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Baseball and BBQ
New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Member, Kevin Graber and Queen of the Grill and Cookbook Author, Paula Stachyra Show What Passion Can Create
Episode 273 is full of passion as we welcome New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Member, Kevin Graber and Queen of the Grill and Cookbook Author, Paula Stachyra Kevin Graber loves baseball and wearing a baseball uniform makes him happy. His baseball journey has been inspirational, not just because of what he has had to overcome, but also for why he has stuck with baseball which is clearly one of his passions. Kevin talks about his humble beginnings as well as his time as a coach and coordinator in the Chicago Cubs organization. Kevin...
2025-01-11
1h 34
New England Baseball Journal’s The Base Path
Phillips Andover Coach Kevin Graber
In this episode of the Base Path Podcast, hosted by Dan Guttenplan from the New England Baseball Journal, Coach Kevin Graber of Phillips Andover discusses his return to Andover after a two-year stint with the Chicago Cubs. Graber delves into his experiences in professional baseball, his decision to return to the high school level, and his player development philosophy. He reflects on re-establishing team culture at Andover, recounts his managerial journey with the Cubs, and shares insights into baseball's evolving landscape, including player development, the impact of NIL money, and the use of wooden bats. The episode also includes...
2024-10-02
36 min
PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast
From Post-Grad to D1, From Player to Coach feat. Terrell Ivory, Head Coach of Andover
Join us as we dive into the incredible journey of Terrell Ivory, the head coach at Phillips Academy Andover. In this episode, Terrell shares his inspiring story, from his post-graduate year at Andover, to playing at Davidson College, to his professional basketball career in England. He also opens up about his coaching experiences at Blair Academy and Colgate University. Terrell emphasizes the importance of education, hard work, and balancing academics with athletics. He discusses the significance of relationships and truly caring for the well-being of players, both on and off the court. As a coach, Terrell is p...
2024-05-27
52 min
City Club of Chicago
City Club of Chicago: Intergenerational Insights – A Philanthropic Fireside Chat
March 18, 2024 Intergenerational Insights: A Philanthropic Fireside Chat – Join John Palfrey, Andrea Sáenz and Dion Dawson for an insightful discussion on executive leadership and strategies for future-proofing the philanthropic sector https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4506824/City_Club_-_Intergenerational_Insights_2024-03-19-205024.64kmono.mp3 City Club event description: John PalfreyJohn Palfrey is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropies with assets of approximately $7 billion, and offices in Chicago, New Delhi, and Abuja, Nigeria. Palfrey is a well-respected educator, autho...
2024-03-19
00 min
Finally, the Podcast from Fertik
John Palfrey, Finally
John Palfrey is the President of the MacArthur Foundation, a former Harvard Law School Professor and Head of School at the legendary Phillips Academy Andover high school. A celebrated educator, lifelong student of our national civic life, and special expert in digital subjects such as copyright, Palfrey shares his perspective on the crisis in American politics, in higher education, and in secondary education. He also confides in our audience with respect to his (objectively incorrect) first choice in pizza slice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
2024-03-03
52 min
All Volunteer, All Heart from Binky Patrol
EP44: 1 Day, 7 States, 1400+ Blankets for Kids Who Matter!
October 28 seven states coordinated a national blanket-making event. They each chose who would receive the blankets they made. They all had one thing in common - the recipients would be children and teens who were victims of or traumatized by violent crimes. Listen to this episode to hear the stories from four states: Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Oregon. We can help any group coordinate one of these events, even if there isn't a chapter near you. We've done this for remote teams, international teams, churches, quilt groups, service organizations, corporations large and small. If you want to...
2023-10-30
30 min
Mobility Matters
Moving the Whole Person – Part Two
Cartus’ Karen Wilks, Trevor Macomber and special guest, Matthew Ferrara discuss the importance of creating a mobility program that meets all facets of a relocation. A successful program is one that goes beyond only providing logistical support. HR and mobility professionals should also consider the assignee’s professional and personal wellbeing and the additional needs of the entire family (because they’re moving their whole lives too!). In this second part of the conversation, we pick-up with a look at change management. Guest biographies:Matthew Ferrara Matthew Ferrara has a d...
2023-10-24
34 min
Mobility Matters
Moving the Whole Person – Part One
This episode explores the importance of creating a mobility program that meets all facets of a relocation. A successful program is one that goes beyond only providing logistical support. HR and mobility professionals should also consider the assignee’s professional and personal wellbeing and the additional needs of the entire family (because they’re moving their whole lives too!). Guest biographies:Matthew Ferrara Matthew Ferrara has a degree in philosophy, is a photographer, writer, mentor, and professional speaker. Matthew is an advisor to organizations in 49 states and 30 countries. He has spent more than 3...
2023-09-25
23 min
Paper Talk
Therese Zemlin
Therese Zemlin has worked in a range of media, including paper, welded steel, light, digital media, and natural materials. Her work ranges from small sculpture to installation and is inspired by elements and phenomena of the ever-changing natural world. She has exhibited her work nationally, and has received numerous grants, including a Southern Arts Federation/National Endowment for the Arts Regional Fellowship, and a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant. After earning a BFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin, Zemlin taught Fibers and Sculpture at the University of South Carolina...
2023-08-23
1h 26
Hoop Heads
Terrell Ivory - Phillips Academy Andover (MA) Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 833
Terrell Ivory is the boys’ basketball head coach at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts. He has served as the head coach since 2012, taking over the program from which he graduated in 2000. TI began his coaching career at Blair Academy as an assistant basketball coach and math teacher. After leaving Blair, he served three seasons as an assistant coach at Davidson where he worked for his college coach, Bob McKillop and had the opportunity to work with Steph Curry. From there, Ivory moved on to Colgate University where he worked for Matt Langel for one season before returning to...
