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Inside CHSLMittens on the pool deck*Due to technical difficulties, this episode was posted later than initially scheduled.In this episode of Inside CHSL, co-host Jeremy Otto dives into the pool with standout athletes and coaches fresh off their state championship victories. First, Jeremy interviews Evan Tack and Patrick Makillop from U of D Jesuit, discussing their team’s impressive performance en route to capturing the MHSAA Division 2 Swim and Dive State Championship (1:17). Then, Jeremy chats with Paul Ellis, head coach of Cranbrook Kingswood’s varsity swim and dive team, as he breaks down their journey to claim the MHSAA Division 3 state title (14:42). Tune...2025-03-2933 minInside CHSLFinal Episode of 2024Join hosts Brendan Johnson and Jeremy Otto for the final episode of Inside CHSL in 2024, packed with exciting updates and insightful interviews from the Catholic High School League. The show kicks off with a CHSL Rewind, highlighting key matchups:U of D Jesuit’s thrilling boys’ basketball win over St. Mary’s Prep (2:01)Toledo Central Catholic's victory against Detroit Catholic Central (2:32)Loyola's strong performance against Cranbrook Kingswood (2:52)Brendan and Jeremy also spotlight standout girls’ basketball games, including Fr. Gabriel Richard's triumphs over St. Ursula and Clarkston, and Mercy’s exciting win over Marian. (5:20)The conversati...2024-12-1825 min
The Bookshop PodcastJennifer Clement: From Dance to Writing, Advocacy, and the Power of StorytellingSend us a textJennifer Clement is President Emerita of the human rights and freedom of expression organization PEN International and the only woman to hold the office of President (2015-2021) since the organization was founded in 1921. Under her leadership, the groundbreaking PEN International Women’s Manifesto and The Democracy of the Imagination Manifesto were created. As President of PEN Mexico (2009-2012), Clement was instrumental in changing the law to make the crime of killing a journalist a federal crime. Clement is the author of the novels A True Story Based on Lies, The Poison Tha...2024-12-1641 minInside CHSLNear the halfway point of league playIn this episode of Inside CHSL, hosts Jeremy Otto and Brendan Johnson dive into the action-packed week of Catholic High School League sports with their fan-favorite "J & B Best Moments" segment. They highlight key matchups, including Gabriel Richard vs. Cabrini boys soccer (2:25), Shrine football (2:59), St. Mary’s Prep vs. De La Salle football (3:52), Detroit Catholic Central’s undefeated football streak (4:15), Kevin Glenn’s first win as U of D Jesuit’s head football coach (5:01), Cranbrook Kingswood vs. St. Mary’s Prep boys soccer (5:55), Shrine vs. Bishop Foley boys soccer (6:10), Shrine boys cross country (6:10), and Fr. Gabriel Richard’s boys tennis succe...2024-09-1839 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.AI in High School: Bill Hancock of Cranbrook Kingswood High School, Michigan.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
This episode is part of a series of conversations related to using AI in Education.
How AI is changing High Schools, Colleges, learning and College Applications.What High Schools and Colleges are instituting in terms of policies and guidelines about the use of AI in student work.
In this Episode, Bill Hancock shares his views on AI, his early use of AI, the Do’s and Don’ts for students, Detecting AI, and Advice for College Applicants.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Bill H...2024-09-1323 minInside CHSLLeague play beginsIn this episode of Inside CHSL, hosts Jeremy and Brendan dive into the excitement as league play kicks off across multiple sports! They start by sharing their Best Moments of the Week, highlighting some of the most thrilling plays and key performances.First up, they break down Lutheran North’s big boys' soccer win over Cranbrook Kingswood (2:40), and then shift gears with a comprehensive rundown of all the action from Week 2 of CHSL football (4:14). The duo also wraps up the recap with results from the Michigan Volleyball Classic and the latest league play updates (7:26).In th...2024-09-1131 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Looking Back with College Counselors: The 2023-24 College Application Season.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
The 2023-24 College Application Season is almost in the books. It is a good time to step back and reflect for the benefit of the next set of high school seniors and parents.
