Best Office of Alumni Engagement Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating Phone-Free School: Parent Perspectives and Experiences 41:45

9h ago41:45

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S6E8 Creating a balanced relationship with technology is part of nurturing the whole child experience, and Lovett’s phone-free policy is a big step in that direction. For families, this policy has highlighted the power of the family-school partnership by uncovering new ways to connect and rethink how devices impact daily life, fostering healthier d…

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Educating for Impact: How Lovett Brings History and Civic Engagement to Life 42:25

6d ago42:25

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S6E7 History and social studies classrooms at Lovett aren’t just spaces where memorizing facts and dates occur—they are where students begin to understand the world and their role within it. Through historical analysis, classroom discussions, and immersive learning experiences, our faculty design environments where students feel empowered to explor…

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Phone-Free School Days: Fostering Mindful Tech Habits at Lovett 51:11

15d ago51:11

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S6E6 Some were skeptical; some were excited. News of Lovett’s phone-free policy brought up a lot of questions before the roll-out this Fall. Now that Lovett’s no phone policy is the rule of the school, we’ve invited some key players onto Living Lovett to discuss the rationale of the new policy and get a progress report on how things are going with …

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Building the Emotional Toolkit for Kids: Strategies for Parents and Schools 45:22

23d ago45:22

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S6E5 On this week’s episode of Living Lovett, Tricia Thornton ‘90, a Lovett alumna, licensed professional counselor, and registered play therapist, reflects on her journey from being a "14er" to becoming a mental health professional. In her conversation with Chief Engagement Officer Jessica Sant, Tricia examines how her time at Lovett instilled val…

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A Legacy of Learning: Connecting Generations at Lovett 35:47

29d ago35:47

35:47

S6E4 At Lovett, education is more than just academics—it’s about creating lasting connections between students, families, and the generations that came before them. Joni Janis, a current Lovett grandparent, former Lovett parent, and former middle school teacher who dedicated 32 years to shaping students’ perspectives on history and the world around…

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The Lovett Mission Starts in the Admission Office 38:01

1M ago38:01

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S6E3 The importance of intentionality can be seen in every part of The Lovett School—including the Admission Office. Melinda DeMaria, Head of Enrollment Management, joins Chief Engagement Officer and Living Lovett host Jessica Sant to discuss Melinda’s vision as she comes into this new role at Lovett. The conversation also touches upon the signific…

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Spiritual Growth is Part of the Lovett Education 1:08:01

1M ago1:08:01

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S6E2 One of the most important aspects of a Lovett education is the emphasis on spiritual growth and ethical understanding. From chapel, to more advanced religious studies, to learning how to have meaningful discussions about faith and belief, Lovett students are consistently encouraged to develop a deeper sense of self and the world around them. T…

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Lovett for a Lifetime 53:51

2M ago53:51

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S6E1 One of the most lasting influences shaping our alumni community is the lifelong impact of a Lovett education. From their earliest days in the lower school to their growth as leaders in their fields, Lovett graduates carry with them the values, experiences, and relationships that define their journey. Mary Louise Kelly — Lovett Aluma and NPR’s …

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Season 6 Coming Soon AND Special Announcement 1:13

2M ago1:13

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S6E0 VOTE FOR LIVING LOVETT in the Women in Podcasting Awards, Education category! Click here: https://womeninpodcasting.net/living-lovett-stories-from-the-riverbank/ School is back in session and so is Living Lovett for Season 6. This fall, we'll explore the changes happening at Lovett; engage in important discussions about communication and stude…

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It's More Than a Podcast: Engagement at Lovett 53:24

6M ago53:24

53:24

S5E8 If you are a Living Lovett audience member, you’ve heard the title “Chief Engagement Officer” in every episode. But what are the responsibilities of that role? What does Jessica Sant do (besides serve as our podcast host)? Meredyth Cole, The Lovett School’s Head of School hosts this episode of Living Lovett and turns the tables on usual host J…

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The Board Chair's Perspective: Navigating Change and Upholding Tradition 29:24

8M ago29:24

29:24

S5E7 What is best for Lovett? There is one group of people at our school who must answer this question every day. While everyone involved in our community obviously has an interest in our success, The Lovett School’s Board of Trustees is charged with ensuring that what is best for Lovett is actually realized. As we wrap up season five of the podcas…

