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You know that warm and relaxed feeling you get when sitting around a campfire, trading stories with friends? There’s power in those stories—whether they’re funny, poignant, life-affirming, or surprising—to bring us closer together. They connect us, live within us, change us, and help us grow. We call this The SPARC Effect. Welcome to our new podcast where we bring the power of storytelling to our own digital campfire. In The SPARC Effect, Travis Walker shares stories from our collaborative m ...
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The Episcopal Podcast

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The Episcopal Podcast is an initiative of intellectual formation by Bishop Richard Umbers, auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Sydney. In the context of a fortnightly informal discussion with co-hosts and guests, the podcast aims to bring awareness to the riches that make up the Christian intellectual tradition, which includes philosophy, theology, history, the sciences, languages and the arts. Conversations will last between 30 and 45 minutes and be organised around discussions on specif ...
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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy Podcast told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. There’s history here. Founded in 1887, Armbrae is a small independent school located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the East Coast of Canada. But it’s not just the history we want to share; as rich as that is. This season intertwines the voices of students with alumni and faculty to share Armbrae’s academic, community and student approach. The perspectives balance both new and old ideas, embracing o ...
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Next summer seems so far away when we are still delivering Summer 2024, but we have to set ourselves up for success for next summer now. Kristi Jacobi came on the show to share how she is thinking about 2025 while she delivers Summer 2024. As she starts to think about marketing materials and program improvements for next summer, there is documentat…
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Cindy McArthur, Director of Auxiliary Operations at Greensboro Day School, shares her tips and tricks for getting into the summer mindset as we approach our summer season. How are you showing up for yourself, your staff, your campers and your parents? Join Cindy and host Travis Walker as they discuss this and more in their energetic conversation. T…
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Rebecca Stokes from University School of Nashville joined the SPARC Effect to share how she grew her After School Enrichment Program, which doubled in size in eight years. From faculty recruitment to finding space for classes, Rebecca offered valuable insight into staying flexible and positive to best manage these pivotal programs. Take a seat arou…
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With Summer 2024 closing in, we are at the peak of marketing season. Aubrey Bursch from Easy School Marketing joined host Travis Walker to share the strategies and theories we should consider as we focus on marketing our programs. How do we reach our target market? What strategies are most effective? Why do we need to consider certain methods over …
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Krystal Speed, from Your HR Strategist, joined the SPARC Effect to discuss trends in Human Resources. With experience in Auxiliary Programs, Krystal gave great practical insight into focusing on employee well-being, aligning your school's policies and practices with its stated mission, and recognizing the growing force and expectations of Gen Z sta…
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Laura Walker and Bob Rojee join the SPARC Effect to discuss how they prioritize and leverage staff training to create their ideal camp culture. Why is camp culture so important? What are the “musts” that should happen in training? How do you turn high school/college students into competent and confident counselors? Laura and Bob share valuable insi…
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Jana Blackwell, Jim Patterson, and Tejan Walcott join the SPARC Effect to discuss how professional development and networking has impacted on their career success. From local networks, in-person and virtual events, and communities like SPARC, engaging in cooperative networking provides much-needed support, connection, and inspiration in a professio…
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Travis brought on Katie Peterson from the Breck School and Michael Carmody from Fort Worth Country Day to discuss how they utilize off-season camps to extend summer fun. There are a variety of approaches to off-season camps and they shared the strategy, purpose and fun that these camps can bring. This is a very fun episode with plenty of giggles an…
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David Sullivan, who is a senior advisor with SPARC and former Head of School, came on the show to give us some great insight to the Head of School's role in Auxiliary Programs. Heads have so much to balance, and Auxiliary is an important lever to pay attention to and play an active role in. David gave some great advice and perspective on how that b…
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Laura Walker of Charlotte Latin School and Katie Peterson of Breck School came on The SPARC Effect to share how they generate excitement for the launch of summer registration. We are seeing more and more throughout the industry the directors are making the launch of registration a big deal and they are seeing a positive impact from it. Travis discu…
