The Prism Podcast

In this week’s episode, Misty is joined by Jerusha Gittlen and Caitlin Webster, two Prism Education Center middle and high school teachers. They talk about what has made the virtual program successful this year and offer suggestions to other teachers working in virtual or hybrid environments. They also provide insight for parents of middle and high school students about how they can support their...

In this episode, Executive Director Misty Newcomb meets with Jason Lofton and asks a series of questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine. Join the conversation and get your questions answered!

In this episode Misty and Lindsey discuss the challenges surrounding the decision to get the vaccination (or not). In a very personal, introspective conversation, they share the questions they have had and the principles by which they eventually made their decision.

In this episode, Misty, Lindsey, and Caitlin share some insights about what life will be like in 2021 and the importance of maintaining and proactively building a perspective that will help families walk through the year with hope and strength. They provide specific strategies that parents can use to help their children leverage the power of perspective in building a great year.

In our final podcast of the year, Misty, Lindsey, and Rachel review the year in podcasts and briefly touch on plans for next year.

After the first semester back in school, we now know more than when school started in the fall not only at a local level, but at a national level as well. In this podcast Misty, Lindsey, and Rachel discuss what we've learned about COVID-19 and mitigation of spread in schools. They also provide encouragement to families about what how to navigate the upcoming winter.

In this final podcast in the series on authority and influence, Misty, Lindsey, and Rachel discuss the importance of building relationship through everyday routines so that you have a place to speak into your child’s life and help shape their world views as they get older.

In this episode Misty is joined once again by Lindsey and Rachel as they take a deep dive into the concept of authority in the home and classroom. They discuss the importance of parents and teachers taking their position as safe and trusted authority figures and provide insight into what healthy authority looks like in a home or classroom.

In this episode Misty, Lindsey and Rachel discuss how parents can use their authority and influence to impart their value system into their children.

Misty interviews the first Prism students who are old enough to vote. Join Misty, David, Phoebe, Willow, and Mallorie as they discuss their first election experience as well as their internal posture as they become young adults during a tumultuous season in this country.

In this week’s podcast, Misty and Lindsey reflect on the first quarter of the school year and the lessons we have learned. They reflect on the Act Learn cycle and how we are developing postures even in the midst of the challenges of this season that will sustain us through whatever the upcoming season holds if we commit to the Act Learn Cycle

In this episode, Misty is joined by 3 Prism fathers as they discuss the specific challenges our boys face as they navigate modern technology. We encourage everyone parenting a son to listen to this episode to be inspired of how to build a family culture that empowers our sons to be resilient in the face of modern challenges associated with a increasingly invasive culture of technology.

Misty and Lindsey are joined by therapist Zach Newcomb as they discuss the specific challenges girls encounter in technology. They provide practical tips for parents of daughters of all ages.

Mrs. Misty is joined by Mrs. Jessica Lagrone as they give students some pointers on how to build safe, productive, and healthy technology habits.

in this episode Misty is joined by Jessica Lagrone. They discuss the design behind the addictive nature of tech tools and the importance of dealing with that addiction as parents before we tackle our kids’ tech issues.

In this podcast Misty is joined by Prism's technology coordinator, Brittany Rose. They talk about how technology has shifted in their lifetime and how to evaluate the impact it has on your life.

In this episode, Misty is joined by developmental psychologist Dr. Ellen Leen-Feldner as they discuss technology and its potential impact on children. This is the first in a series on children and technology use.

In this podcast, Ms. Jerusha and Ms. Misty discuss the power of identity and how students can engage in mindset that builds identity and adjusts habits in the beginning part of the school year.

In this podcast, Misty is joined by Ms. Jerusha Gittlen, Confluence Advisor and Prism teacher. In this episode, they discuss how the AP and Pre-AP programs fit into the overall context of the school’s philosophy. They discuss the rigorous nature of the AP 6th-12th grade curriculum and the AP for All philosophy for the school and how parents can support students inside of a rigorous curriculum.

In this podcast, Lindsey and Misty discuss the Act-Learn cycle and how students can make the most of this school year by confronting attitudes and challenges head on in a way that fosters growth and development. They discuss the value of a “new day” and the hope inherent in this school year.

In this episode Misty and Lindsey give a general “one-month in” update to parents about how this school year is going. They discuss in detail the implications of COVID-19 on the Fayetteville campus, the hybrid virtual program, and the virtual only program. They also provide parents some suggestions for how they can support students as the novelty of this school year diminishes.

In this episode, Ms. Misty is joined by Kristie Spielmaker who shares her experience of becoming a professional. Inside of this podcast, they discuss how she was able to overcome her inhibitions, fears, and lack of knowledge in the workplace by building an identity around who she was becoming rather than what she did not yet know. Kristie shares how she practically overcame the natural propensity...

Misty is joined by Prism parent and Leadership Council Member, Kristie Spielmaker, as they discuss how challenges and difficult circumstances can be opportunities to build a positive sense of strong identity in our children.

Misty is joined by Mrs. Lindsey as they discuss the power of engagement. Prism scholars are encouraged to buck the cultural trend of disengagement and instead make a choice to be a “there you are” type of person.

In this episode Misty and Lindsey discuss both the challenges and importance of building a socially connected environment for both our students and our parents in this season. They provide practical examples of how Prism is facilitating connection in our virtual and socially distanced world and talk parents through some suggestions for how they too can keep both themselves and their children conne...