And who better to help us than the College Counselors who guided the current graduating seniors through the college process. I talked to over half-dozen High School College Counselors from across the US to put together this episode.
Check Out: The College Application Workbooks for Juniors and Seniors
To...2024-06-0127 min
AARTS2E15: Weatherly Stroh, Equestrian & Landscape ArtistThis week the American equestrian artist, oil painter, landscape artist and retreat host Weatherly Stroh. Her unique palette and eye for horses brings a soft light to her work as she captures the gestures and movement of her subjects She says: ‘My paintings reflect the inspiration I find in the world around me, with a deep appreciation for slowing down to capture and appreciate the everyday magic that surrounds us.’ Weatherly was born and raised in Metamora, Michigan in 1974 the youngest of four children—including two step-siblings—to Gari Melchers Stroh (d) and Susanne Stroh. Her parents' love of horses brought th...2024-04-0955 min
THINK Business with Jon DwoskinDoing School Differently Holly Arida is the Co-Founder at YouthTank Detroit, a startup incubator for high school student-led businesses in the city. Holly led an action-based learning department at Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School where she taught for 20 years. She was in Crain’s Detroit first 40 Under 40 at the age of 22 as the General Manager of Arrow Cargo, an international logistics firm she launched at 19 years old. She believes every young person deserves access to education in the way they learn best. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.i...2023-10-3135 min
Aim HighS2E6: Going Forth To Serve Young Entrepreneurs Together feat. Holly Arida, Jace Danielewicz ‘22 and Victor Berger ‘22Holly Arida is an entrepreneur turned Cranbrook teacher, and now, a Director of a non-profit that is a talent pipeline for Detroit youth. Holly looks back at her 20 year storied career here at Cranbrook and her many partnerships at the school that led to exciting learning opportunities for teachers and students.We will also hear from Jace Danielewicz CK'22 and Victor Berger CK'22, two co-founders of YouthTank Detroit, the social enterprise launched by Holly with students in her entrepreneurship classes to provide alternate career pathways for high school students in the city.2023-08-2441 min
Aim HighS2E5: Taking Advantage of The Opportunities that Exist feat. Jason Eddleston ‘95Working in a family business can be challenging. But when both your parents are entrepreneurs, its kind of inevitable. Jason Eddleston, business runs through the family. Jason was a state championship lacrosse player and Cranbrook lifer, and he is now the VP of Operations at the company his parents started in the 1970s Sterling Oil. He is also the current owner of Ray's Ice Cream in Royal Oak, Michigan, a staple in the community since 1958.With host Robert Li, Jason talks about balancing work & life in a family business, h...2023-07-2731 min
Aim HighS2E4: Do Everything You Can To Make School a Good Place feat. Debbie CalfinDebbie Calfin recently retired after spending 37 years teaching a range of grades at Cranbrook Brookside, with most of them spent teaching 2nd grade. Host Qadir Muhammad sits down with Debbie as she reflects on her career and time at Cranbrook: teaching elementary school through COVID, cultivating a classroom environment that stimulates growth, Grandparent’s Day, and shares some advice for the next generation of teachers. Aim High is a production of Cranbrook Kingswood School and is produced by University FM.EPISODE QUOTES:Demo...2023-07-1326 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Looking Back with College Counselors: The 2022-23 College Application Season.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
The 2022-23 College Application Season in the books. It is a good time to look back and learn from the experience for the benefit of the next set of high school seniors and parents.
And who better to help us than the College Counselors who guided the current graduating seniors through the college process.