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Travis Walker got to speak with Karen McCann McClelland and Bob Rojee to discuss all of the things we have to look forward to with the SPARC National Conference closing in! The Conference is October 1st-4th and will be at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. There is so much value to be had at the conference both in the attendees and program…
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Travis Walker and Nat Saltonstall sit down to discuss Auxiliary Programs and how they are impacting independent schools throughout the country. We discussed what auxiliary programs are, how they benefit schools and how SPARC is assisting schools in their pursuit of those benefits. Check out SPARCnational.com for more information about Auxiliary Pro…
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Today we have a very exciting episode that includes a host takeover by Make My Logo Bigger’s James Ingram. James is the owner of JIVE Photographic Productions, a full service production company in Halifax, who also produces the Armbrae Academy Podcast. With James as our host, Meagan Jackson (Armbrae’s Advancement Officer) and Suzanne Morrison (Armb…
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Today, it’s Armbrae’s honour to welcome the Founder and CEO of Future Design School, and our friend, Sarah Prevette. Sarah has developed transformational strategy for some of the country's biggest business leaders and renowned brands. Globally recognized for her work in human centred design and entrepreneurship, she’s proud to work alongside an inc…
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On this episode of Armbrae Academy’s podcast, we have an inspiring conversation with Saviour Joseph about his role as the Chair of Armbrae’s basketball program and the ripple effect his belief in our student body is having. Savior is a connector in our community, dedicated parent advocate and the Ospreys number one fan. This is made obvious by his …
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In today’s episode, we sit down with Jessica Barry (Drama teacher & CAS coordinator at Armbrae) & Ashley Matthews-Duffett (Auxillary Program Director at Armbrae) to discuss the diversity of programs offered at Armbrae Academy. Join us as we explore the many ways Armbrae is creating opportunities for its students to thrive. From our CAS program, to …
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Dr. Michael Ungar is the founder and director of the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University and his groundbreaking work as a family therapist, and resilience researcher is recognized around the world. In this episode of Armbrae Academy’s podcast, we discuss how Michael’s research team brought the science, our educators brought the pedag…
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On this week’s episode of Armbrae Academy’s podcast, we sit down with our good friend, and colleague, Augy Jones. Augy is the founder of Empathize Others Consulting, and has been working with Armbrae to enhance school culture (especially as it pertains to embracing inclusivity) and also supports teachers and students in developing curriculum that f…
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This week we speak with Head of School, Steve Clarke, to discuss the exciting launch of Armbrae’s new strategic plan! Sit back as we deep dive into the plan's theme, “Unleash Your Potential,” what our commitments are moving forward, and why we chose Future Design School to help us with the process. Learn about the strategic priorities and promises …
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Today’s guests are young Armbrae alumni, Ecem Heywood and Isablelle Wong. In this episode, we talk about their 13 year journeys at Armbrae, how the school has prepared them for post secondary education, their thoughts on the future of the school, their plans to give back and what life wisdom they take with them as they move forward.…
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Our priority at Armbrae is to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging. The Student Success Centre team provides a range of academic and personal support services to Lower, Middle and Upper School students. The Student Success team provides support for students through social-emotional and academic counselling, as well as supporting stu…
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Armbrae Academy is an independant, coeducational day school with more than 320 students from diverse backgrounds. Academic excellence is at the core of our programming, with an intentional focus on character education, community service, athletics, and encouraging children to consider their role in the wider world. School belongingness is a hallmar…
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"Advancement creates inspired messaging that supports the mission and vision of the school." Susan Hazel does just that for Armbrae Academy. She works with us to ignite the advancement flame in the Armbrae community. Susan has 41 years of experience in independent school education. She has held the position of executive director of case and became …
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Armbrae Academy is committed to giving its students access to the broadest education possible. With academic excellence is the core of our programming, we also focus on character education, community service, athletics, and other pursuits that encourage students to consider their role in the wider world. Today we are joined by the Luke family: Sara…
