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Sloth's Love to Read Podcast☘️ The Story of Saint Patrick’s Day - by Patricia A. PingryDiscover some of the most common St. Patrick’s day traditions in this very fun and engaging story. Book available at Scholastic or Amazon. Check out our St. Patrick’s Day collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com
2026-03-1405 minSloth's Love to Read Podcast☘️ The Story of Saint Patrick’s Day - by Patricia A. PingryDiscover some of the most common St. Patrick’s day traditions in this very fun and engaging story. Book available at Scholastic or Amazon. Check out our St. Patrick’s Day collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com
2026-03-1405 min
Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NJ Girls Basketball: 4 Finals, 1 Champion
Four thrilling Non-Public girls basketball finals await on Monday, with the winners heading to the state finals at Rutgers University. Top-seeded Morris Catholic, Gill St. Bernard’s, Red Bank Catholic, and Rutgers Prep face off against Pingry, Saddle River Day, St. John Vianney, and Gloucester Catholic, respectively. Fans are eager for these high-stakes games, featuring strong defenses and quick offenses. Catch the action live on Monday and Thursday for the championship.
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2026-03-0801 min
Talking Technology with ATLISInfrastructure, Talent Development, and Community Collaboration with David AzarDavid Azar, Systems Administrator at Pingry School, explores the unique transition from corporate IT to the "white-glove" service model of independent schools. He discusses strategies for developing internal talent, the critical importance of reliable infrastructure like Wi-Fi, and how collaborative leadership programs like the ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) foster essential professional networks.The Pingry SchoolPingry’s Values for AI UsePingry Hall of FamePingry ArchivesLoom, free screen recorder for PC and MacATLIS Leadership Institute, education and networking program designed to prepare and support technology leaders in independent schools as they grow into their positions and expand their influenceThe Lawrenceville Sc...
2026-01-2054 min
Teton Sports TalkSherrone Moore and The Catholics' ConflictThis week Massey is joined by Dawson Smith and Rob Pingry to discuss Sherrone Moore's fiery tailspin this week., Notre Dame's cowardice, and Phillip Rivers.
Also we give you a six pack of NFL picks for this weekend's games.
2025-12-1252 min
Airey Bros.'s RadioEp. 413 — Beyond Fast with Chris Lear: Newbury Park XC, Running with the Buffaloes & Sub 4:00In Episode 413 of Airey Bros Radio we sit down with Chris Lear — the voice of American distance running and co-author of Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running (with Andrew Greif & Sean Brosnan).Lear’s work has shaped how an entire generation understands the sport through three modern classics:Running with the Buffaloes — inside Mark Wetmore’s legendary 1998 Colorado squadSub 4:00 — Alan Webb’s wild, painful, electrifying chase for the mileBeyond Fast — the Newbury Park XC revolution under Coach Sean BrosnanWe talk origin stories, writing, cultu...
2025-11-211h 09
I'm Here TooBuilding the Foundation for a Well-Lived Life: a conversation with Cynthia Cuffie, MDHi everybody! Welcome to this episode of I'm Here Too: Building the Foundation for a Well-Lived Life, a conversation with Cynthia Cuffie, MD. I'm really excited for this one. We're going to sit down with Cynthia and hear about her early academic experiences and how those paved the way for her career success as a physician, as a corporate executive and as an executive coach. We'll also learn how she managed to find the time to be an engaged mom of three, while giving back to her community. And if you're a lover of all...
2025-08-221h 02
The Net Assets Podcast from NBOAStrategic Risk-Taking with CFO Olaf WeckesserOlaf Weckesser, CFO at The Pingry School in New Jersey, may come up with the best April's Fools jokes on campus, but for him, school strategy is no laughing matter. When Pingry leaders had the opportunity to acquire property from a nearby closing independent school, they seized it, even though they hadn't mapped out all the details. Now the former dorms provide housing for faculty who otherwise would be commuting long distances, while other spaces enrich the day-school and auxiliary program experience, helping Pingry stand out in a competitive market. Weckesser shares the collective efforts to shape the school's...
2025-06-1827 min
Glass and OutNJ Devils Foundation Executive Director Kate Whitman Annis: Empowering young athletes, team goal setting and learning to explain a drillIn episode #301, we welcome upcoming presenter at this year's TCS Live and Executive Director of the New Jersey Devils Youth Foundation, Kate Whitman Annis. In her current role with the Devils, she is innovating how professional sports teams engage with their local fan base to raise funds and together, serve those in need in their local community. She has had a wide ranging career including several roles in the political arena, in addition to working with multiple organizations in leading their fundraising efforts. She is also a hockey coach at heart. In addition to...
