People of PS

This year, we are adding new elements to our podcast. In addition to featuring PEOPLE in our People of PS podcast, we are going feature signature PROGRAMS of the School as well as PARENT ED topics. In our first episode of the year, tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, dig into our Odyssey of the Mind (OM) program with Lower School Think. Make. Talk (TMT) teacher, Gail Kirkconnell, an...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Center for Teaching and Learning Math Specialist, Amanda Reimer, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  A native Houstonian, Amanda Reimer grew up in Southwest Houston and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Texas State University. As a young child, scho...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with First Presbyterian Church Senior Pastor, Curtis Bronzan, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  Curtis Bronzan began his ministry career in 2003 as a pastoral assistant at Christ Presbyterian Church in Lakewood, CA. In 2006 Curtis was recruited to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Presbyterian School Think. Make. Talk (TMT) teacher and Museum District Liaison, Eby Harvey, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  Born and raised in Houston, Eby comes from a multi-generation, long line of Longhorns. Eby graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor's...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Presbyterian School trustee and former parent, Dr. André Napier, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  A man of multiple talents, pursuits and stories, Dr. André Napier, has been part of the Presbyterian School community for over 10 years. Three of his four children including Andre &...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Presbyterian School Director of Facility Operations, Jay Hilton, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  A steadfast man of faith, Jay felt a strong calling as a teenager to follow God. A graduate of Texas Bible College, Jay served on staff for three churches prior to coming to Presbyt...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Presbyterian School Alum, Jorge Ortiz, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  A graduate of one of PS's first graduating classes in 2004, Jorge is a proud alum and supporter of the School. Following Presbyterian School, Jorge attended St. John's for high school and then earn...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with First Presbyterian Church Senior Pastor, Rev. Jim Birchfield, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .    A graduate of Michigan State University, Dr. Jim Birchfield was a senior executive with a magazine publishing company when he became a Christian and sensed a calling to go full-time...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Brenton Smith, School Chaplain, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  Brenton's involvement in Presbyterian School has run deep and wide spanning over 14 years since she began as a second grade student in Lower School. Brenton graduated PS with the Class of 2011 and attended St....

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Dr. Melissa Carbajal, NICU Physician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, and Director of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program for Baylor College of Medicine, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  Dr. Melissa Carbajal wears numerous hats as a faculty member at Baylor College of M...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Mike Cobb, the Head of School at All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler, Texas in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  With a passion for student engagement and authentic learning, Mike Cobb currently serves as the head of All Saints, a 3K-12 school of 650 students. The school has receiv...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Associate Head of Middle School, Toni Mouton, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  Toni Mouton grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from LSU and her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Louisiana. She ha...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with 5th Grade Math Teacher, Ralph Head, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  Ralph Head grew up in West Columbia, Texas which is the first capital of the Republic of Texas. He received his Bachelors of Science from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a Master of Education in C...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Director of Athletics, Alvaro Baltodano, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .   Alvaro Baltodano grew up in Nicaragua and moved to Houston, Texas when he was in middle school. In the Podcast, Alvaro shares about this difficult transition and the challenges and choices he had to meet...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Dean of Faculty, Christy Heno, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast .  Christy Heno graduated from LSU with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and received her Masters of Education from Walden University. Christy was an elementary school teacher in Richardson ISD, Tyler ISD...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Lower School Art teacher, Terry Flores, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast . Terry's passion for the arts and love for sparking and developing creativity in children is incredible. Get to know Terry, her background, what she hopes to teach kids at PS and how she is making a diff...

Jessica holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Kansas as well as a master's degree in Elementary Education from The George Washington University.  Additionally, she has completed post-graduate work in Literacy at Chapman University, in Reading at Columbia University, and in Mathematics at Stanford University. Prior to joining the Leadership Team at Presbyterian Sch...

We are wrapping up Season 1 of the People of PS Podcast with a recap from our Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton. Tune in to hear our final episode for the 2020-21 school year which reflects upon the themes touched upon during the last eight episodes including what surprised and did not surprise him about the people he interviewed. The episode is live and available for download now on our People of...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Early Childhood teacher, Karell Williams, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast.   Karell Williams received her undergraduate degree in psychology and her M.Ed. in Educational Counseling from St. Thomas University. She has been teaching Kindergarten for seven years and this past year he...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Houston Police Department Officer Mike Garcia, in a new episode which is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast.  Mike Garcia received his undergraduate degree in political science from Texas Southern and later graduated from the Police Academy. He has served in the Houston Police Department for six years. He cam...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Rice University Athletic Director and PS Trustee and Parent, Joe Karlgaard. Joe Karlgaard (Charlie '22, Danny and Luke '30), received his undergraduate degree in history from Stanford University and his Ph. D. in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota. Listen in as the conversation spans from Joe...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Middle School Music and Choir Teacher, Charles Harrison in a new 2-part series. Mr. Harrison has  been teaching music to elementary and middle school students for 16 years and came to Presbyterian School in 2015. He also currently serves as the Director of Music at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church and The Director of Phillip Hall S...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Middle School Music and Choir Teacher, Charles Harrison in a new 2-part series . Mr. Harrison has  been teaching music to elementary and middle school students for 16 years and came to Presbyterian School in 2015. He also currently serves as the Director of Music at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church and The Director of Phillip Hall...

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Academic Enrichment Team Literacy Specialist, Tenesa Smith. Get to know one of our faculty members, how she came to Presbyterian School, and where her journey has taken her today. During the pandemic, Tenesha began a non-profit organization, Right to Read, to serve the Houston community by supporting at-risk youth through free reading su...

Join Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, as he spends time with Presbyterian School 7th Grade History teacher, Gordon Center, discussing how forging relationships has been the defining centerpiece of his life work.