2023-08-21
1h 54
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast
Tips for Practical Stoicism in Everyday Life
Elliot Chung, a student at Phillips Academy Andover, interviewed me recently for his new Philosophy for the Modern Mind podcast, and we decided to share our conversation on this podcast as well. We talk in particular about how Stoicism could be of practical benefit to young people, and the challenges they face today. Thank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it.Thank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so...
2023-07-20
57 min
New England Baseball Journal’s The Base Path
Phillips-Andover Coach Chris Powers
The guest is Phillips-Andover Coach Chris Powers. Prior to taking the job last year, Powers guided the Pingree baseball program to a record of 179-88 over 12 seasons.
2023-05-24
25 min
The MIT Press Podcast
Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity and Free Expression in Education
In this episode, Chris Gondek interviews author John Palfrey about how diversity and free expression can coexist on a modern campus.Safe spaces, trigger warnings, microaggressions, the disinvitation of speakers, demands to rename campus landmarks—debate over these issues began in lecture halls and on college quads but ended up on op-ed pages in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, on cable news, and on social media. Some of these critiques had merit, but others took a series of cheap shots at “crybullies” who needed to be coddled and protected from the real world. Few quest...
2023-03-05
12 min
New Books in Chinese Studies
Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity and Free Expression in Education
In this episode, Chris Gondek interviews author John Palfrey about how diversity and free expression can coexist on a modern campus.Safe spaces, trigger warnings, microaggressions, the disinvitation of speakers, demands to rename campus landmarks—debate over these issues began in lecture halls and on college quads but ended up on op-ed pages in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, on cable news, and on social media. Some of these critiques had merit, but others took a series of cheap shots at “crybullies” who needed to be coddled and protected from the real world. Few quest...
2023-03-05
12 min
New Books in Education
Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity and Free Expression in Education
In this episode, Chris Gondek interviews author John Palfrey about how diversity and free expression can coexist on a modern campus.Safe spaces, trigger warnings, microaggressions, the disinvitation of speakers, demands to rename campus landmarks—debate over these issues began in lecture halls and on college quads but ended up on op-ed pages in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, on cable news, and on social media. Some of these critiques had merit, but others took a series of cheap shots at “crybullies” who needed to be coddled and protected from the real world. Few quest...
2023-03-05
12 min
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity and Free Expression in Education
In this episode, Chris Gondek interviews author John Palfrey about how diversity and free expression can coexist on a modern campus.Safe spaces, trigger warnings, microaggressions, the disinvitation of speakers, demands to rename campus landmarks—debate over these issues began in lecture halls and on college quads but ended up on op-ed pages in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, on cable news, and on social media. Some of these critiques had merit, but others took a series of cheap shots at “crybullies” who needed to be coddled and protected from the real world. Few quest...
2023-03-05
12 min
New Books in Higher Education
Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity and Free Expression in Education
In this episode, Chris Gondek interviews author John Palfrey about how diversity and free expression can coexist on a modern campus.Safe spaces, trigger warnings, microaggressions, the disinvitation of speakers, demands to rename campus landmarks—debate over these issues began in lecture halls and on college quads but ended up on op-ed pages in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, on cable news, and on social media. Some of these critiques had merit, but others took a series of cheap shots at “crybullies” who needed to be coddled and protected from the real world. Few quest...
2023-03-05
12 min
The Healers Café
How to Connect with Angels Expand Your Love with Michael Andre Ford on The Healers Caf with Manon Bolliger
In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks to Michael Andre Ford about removing the Veil so people have a direct experience meeting, hearing, feeling and seeing Angels and other loving figures. For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/michael-andre-ford Highlights from today's episode include: Michael Andre Ford my big message is, this is just about more love in the moment, if I'm going to postulate on something big...love is the fabric of the universe, relax...
2022-12-07
33 min
Insert:Human
Encore Episode - What It Means to be Human with Rabbi Marc Baker
Rabbi Marc Baker is the President and CEO of Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), a Jewish non-profit organization in Massachusetts. Having spent most of his life in Greater Boston’s Jewish community, Rabbi Marc has served as Head of School at Gann Academy, Greater Boston’s pluralistic Jewish high school, for over a decade. He has also served as scholar-in-residence for CJP’s Cynthia and Leon Shulman Acharai Leadership Program from 2013 to 2018. Rabbi Marc has also spent 4 years in Jerusalem studying at Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and The Hebrew University. He attended Phillips Academy Andover and received his bachelor’s degree...
2022-11-28
32 min
Dirty South Security Podcast
Ep.03 - Hispanic Heritage & Cybersecurity - with Yovany Jerez
In this episode of the Dirty South CyberSecurity Podcast, host Tony UV & cohost Evin Hernandez bring on a special guest, Yovany Jerez to help discuss Hispanic Heritage & Cybersecurity Month.About Yovany:Yovany Jerez was raised in Havana, Cuba for the first 12 years of his life. His family endured a 9-month migration trajectory that took them through Panama, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Yovany made it to Boston, MA on July 3, 1993, just in time to celebrate his family’s freedom along with this great nation’s Independence Day. He atte...
2022-10-25
15 min
Straight Talking With Kelly Armstrong and Guests
Straight Talking with Kelly-Amina Sunshine Gorman-Boarding School Life @Phillips Academy Andover
Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. The guest comes from many industries, including Education, Entertainment, Business, and Health and Wellness.Episode #40 Straight Talking with Kelly- Amina Sunshine Gorman- High School Boarding School ExperienceAbout My Guest-Amina Sunshine GormanAmina's YouTube Channelhttps://youtu.be/z8xXEuLq8cAAmina Sunshine is a singer, actress, and writer. Growing up in the Morgan Park community on the south side of...