2025-05-151h 13
The Peer2Peer PodcastPeer2Peer Podcast - Ms. Cabrerra | Ep.15On today's episode, Ariella Allariez and Serena Campbell interview Ms. Cabrerra about her life at Pingry.
Hosts: Ariella Allariez and Serena Campbell
Editors: Sophia Guild and Sarah Yu
2025-04-0310 minTalking Technology with ATLISAI, Infrastructure, and the Evolving Role of Technology Leadership in Independent SchoolsIn this episode, technology leaders from independent schools discuss the complexities of their evolving roles. They share insights on managing AI integration, ensuring data privacy, and developing comprehensive business continuity plans. The conversation also explores strategies for fostering strong technology departments and the importance of community and collaboration in navigating the challenges of technology leadership.ResourcesKnowledge-ABLE: Igniting a New Generation of Lifelong Learners, book providing a framework for effective learning that extends beyond traditional educationUpLearn, LLC, educational consulting companyThe Pingry SchoolNew Jersey Association of Independent SchoolsLink to episode “Christina and the Dudes”Skill Struck, online lear...
2025-03-2559 minThe Peer2Peer PodcastPeer2Peer Podcast - Mr. Ciarrocca | Ep.13In this podcast, Jasmine Zhou, Angelina Gao, and Amelia Liu interview Mr. Ciarrocca. Mr. Bennett is a math teacher. They discuss life at Pingry and other interesting topics.
Hosts: Angelina Gao, Amelia Liu, and Jasmine Zhou
Editors: Anaya Offiong & Sarah Yu
2025-03-0511 minThe Peer2Peer PodcastPeer2Peer Podcast - Mr. Bennett | Ep.12In this podcast, Amelia Liu interviews Mr. Bennett. Mr. Bennett is a math teacher, and new to Pingry this year. They discuss life at Pingry and other interesting topics.
Host: Amelia Liu
Editor: Sarah Yu
2025-02-1907 minThe Peer2Peer PodcastPeer2Peer Podcast - Alexandra Rajan | Ep.10Katherine, Norah, and Mr. Shangold, interview Alexandra Rajan. They discuss her experiences at Pingry, Cornell, and her career.
Co-hosts: Katherine, Norah, and Mr. Shangold
2025-02-0638 minThe Peer2Peer PodcastPeer2Peer Podcast - Mr. Gold | Ep.9Anna Ojo and Sarah Yu interview Mr. Gold about his time at Pingry, offering a glimpse into the world of music, travel, advice, and personal growth.
Co-hosts: Anna Ojo, Sarah Yu
Editor: Sarah Yu
Producer: Sophia Guild
2025-01-2915 minThe Peer2Peer PodcastPeer2Peer Podcast - Coach O | Ep.8Roland and Julianna interview Coach O about his time at Pingry touching craziest moments, shows, and advice on staying present in the moment.
Co-hosts: Roland Norville, Julianna Zhang
Editor: Sarah Yu
Producer: Sophia Guild
Special Thanks: Mr. Kelly & Mr. Shangold
2025-01-2314 minTeton Sports TalkBills vs RefsThis week Rob Pingry joins Massey on the show to discuss what we saw from the CFP Championship between Ohio Stat's $20 million dollar roster and Notre Dame with 7 starters missing. Spoiler Alert, the rich guy wins.
Does Travis Kelce go back to the Super Bowl so he can impress his girlfriend? Does the current CFP format need to be altered?? Why did Notre Dame leave Jeremiah Smith in 1-on-1 coverage on 3rd and 11??
Plus we give out our analysis and picks for this weekend's NFC and AFC Championship games!
2025-01-2359 minThe Peer2Peer PodcastPeer2Peer Podcast - Ms. Kelleher | Ep.6In this episode of The Peer2Peer Podcast, Zoe and Sophia sit down with Ms. Kelleher to learn all about her experience as a middle school teacher, how Pingry has changed since she was a student, and spinning pencils.
Co-hosts: Sophia Guild, Zoe Snider
Editor: Sophia Guild
Producer: Sophia Guild
Special Thanks: Mr. Kelly & Mr. Shangold
2024-12-1825 minThe Peer2Peer PodcastPeer2Peer Podcast - Mr. Keating | Ep.2In this episode of The Peer2Peer Podcast, hosts Tanya and Sophia sit down with Mr. Keating, a long-time faculty member, to discuss life philosophies, his craziest stories, and much more. He shares his journey from Baltimore to Pingry, reflecting on twists and turns making up his experience at a school he’s called home for decades.
