinsley, middle grades English; and Celeste Rivers, Pre-K to 8 learning specialist. They discuss their career backgrounds, what drew them to Darlington and what they've learned about the community in their first month here. Click here for complete show notes >>

Guests: Dr. Chad Nichols, US Principal, Plano campus and Mr. Greg Wright, US Principal, North campus You can also watch this episode on the PrestonwoodChristian YouTube channel. PCA's Minimester is an extension of the PCA classroom and enhances the mission of PCA giving students an opportunity to grow in their Biblical worldview by embracing Biblical truth, striving for academic excellence, and modeling Christlike leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ! The entire PCA community has been blessed in so many ways over the years because of the experiences that students and faculty have encountered during Minimester and we are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity again for PCA students both at the North and Plano campuses.   Minimester offerings for the North campus Upper School students include the following: Local - Celina and South Dallas Domestic - Kentucky, Colorado Springs, and South Florida International - England   Minimester offerings for the Plano campus Upper School students include the following: Local - Local Missions, Parent Led Missions, Parent Led College Visits, Internships Domestic - Puerto Rico, Abilene, Boston, Navajo Reservation in NM, NYC, OKC, Las Vegas, and Denver International - Amazon, Uganda, Costa Rica, France, DR (basketball teams), Germany,  Mexico (girls only), Greece, Romania, and Cuba   The students and faculty at PCA covet your prayers and support for the Minimester program and opportunities. Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!

Welcome to Episode 124 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23), Upper School administrative assistant, talks with head day prefect of Cooper House Jennifer Hughes ('24), Summerbell day leader Anthony Natarella ('24), head dorm prefect of Regester House Eva Mosley ('24) and Student Body President Oliver Liu ('24). Together, they talk about student leadership, how other students can get involved and the skills they've gained from holding leadership positions.Click here for complete show notes >>

Chantal was a teacher for the past 17 years. Starting off in Primary education in the beginning of her career, then moving on to teaching maths and science. She has taught in South Africa, America and the UK. She was then Head of Science for a few years before becoming the Head of the Upper School at an independent boy's prep school. Chantal heads up the ECT side of Eteach; looking at how we can attract graduates and then how we can work on supporting them throughout their 2-year induction period and ultimately supporting and guiding ECTs to retain them in the education sector.Websitewww.eteach.com/ect-homeSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/groups/eteachectResources MentionedThe Power of Now - Eckhart TolleShow Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Watch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley – ‘Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' from the Primary Education Summit – ‘Visions for the Future' – 2023Get access to all 20 videos from the the summit at www.nape.org.uk/summitTEFOS 2023Every year since 2018, tens of thousands of compassionate and proactive Parents and Educators from around the globe come together for TEFOS, The Executive Function Online Summit. It's a unique, Free 3-day learning event, where leading experts teach you how to support Struggling Students with Executive Function challenges.www.educationonfire.com/tefos (Affiliate Link)Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/NAPE Al Kingsley Summit Promo

Andrew Smith helps us understand Lewis' views on Scientism and how it differs from Science. Andrew Smith is the Dean of Academics at Veritas School in Virginia. He has been a teacher and administrator in classical Christian schools for twenty years. Before joining Veritas, he was Director of Upper School at The Geneva School in Florida and Head of Upper School at Westminster Academy, in Memphis, Tennessee. Andrew's academic work has focused primarily on Rhetoric in curriculum development and teacher training. From 2008-2010, he hosted the Memphis Rhetoric Symposium, and since then he has been a consultant and teacher trainer for several schools. Additionally, he is a National Alcuin Fellow and the Mid-Atlantic Director for the program. Your Lamp-post Links: You can support the show on Patreon. You can also email us at thenarniapodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (406) 646-6733. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher Radio | RSS Feed All Extracts by C.S. Lewis copyright © C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. Used with permission.