I talked to 6 High School College Counselors from across the US to put together this episode.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing The Takeaways []
The Learnings...2023-07-1229 min
Aim HighS2E3: Leveraging The Power of Connections feat. Arsh Shah ‘12Give value first and lead with gratitude, always. That has been Arsh Shah’s motto when it comes to his adventurous career path.So it's no surprise that Arsh has accomplished a lot since his Cranbrook graduation. In the last 11 years, he has already founded three companies, spanning the entertainment, entrepreneurship & tech industries (GlassLink, The Cr8 Group, /Six).Arsh takes some time out of his hectic schedule to chat with host Robert Li about getting into the world of NFTs and blockchains, all of the sports and activities he wa...2023-06-2928 min
Aim HighS2E2: The Best Part About Teaching is Watching Students Become The People They’re Supposed To Be feat. Dr. Elizabeth RyanDr. Elizabeth Ryan is a sophomore history teacher at Cranbrook, and former Head House advisor for eight years.Dr. Ryan was actually host Qadir Muhammad’s history teacher when he was a student! She sits down with him today to catch up and chat about her fav classes to teach, her class project on the history of feminism at Cranbrook, her journey to a teaching career, as well as teaching through Covid and getting kids caught up after those strange, virtual years.Aim High is a production of Cranbrook Ki...2023-06-1534 min
Aim HighS2E1: There’s Power in Being Able to Figure Out What Connects Us feat. Daniel Jefferson ‘92Daniel Jefferson is the founder of Black Brook roughly 19 years ago, which continues to function as Cranbrook's answer to a black alumni association He also served as a former Cranbrook African-American Awareness Association President.Now a days, Daniel lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is an IT director at Charter Communications, specializing in database management. He also runs an entertainment business called Got Jokes. He sits down with host Robert Li to talk about finding his place at Cranbrook, their shared experiences of finding and exploring identity on campus...2023-06-0146 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Dean Kyriakopoulos of Cranbrook Kingswood High School, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.Dean loves History and English. He is on the Hockey team, Rowing team. He is part of the Advanced Choir & plays in concerts. His passion is to travel back in time and study the daily lives of people in the past.
In this Podcast, Dean talks about his High School interests, Extracurricular activities and his plans for College & Beyond!
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Who is Dean Kyriakopoulos?
High School Interests
College Process
Priorities & Outlook for the Future
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Dean Kyriakopoulos, Cranbrook Kingswood High...2022-08-2919 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Aditi Kapadia of Cranbrook Kingswood High School, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.After taking a course in Psychology, Aditi found it very interesting. She loves English and Spanish. She writes for the School Newspaper, tutors young kids. As part of an internship, she did research in AI-based diagnosis for a medical company.
In this Podcast, Aditi talks about her High School interests, Extracurricular activities and her plans for College & Beyond!
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Who is Aditi Kapadia?
High School Interests
College Process
Priorities & Outlook for the Future
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Aditi Kapadia, Cranbrook Kingswood High School [0:35]
...2022-08-1119 min
Aim HighBe More Fearless feat. Kamau Williams ‘90Growing up in Detroit, Kamau Williams ‘90 never saw himself at a place like Cranbrook. But with the help of the Horizons Upward Bound or HUB Program, he acquired a scholarship and spent the last two years of his high school journey at Cranbrook. He joins host Robert Li to chat about his first memories of stepping onto campus, finding his people at Cranbrook through HUB & 4A programs, memories from his time on the football team. and how his community supported him to keep pursuing opportunities at Cranbrook.Kamau is a former physical education teacher and cur...2022-08-1023 min