Co-hosts: Sophia Guild, Tanya Puranik
Editor: Sophia Guild
Producer: Sophia Guild
Special Thanks: Mr. Kelly & Mr. Shangold
2024-11-2727 minTeton Sports TalkEverybody Love KyrieThis week on the show, we welcome back Purdue superfan, Panthers tolerator, and NBA intellect Rob Pingry to break down all the sports of the moment.
The Mavs take Game 1 in Minnesota while the Celtics take a 2-0 lead on the Pacers. Luka and Kyrie are ballin’ out while the Timberwolves big men fold in the fourth. Jaylen Brown is coming for Tatum’s alpha crown, scoring 40 en route to a blowout win against Indiana in Game 2.
Is Big Private Equity plotting to ruin college sports? Will the Panthers win the NFC South?? Can any NBA coach keep their job??? And...
2024-05-241h 17
The One NetworkTeacher To Sales SamuraiMark Facciani recounts his career journey from being a teacher at The Pingry School to entering the business world at a construction company.
After a setback in his teaching career, he transitioned to business, eventually leading a sales development team at a construction software company, Tenna.
He integrated his teaching and coaching skills into his business role, leading to success.
After significant growth at Tenna, he decided to focus on his own coaching business, specializing in building high-performance sales development teams.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Thoughts on Clarity and Target Understanding
2024-05-1626 minTeton Sports TalkTeton Sports Talk turns Eight!Following an Elite 8 loss in 2016, Massey and Trainor embarked on an 8 year endeavor to professionally and honorably cover SPORTS. We are #blessed to welcome back Purdue guru Rob Pingry and celebrate the Boilermakers’ first Final Four appearance since 1980. At the time, none of us were even born yet.
We break down how Purdue, UConn, Bama and NC State got here, plus predict the final weekend of March Madness. The battle of the big men between Edey and Burns should be reminiscent of Godzilla vs Kong. On the other side, the Tide have become a basketball school and look to slow do...
2024-04-0558 minTeton Sports TalkSweet 16 on Opening DayThis week on the show, Purdue expert Rob Pingry rejoins the show as we move into the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend. East Coast dominance so far, as the Big East and ACC still have 6 teams in the mix. While the Pac-12, Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12 combined, have 4.
Don’t sleep on Opening Day, baseball is back folks. The Rangers raise their banner and defeat the Cubs in extra innings right out the gates. Only 161 games left until the postseason!
Is Zion on Ozempic? Will Harbaugh trade Herbert and draft JJ McCarthy?? Are Brian Kelly and Kim Mulkey having an...
2024-03-2958 min
Broadway Drumming 101Podcast #69 - Greg LandesGregory Landes is a versatile musician, excelling as a drummer, percussionist, composer, educator, and arranger. His impressive orchestral credits include serving as a timpanist and percussionist for esteemed ensembles such as The New Jersey Symphony, Garden State Philharmonic, The New Haven Symphony, The American Symphony Orchestra, New York Chorale Society, The Brooklyn Philharmonic, Princeton Symphony, Albany Symphony, Little Orchestra Society of New York, Greenwich, Stamford, and Westchester Symphonies, Masterwork Chorale Orchestra, Goldman Band, and The New Jersey Wind Symphony.For the past three decades, Gregory has demonstrated his musical prowess as both a drummer and percussionist in...
2023-08-051h 07
Guru Viking PodcastEp206: Art of Teaching Meditation - Dean Sluyter 3In this episode I am once again joined by Dean Sluyter: meditation teacher and best-selling author of several books including ‘The Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature: Finding Nirvana in the Classics’.
In this episode Dean challenges unexamined assumptions about meditation, reveals how to teach meditation well, how to communicate technique and spiritual ideas in plain language, when and how to effectively use Sanskrit or Tibetan terms, and considers whether or not meditation teachers need to know where the paths they teach lead.
Dean also shares his passion for language and literature, lists his favourite authors, recalls his time teachi...
2023-06-161h 15
The Get Zoned In PodcastWearing Multiple Hats: With Special Guest Coach Anthony FeltreOn this week's episode of the Get Zoned In Podcast, Coach Duke and Coach Steve sit down with Pingry Head Coach and Director of Zoned Redhawks, Anthony Feltre. How do you coach 10-year-olds versus high school players? What goes into a great post-game speech? And what skills do you look for in a player? They answer these questions and much more!
