Nobles U

This episode features an interview with Clara Brodie, Middle School Director of Studies and English teacher. Clara speaks about her passion for teaching middle school students, how AI is impacting her curriculum, and her advice for new teachers entering the profession, among other topics.

This episode features an interview with Gwen Chiaranda, Director of Sports Medicine at Nobles. Gwen speaks about her entry into the sports medicine profession, her experience working with student-athletes at Nobles, and her observations about the culture of the Nobles athletic program, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Michael Turner, one of the most influential Music and Performing Arts instructors Nobles has witnessed. Michael recently retired at the end of December, and he discusses some of his favorite memories at Nobles, along with his love for teaching music for many decades. Michael also reflects on the advice he would give to a young faculty member hoping to excel...

This episode features an interview with George Blake, the Classics department chair, cross country coach, and former basketball coach, in addition to other roles he has served. George speaks about his passion for studying and teaching the Classics, the role of AI in Classics instruction, and his love for coaching, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Kelly Chung, Math department head, a member of our N2N Nobles team, and a former Varsity softball coach, in addition to other roles she has served. Kelly speaks about her love for teaching Math, the challenges that AI poses to Math instruction, and the lessons she's learned from her father about coaching, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Gia Batty, a member of the English department, former director of our Academic Support Center, and leader of creative writing groups for students and faculty, in addition to other roles she serves. Gia discusses her love for teaching writing, how reading habits among students have changed over time, and the lessons she learned during her tenure as director o...

This episode features an interview with Laura Yamartino, Head of the Modern Language Department and a dorm parent in Wiggins, among other roles she serves. Laura speaks about the opportunities and challenges of modern language teachers, how technology is reshaping language pedagogy, and her experiences as a dorm parent on campus, among other topics.   

This episode features an interview with Max Montgomery, Computer Science Department Head, leader of our robotics program, and an Assistant Varsity lacrosse coach. Max speaks about the lessons he learned through his military service, current opportunities and challenges in computer science education, and his perspective on the role of AI in schools, among other topics.

This episode features an interview with Jess Brennan, English Department Chair and one of the key architects of the recent creation of a new Nobles mission statement and statement of core values. Jess speaks about the collaborative process of creating the mission statement, her perspective on the teaching of writing, and the importance of holding students to high expectations, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Maryanne MacDonald, Assistant to the Head of Middle School. Maryanne speaks about her early memories at Nobles, what she's enjoyed most about working in the middle school, and her favorite Nobles traditions, among other topics. (Sorry--Mike's voice is scratchy on the recording.)

This episode features an interview with Laura Neubauer, Director of Experiential and Community Engaged Learning (EXCEL). Laura speaks about the importance of experiential learning, the skills students gain through EXCEL opportunities, and how she envisions the EXCEL program evolving over time, among other topics.

This episode features an interview with Michael Denning, former Director of College Counseling, former Head of Upper School, and current History and English teacher. Michael speaks about how Nobles has changed since he first stepped foot on campus, the lessons he learned in his leadership roles, and how he is navigating his role as a History teacher during a challenging and complex historical mome...

This episode features an interview with Nhung Truong, interim head of the Performing Arts department and Director of Music. Nhung speaks about how to motivate resistant students to engage in the arts, the characteristics of effective music teachers, and her favorite memories working with students, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with John Gifford, Assistant Head of School and Head of Middle School. John speaks about his experiences as a Nobles student, his perspective on how Nobles has evolved over decades, and his favorite middle school traditions, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Kim Genecco, Assistant Head of Upper School and Class I Dean. Kim speaks about the opportunities and challenges in her roles, Nobles' philosophy regarding the student discipline process, and how teaching reading and writing has evolved over the past several years, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Devareaux Brown, Chief Technology Officer, Middle School Football Coach, and Nobles alum. Devareaux speaks about his memorable experiences as a Nobles student, the opportunities and challenges of his current role, and his perspective on social media use in young people, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Steve Ginsberg, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Head of School, and Head Coach of the Boys' Varsity Soccer team. Steve speaks about the qualities that characterize an excellent school culture, his experiences using design thinking, what makes Nobles employees thrive, and his coaching philosophy, among other topics.

This episode features an interview with Mark Spence, Dean of Student Engagement and Assistant Boys' Varsity Hockey Coach. Mark speaks about his journey to Nobles, his concerns about students' mental health today, and the opportunities and challenges in his current role, among other topics.

This episode features an interview with Karen Gallagher, interim Mathematics department head, Director of Residential Life, and a former winner of the Vernon L. Greene Award for Faculty Excellence. Karen speaks about her early impressions of the Nobles community, her leadership of Wiggins dormitory, and how smartphones have impacted community life, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Dr. Cathy Hall, Head of School at Nobles. Cathy speaks about her transition to Nobles when she first arrived, how her leadership philosophy has evolved over time, and what excites her about serving as Head of School at Nobles, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Louis Barassi, Head of the History department, chair of the Discipline Committee, and head coach of JV Boys' Tennis. Louis speaks about the evolution of Nobles during his time here, the characteristics that define exemplary educators, and what he'll miss most about Nobles as he nears retirement, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Maura Sullivan, Dean of Faculty at Nobles, a member of the Mathematics department, and Head Coach of the Girls' Varsity Field Hockey team. Maura speaks about her journey to Nobles, the traits that lead faculty to flourish at the school, and the similarities between teaching and coaching, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Beth Reilly, a History department member, General Counsel for the school, Head Coach of the Girls' Varsity Soccer team, and an alum of Nobles. Beth speaks about her experience as a student at Nobles, her teaching and coaching philosophies, and her work as General Counsel, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Don Allard, a veteran member of our History department, former class dean, and successful coach in our football and baseball programs. Don speaks about the evolution of Nobles over time, his experience teaching civics in an age of polarization, and his coaching philosophy that has guided him during his time at Nobles, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Jen Hamilton, Director of Counseling and Psychology at Nobles. Jen speaks about current trends in student well-being and wellness, the factors that can positively and negatively impact students' sense of themselves, and common misconceptions of those who struggle with mental health, among other topics.