Shows
TEACH a KID to READLearning from EnrichedNYC with Mary CantwellOur first featured national leader, activist and thinker in the movement to transform literacy in America is Mary Cantwell, the co-founder of EnrichedNYC and OnWords. Mary is based in New York and her enthusiasm and effervescence is matched only by her clarity and thoughtfulness. Please join us for this stimulating conversation. Learn more at enrichednyc.com
2023-06-0133 min
EnrichedGrit and Classics with James McGibbonWe’ve saved the best for last in this final episode of Season One of Enriched. This week we’re sitting down with James McGibbon, current Princeton student and complete renaissance man. From homeschooling, to traveling the Eastern seaboard with his seven siblings in a church van, to studying the Classics, James’ story is anything but your run-of-the-mill Ivy League success story. There is so much to learn here about grit - yes, that buzz word really does apply here - and even more importantly, about what true passion for academic inquiry looks like. With a bit of humor and an...
2021-11-1236 min
EnrichedAn Interview With Ivy Leaguer Leyla GiordanoWelcome to Enriched, a podcast dedicated to parents and caregivers who care about education. Today we embark on our Ivy League Admissions series, where we interview current Ivy League students and hear about their educational journeys right to the top. We start at the very beginning - those early childhood years - and hear about the pivotal experiences with family, friends, and, of course, school, that helped shaped these young people into successful young adults. Today’s guest is Leyla Giordano, a “survivor” of the Trinity School, an elite prep school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. BUT lest you think th...
2021-10-1436 min
EnrichedFinding the “Just Right” School for your Child’s Learning StyleWelcome to Enriched, a podcast dedicated to parents and caregivers who care about education. Episode Three is here- the one you have all been waiting for! On today’s episode, Brooke and Mary break down the advantages and disadvantages of traditional, progressive and hybrid school models. They also help you to determine your child’s unique learning style and which type of school might be the best fit for them. Schools are no longer a “one size fits all” environment. This episode supplies the questions you need to ask yourself when researching school choices for your child. ...
2021-10-0647 min
EnrichedKindergarten AdmissionsWelcome to Enriched, a podcast dedicated to parents and caregivers who care about education. We are so excited to bring you Episode Two, where we navigate the oftentimes murky waters of admissions. Today on the show, hosts Mary and Brooke will tell you about the five components of the kindergarten admissions process and how to nail each one. From parent interviews, to standardized tests, to child interviews, we demystify what can be an anxiety producing experience. So relax and enjoy and learn what it takes to move to the head of the class. Find out more at www.enrichednyc.com or ch...
2021-09-3036 min
EnrichedTop Ten Things to Know for KindergartenWelcome to Enriched, a podcast dedicated to parents and caregivers who want to make the most out of their child's educational journey. This is our very first episode! Today on the show: Hosts Brooke and Mary take you through ten important things to know before Kindergarten and what you can do to help your child succeed. As mentioned in the episode, here are some incredible resources for number formation and general knowledge. Enjoy! Days of the Week Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GKmCQOy88Y Months of the Year Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5enDRrWyXaw Five Green Speck...
2021-09-2338 min