2022-10-20
22 min
Make Your Move with Gene Moran
#35: Finding Balance in Post-Military Life with Congressman Seth Moulton
As a Marine Corps infantry officer, Congressman Moulton served four tours in Iraq. He is currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the state of Massachusetts. His main goals include improving veterans' health care and transition into post-military careers, as well as fostering economic growth for Massachusetts families. SUMMARY As a Marine Corps infantry officer, Congressman Moulton served four tours in Iraq, including two as a platoon commander and two as General David Petraeus’ Special Assistant. He left the Marine Corps in 2008 with the rank of Captain. Prior...
2022-09-19
20 min
South Florida Business Radio
Paolo Bilotta With Curava Recycled Glass Surfaces
Paolo Bilotta, Owner of Curava Recycled Glass Surfaces Paolo Graduated from Phillips Academy (Andover, MA), B.S. from Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA), and an owner of 2 companies (Stone fabrication shop in NH and Curava) since 1998. Connect with Paolo on LinkedIn What You’ll Learn In This Episode The business environment is South Florida Combating […] The post Paolo Bilotta With Curava Recycled Glass Surfaces appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
2022-08-05
00 min
South Florida Business Radio
Paolo Bilotta With Curava Recycled Glass Surfaces
Paolo Bilotta, Owner of Curava Recycled Glass Surfaces Paolo Graduated from Phillips Academy (Andover, MA), B.S. from Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA), and an owner of 2 companies (Stone fabrication shop in NH and Curava) since 1998. Connect with Paolo on LinkedIn What You'll Learn In This Episode The business environment is South Florida Combating [...]
2022-08-05
23 min
Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar
Kevin Graber- Head Baseball Coach, Phillips Academy- Andover (MA)
This Episode is brought to you by www.seventy8sports.com Bio Two-time Northeast Region Coach of Year and two-time finalist for National Coach of the Year Kevin Graber has led Phillips Academy Andover to 12 consecutive Central New England Prep Final Four appearances, winning back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013, the school’s 10th Central New England Prep Championship in 2016, and another -- the program's 11th -- in 2018. And just this week they dogpiled again to finish first in 2022! In 2021 and 2018, Graber was named Northeast Region Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), New...
2022-06-02
1h 02
The Trail Dames Podcast
Episode #158 - 5th Tuesday - Spirituality on the Trail (Panel Discussion)
We have a panel discussion for you today about spirituality on the trail. Who better than these three ladies to talk with on this fascinating subject? Anne Gardner Writer. Minister. Adventurer. After spending twenty-five years working at two of Boston’s premier educational institutions, Harvard University and Phillips Academy, Andover, the author currently leads the chaplaincy program at Harvard-Westlake, a private secondary school in Los Angeles. An Episcopal minister by day, Reverend Gardner also finds time to work as a freelance writer. Her essays and columns have been featured in The Na...
2022-05-31
58 min
Hymn Talk Twin Talk
58. He Leadeth Me
He Leadeth Me O Blessed Thought.... and what a blessing it is to think about God taking us by the hand, leading us, and feeling His presence!This hymn came in as a request from our dear friend, Barbara. She remembers sitting in the church pew, sitting at her mom's side, hearing her sing this song. Hymns can bring such comfort and reassurance, they can remind us of God's love and faithfulness, and they can bring up sweet memories from childhood. We are so happy that we got to dive into such a sweet hymn for our...
2022-05-30
47 min
The Trail Dames Podcast
Episode #155 - Anne Gardner (Let's Go)
Writer. Minister. Adventurer. After spending twenty-five years working at two of Boston’s premier educational institutions, Harvard University and Phillips Academy, Andover, the author currently leads the chaplaincy program at Harvard-Westlake, a private secondary school in Los Angeles. An Episcopal minister by day, Reverend Gardner also finds time to work as a freelance writer. Her essays and columns have been featured in The National Catholic Reporter, The Boston Globe, The Providence Journal, New England Tennis Magazine, and most recently as part of WBUR’s Cognoscenti series, Boston’s NPR affiliate. Her de...
2022-05-10
55 min
Supernatural Girlz
Pulling Back the Veil with Angel Communicator Michael André Ford
Michael André Ford is internationally renowned for removing the veil that prevents you from seeing and hearing your Angels. Tune in to hear how its done and how to feel the direct benefit of angelic communication in your life. Michael is an Angel Intuitive who helps people meet, hear & see Angels, Guides and other loving figures, including passed-over loved ones and pets. How? Michael removes the Veil so you have a direct experience. Michael currently lives in San Antonio but he's originally from the East Coast. He started off on Wall Street before switching over to corporate public relations and spe...
2022-04-07
1h 29
Supernatural Girlz
Pulling Back the Veil with Angel Communicator Michael André Ford
Michael André Ford is internationally renowned for removing the veil that prevents you from seeing and hearing your Angels. Tune in to hear how its done and how to feel the direct benefit of angelic communication in your life.Michael is an Angel Intuitive who helps people meet, hear & see Angels, Guides and other loving figures, including passed-over loved ones and pets. How? Michael removes the Veil so you have a direct experience.Michael currently lives in San Antonio but he's originally from the East Coast. He started off on Wall Street before switching over to cor...
