Perspectives - A Podcast by Rossman School

In this episode, host Brad Williams, Director of Technology, and Marie Unanue, Rossman's Librarian, explore digital literacy and healthy technology use as a shared responsibility between school and home. They explain why digital well-being is no longer a standalone unit, but a lifelong skill that Rossman begins teaching as early as kindergarten. As students grow, the curriculum evolves from founda...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with one of the first people who makes Rossman feel like home: Sarah, our Director of Admission. Known for her genuine warmth and the way she effortlessly puts families at ease, Sarah shares a beautiful look inside the admissions journey.  With a background as a classroom teacher, Sarah brings a unique lens to her work. She talks about the joy she finds in conne...

In this episode, Rossman’s Jess Baker and Jess Fletcher, from our Learning Effectiveness Team, sit down with Dr. Peg Dawson, an internationally recognized school psychologist and co-author of the Smart but Scattered series.  Her work has helped parents and educators around the world better understand executive functioning skills—the brain-based abilities we all use to manage daily tasks, stay orga...

In this episode, we hear from Amira, a Rossman alumna and faculty member, whose life has been shaped by music. From starting violin at age 3 to singing her first solo at the Rossman holiday program, to performing at places like Carnegie Hall in her early 20s, Amira has never stopped making music. She shares how Rossman first nurtured her passion—through a community that made her feel at home and t...

In this episode, host Brad Williams, Director of Technology, sits down with Rachel Fowle, Rossman's Director of Lower School and a lifelong educator. Rachel shares how her own childhood experiences shaped her belief that a safe, nurturing community is the greatest gift we can give a child. With a career spanning three decades, she reveals her unique ability to tell when a child needs a little extr...

In this heartwarming episode of Perspectives, Rossman alumnus G.T. returns to campus as guest host for a special conversation with Annie Menees, a long-time fifth-grade teacher at Rossman who also happens to be his former babysitter! Tune in as they share fond memories and explore Annie's 17-year commitment to shaping young minds through her passion for writing and literature. Discover how she emb...

Guest host and former student G.T. sits down with Rossman's beloved art teacher, Erica Spangler, who has inspired hundreds of students since her start at Rossman in 2013. During the interview, Erica shares how her artist mother instilled in her the belief that ‘anything can be art,’ a concept she brings to life in her classroom. To help demonstrate this concept, she introduces students to diverse...

In this episode, guest host and former student G.T. interviews Jordan Andes, Rossman's Director of Upper School and Auxiliary Programs. With seven years at Rossman, Jordan shares his teaching philosophy as a two-way street, where teachers and students learn from each other. Hear about the keepsakes he holds dear, each representing a student's unique journey, and how students constantly stretch and...

Our first episode of 'Perspectives' features an insightful conversation with a Rossman School graduate. He takes us back to his early days at Rossman, sharing stories of adapting, learning, and growing within the school's unique environment. He talks about the unmatched connections with teachers, the joy of learning traditions like cursive, and the confidence Rossman instilled in him for his next...

Get ready for 'Perspectives,' the first podcast from Rossman School! Launching March 9th, join Director of Technology Brad Williams for engaging interviews with faculty, parents, students, and experts. We'll explore the heart of early childhood education, revealing the power of diverse perspectives coming together. Tune in and spring into new perspectives with Rossman School!