Aim HighThere’s No Bad Camera feat. Adam Wells ‘09While studying architecture at the University of Michigan, photography was just a hobby for Adam Wells. But it was while he was working at marketing job right after college that he realized this could be a full-time career.But even before all that, Adam says his time at Cranbrook, where creativity and the arts are fostered, was a crucial starting point on the road to becoming a full-time photographer.Adam Wells is an ex jock & Cranbrook hockey player, and currently works as a freelance brand narrative and lifestyle photographer, having worked with names like REI, C...2022-07-2729 min
Aim HighMichigan Will Always Be Home feat. Michael St. Germain ‘10Michael St. Germain (‘10) has been both in the Army Reserve as an army aviator for 860 Blackhawks and C-2 Hurons, as well as working for Google ever since graduating college. He is currently a product business development manager focused on Android automotive navigation and maps. Growing up outside of Detroit, he says the car industry is just in his blood.Michael sits down with Robert to talk about his time in the Army Reserves and how it made him more grateful for time spent at home, the crutch of being too comfortable, boarding for 4 full years and...2022-07-1331 min
Aim HighCan You Make Your Own Favorite Movie feat. Rob Edwards ‘81If you’ve seen The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Treasure Planet, or The Princess and the Frog, you've seen some of our guest’s writing work.Rob Edwards is a screenwriter. After Cranbrook, he went on to major in film at Syracuse University, and is now living in Beverly Hills. He also works as an adjunct professor for Syracuse University’s Los Angeles program. He sits down with Robert and talks about the teachers at Cranbrook who inspired him to pursue his creative dreams, learning to read and appreciate literature at Cranbrook, tenacity, and collaboration in writ...2022-06-2950 min
Aim HighElevating Nonprofit Swag feat. Jonny Imerman ‘94We’ve all ended up with some non profit swag. Whether its a tshirt or a totebag, its probably covered in company logos and mission statements, and something that stays in the back of our drawer. But what if the design was toned down, sleek, and something you actually wanted to wear on the day to day? Thats the mission behind CLOZTALK, founded by Jonny Imerman and his brother (both Cranbrook grads) in 2018.CLOZTALK is branded apparel specifically for non-profits, in an effort to build a well-known brand and raise awareness for their missions.Jonny jo...2022-06-0144 min
Aim HighFinding Community Through Sports feat. Joey Files ‘15Sports were a constant for Joey Files in school. He played basketball and football at Cranbrook and crew & football in undergrad.Joey graduated from Cranbrook in 2015. From there he went to the University of Michigan where he also played football. After undergrad, Joey took up teaching for a bit and is now in his third year of medical school at Wayne State University.He chats with Robert to talk about finding community through sports, watching the football program grow through his time on the team, the diverse mix of college walk-on athletes and getting into...2022-05-1834 min
Aim HighFinding Inspiration in Unlikely Places feat. Blake Rockwell ‘85When Blake graduated college, he moved to Chicago and was a volunteer at the Children’s Hospital his younger brother spent time at as a child with a congenital heart defect.While making his rounds, Blake met so many incredible kids. And while many were sports fans, most had never been to a sports game. Blake knew this is how he could help these kids even more.In 2002 he created Special Spectators, a non-profit creating VIP all-access game day experiences for seriously ill children. They will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this year!Bl...2022-05-0431 min
Who Knew In The Moment?George "The Jeweler" Khalife- How To Partner With Celebrities!George Khalife, is an American celebrity jeweler and jewelry designer. Khalife has designed, manufactured and distributed his own line of fine jewelry, and he has worked with internationally recognized celebrities and socialites. His designs have been featured in Vogue, People, US magazine and many other major publications. He is widely known as George The Jeweler.