2022-04-07
1h 29
Black America and Covid
Interview 024 with Quincy Evans
Listen to Quincy Evans, MBA, share his experience living on Long Island, New York with his family during the pandemic and working from home while his two young children went to school online in the spring of 2020, and then returned to in-person-classes in the fall of 2020. He worked for a financial institution that had the technology to allow him to easily work from home during the pandemic. He shares that the spring of 2020 was a lost academic time for children.Born and raised in The Bronx, Quincy speaks on how the Covid-19 pandemic illuminated socio-economic-racial divides in...
2022-03-25
24 min
ABCA Podcast
Kevin Graber, Phillips Andover Academy
We head over to prep baseball on this week’s ABCA Podcast with, Phillips Academy Andover head coach, Kevin Graber. Graber also carries the title of senior associate director of admission at Andover. Phillips Andover has become a consistent winner during Coach Graber’s tenure. Graber has had a unique path in the game playing baseball at Winthrop, Saint Rose and professionally. He has coached at every level of baseball. He is also a cancer survivor. Graber spoke on the main stage at this year’s Chicago Convention. In this episode we cover cold weather practice planning, what he learne...
2022-03-21
1h 16
The Professional Winner Podcast
Episode 9 | Artist Griotz Talks About Balancing His Acting and Rapping Career
Episode 9 of The Professional Winner Podcast is here. On today's episode emerging A&O Records rapper/actor Griotz stops by on the podcast to talk about his career. Griotz is a native of New York City. His EP "Winter Coat" was recently released in 2021. Besides working on his artistic career Griotz is also a teacher in New York City. He also owns his own tutoring service and can be reach at imanibtutoring@gmail.com. Griotz has been in films such as Spike Lee film She's Gotta Have It. He also dropped his hit song and music video O...
2022-03-04
1h 31
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises
Creating a Carbon Credit Marketplace and Carbon Credit-Backed Token - Luis Felipe Adaime // Founder and CEO of MOSS
----------------------------------------Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.comIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In this episode I speak with Luis Felipe Adaime, Founder and CEO of MOSS, on creating a carbon cr...
2022-03-03
50 min
Pelotero Podcast
Special Guest Kevin Graber, Coaching Systems, Developing Hitters, Prep Baseball
Kevin Graber is the Head Baseball Coach at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts and is an outstanding guest! We appreciated hearing about his wild journey through baseball and him sharing about the rabbit holes he has gone down as a coach. Huge thanks to him for an awesome episode! 2:22 - Coach Graber talks us through his (pretty wild) personal baseball journey. 14:00 - KG shares with us the challenge and the appeal of coaching at the prep/high school level, explores ways he’s tried to create advantages, and talks about establishing a culture of both st...
2021-11-15
1h 30
MFM SPEAKS OUT
EP 31: Michael Harrison on Bridging Indian and Western Classical Music
"I'm happy to continue exploring music for the rest of my life"Our guest for this episode of MFM Speaks Out is Michael Harrison. Michael is a composer, pianist, vocalist, and music educator. His unique approach to piano includes the use of tunings and structures that extend the ancient concept of just intonation, and the incorporation of elements of Indian classical music. He studied piano from the age of 6, composition from the age of 17,and Indian raga from the age of 18. He attended Phillips Academy Andover, graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.M. in com...
2021-09-24
1h 04
A Quest for Well-Being
Your Brain Can Protect And Heal Itself
— The brain has the ability to protect and heal itself much the same way our bodies are designed to heal after a physical wound. The important thing to remember is that your own brain will be doing the healing and you are the one in control. Valeria Teles interviews Ginny Gray - LCSW, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Recovery Coach, And Speaker Ginny Gray She is a clinical therapist specializing in addiction and trauma. Her experience with individuals and group counseling is extensive. She began her career at Family Centers in Greenwich and Darien, CT, while al...
2021-08-18
35 min
Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOU
E115: Jonathan Adelstein - The Passion to Make Impact
Jonathan S. Adelstein is the President & CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA). WIA represents nearly 200 companies devoted to building wireless broadband facilities that connect every corner of America. Since he became President in 2012, over 100 new members have joined the association, the annual wireless infrastructure show has broken participation records, a new association was formed in Europe, and a new nationwide training initiative and WIA PAC were launched. WIA is the principal organization representing the companies that build, design, own and manage telecommunications facilities throughout the world. Its members include carriers, infrastructure providers and professional services firms, with a...
2021-07-22
41 min
Third Space with Jen Cort
School Diversity Practitioners Share Their Expertise with Bobby Edwards and Camille Simone Edwards
Camille Simone Edwards, Consultant With a Coach’s Approach believing in the infinite power of courage. With a strategic course of action, she partners with clients to create new pathways to their short/long-term goals related to personal + professional development. Camille Simone trains clients on how to use courage as the foundational tool to change their lives and then to fiercely maintain it. Camille Simone is excited to meet clients who are seeking to be coached in the learning areas of leadership development, culture, team building, diversity, inclusion, vision, goal setting, and interpersonal communication. Camille is also the Director of DE...
2021-06-21
1h 02
Investing in Impact | Impact Investing
Luis Felipe Adaime // Founder and CEO of MOSS
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 22 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Luis Felipe Adaime, Founder and CEO of MOSS, on creating a carbon credit marketplace and the world’s first green digital asset, a carbon credit-backed token.Moss is the largest environmental platform in the world. With gl...
2021-04-28
50 min
Fireside | 剪燭西窗
06 哈佛大學學生、聖保羅男女中學舊生、同學幫有限公司聯合創始人兼首席執行官楊先生
Harvard College Student, Peer2Peer Co-Founder and CEO Mr. Douglas Yang @ Fireside采訪者:蔣沛芸,吳業澧Interviewer: Wendy Chong, Lawrence NgYou left Hong Kong to board at St. Paul’s to Phillips Academy Andover in the US after grade 8. Did you experience any difficulties in adapting to a completely new environment like Andover? (L)There’s a big difference in terms of learning style compared to St. Pauls. St Pauls is very lecture based and the learning style is more traditional, whereas boarding schools are more discussion based and project-centric. There was a lot of interaction and discuss...