"Get Zoned In: A Baseball Coaching Podcast" is your go-to source for expert insights and advice on coaching. In each episode, experienced coaches discuss a variety of topics including creating effective practice plans, communicating with parents...
2023-05-2933 min
PlayFast - Lacrosse PodcastNJ High School Lacrosse - Ep. 8 (w/ Colin Kurdyla)Q4 Lacrosse President Gil Swenson and guest hosts Anthony Terranova and Bill Tharp sit down with Bridgewater-Raritan star midfielder and Rutgers commit Colin Kurdyla to talk about the Bridgewater season so far, the upcoming Q4 Lacrosse Game of the Week between Bridgewater-Raritan and rival Pingry, and the current Top 20 across the state. Colin is one of 4 Kurdyla brothers in a family full of NJ lacrosse tradition with his father, uncles, and older brother Brady all playing at Rutgers as well, and Uncle Allen being a coach at Bridgewater-Raritan.Support the showPlayFast Special Series on NJ High...
2023-05-0149 min
Albany Law School PodcastMeet Bria Barnes - Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity & InclusionDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Albany Law School: https://www.albanylaw.edu/student-experience-support/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Upcoming Events at Albany Law: https://www.albanylaw.edu/about/events/upcoming
Bria Barnes comes to Albany Law School as an experienced facilitator, workshop leader, and equity educator with years of experience in public and private K-12 environments across the tri-state and New England area.
With a masters degree in Education, Culture, and Society from Rutgers University, Bria has worked collaboratively and constructively with a number of institutions in hopes of creating more inclusive communities on their campuses. In...
2023-02-1023 min
Moments with MarianneFollowing The Dharma in Western Literature & the Movies with Dean SluyterAre there lessons for enlightenment in western literature and the movies? Tune in Tuesday, December 27th at 3pm PST/ 6pm EST for an inspiring discussion with Dean Sluyter on his new #books The Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature: Finding Nirvana in the Classics, and Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on #KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.co...
2022-12-2853 min
State Of The Marauders84 | Football Falls As Cross-Country Wins The CountyRenato and Justin breakdown the Marauders’ 42-27 defeat to Bergen Catholic and talk about the rest of the program, including Cross-Country winning the Hudson County Title, Water Polo taking on Pingry, Soccer finishing up their Hudson County schedule, and the results from Crew’s Overpeck Fall Classic last week. They also revealed this week’s Marauder Player Of The Week as well as the nominees for next week’s award.
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2022-10-2445 minState Of The Marauders81 | Football Falls With Soccer Counties LoomingRenato and Justin breakdown the Marauders’ 35-26 defeat to #1 Don Bosco and talk about the rest of the program, including Soccer continuing to face Hudson County teams as the county tournament starts next week, Water Polo taking on Pingry, Cross-Country competing in Holmdel, and Crew competing in the Head Of The Riverfront. They also revealed this week’s Marauder Player Of The Week as well as the nominees for next week’s award.
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2022-10-0338 min
Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex FerrariNLS 110: How to ELIMINATE Stress, Anxiety & Depression in Just Minutes A Day! with Dean SluyterDean Sluyter (pronounced “slighter”) has taught natural methods of meditation and awakening since 1970. His five highly acclaimed books include Natural Meditation (Amazon #1 stress management bestseller, and Nautilus Gold Medal winner for best mind-body-spirit book) and Fear Less: Living Beyond Fear, Anxiety, Anger, and Addiction. Dean gives talks, workshops, and retreats throughout the United States and beyond, from Ivy League colleges to maximum-security prisons. His media appearances have included National Public Radio, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Coast to Coast AM, The Dr. Oz Show, and O, The Oprah Magazine.A grateful student of Eastern and Western sage...
2022-08-2556 min
Guru Viking PodcastEp163: Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature - Dean SluyterIn this episode I’m joined by Dean Sluyter: meditation teacher, best-selling author of several books including his most recent ‘The Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature: Finding Nirvana in the Classics’.
Dean recounts his fortunate upbringing, how he began to realise he had an unusually fast mind, and the early mystical experiences that would change his life in profound ways.
Dean talk about his parent’s radical left activism, and how one event caused him to re-examine his family’s beliefs.
Dean shares the arc of his spiritual life, including his psychedelic sadhu period, his twenty years as a teacher of...