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Belonging is an important hallmark of the Armbrae experience. With the ongoing pandemic presenting many challenges on a regular basis, teachers and students have to learn to adapt. In this episode we are speaking with Tara Burt, Armbrae's Lower School Director, about navigating the challenges of online learning, the advantages and disadvantages of …
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With Co-host Silvana Scarfe Special Guest, Dr Dawn Eden Goldstein. Dawn holds a doctorate in sacred theology and is an award-winning author with titles such as Sunday Will Never Be The Same, The Thrill of the Chaste, and My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds With The Help of the Saints. Dawn was born and raised Jewish. In 2000, she was baptize…
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The O'Connor family has generously gifted Armbrae Academy a half-million dollars to fund “The O’Connor Family Centre for Performance”. The O’Connors are passionate about giving future generations of Armbrae students the kind of support that their children received over many years at Armbrae. Toward that end, the O'Connor Family CFP will focus on pr…
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"Don't be afraid of change be afraid of not changing." This is one of the important influences that Armbrae has taken over the past two years. Steve Clarke is our strategic and entrepreneurial Head of School. Every day, he helps faculty, staff and students feel valued, inspired and empowered. His strengths lie in fostering transparent and collabora…
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In Episode 16, Bishop Richard speaks with Fr. Don Richardson, Dean of St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney. They discuss Church Architecture and Fr Don's new book, Beauty and Light with Faith. Fr Don Richardson has been Dean of St Mary’s Cathedral since 2016, but his association with the cathedral goes back further. He regards St Mary’s as his spiritual …
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In Episode 15 Bishop Richard Umbers is joined by Dean of St Pauls College Sydney, Dr Antone Martinho-Truswell and Dr Michael Elias from the CSIRO, to discuss the relationship between the theory of evolution and the Catholic faith. Dr Antone Martinho-Truswell is Dean of St Pauls College Sydney and Research Associate of the Department of Zoology at t…
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Welcome to the Episcopal Podcast, the show where we apply the life of the mind and the adventures of contemporary culture and bring it to our experience in Christian living. Our Guest today is Dr Michael Dauphinais who is Professor and Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University, Florida, where he previously served as Dean and Vice President of Acade…
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Bishop Umbers and Silvana Scarfe chat with guest, Thomas Wilson, the Director of Music for St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. In this episode, Thomas speaks about the importance of Sacred Music and it's place in the Liturgy, what the day-to-day life of a Director of Music for the Mother Church in Australia looks like, and some tips for those not familiar…
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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. This week we are joined by Ally Read, Upper School Director and Head of Guidance & University Counselling. We discuss the culture of Armbrae, our advanced placement curriculum, leadership opportunities for Upper School students and the Armbrae guidance program.…
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In this episode, Bishop Umbers and Silvana Scarfe speak with Professor Tracey Rowland about her forthcoming book titled Beyond Kant and Nietzsche: the Munich Defence of Christian Humanism (2021). Each of the key figures covered in Prof Rowland's book is someone who was influential in Munich in the years between the end of the First World War and th…
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We are excited to be kicking off Season 4 of the Glass Frog Podcast with evaluator and author Chari Smith! Chari is the founder of Evaluation into Action, which partners with nonprofit professionals to create realistic and meaningful program evaluation processes. She teaches workshops aimed at helping nonprofit professionals understand the value of…
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In this episode, Bishop Richard and Silvana Scarfe speak with Dr Paul Morrissey, President of Campion College Australia, about the ins and outs of the liberal arts, the benefits of studying a liberal education and what Campion College offers, as Australia's first Liberal Arts college. To find out more about Campion College, click on this link: http…
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In this episode, Bishop Umbers and Silvana Scarfe are joined by Anna Krohn to discuss the life, writings and philosophy of Dietrich von Hildebrand (1889-1977). To find out more about research, conferences, reading groups, discussion and on-line news in the promotion of the thought and life of Dietrich von Hildebrand - the Hildebrand Project - based…
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In this episode Bishop Umbers chats with Richard Sharpe and Jeremy McLellan about all things humour, wit, and stand-up comedy in light of the phenomenology of the human person. Richard Sharpe is a Latin Tutor at the Lyceum Institute. An American and cradle Catholic, his undergraduate and graduate studies in philosophy brought him to a study of the …
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