2021-04-22
24 min
YANA Podcasts
Necessary Relevance Art Series: The Role & Support of Individual Artists
YANA WEBINARNecessary Relevance: The Role of the Arts in SocietyYANA has developed a series of programs to explore the role of arts and culture in society, particularly in a tenuous economy and amidst fervent social justice movements. Join us for any or all of the upcoming programs featuring Yalies in all parts of the arts and cultural sectors. *** Role & Support of Individual ArtistsJoin us for an open conversation about how individual artists are faring and a discussion ab...
2021-02-10
1h 00
Stories from the Water
Phil White's Marathon Swim Organizing Story
Send us a textHave you heard of Kingdom Swim? Imagine a blissful summer day in late July in the far reaches of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The weekend kicks off with a swimmer and pet parade and a pasta feed. There's a 1 mile swim. When you're ready you can go a little further out into the lake for a 3 miles swim, or check off your first marathon with a 6 mile swim! Jump up to 10 miles of open lake. Or bust the border to get 25 km under your belt. This is what Phil calls the ladder...
2021-01-11
57 min
Mastering Social Media for Schools
Connecting with Students & Families Using Instagram with Vivien Valenzuela Mallick
Sharing a “day in the life” of a typical student was Vivien’s original goal of the Instagram page, and now she accomplishes so much more! Learn the secrets that Vivien uses to connect with students and families that come from 45 states and 54 countries.IN THIS EPISODE, VIVIEN INSPIRES US WITH:How she built an Instagram following of over 5,200 over the last 5 yearsStrategies she uses to show current and prospective students what life is like on campusEasy ways to use IG Stories to int...
2020-12-14
32 min
Paving The Way
Episode 11 - Alex Kiss-Rusk
From playing at Phillips Academy Andover to leading McGill University Martlets to a National Championship to currently playing overseas, Alex Kiss-Rusk shares her basketball journey. Language is 100% english
2020-07-02
00 min
Coaching for Millennials: Career | Life | LinkedIn | Coaching Millennials in Discovering Their Life's Purpose & Achieve Success
THE JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY WHILE FINDING HAPPINESS: Secrets to Love, Life, Business & Success with Tanner Efinger
EPISODE 10: THE JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY WHILE FINDING YOUR HAPPINESS: Secrets to Love, Life, Business & Success with Tanner Efinger WHAT IS THE SELF DISCOVERY JOURNEY? In this episode you will hear Tanner’s story of how he moved around the country and the world to build his career and found love along the way. He spent time exploring different forms of theater, acting and arts to follow his passion of theater and acting. Along the way he discovered his voice as an activist in the LGBTQI+ community and representing the community to be...
2020-06-26
33 min
The Fred Opie Show
Free Produce Movement
Free Produce Movement excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. For More on Douglass: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Douglass Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow
2020-04-27
01 min
The Fred Opie Show
Farmer's Alliance
Farmer's Alliance excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. More Farm Stories: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Farmers Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow Follow Fred: Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/
2020-04-27
05 min
The Fred Opie Show
Great Depression and New Negro Alliance
Great Depression and New Negro Alliance excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. For More on New Negro Alliance: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=New+Negro Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow
2020-04-20
06 min
The Fred Opie Show
Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. For More on Garvey: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Garvey Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow
2020-04-15
03 min
The Fred Opie Show
SNCC and Farm Labor
SNCC and farm labor excerpt from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. SNCC and Food Stories: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=SNCC Listen to SNCC's Shirley Sherrod tell her story: Sherod:https://www.southernfoodways.org/…/fighting-for-the-promis…/ Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www...
2020-04-15
02 min
socialmediapodcast
Simon Talks to Justin Phillips - The Social Media Podcast
Podcasting is such a powerful tool and an area of social content that is almost frictionless. So, as it's so important to get creating a podcast, Simon spoke to Justin Phillips all about JRP Creative his podcasting company and how he'd work with clients, especially in these difficult times during corona virus lockdown. Justin’s Social Stuff SOCIAL MEDIA ★ Twitter - https://twitter.com/_justinrp ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_justinrp/ ★ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/justin.phillips.3304673 ► Website - https://www.justinrp.com ★ Website - http://jrpcreative.com/optin ► Podcast - https://www.justinrp.com/podcast/ Facebook live cheat she...
2020-04-11
21 min
The Fred Opie Show
Malcolm X and Local 1199 (SEIU)
Excerpts from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. DR. FRED OPIE, ATHLETE TURNED PROFESSOR. Follow Fred, review the show, tell others about it, share a link. More on Malcolm X: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Malcolm%20 Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow
2020-04-03
01 min
Work. Shouldnt. Suck.
Live with Christine Bader!
Work. Shouldn't. Suck. LIVE: The Morning(ish) Show with special guest Christine Bader, co-founder of The Life I Want. [Live show recorded: March 31, 2020.]Lauren and Tim are hosting daily livestreamed chats in April 2020 to connect with leaders in “real time” — about their lives, their organizations, their sector, and the world — during this unprecedented time in our lives. We come together as humans, as community, to talk about the concerns, the hopes, the hurdles, and the promise this particular moment in history offers us. Find the complete list guests, previous videos, and transcripts at WorkShouldntSuck.co.Christin...