2022-08-191h 20
Our Gifted Kids Podcast#059 College level science for kids?! w/ Dr Daniel FriedIn this episode, we're talking to Dr Daniel Fried about his Biochemistry Literacy for Kids online classes. As soon as I saw this, I knew my gifted kids would love it and I'm excited to share something made for kids that is high-level science – that is so hard to find! I hope you love it too! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or...
2022-08-1531 min
The Classical Ideas PodcastEP 242: The Dharma Bum's Guide to Western Literature w/Dean SluyterDean Sluyter (pronounced slighter) has taught meditation and led workshops and retreats since 1970, at venues ranging from Ivy League colleges to maximum-security prisons. A grateful student of sages in several traditions, he has completed numerous retreats and pilgrimages in India, Tibet, Nepal, and the West. Dean's previous books include Natural Meditation, winner of the 2015 Nautilus Gold Award for best book on body, mind, and spirit practices. His media appearances have included Coast to Coast AM, National Public Radio, the New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, and USA Today. From 1977 to 2010, Dean taught English...
2022-06-0858 min
Living Fabulously FierceLiving Fabulously UniqueArlyn Davich is an entrepreneurial executive with a proven track record of building and scaling consumer-tech businesses as a startup Founder/CEO (PayPerks...Allswell...ShopShops) and Fortune 50 Intrapreneur at companies like Walmart. She specializes in direct to consumer strategy, brand building, demand generation and digital acceleration.She currently serves as a Board Director for Caliper Foods and The Pingry School while building her latest venture, Little Fish: a company that deploys top-tier executive talent, on a fractional and interim basis, to growth stage e-commerce businesses.
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2022-05-3043 min
The Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #399 - 21MAY22
Podcast:
This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Dean Sluyter, author of The Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature, published this year by New World Library. Some of us were lucky enough to have one passionate, funny, inspiring English teacher who helped us fall in love with books. Add a lifetime of teaching Dharma — authentic, traditional approaches to meditation and awakening — and you get award-winning author Dean Sluyter. With droll humor and irreverent wisdom, he unpacks the Dharma of more than twenty major writers, from William Blake to Dr. Seuss, inspiring readers to deepen...
2022-05-2200 minThe Mystical PositivistThe Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #399 - 21MAY22
Podcast:
This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Dean Sluyter, author of The Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature, published this year by New World Library. Some of us were lucky enough to have one passionate, funny, inspiring English teacher who helped us fall in love with books. Add a lifetime of teaching Dharma — authentic, traditional approaches to meditation and awakening — and you get award-winning author Dean Sluyter. With droll humor and irreverent wisdom, he unpacks the Dharma of more than twenty major writers, from William Blake to Dr. Seuss, inspiring readers to deepen...
2022-05-2200 min
The New Dimensions CaféThe Hidden References to Enlightenment in Classic Literature - Dean Sluyter - C0552Dean Sluyter lived in New Jersey for 33 years where he developed the Literature of Enlightenment Program at the Pingry School and worked with inmates at Northern State Prison and Mountain View Youth Correctional Facility. He now lives in Santa Monica, California and teaches natural methods of meditation and awakening throughout the United States and beyond. He's known for his funny, down to earth style and for making life transforming teachings accessible and easy. He is the author of many books including The Zen Commandments (Tarcher/Putnam 2001). Why the Chicken Crossed the Road and Other Hidden Enlightenment Teachings (Tarcher/Putnam 1998...
2022-05-1817 min
New DimensionsAwakening to the Deep Wisdom Hidden in Classic Literature - Dean Sluyter - ND3755For those of us who are committed to a life of awakening and truth, Sluyter gives us deep insight into the writings of such luminaries as Mark Twain, William Blake, Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, J.D. Salinger and many more. You’ll not be bored in his class as he takes us deep into the spiritual insights hidden in the writings of these revered literary geniuses. Dean Sluyter lived in New Jersey for 33 years where he developed the Literature of Enlightenment Program at the Pingry School and worked with inmates at Northern State Prison and Mountain View Youth Correctional Fa...
2022-05-1857 min
Enterprising Families PodcastJames E Hughes Jr. shares on the Five Capitals Of WealthJames E Hughes Jr. shares on the Five Capitals Of Wealth
About: James (Jay) E. Hughes, Jr., Esq.
Mr. Hughes, a resident of Aspen, Colorado, is the author of Family Wealth: Keeping It in the Family, and of Family – The Compact Among Generations, both published by Bloomberg Press, and is the co–author with Susan Massenzio and Keith Whitaker of The Cycle of the Gift: Family Wealth and Wisdom, The Voice of the Rising Generation, and Complete Faith Wealth, all published by John Wiley & Sons and is a co-author with Hartley Goldstone and Keith Whitaker of F...
