Pelicans in a Pod

Dean of Enrollment, Jake Dellorco and Senior Associate Director of Admission, Liz Stewart interview Eera Sharma, head of the Modern & Classical Languages Department, about the school's robust languages program, which offers Spanish, French, Latin, Chinese, and Arabic from levels one through seven. They also talk about real-world communication skills and cultural awareness, opportunities for st...

Dean of Enrollment Jake Dellorco and Dean of Freshmen Mike Donegan interview four new students Willa, Dami, Siena, and Angelo about their experiences transitioning to The Loomis Chaffee School. They share insights about what drew them to Loomis, their academic transitions, dormitory life, and the many extracurricular opportunities they love on campus.

Jake and Liz welcome Director of Residential Life Liz Bucceri '07 and junior Alijah to talk about boarding life at Loomis. They explore how the residential life program creates a 'second home' for Loomis students, the mentorship roles of prefects and RAs, dorm activities, weekend programming, and more. Alijah also shares his personal growth from a shy freshman to a confident leader.

In this episode of Pelicans in a Pod, hosts Jake and Liz interview Dr. Roland Davis, Director of Loomis Chaffee's Center for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging. He discusses the meaning of inclusive excellence as a framework that embeds inclusivity and belonging into every aspect of the school experience, from prospective students to alumni. The conversation covers how Loomis measures belonging th...

Join seniors Charlotte and Shane as they take the mic to share their Loomis journeys — from what first drew them to the Island to how they’ve grown as leaders and individuals along the way. Tune is as they reflect on the experiences that shaped their time at Loomis and the roles they’ve stepped into on campus.

Matt Johnson, director of AI initiatives, along with Jake and Liz, take a deep dive into Loomis' innovative approach to integrating generative AI in the classroom. They discuss the importance of adapting teaching methods to incorporate AI while maintaining high educational standards and fostering student independence. Students and faculty are encouraged to collaborate creatively with AI, recognizi...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Pelicans in a Pod!" Join Jake Dellorco, dean of enrollment and Liz Stewart, senior associate director of admission, as they share their insights about what makes Loomis so special!