2020-04-02
27 min
The Fred Opie Show
Black Panther Food Program and it's Legacy
Excerpts from a Key Note delivered at a Food Justice Symposium, March 30, 2019, Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts. Question from the audience on government subsidies and food justice. Related Link: https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/cooking-with-scraps-la-times-new-critics-and-bestias-origins/the-farm-bill-just-passed-so-whats-in-it Follow Fred: Food Blog: http://www.fredopie.com/food Site: https://fredopiespeaks.com/about-us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Support Fred Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fredopieshow
2020-03-30
02 min
Learning Bayesian Statistics
#4 Dirichlet Processes and Neurodegenerative Diseases, with Karin Knudson
What do neurodegenerative diseases, gerrymandering and ecological inference all have in common? Well, they can all be studied with Bayesian methods — and that’s exactly what Karin Knudson is doing.In this episode, Karin will share with us the vital and essential work she does to understand aspects of neurodegenerative diseases. She’ll also tell us more about computational neuroscience and Dirichlet processes — what they are, what they do, and when you should use them.Karin did her doctorate in mathematics, with a focus on compressive sensing and computational neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austi...
2019-12-04
49 min
Learning Bayesian Statistics
#4 Dirichlet Processes and Neurodegenerative Diseases, with Karin Knudson
What do neurodegenerative diseases, gerrymandering and ecological inference all have in common? Well, they can all be studied with Bayesian methods — and that’s exactly what Karin Knudson is doing.In this episode, Karin will share with us the vital and essential work she does to understand aspects of neurodegenerative diseases. She’ll also tell us more about computational neuroscience and Dirichlet processes — what they are, what they do, and when you should use them.Karin did her doctorate in mathematics, with a focus on compressive sensing and computational neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austi...
2019-12-04
49 min
Every Quarter
Episode 31: Dana Delany ’74 & Jonathan Meath ’74
In this special episode of Every Quarter, we catch up with Emmy Award-winning actress Dana Delany and producer Jonathan Meath, both from Phillips Academy’s Class of 1974. They take us back to how they became friends starring in theatre and film productions on campus, discuss their impressive careers in the entertainment industry, and share plenty of inside jokes and stories that bring back wonderful memories. A few fun highlights from the conversation: - Jonathan and Dana reminisce about their class’ infamous “Mother Phillips” photo, and Dana shares how it became a topic for her appearance for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny C...
2019-09-20
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 30: The Economics of Climate Change with Jisung Park ’04
Jisung Park ’04 is an assistant professor at UCLA, with joint appointments at the Luskin School of Public Affairs (Public Policy) and the Fielding School of Public Health (Environmental Health Sciences). He is also the founder and codirector of Sense & Sustainability, a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating leaders with a holistic understanding of sustainability and equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue solutions. Park’s introductory economics class at Andover gave him an entirely new lens to view the world, through which he recognized climate change is the “ultimate global public good problem” and that economics could be a tool f...
2019-08-21
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 29: Fashion, Fame, and 10-Hour Photoshoots with Faran Krentcil '99
Faran Krentcil ’99 is a style and fashion expert currently writing as Editor at Large for Elle.com. On this episode of EQ, Krenctil talks summer fashion, fame culture, her recent interviews with Kim Kardashian and Cardi B, and how shopping sustainably can change the world.
2019-07-12
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 28: Lou Bernieri and Leon Modeste’s Brooklyn Brotherhood
In this special episode of Every Quarter, we sit down with lifelong friends Lou Bernieri and Leon Modeste. Their bond was formed in Brooklyn on the football field of Poly Prep and has lasted for more than 30 years together at Andover as coaches and colleagues. We trace their friendship from young players to now mentors to hundreds of Big Blue athletes. Their journey is filled with many stories, lessons, and laughs. This podcast honors Leon Modeste as he makes his way into retirement after 33 years at Phillips Academy. Congrats, Coach Mo!
2019-05-29
00 min
The Steven Sulley Study Podcast
The Journey’ With Chris ‘DAZE’ Ellis
In today’s episode of the Steven Sully Study Podcast, Steven talks to graffiti artist DAZE, aka Chris Ellis, about his exclusive pop up exhibition titled ‘The Journey’ at the Woodbury House. Daze’s current exhibit is a big eyeopener to the current political climate of the world he lives in. Aside from this, we hear him talk about his life as an artist, how New York City has progressed ever since, his influences and other contemporary artists. Daze also gives advice to aspiring artists who want to follow his footsteps, so start listening in! KEY TAKEAWAYS Daze...
2019-05-22
37 min
A Tribe Called Yes™ with Daron K. Roberts
Ep. 097 - The Inspiration: Lani Silversides
Lani Silversides always knew she wanted to be a math teacher and a basketball coach, and today, she’s both of those things at the prestigious Phillips Academy Andover boarding school. But she’s also a Certified Sport Psychology Coach, an author, and the founder of Mindful Performance, a company that creates resources and programming to empower and inspire girls to play sports and be physically active. Did we mention she’s a breast cancer survivor? This incredible woman has a story to tell and you do not want to miss today’s episode.Support the show
2019-05-21
1h 04
Every Quarter
Episode 27: Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud ’01
Anjali Sud ’01 is the CEO of Vimeo, and in 2016 she was charged with the task of pivoting the video hosting platform from producing original content to a SaaS (software as a service) technology company that focused on empowering creators. This shift came with tough decisions, a redefined business strategy, and a greater emphasis on Vimeo's mission. In this episode of Every Quarter, Sud talks about those first 100 days as Vimeo CEO, her non-linear career path that led her to that point, and how she found Andover as a middle schooler growing up in Michigan. She also reflects on the power of...