2022-05-1541 min
Mabel Short StoriesJolly Old Santa ClauseMabel reads a book by Patricia A Pingry called Jolly Old Santa Clause. Merry Christmas everyone!!
2021-12-2502 min
Enterprising Families PodcastJames E Hughes Jr. shares on Energy is the powerful tool of Generational WealthJames E Hughes Jr. shares on Energy is the powerful tool of Generational Wealth
About: James (Jay) E. Hughes, Jr., Esq.
Mr. Hughes, a resident of Aspen, Colorado, is the author of Family Wealth: Keeping It in the Family, and of Family – The Compact Among Generations, both published by Bloomberg Press, and is the co–author with Susan Massenzio and Keith Whitaker of The Cycle of the Gift: Family Wealth and Wisdom, The Voice of the Rising Generation, and Complete Faith Wealth, all published by John Wiley & Sons and is a co-author with Hartley Goldstone and...
2021-11-2135 min
Enterprising Families PodcastJames E Hughes Jr. shares on Consciousness of Understanding WealthJames E Hughes Jr. shares on Consciousness of Understanding Wealth
About: James (Jay) E. Hughes, Jr., Esq.
Mr. Hughes, a resident of Aspen, Colorado, is the author of Family Wealth: Keeping It in the Family, and of Family – The Compact Among Generations, both published by Bloomberg Press, and is the co–author with Susan Massenzio and Keith Whitaker of The Cycle of the Gift: Family Wealth and Wisdom, The Voice of the Rising Generation, and Complete Faith Wealth, all published by John Wiley & Sons and is a co-author with Hartley Goldstone and Keith Whitaker of Fami...
2021-10-1732 min
Point of LearningCivil Discourse 101 with Peter HornThis bonus episode is a departure from my usual format in several ways. First, I answer more questions than I ask. Second, I’m the guest. Third, I didn’t really make the show—or at least, not the way I usually do! Courtesy of the Pingry Politics Podcast, this show features me doing a brief overview of some key points I consider critical to civil discourse (respectful conversation about topics of shared concern), followed by Q & A with high school students at the Pingry School in NJ.
2021-04-011h 00
Point of LearningCivil Discourse 101 with Peter Horn
This bonus episode is a departure from my usual format in several ways. First, I answer more questions than I ask. Second, I’m the guest. Third, I didn’t really make the show—or at least, not the way I usually do! The lion’s share of tape today comes courtesy of the Pingry Politics Podcast, hosted and edited by the Politics Club president at the Pingry School in NJ, Marcus Brotman. When I showed up (via Zoom) to lead a session on civil discourse sponsored by the club just a few days after the January 6th Insurrection at the C...
2021-04-0100 min
Pingry PoliticsEconomics Education, with Mr. BarrOn today's episode, Sean Lyons interview Mr. Davidson Barr, an Economics and Math teacher at the Pingry School. They talk about how to popularize economics across disciplines in high school, the changing definition of the middle class, and how politicians interact with the study of economics more broadly. In this episode, Mr. Barr detailed the winding road which lead him to the Pingry math department. He began with aspirations in the banking world, but graduated in 2009, during the Great Recession. He soon found himself teaching economics, then joining Pingry. Currently, Mr. Barr is getting his doctorate in math education...
2021-02-0529 minPingry PoliticsThe How's and Why's of Civil Discourse, with Dr. Peter HornIn the wake of the Capital Riot on January 6th, we at the Politics club think it's important now, more than ever, to be able to engage with those you disagree with. Dr. Peter Horn founded his own education consulting firm Horn Ed, and has his own podcast called "Point of Learning". Members of The Pingry School and I talked asked Dr. Horn questions about our modern discourse. We focused on how to engage with people with different facts than ours, the impact of social media and echo chambers.
2021-01-3153 minPingry PoliticsLocal Firms: Lombardi Pizza CoThis is the first in a series of interviews we’ll be conducting with small businesses in and around the Pingry area. We’ll be talking to them about their experience and strategy before and during Covid
What’s Pauly’s advice on getting into the food business?
Don’t do it.
Pauly tells us his story in founding and running Lombardi's Pizzeria. Lombardi’s Pizza was fortunate to increase their revenues by more than 30%! Of course, pizza restaurants are accustomed to the takeout model, which helped their transition.