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Academic Learning Center: Walking Alongside Parents and Students 25:19

8M ago25:19

25:19

S5E6 Things have come a long way for students with learning differences, and at The Lovett School, the Academic Resource Center exists to walk alongside students and parents alike to support the learning styles of all our students. Whether a child has a learning difference diagnosis; or is struggling in a particular area of school; or is not making…

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Philanthropy at Lovett: Why Giving Matters 30:07

8M ago30:07

30:07

S5E5 The generosity of The Lovett School community has unquestionably shaped our near 100-year history. Driven to deliver on the Lovett promise, giving has always been key to supporting critical needs like student financial aid, campus enhancements, and teacher salaries. In fact, philanthropy is the cornerstone to Lovett’s excellence and ensures ou…

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Lovett Upkeep: Maintaining the Riverbank 23:42

9M ago23:42

23:42

S5E4 Did you know that The Lovett School is considered to be a 24/7 facility, 365 days a year? All the activity at our school—including students in classrooms; athletes using sports facilities; play across our beautiful setting; and more—mean that every part of our grounds, every building must be maintained. One of the people who makes sure Lovett …

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Our Educators Aren't Only in Classrooms 20:11

9M ago20:11

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S5E3 A position like an office manager is critical in any organization. While the title may suggest a focus on administrative tasks, the Lovett Upper School Office Manager’s responsibilities extend far beyond. On this episode of Living Lovett, you’ll meet Kelly Scott. In addition to working in the Upper School as an administrator, Kelly also overse…

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Peek Behind the Curtain: Meet Lovett's CFO and COO 39:58

9M ago39:58

39:58

You might have seen their signatures on a Lovett communication; you may have caught their names mentioned when Meredyth Cole offers school-wide updates, but the truth is many parents never meet Lovett’s Chief Financial Officer or Chief Operations Officer—in spite of the fact that both roles are critical to keeping Lovett running smoothly and effici…

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Demystifying Lovett's Admission Process 35:13

9M ago35:13

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S5E1 One of the most influential forces shaping our community is The Lovett School’s admission team. The five-person team are responsible for guiding prospective families on a journey that begins before the Lovett application is completed and extends beyond graduation day for a student. At Lovett, a special emphasis is placed on making the enrollme…

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Go Behind the Scenes at Lovett | Season 5 premieres soon 1:21

10M ago1:21

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For four seasons, Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer at The Lovett School has brought you stories from the riverbank. The response has been nothing short of tremendous. Now, as we prepare to bring you Season 5 of Living Lovett, we are speaking to a variety of the people who make Lovett thrive as an organization. From admissions, to administrati…

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Growing the Whole Child: Nurturing Spiritual Formation in Kids 28:12

1y ago28:12

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S4E7 At Lovett, cultivating faith and spirituality in our students is foundational to the whole-child philosophy. Our mission extends beyond academics to honor the significance of developing a child's inner being—including learning about God, faith, belief, and spirituality. On the Season 4 finale episode of Living Lovett, Jessica Sant, Chief Engag…

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Honoring Student Discovery in the Classroom 52:45

1y ago52:45

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S4E6 Lovett students are encouraged to explore, question, and critically engage with a wide range of perspectives. Within our school walls, our teachers ensure students maintain an equitable and open-minded stance working to promote independent and critical thinking. The absence of a singular perspective in the classroom allows learners to form the…

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The Power of Storytelling 52:27

1y ago52:27

52:27

S4E5 Creative expression is an integral part of the whole child education. Whether a student is articulating thoughts, new ideas, or feelings, being able to write, or speak, or tell stories are skills all of our students require. On this episode of Living Lovett, Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer speaks with two faculty members who are known f…

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Motivation: How does it impact student success? 38:59

1y ago38:59

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S4E4 For kids, motivation is the guiding light on their learning journey. It's the inner spark that ignites their curiosity and fuels a desire to grow. When students are motivated, they not only perform better academically but they also develop essential life skills such as resilience, determination, and self-discipline. On this episode of Living L…

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Cultivating Confidence: Math Education at Lovett 40:00