2019-05-14
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 26: Five Little Monkeys Creator Eileen Christelow ’61
Eileen Christelow, Abbot Academy class of 1961, returned to campus in November 2018 to receive the Andover Alumni Award of Distinction, meet with art classes, and share her experiences creating children's literature. Christelow is the author and illustrator of The Five Little Monkeys books, along with several other titles including Letters From a Desperate Dog and Vote! In this episode of Every Quarter, Christelow discusses her career path, changes in the publishing industry, and how her dog, Emma, was once her muse. She is joined by Emily Goss, Oliver Wendell Holmes Children’s and Access Services Librarian.
2019-04-17
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 25: Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers
How do we educate our society as it consistently evolves? The Institute for Recruitment of Teachers seeks to answer this question. Founded in 1990 by Kelly Wise, the IRT has a nearly 30-year history of producing socially justice minded educators in both the K-12 and professoriate. In this episode of Every Quarter, we sit down with the new Executive Director of the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers, LaShawnda Brooks and Jessica Acosta Chavez '06, IRT ’12, Phillips Academy's Associate Director of Admission and Outreach. As an alumna of both the program and Phillips Academy, Acosta–Chavez has the unique opportunity to speak with...
2019-03-12
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 24: Architect Peter Chermayeff ’53
You may not recognize the name Peter Chermayeff, but if you’ve ever lived in, or visited Boston you’ve probably experienced his work. Have you been to the Boston Aquarium and walked the spiral ramp along the central tank? Did you ride the T to get there and wonder why each line is colored the way it is? Well, Peter designed both of these Bay State projects and are just two of the topics he gets into on this very special episode of Every Quarter. He’s joined by his niece—filmmaker Maro Chermayeff, Class of 1980—and they discuss Peter’s ea...
2019-02-12
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 23: Tamar Szabó Gendler ’83
In this episode of Every Quarter, educator and alumna Tamar Szabó Gendler speaks with Andrew Housiaux, Currie Family Director of the Tang Institute, about changing face of higher education and the responsibility prestigious institutions have in owning their histories. They also discuss Gendler’s experience with the Mellon Foundation’s New Directions program, wherein Gendler essentially became a full-time student at Yale during the 2009–2010 academic year, completing coursework in psychology, neuroscience, and statistics. Gendler, Andover Class of 1983, also shares moments of nostalgia, recounting memories with the Jewish Students Union in Cochran Chapel, growing up as a faculty child, and how changin...
2019-01-07
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 22: Navy Pilot Jake Bean ’08
Jake Bean, Class of 2008, grew up with deep respect for those who served their country. He knew he wanted to join the Navy and live a life of service. He comes from a military family and clearly saw his future in the armed forces. But growing up in Idaho, he had no clue about Andover or the path in which he'd take to become a Navy helicopter pilot. In this episode of Every Quarter, Lieutenant Bean talks with Director of Communications Tracy Sweet about how he applied to Andover without his parents' permission, the tough decision between Georgetown's School of...
2018-11-16
00 min
The 7Sage LSAT Podcast
#7 - David Busis - How to Improve Your Law School Applications
On today's episode, J.Y. speaks with David Busis who runs 7Sage's admissions consulting services. David and J.Y. speak about why it's difficult to write a compelling personal statement and how to do it well. They also cover diversity statements, recommendation letters, and resumes. David is a graduate of Yale and the Iowa Writer's Workshop. His nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic online. His fiction has won two national contests, received notable mention in The Best American Short Stories 2014, and been anthologized by Autumn House Press. He taught English and...
2018-11-05
48 min
Every Quarter
Episode 21: Carrie St. Louis ’08
Never in her wildest dreams did Carrie St. Louis imagine that she would be attending her 10-year PA Reunion with three Broadway musicals under her belt. Even as a child, St. Louis was a natural on stage, performing musical theater in a variety of classic roles in productions like Annie, The Wizard of Oz, and The Sound of Music. A background in opera helped the hard-working actress find her way to the big stage remarkably fast. In 2014, just a couple years out of college, St. Louis auditioned for the original Las-Vegas based production of Rock of Ages, and landed the...
2018-10-23
00 min
Catholic Women Preach
October 21, 2018: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maria Cataldo-Cunniff preaches on the readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, offering a reflection on truth and truth-telling. Maria Cataldo-Cunniff is a person with a disability. She holds Masters degrees in theology from University of Notre Dame and Weston Jesuit School of Theology and is a member of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. She has served as chaplain at both Phillips Academy, Andover and Boston Children’s Hospital. Her essay, Raise Up the Roof: Families with disabilities belong at the synod too was published in America Magazine. While she now spends most of her time being a mo...
2018-10-19
07 min
Every Quarter
Episode 20: George Smith Jr. '83
For the past three decades, George Smith Jr., Class of 1983, has specialized in covering the intersection of sports and society. While at ESPN in the 2000's Smith was the go-to reporter on breaking stories like Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case, Michael Vick's dogfighting ring and the Duke Lacrosse investigation. In this episode of Every Quarter, Smith looks back on his broadcast journalism career and the evolution of the business with Director of Communication Tracy Sweet. He recounts how he started off in the field, why social media has changed the game, and theorizes an approach to a potential on-camera interview...
2018-09-26
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 19: Corinne T. Field '83
2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the 19th amendment, and yet still voting and voter's rights remains one of the most vital issues facing our democracy. As a newly appointed Mellon-Schlesinger Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, Corinne Field is looking at the intersectionality between this historical milestone and women in America by exploring the closely intertwined roots of race and age segregation in American feminism. Field is an assistant professor of women, gender, and sexuality at the University of Virginia and a member of Andover's Class of 1983.