The Khalife family had been in the jewelry business for generations. Originating in Beirut, Lebanon, and brought to Detroit, Michigan in 1976, George’s father wanted to continue the family jewelry business. He exposed both his daughter, Karina, and his son, George, to th...2022-04-2927 min
Aim HighTriathlon Training feat. Steven "Chuck" Meng ‘16Steven "Chuck" Meng (‘16) was on the tennis team at Cranbrook. And in the span of just a few years, has graduated to running half Ironman races with the triathlon team at the University of Michigan. For reference, a half Ironman is 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles of biking and 13.1 miles of running in a single race. Steven talks to Qadir about how he trains, using triathlons to stay fit and be a better overall person, his bucket list races and how what he eats to maintain this lifestyle (it's mostly rice). About The Gues...2022-04-2038 min
Aim HighDo What You Love and The Money Will Follow feat. Brooke Ballard '16From the moment she heard David Attenborough talking about our world, Brooke Ballard (‘16) knew that working in film and documentary was her dream career. Nowadays, she's living in California, and working as an associate producer on Bravo’s hit reality TV series Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Down Under.Although the creative path isn't the traditional road after Cranbrook, Brooke says she took a lot from what she learned in her high school acting classes to her current producer role.Qadir and Brooke met freshman year, and talk this episode about that first meeting, cool...2022-04-0643 min
Aim HighFuture Wildlife Vet and Current Podcast Host feat. Qadir Muhammad ‘16When Qadir Muhammad was a kid, he had a list of things he wanted to be when he grew up, including inventor, movie actor and veterinarian. Slowly but surely, as he grew up he eliminated careers from the list, until veterinarian was the last one standing. Qadir is now working in Chicago as a vet tech, and applying to vet schools now. He will also be the new host of this podcast!He tells us about his time in Maui caring for monkeys, dealing with heavy conversations and tough clients, microchipping your pets and his s...2022-03-2327 min
Aim HighThe Physical Embodiment of the Word Grit feat. Anamika Shrestha '16That's what our Host Qadir Muhammad calls our guest. The physical embodiment of the word grit. That's because after graduating from Cranbrook in 2016, Anamika Shrestha (‘16) went to West Point Academy, training to become an officer in the United States Army, and just graduated in December 2021. She is currently a Second Lieutenant in the Army, training in Georgia at Fort Benning. Now, this isn't exactly the path that Anamika planned for herself, but it's the path Cranbrook prepared her for, where she learned that she shines in a structured environment. Qadir and Anamika catch up in...2022-03-0932 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Bill Hancock of Cranbrook Kingswood High School: College Counseling Makes a Difference.Bill Hancock is the Senior Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Kingswood High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Bill gives us an overview of his Experiences in College Counseling, his “How?What?Why? Where?” approach to College Counseling, today’s opportunities and challenges for students & colleges, and finally, his advice for high schoolers as they navigate the college process.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Bill Hancock’s Background
College Counseling Philosophy
The Pandemic & Changing Landscape
Advice for Students
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Bill Hancock, Cranbrook Kingswood High School [0:49]
Hi Fives...2022-03-0953 min
Great Lakes State FootballC. J. Mifsud: Playing Varsity Football with Dad as Coach, Targeting Rule, Get To Foundation - Ep. 13Episode 13 of the Great Lakes State Football Podcast. Kory, Vince, & Brett discuss everything football in the Great Lakes State from the last week! Discussion includes news from the MHSAA, news for in-state D3, D2, & FBS schools, NFL, and Vince's recommendation of the week. We also had on guest CJ Mifsud to discuss his time at Dearborn High School, Hillsdale College, Working for Schutt Sports, and more!CJ's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachCJ_QBGet To Foundation: https://www.gettofoundation.org/Vince's recommendation of the week: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/flee2022-02-171h 56
Aim HighDictate the Outcome: Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward feat. Sean Gu '15During the economic downturn in 2008, Sean Gu's parents realized that their son's education was the best investment they could ever make. At that point, they decided to enroll him at Cranbrook and he received more than just an education. Sean reflects on Wilderness and other formative experiences with band, cross-country, and eventually weight lifting. In this episode, Sean talks about his experimentation with hobbies and building discipline. Join him and Robert as they discuss trying different things and finding direction in personal life.About the Guest:Sean Gu (‘15) is a tal...2022-02-1628 min
