Francis Parker School

Parker Podcast: Perspectives Off the Page

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Founded in 1912, Francis Parker School is an accredited independent school recognized for its academic excellence and welcomes students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The School’s depth and variety of academic, art, and athletic offerings provide students with opportunities to discover their unique passions in an environment where each child is known and valued. Parker prepares students to successfully navigate the world we anticipate tomorrow, and a future we cannot yet fully imagine. Learn more at francisparker.org. The Parker Podcast returns with a refreshed format and a renewed...

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Off the Page with Austin Martin '13 18.06.2026 52:22

In this upcoming episode, we hear from Rising Star Awardee Austin Martin ‘13, the Founder and CEO of Rhymes with Reason (RWR), an Educational Technology company that helps students learn literacy through their favorite music. While majoring in business at Brown University, Austin became invested not only in his own education but also in that of students like him from diverse backgrounds. Since fou...

Off the Page with Leonardo Giovannelli ’96, Jessica Morera ’95, and Barry Cheskaty 03.04.2026 38:21

In this episode, we sit down with Parker Alumni Awardee Leonardo Giovannelli ’96, USN, currently the Commanding Officer of Surface Combat Systems Training Command San Diego. Joining him are Jessica Morera ’95, Executive Officer of the same command, and Vietnam veteran and longtime (now retired) Parker faculty member Barry Cheskaty. Together, they reflect on their naval careers and share how their...

Off The Page with John Cook '75 27.02.2026 41:44

In this episode, we sit down with John Cook '75, whose legendary coaching career began at Parker and culminated in a historic tenure as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers women’s volleyball program. For more than two decades at Nebraska, John led the Huskers to four national championships, numerous conference titles, and consistent Top-10 finishes, becoming the winningest Division I volleybal...

Off The Page with Julie Newman '10 and Laura Crabtree '00 18.12.2025 48:50

Hear from alumni awardees Laura Crabtree ’00 and Julie Newman ’10. Laura, CEO of Epsilon3 and a former Crew Operations & Resource Engineer, shares her journey from Parker to helping return the U.S. to human spaceflight. Julie, Vice President of Engineering at Outpost, reflects on her path as an engineer, author, and advocate for women in STEM. Together, they discuss their Parker experiences, c...