We asked Pauly...
2021-01-1122 minPingry PoliticsSouth Asian Geopolitics and Teaching Abroad, with Saad ToorOn Today’s episode, I interview Mr. Toor, Pingry’s own World History teacher. Mr. Toor taught World Religions at the University of Connecticut, then taught at a Saudi Arabian international school for two years, and came to Pingry after studying South Asian Politics at Oxford. While at Oxford he also taught at Stanford University's Overseas Program. He told me about his experiences abroad, and the different cultures he encountered. We also dug into some modern geopolitical shifts, such as Trump’s pulling of troops from Afghanistan, Mohammed Bin Salman’s push to reform Saudi Arabia, and warming Israel-Arab relation...
2020-12-1336 minPingry PoliticsYom-Kippur and Modern America, with Rabbi SagalThe Pingry Politics Podcast is back and better than ever! We've re-uploaded all of our content, with a new Interview with Rabbi Sagal of the B'nai Israel congregation in Rumson. We asked Rabbi Sagal about the Holiday of Yom Kippur and it's the lessons for modern America. Rabbi Sagal was the head rabbi at the Temple Emanu-El in Westfield for nearly my entire life, and isforemost authority I know on the subject of Jewish Theology.
Key Questions for the episode:
What is the historical importance of Yom-Kippur to the Jewish people?
Were Jews...
2020-10-0331 minPingry PoliticsMexico, the other side of the border; with Ricardo VollbrecthausenThe discussion begins at 10:00
Our first guest speaker is Ricardo Vollbrechthausen, Pingry class of 2012. Ricardo studied neurobiology at Columbia University, and is now living and working in Mexico. In particular, we will dive into Mexico’s strengths and weaknesses, and how they impact the lives of their citizens as well as US foreign policy. Issues will include corruption, brain-drain, slow economic growth, poor monetary policy, and more. We will also analyze how Mexico will be affected by the new USMCA trade deal, and how president López Obrador (“AMLO”) has led the country. We will...
2020-10-0347 min
Pingry PoliticsQuantitative-Easing, with Dr. Luis BrunsteinOn today’s episode, we talk with Lehigh Economist, Dr. Luis Brunstein. Dr. Brunstein shares his thoughts on a variety of issues pertaining to the current Economic crisis. Quantitative Easing, the efficacy of monetary policy, unemployment benefits and how the US should react are all topics of discussion. A discussion which was followed by a few student asked questions.
If you have any questions for Dr. Brunstein, you can find his email here: lfb417@lehigh.edu
Credits:
Sean Lyons and Marcus Brotman
Editor: Aidan Boylan and Marcus Brotman
Music: Ma...
2020-10-0257 min
The Story Talks BackDean Sluyter: The dharma storytellerDean Sluyter is a writer, teacher, lecturer, and expert on the Buddha dharma. His books include Fear Less, Natural Meditation, Cinema Nirvana, and The Zen Commandments. He has led meditation workshops across the US and in South America and has been featured in Oprah: The Magazine and elsewhere. For over 30 years, he taught English and literature at The Pingry School in New Jersey.
2020-09-0151 min
The WRSU CrewLDWS Day 2, Game 2: RP Argonauts (Rutgers Prep) vs. River Dogs (Pingry)Second game of Day 2 of the TD Bank Park Regional of the Last Dance World Series between the RP Argonauts and the River Dogs.
2020-07-172h 21The WRSU CrewLDWS Day 1, Game 2: GSB Knights vs. River Dogs (Pingry)Second day of action from TD Bank Park between GSB Knights and Pingry in the Last Dance World Series
2020-07-172h 24
Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastUpside Of A Semester OnlineWe probably won't know until September what the Fall 2020 college experience will truly be like, but students need to make momentous decisions about their semester plans NOW. Amy and Mike invited college counselor Tim Lear to offer insights into the upside of a semester online. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why would students hesitate to attend traditional colleges remotely? What are the unexpected disadvantages of pausing education? What are the unexpected benefits of a semester (or more) of college online? Why is work not a feasible alternative for most college students? H...
2020-06-2627 min
Pingry Performance PodcastPPP e14: Sam Fisher '10Erin and Steve talk to Sam Fisher '10 about his time at Pingry and Stanford. He tells us about his path to wellness and the importance of community spirit and personal relationships.
2020-06-0845 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e13: Injury Recovery with Lance Perlow '20 and James Wang '20Erin, Mike, and Steve are joined by Lance Perlow '20 and James Wang '20. They talk about their injuries that significantly impacted their seasons and what went into successful recoveries.