Aim HighMelodies, Snapshots, and Life Lessons feat. Elizabeth Xiong '15In this episode, we're joined by Lizzy Xiong (‘15) as she recounts her love for music and photography, and lessons learned at Cranbrook. She reminisced about batch 2015's late-night projects and favorite teachers. Join her as she shares advice on balancing social life, studies, and adjusting to college life. About the Guest:Having fallen in love with photography after discovering it accidentally, she continues to take photos to nurture her creativity. Visit her Instagram and Facebook page to see her amazing work. Elizabeth Xiong currently works full-time at Oracle as a program manager.2022-01-2621 min
Aim HighLook to the Bees: Sharing Resources Through Service feat. Libby Post '15From the long line of Cranbrook alumni in her family, Libby Post (‘15) shares how the school shaped her to lead a service-oriented life. It was her family's roots in education and the school's strong emphasis on multiplying resources to impact others that inspired her to pursue a career in social work. In this episode, Libby opens up about her passion for preventing violence and preserving humanity. She talks about the Peace Corps and Ceasefire Detroit, a community-based violence reduction initiative.About the Guest:The guiding principle of Libby Post's life has...2022-01-1928 min
Aim HighThe Magic of Cranbrook feat. Clayton Kramp '15 & Alaina Headrick '15Studying and living in a beautiful place with friends from all around the world is not something everyone gets to experience. In this episode, Clayton Kramp (‘15) and Alaina Headrick (‘15) reminisce about their time at Cranbrook Schools. They reflect on the arts, the grounds, and the magical experiences they shared with each other and their friends. Hear about what makes the school and its community so special, and how their time there taught them to appreciate life and those around them.About the Guests:Clayton Kramp is a Software Engineer & AAPI ERG L...2022-01-1227 min
Aim High000: Season One Launch!Subscribe to Aim High wherever you listen and make sure to follow CK's social media pages to keep up with new episodes. Thanks for tuning in!If you have a guest or show ideas recommendation send it over to robert@alumni.fm!2021-12-2601 min
Mi Puck DropEp.19 John LaFontaine - Coach of the Year and 2020-21 State ChampionThis week the boys were lucky enough to hear from this year's Coach of the Year and State Champion with Cranbrook Kingswood, John LaFontaine. John is a native of Pontiac, and grew up wheeling around at Lakeland Ice Arena.We talked about his time in the WHL and OHL, and how crazy it was back then. Then we went over his coaching career and some advice he has for players and parents that are looking to make it. Some of the advice he has may come as a bit of a surprise! Check us out every...2021-04-281h 12
Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastThe Impact Of NACAC Admissions ChangesWhen NACAC revised its guidelines for college admissions conduct, the repercussions were expected to shake the foundations of higher education. Then COVID came along, doing all that and more! Amy and Mike invited past president of NACAC Patrick O’Connor to analyze the impact and predict the consequences of 2020 changes in admissions rules. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How did NACAC change their Code of Ethics in 2019? In what ways were those changes expected to impact college admissions? Did those changes come to pass, and how did COVID-19 impact projections? Which gr...2020-11-1330 min
Stairway For BalletEP: 6 Interview With Savannah YoppSavannah Yopp is a sophomore attending Cranbrook Kingswood Upper school. She has been training classical ballet since she was 7 years old and she has always had great interest in the arts. Savannah talks about how she used to walk around in tippy toes when she was young, her favorite memory with a ballet company, and the power of teleportation.2020-09-1719 minInside CHSLEpisode 7: Calm before the StormVolleyball Gatorade Player of the Year, parody in basketball, girls ice hockey and calm before the storm.National Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year, Jess Mruzik, leads J & B’s Top Things (1:15). Also making the list is parody in Boys Basketball AA division (2:45), St. Mary’s Prep baseball team nationally ranked (5:05), Riley Blair scores 1,000 points (6:50) and Cranbrook Kingswood Boys Ice Hockey coach, Andy Weidenbach, wins national award (8:27). Since 1926 takes us back to high school playing days of Brother Rice’s D.J. LaMahieu (11:25).Lily McClafferty, Academy of the Sacred Heart senior hockey player, calls in to hav...2020-01-3129 min
Abundant Culture PodcastEP:36 Listen To This Before You Start A Nonprofit with Jonny ImermanThis week's episode is a cancer survivor who turned his trials into a passion to help others through a nonprofit and for profit business, Jonny Imerman!
