Latest Independentschools Podcast Episodes
Behind the Saints, s2 ep. 3: Maiah Bartlett '13, NCAA Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach
Raise We Our Voices - February 02, 2022 14:27 - 19 minutesIn this episode of "Behind the Saints," Coordinator of Athletic Operations Roman Madeline is joined by Denison University Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach Maiah Bartlett '13. Bartlett holds the highest-profile NCAA men's lacrosse coaching position for a woman. Listen to Bartlett's advice and though...
Autumn Views s2 ep2: To the Moon
Raise We Our Voices - October 28, 2021 15:27 - 29 minutesHead of School Autumn A. Graves shares her vision for the School’s future. This podcast is a recording from the Convocation & HOS Installation on Friday, Oct. 15.
Behind the Saints s2 ep1: Meet Athletic Director Seth Kushkin
Raise We Our Voices - October 07, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutesDirector of Athletics, Seth Kushkin, discusses his transition from championship-winning coach to the administrative side of athletics in the second season premiere of Behind the Saints, a Raise We Our Voices podcast. Kushkin is inspired by the multi-dimensional growth and education athletics pro...
Belfield Banter Ep. 2: How To Get Back Into Reading With Jack D. '23
Raise We Our Voices - July 15, 2021 20:07 - 10 minutesIn this podcast episode of Raise We Our Voices: Belfield Banter, Ruby A. '22 interviews Jack D. '23 about his journey to earning his Silver Congressional Medal and his passion for increasing access to books for students of all ages. Jack gives easy tips on how to get in the habit of reading agai...
It's Going To Be Okay, Ep. 3: Early Literacy is a journey, not a reading race.
Raise We Our Voices - May 28, 2021 21:28 - 25 minutesIn this thoughtful and entertaining podcast, Director of Pre-School Programs, Kathy Carpenter, gives you a glimpse into her childhood and how those experiences helped her learn great ways to encourage and enjoy your child's literacy journey. So, grab a cup of coffee, go for a walk or a jog and e...
Behind the Saints, Ep. 3: Gia W. '21 Commits to University of Missouri to Play Soccer
Raise We Our Voices - April 16, 2021 13:56 - 11 minutesDo you want to play Division 1 (D1) sports in college? In this episode of Behind the Saints, Gia W. '21 talks about her D1 soccer recruitment journey with Mr. Madeline, coordinator of athletic operations. Gia gives insight into what the recruitment process is like and what you should keep in min...
ART and Soul, Ep. 1: Jeremy C. '21 signs a record deal
Raise We Our Voices - March 31, 2021 20:56 - 11 minutesJeremy C. '21 just signed his first single with a record label! In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Will Nichols, Upper School choir director and music theory instructor, to talk about his record deal for his song, "Galactic Dream." Jeremy uses his passion for music production to create origi...
Behind the Saints, Ep. 2: Alumni Brothers Reunite
Raise We Our Voices - March 17, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutesDo you think it would be cool to play sports in college? Confused about the recruitment process? Or do you love playing sports with your brother or sister? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode of "Behind the Saints" is for you. Coordinator of Athletic Operations Roman...
It's Going To Be Okay, Ep. 2: Reflections on Parenting
Raise We Our Voices - March 02, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutesDirector of Pre-School Programs Kathy Carpenter remembers her mother by sharing some quirky, some harsh, but altogether teachable moments that are very applicable today. Through these stories, Kathy reminds us that even when we mess up or we don't do the right thing as a parent, that it's the go...
Belfield Banter, Ep.1: Reflections on interviewing Ibram X. Kendi with Ellie Powell '21 and Cheryl Oppan '21
Raise We Our Voices - February 18, 2021 13:53 - 27 minutesIn this new episode of the Belfield Banter, two student thought leaders, Ellie Powell '21 and Cheryl Oppan '21 discuss their opportunity to interview Dr. Ibram X. Kendi about his book, How to Be an Anti-Racist and work on Anti-Racism. Hear how they were humbled, inspired, and energized to keep ...
Autumn Views, Ep. 1: The Purpose of Love
Raise We Our Voices - February 15, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutesIn this episode of Raise We Our Voices: Autumn Views, the Head of School, Dr. Autumn A. Graves, talks about the purpose of love and what she believes is truly radical love.
Autumn Views Ep. 1: The Purpose of Love
Raise We Our Voices - February 15, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutesIn this episode of Raise We Our Voices: Autumn Views, the Head of School, Dr. Autumn A. Graves, talks about the purpose of love and what she believes is truly radical love.
Behind the Saints, Ep. 1
Raise We Our Voices - January 29, 2021 13:42 - 11 minutesIn this episode of Raise We Our Vocies: Behind the Saints, Lucus Piller '21 commits to Denison University for Squash.
It's Going To Be Okay, Ep. 1
Raise We Our Voices - November 24, 2020 16:44 - 21 minutesIn the first of a new series for our youngest learners, Kathy Carpenter, director of pre-school programs at St. Anne's-Belfield, identifies the best gifts and toys to give children. Hint: Throw out those "top holiday toy lists" you see online.