2020-06-0456 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e12: Health 7 Q&AErin, Mike, and Steve answer some questions and talk about suggested topics from our 7th grade health class listeners.
2020-06-0133 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e11: Rainy Day ActivitiesErin, Mike, and Steve discuss some ideas for indoor activities on a rainy day. Listen to hear about indoor workouts using a small space, how to stay physically active throughout your day, and even some other activities to keep your minds and families engaged.
2020-05-2226 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e10: Christian CuccinelloErin, Mike, and Steve talk to Christian Cuccinello, Villanova lacrosse alum and current professional lacrosse player. Christian tells us about how he found success using time management, discipline, self awareness, and leadership to take him through high school and college into his professional career.
2020-05-1944 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e9: Sprinting and RunningErin, Mike, and Steve discuss why and how to incorporate running and sprinting into your workouts.
2020-05-1332 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e8: Part 2: Performance through Adversity with Dani Fusaro '11Erin, Mike, and Steve talk to Dani Fusaro '11 about overcoming adversity and the struggles that go along with it. She tells us about tackling chronic illnesses head on and how it affected her stages of performance in high school and college into adulthood.
2020-05-1131 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e8: Part 1: Performance through Adversity with Dani Fusaro '11Erin, Mike, and Steve talk to Dani Fusaro '11 about overcoming adversity and the struggles that go along with it. She tells us about tackling chronic illnesses head on and how it affected her stages of performance in high school and college into adulthood.
2020-05-0830 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e7: PlyometricsErin, Mike, and Steve discuss why, how, and when to integrate plyometric exercise into your training routines. We specifically address safety concerns as well as the positive benefits for performance.
2020-04-3024 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e6: Time Management with Eva OstrowskyErin and Steve talk to School Counselor Eva Ostrowsky about how to use time management and hold yourself accountable to boost your performance.
2020-04-2827 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e5: Student Perspective on Wellness with Sofia Lombardo '20Mike and Steve discuss a student's perspective on wellness with Sofia Lombardo '20. Sofia tells us about going to school from home, her own healthy habits, and the abrupt end to her senior year.
2020-04-2133 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e4: Eating Well with Coach ScottMike and Steve talk to Director of Strength and Conditioning Doug Scott about nutrition and how to continue to eat well when you may not have access to the same foods you're used to.
2020-04-1632 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e3: Mental Health Check with Dr. RosenMike and Steve talk to School Counselor Dr. Adam Rosen about the importance of maintaining mental health in addition to our physical health. We discuss how to self evaluate and some mental health tips.
2020-04-1336 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e2: SleepErin, Mike, and Steve discuss sleep and how it positively affects our daily lives, what happens when we don't sleep, and some tips for sleep hygiene.
2020-04-0931 minPingry Performance PodcastPPP e1: Importance of Staying ActiveMike and Steve discuss the importance of staying active, especially while staying at home during quarantines.
2020-04-0212 min
RAISE Podcast6: What Can You Do For Your Donors?, Elizabeth BreidingerAbout ElizabethElizabeth Breidinger currently serves as the Director of Institutional Advancement at The Pingry School. Previously, she’s worked in fundraising at the University of Chicago, Brown University, and Bennington College, where she has held leadership positions in alumni relations, development, and major giving. She quickly found that fundraising was a natural fit when she began her career and has transitioned flawlessly from being a direct fundraiser to a manager. Elizabeth has done it all over the years. She’s created and implemented new metrics, reporting, and donor relations best practices. She’s implemented new ad...
2019-09-161h 02
Rock Stars & Hot TopicHot Topic Mayfest 2.1.19Heather Pingry Executive Director of Mayfest talks about the 3 new changes for the 47th Mayfest this year.
2019-02-0111 min
SMARTER Team TrainingDoug Scott: A STT ExclusiveDouglas Scott has been a member of the Pingry faculty since 1999. During that time Mr. Scott has served as a Physical Education teacher, Strength and Conditioning coach, adjunct Anatomy and Physiology teacher, and Track & Field Coach. Coach Scott has also developed a summer Strength and Conditioning Camp for Junior High students. Currently Coach Scott designs and oversees the training programs of both male and female student athletes competing in a variety of Varsity and Junior Varsity athletic teams, including many county, state, and conference championship teams, as well as many recognized scholar athletes.The SMARTER Team Training Audio...
2011-11-2729 min