2018-09-26
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 18: From The Phillipian to Fallon
Jonathan Adler, class of 2008, is unnecessarily humble, completely self-depreciating, and while he'd never admit it, a hilarious talent. As a staff writer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Adler is part of the team that — as he describes it —makes people laugh and feel good every night before they go to bed. On this episode of Every Quarter, Adler traces his comic roots from writing for The Phillpian to the Harvard Lampoon to late-night TV in New York. He talks his first on-air pitch, how he ended up on camera in a recurring bit, and one controversial Features satire that...
2018-08-13
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 17: Empowering Women with Hafsat Abiola '92
Hafsat Abiola ’92 is a fighter. A seeker of justice. A champion for human rights. Her life is a story of discovery, tragedy, resiliency, and action. Inspired by the unlawful imprisonment of her father and the assassination of her mother, Abiola has dedicated her life to promoting democracy in Nigeria and empowering women around the world. In 1996 she founded the NGO Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND), which seeks to involve women and youth in Africa’s social, economic and political development. Most recently, Abiola was named Executive President of Women in Africa (WIA) Initiative. In this episode of Every Quarter, Emily Ndio...
2018-07-09
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 16: Affecting Visual Effects
Adobe After Effects is a staple in the visual effects post-production world. It is used in large-scale Hollywood productions, network television, and even by the Office of Communication here at Andover. The software’s co-founder, David Simons, is a member of Andover’s class of 1986. On this episode of Every Quarter, Simons sits down with Neil Evans to discuss his career path to Adobe, the struggles of having one of the first personal computers at Andover, and his advice for aspiring coders. Simons’ new project, Character Animator, combines elements of After Effects with live action puppetry technology and has been featur...
2018-04-19
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 15: Scouting the Red Sox
Gus Quattlebaum ’93 is a baseball lifer. From his time at Andover playing in Phelps Park to setting hitting records at Davidson College to traveling across the Americas in search of the next big league star, Quattlebaum has made a career out of the game he loves. Now, as the Boston Red Sox’s Vice President of Professional Scouting, he manages a team of national scouts, compiles players reports that influence roster moves, and oversees the club's minor league talent development. Back in January Gus returned to Andover to participate in our Hot Stove night with fellow baseball insiders, and took some...
2018-03-23
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 14: What is Citizenship?
What does the term citizenship mean? Does it relate to place of birth or residency? What are the requirements of citizenship and have those requirements evolved over time? Who determines citizenship and by what criteria? We’ve been trying to answer this question in as many ways as possible in the classroom, during All-School Meetings and with varied guest speakers on campus. Citizenship is not only the theme for Andover's 2017-2018 academic year but a pressing issue that is affecting everyone around the globe. Since September 2017, more than 20 guest speakers—recruited from departments across campus—have touched on the theme of citize...
2018-02-20
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 13: USA Gymnastics, Fake News, and #MeToo with NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk '90
A member of the Class of 1990, NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk, returned to campus recently to discuss her latest assignment: the rise of the #MeToo movement and cases of sexual misconduct that are plaguing industries from business and entertainment to sports and politics. In this episode of Every Quarter, she talks about the scandal erupting around USA Gymnastics, journalistic integrity, and what it’s like to report from a war zone. Super Bowl fans will want to stick around for her decidedly biased view of the big game.
2018-01-31
00 min
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces
Can diversity and free expression co-exist on our campuses? How about in our town squares, our cities, and our world? In this talk, John Palfrey — Head of School at Phillips Academy, Andover, and author of the new book "Safe Spaces, Braves Spaces" — leads a discussion of two of the foundational values of our democracy in the digital age. Learn more about this event, and watch the video here: https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/2017/10/Palfrey
2017-12-20
1h 17
Every Quarter
Episode 12: Global Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
John Marks '61, P'95, sits down for a discussion with Carmen Muñoz-Fernández, director of Learning in the World and instructor in Spanish, and Eric Roland, Precourt Director of Partnerships at the Tang Institute. Marks reflects upon his time as a student at Phillips Academy, recalled moments from his life’s work, and shared his views on the meaning of global citizenship and the state of the world today. As you scan the globe, what catches your attention the most? What are the highlights of a career dedicated to conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and social entrepreneurship? These are some of the...
2017-12-12
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 11: The EQ Lounge at Reunion Weekend
Reunion Weekend is a special time for our alums. Everyone is back on campus, savoring the nostalgia, seeing old friends, and reconnecting with the school that shaped their formative years. We wanted to capture this feeling so for Reunion 2017 we tried an experiment. We set up a tent, a table, and chairs in front of George Washington Hall and invited alumni in to sit, relax, and reflect. We called it the EQ Lounge, and these are their stories.
2017-10-23
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 10: True Grit with Angela Duckworth
Grit has been a pretty popular buzzword in education these past few years. The concept isn't exactly new. Perseverance, willingness to learn, passion, positively dealing with adversity—these are all characteristics that we typically associate with good students, and people for that matter. While we may have anecdotally known this for a while, scientific research is now confirming that grit is gold. Angela Duckworth is the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of cha...
2017-09-29
00 min
Every Quarter
Episode 09: A Conversation on Coeducation
Earlier this year Every Quarter had the privilege of hosting a special conversation between Nancy Sizer and Louise Kennedy, Class of 1976. Sizer taught at Andover in the seventies and eighties and was the spouse of the renowned educational reformer and Phillips Academy's 12th Head of School, Ted Sizer. Kennedy came to Andover in the first year of coeducation and went on to serve as the first female editor of The Phillipian, the Academy's student-run newspaper. This episode is like listening in on old friends reuniting after many years apart. They discuss the merger of Phillips and Abbot Academies, what life w...
2017-08-29
00 min