In this episode we're covering:
Why you won't regret your traumas
How to get FREE MARKETING for your nonprofit
Tips for making sure your nonprofit succeed
And so much more!!
Jonny Imerman and brother Jeff Imerman co-founded CLOZTALK in 2017 to solve 2 social problems: 1) non-profits and social causes struggle to...2019-11-0852 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast2020 Changes in Admissions RulesNACAC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practices (CEPP) establish guidelines for college admissions conduct that most colleges voluntarily observe. In 2019, the organization voted to remove three provisions believed to inhibit competition among colleges for students. How will this change college recruiting practices? Amy and Mike invited past president of NACAC Patrick O’Connor to explain the implications of 2020 changes in admissions rules. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is Early Decision and how has the ED system changed? How do applicants and colleges benefit from Early Decision? How binding are Early...2019-11-0526 min
Space4UAshlie Smith - Physical Science TeacherIn this episode:
We meet physical science teacher, Ashlie Smith from Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls. Ashlie was the recipient of the 2017 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award, as presented by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation.
Ashlie is also a member of the Space Foundation Teacher Liaison program, a group of extraordinary educators who use space-related education programs and principles in the classroom to act as advocates for space-based education in their schools and districts.
Ashlie t...2019-09-0535 min
Roots and Wings- Voices of Independent SchoolsEpisode 022- John Edman- LJCDS Upper School Math Teacher/ Varsity Baseball CoachJohn 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, artistic and service opportunities while also being encouraged to pursue their passions and become excellent in areas of special importance to them. Mr. Edman graduated from Williams College with honors, earning a Bachelor of Arts in economics with a concentration in mathematics. After four years of teaching math and coaching...2019-08-3100 min
Shojo & Tell: A Manga PodcastOuran High School Host Club Pt. 1 (with Rose Bridges and Aisha Soleil)Covers volumes 1-9 of OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB by Bisco HatoriBisco Hatori’s breakout hit has made everyone laugh at pretty rich boys and their host club hijinks for over a decade. At the same time, it’s got a fair amount of problematic takes in it. So should OURAN be considered a must-read classic? OURAN superfan Rose Bridges and manga reviewer Aisha Soleil chat with Shojo & Tell host Ashley about who their favorite boy is (lots of unpopular opinions abound, but we can all agree that Haruhi Fujioka is the best part of this mang...2019-06-131h 51
High School Game of the WeekWeek 4 Divine Child vs. Cranbrook-Kingswood - Falcons Coach John Filiatraut - 09/15/17Week 4 Divine Child vs. Cranbrook-Kingswood - Falcons Coach John Filiatraut - 09/15/172017-09-1307 min
High School Game of the WeekWeek 4 Divine Child vs. Cranbrook-Kingswood - Cranes Coach Joe D'Angelo - 09/15/17Week 4 Divine Child vs. Cranbrook-Kingswood - Cranes Coach Joe D'Angelo - 09/15/172017-09-1308 min
Night White SkiesEp. 007 _ Douglas PancoastDouglas Pancoast, was featured in New City Magazine's list Design 50: Who Shapes Chicago 2016. New City featured Douglas for his project, The Array of Things, which will be installed in April, 2016. Awarded a $3.1 million grant by the National Science Foundation, the project will create a network of interactive, modular sensor boxes that will be installed around Chicago to collect real-time data on the city’s environment, infrastructure, and activity for research and public use. Douglas Pancoast is an Associate Professor, Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects (2002). BArch, 1991, University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design; MArch, 1995, Cranbrook Academy of Art. E...2016-10-101h 05