1y ago40:00

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S4E3 Math. At some point in our lives, it’s likely that most of us were told (or we told ourselves) that we were either math people or we weren’t. On this week’s episode, you’ll meet Bob Amar, Lovett’s Upper School math department chair, and Corey Gray, Lovett’s Middle School department chair. Whether you have a student intimidated by math, or a st…

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Meet the Teaching and Learning Team 53:19

1y ago53:19

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S4E2 Did you know The Lovett School has a team of professionals whose sole mission is to support the teachers of our school? The Lovett Teaching and Learning Team—affectionately known as TLT—is comprised of four professionals: PJ Miller, Director of Teaching and Learning in grades K - 2; Ashley Treiger, Director of Teaching and Learning in grades 3…

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A Love of Reading Opens Doors for Children 31:31

1y ago31:31

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S4E1 Children's authors and teachers have a lot in common. They both possess the unique ability to ignite a young mind's curiosity and imagination. How about a teacher who is a children’s book author? Meet Kelly Young-Silverman, a Lovett kindergarten co-teacher and author with a new Georgia-themed book coming in Spring of 2024. Jessica Sant (host a…

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It’s About Fit: Comprehensive College Counseling at Lovett 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

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S3E7 The College Admission Summit—Lovett's annual event where our college counseling team strategically invites admission deans and directors from a wide range of universities to visit with students, parents, faculty, and trustees. This unique gathering is one of the many initiatives Lovett's college counseling team offers each year. On the season …

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What Does Success Mean at Lovett? 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

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S3E6 For the past ten months, a trio of students—Anna Mefford, Copeland Stukes and Kennedy Crane—along with a combination of teachers, administrators, parents, and a trustee have been exploring the question, “How might we broaden the definition of success at Lovett?” On this episode of Living Lovett, you’ll get to hear from these students as they s…

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One of Lovett's Values is Purpose 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

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S3E5 Purpose. No matter the Lovett alum, it’s almost always the first of our values that comes to mind when meeting a Lovett graduate. It’s impossible to miss how connected they are to why they do what they do. Regardless of the life path they’ve chosen, Lovett alumni live fully into our community’s vision of leading lives guided by deep and clear …

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Competition, Challenge, Victory, and Resiliency: Educational Based Sports at Lovett 29:54

1+ y ago29:54

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S3E4 Adam Nelson has quite the list of bona fides: he’s a Lovett grad; he was a Lovett athlete; he was a professional athlete; and he’s an Olympic gold medalist. Add to that: he’s now a Lovett dad and Lovett’s Athletic Director. Athletics has a lot to do with the whole child promise, and educational based sports offer different opportunities than c…

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Love is a Part of Our Culture 48:16

1+ y ago48:16

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S3E3 Culture is sometimes hard to define: it’s all around us yet, if we aren’t careful, it’s easy to take the culture of a place for granted. When we’re mindful of culture, it has the potential to connect us to the best of what Lovett strives to be. Dr. Tommy Welch, Lovett’s Chief of Culture and Community joins Chief Engagement Officer, Jessica San…

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See You at the Lovett Cafe 50:39

1+ y ago50:39

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S3E2 If you are searching for a spot on campus that reflects the best of our community, you need not look any further than the Lovett Cafe. Before you even cross through its doorway, you’ll be certain something good is (literally and figuratively) cooking inside. Living Lovett host Jessica Sant is the Chief Engagement Officer at The Lovett School a…

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Meet Meredyth Cole, Head of School 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

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S3E1 The Head of School is not just any administrator. They're the driving force behind the success of an independent school community responsible for leading the vision strategy and day-to-day operations of the school. Like many things Lovett, our Head of School is uniquely challenged to steward and guide our whole child promise. On our first epis…

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Recognizing Excellence in Teaching 1:14:47

2y ago1:14:47

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Just over a decade ago, the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation created an endowed award to attract, retain, and develop teachers at The Lovett School, and in 2021 the recognition was modified to recognize some of Lovett’s most expert faculty. The faculty named will hold the chair for as long as they remain at our school. Throughout season two of Living Lo…

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Faith Has a Home at Lovett 1:02:40