Episode Ten: Braxton Mitchell, '74
St. Paul's Stories - September 06, 2020 21:38 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday’s guest on St. Paul’s Stories is Braxton Mitchell, SP class of 1974. Braxton is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is Vice Chair of Research in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Nutrition.
Episode Nine: Torben H. ('26) on Middle School During a Pandemic
St. Paul's Stories - July 20, 2020 18:42 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat was it like to switch from in-person to virtual school during the 2019-20 school year? Torben H., '26, documents his experience with distance learning in the midst of a global pandemic.
Episode Eight: Middle School Student Writing Showcase
St. Paul's Stories - May 19, 2020 00:41 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode focuses on two SP Middle 6th Grade writers, Harris L. and Max L., and the process they went through to create two examples of exemplary writing.
Episode Seven: John Pforr, '56
St. Paul's Stories - April 23, 2020 18:38 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday’s guest is John Pforr, St. Paul’s Class of 1956. John began his career selling spices for McCormick & Co. before spending the remainder of his career in the United States Secret Service, where he was assigned to protect presidents and presidential candidates. He also spent six weeks traini...
Episode Six: Adam Holofcener, '04
St. Paul's Stories - December 12, 2019 15:27 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur guest on this edition of St. Paul’s Stories is Adam Holofcener, St. Paul’s class of 2004. Adam is an attorney and musician in Baltimore. Adam’s musical interests include composing, performing and sound engineering; as a lawyer, he is the Executive Director of Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for t...
Episode 028- Donna Orem, President of National Association of Independent Schools
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - December 04, 2019 20:35 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this special episode of Roots and Wings: Voices of Independent Schools, we are delighted to feature Donna Orem, President of the National Association of Independent Schools. The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is a nonprofit membership association that provides services to ...
Episode Five: Natural Disasters 101--Wildfires (7th Grade Podcast)
St. Paul's Stories - September 04, 2019 12:29 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode of St. Paul's Stories is a podcast made by four members of the Class of '24 (Matthew S., Ire O., Tyler M., Carter B.) for their 7th Grade English class and that was entered into the 2019 NPR Student Podcast Challenge.
Episode 027- Brendan Schneider- Director of Advancement, Sewickley Academy
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - September 01, 2019 15:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn the words of Brendan Schneider, “I began as the Director of Admission & Financial Aid at Sewickley Academy in the Summer of 2008. In October of 2008, the stock market crashed, and our interest indicators (inquiries, applications, and visits) seemed to be a one month trailing average of the st...
Episode 026- Lisa Lau Aquino- Director of Admission, The Hamlin School
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - September 01, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsLisa Lau Aquino is a proud graduate and parent of an alumna of The Hamlin School. She attended Lowell High School and U.C. Berkeley, and has done graduate work in Multicultural Education at University of San Francisco. Ms. Aquino has taught primarily Science and Health at The Hamlin School for 1...
Episode 025- Pete Anderson- Director of Enrollment Management at Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia, PA
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - August 31, 2019 00:40 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn July of 2014, Peter Anderson began his work as Director of Enrollment Management at Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Anderson secured his undergraduate degree from Middlebury College and his MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Following his work as an Institutio...
Episode 024- Harry Bloom- Senior Vice President, Measuring Success
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - August 31, 2019 00:25 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsImproving financial sustainability, recruitment and retention, and parent satisfaction using data is the goal of the company, Measuring Success. In his independent school work, Dr. Bloom has developed and implemented a number of marquee programs, including the Atidenu Recruitment and Retention p...
Episode 023- Dr. Amy Parish- Humanities Teacher, La Jolla Country Day School
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - August 31, 2019 00:20 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDr. Amy Parish is a Biological Anthropologist, Primatologist, and Darwinian Feminist. She has taught at the University of Southern California in the Gender Studies and Anthropology departments since 1999. She is recognized as being a world leading expert in bonobo studies. Parish completed an un...
Episode 022- John Edman- LJCDS Upper School Math Teacher/ Varsity Baseball Coach
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - August 31, 2019 00:15 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJohn Edman joined La Jolla Country Day School in 1998, and he is constantly reinvigorated by the sense of family and camaraderie as faculty and students alike strive to make the world a better place. He loves that students have the chance to experience a wide variety of academic, athletic, artis...
Episode 021- Susan Nordenger- Assistant Head of School for Philanthropy
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - August 31, 2019 00:10 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsSusan Nordenger never believed that teaching is a job but rather a calling. From the first day she stepped into her La Jolla Country Day School classroom, she knew she found the place she wanted to call home. After 10 years of teaching in the Middle School, Mrs. Nordenger worked with students to...
Episode 020- The New Children's Museum- Tomoko Kuta, Deputy Museum Director and Kerri Fox, Vice President, Marketing + Communications
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - August 31, 2019 00:07 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe New Children’s Museum is a new model of children’s museums whose mission is to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences with contemporary art. The intention is to address a critical need in our society and bec...
Episode 019- Leigh Pierce- LJCDS Middle School Science Teacher
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent Schools - August 30, 2019 23:36 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAfter 25 years working in the biotech industry, founding and running her contract development and manufacturing company, and being a global leader in single-use technology for the production of biologic medicines, Leigh Pierce sold her business. After the sale, she realized she had a unique oppo...
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