Patriot Pod

The experience of being a racial minority is complex— it comes with the array of nuances and experiences that makes up our identities living in a foreign nation. Join Erica — a student who has lived in three different countries— as she interviews various people from different walks of life about how they interpret the world around them. It does not matter whether you are a man, a woman, old, young...

Today I talked to Josie about our top Roblox games now, as well as why I don't follow her on Roblox. Tune into find out which Roblox games you should invest in playing.

How can students help the school (and each other) improve well-being and engagement with learning? How can parents help? Join Viewpoint Senior Gracie Schechter and parent Courtney Spikes for a conversation about student leadership in the Challenge Success initiative.

This time Katie Hanks, Upper School Dean of Students, joined the alliance to talk about the idea of being authentically you and the different roles through which we seek to be our authentic selves. Great conversation, listen in!

Join Parent, Courtney Spikes, Board Member, Jill Schechter, and Administrator, Anneke Emerson for a conversation about redefining success.

Mr. Rivers and Dr. Steiger were joined by 11th Graders Clare W., Chloe P., and our Upper School counselor, Leslie Piccioni. Together we discussed mental health and wellness through the pandemic with a student-centered lens. These students know the importance of generalizing the conversation and opening the discussion around mental health. It was a great conversation with a lot of good information...

What really is artificial intelligence? How will its development disrupt our workplace and schools? How should students prepare for this future? John interviews Mr. Donoghue to learn all about it.

Avalon shares new rides and fun facts about Disney from an expert. (Credit for sound effects: Roller Coaster Screams, sound effects by InspectorJ of Freesound.org)

This episode by Alex and Camden takes a fun twist on what the future of lacrosse holds.

What will schools look like after the pandemic, and into the future? Mrs. Emerson and Mrs. Cole interview experts to find out.

Dr. Steiger and Mr. Rivers sat down with Anneke Emerson to talk about what we’ve learned through this time of remote school. And further, how can we build on those lessons to set goals for the future.

Dr. Steiger and Mr. Rivers comin’ in hot! For this episode, they explored the idea of uncomfortable questions and fears of engagement as it relates to our classes and our larger community.

Samuel B. '28 shares his thoughts, perspective, and voice as to how music impacts our lives. He interviews his piano teacher to dive a bit deeper.

Another episode of Patriot Alliance with Dr. Steiger and Mr. Rivers. Joining them in conversation is Mrs. Kamins. Together, they all discuss empathy and how we start to find ourselves in community with others.

A community devoted to individual growth and a shared love of learning is built upon a foundation of countless conversations – both big and small. Join Mr. Rivers and Dr. Steiger as they talk about teaching, learning, growth, and community, and strive to model empathetic engagement and respectful dialogue.

Another episode of Coach Kikugawa as he chats with Coach Smith from Football and Lacrosse.

Coach Kikugawa chats with Coach Bisheff in a new Patriot Pod series called "TK Talks."

In this episode, Ahbinav and Robert, Class of 2027, share their perspectives and thoughts on homework as 5th Graders.

In this new episode, two seniors sit with Coach Kikugawa to discuss the VALT and how we can support one another cohesively. They also have an honest conversation about the process and journey of a student-athlete and teams versus the sole focus on outcomes.

In the first episode of the second season of the Patriot Pod, we talk to Coach Prince from the Varsity Boys Basketball Team. We discuss the current season, the seniors, and Winter Homecoming! He also gives us a preview of the playoff push!

Fifth Grade Students have a conversation about global warming.