2y ago1:02:40

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A core value of The Lovett School, faith is considered a fundamental dimension of our students’ growth personally and educationally. There is no other department on campus that is more directly responsible for that effort than our Chaplaincy program. Lovett’s chaplains work to cultivate spiritual formation in our kids by providing students with opp…

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Team Read! | Coaching Literacy at Lovett 32:08

2y ago32:08

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Reading is a fundamental skill on which so much learning relies– just as Lovett equips students to succeed in a variety of fields and pursuits, resources and helpful staff are dedicated to the success of our student’s literacy. Enter the ARC– the Academic Resource Center and Ally Wickman. Ms. Wickman is a Lovett Lower School Reading Specialist and …

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The Arts at Lovett 44:51

2y ago44:51

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“Art is considered the domain of the heart.” This is how Sarah Kaufmann and her colleagues at the Washington Post put it in a 2017 article entitled, This is Your Brain on Art. This idea is likely why the arts at The Lovett School are a dimension of most of our students’ journeys. After all, when we think about whole child learning, our values, and …

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Three Schools, One Lovett 57:46

2y ago57:46

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Lovett is one school made up of three: the Lower School, the Middle School, and Upper School. On this episode of Living Lovett, host Jessica Sant speaks with the leaders of each school: James Choi, Head of the Lower School; Joseph Moody, Head of the Middle School; and Patrick Boswell, Head of the Upper School. Many parents comment that depending on…

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Parent Volunteers Help Lovett Thrive 36:14

2y ago36:14

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The student experience takes center stage at an independent school like Lovett, but that’s not the only element that makes the Lovett a thriving community. Our school needs the involvement of parents and families that dedicate their time and talents to helping the activities and events of Lovett come to life. Parent volunteers help Lovett thrive. M…

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The Investment of the Heart 49:19

2y ago49:19

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S2E2 When we hear the words “philanthropy”, “fundraising”, or even “charity”, most of us default to the act of financial giving. And while development offices on independent school campuses certainly prioritize fundraising, there is no question our community deeply honors the sentiment that we are asked to offer something even greater - to make an …

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Learning by Doing: Experiential Education at Lovett 53:02

2y ago53:02

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S2E1 Experiential learning shows up in opportunities all over Lovett’s campus. It is just one strategy our faculty utilize to move our students closer to the practice of skill building and further from mere content acquisition. One shining example of this effort is in Ben Posten’s classroom. Ben has been a Middle School social studies teacher at Th…

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Turning the Tables on Jessica Sant 24:02

2y ago24:02

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S2E0 We are on the edge of launching Living Lovett Season 2 , and to get listeners excited for what’s coming up, we’re turning the tables on Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer at The Lovett School . On this episode Living Lovett host Jessica Sant is interviewed by producer Catherine O’Brien. What is in store for Season 2? What’s the best thing …

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Meet the Parents 34:22

2+ y ago34:22

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S1E5 Humbling – the work of a parent is just that. No sooner than you think you’ve got the hang of this gig, your child goes and changes once again. Being a parent in 2022 is simply not for the faint of heart. On this season finale of Living Lovett, host Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer at The Lovett School speaks with two Lovett parents-- Ke…

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The Pride of Lovett 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

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S1E4 Springtime on a high school campus is often filled with excitement and optimism, but there is much to do before the summer officially arrives, particularly for seniors. At The Lovett School, celebrations can’t begin for some until senior projects and diploma distinctions are officially submitted. Two Lovett seniors, Caki Staton and Margaret Ha…

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Helping Students Thrive from “This Side” of the Desk 46:51

2+ y ago46:51

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S1E3 The College Counseling team at The Lovett School is often called upon to discuss the latest in applying to college, especially as the admission process seems to grow evermore mysterious and mercurial. Anita Hua, Director of College Counseling joins Living Lovett host Jessica Sant to talk about the challenges (and joys!) of engaging the journey…

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We're Here to Build Healthy Kids 26:11

2+ y ago26:11

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S1E2 What does a school counselor do? Maybe this is a school administration role you might not have thought a lot about, but at The Lovett School, school counselors are here to be resources to students and parents alike. Sara Friedman is Director of K-12 Counseling at Lovett and she joins host Jessica Sant (Chief Engagement Officer at The Lovett Sc…

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You're Giving Us Your Heart 12:19

2+ y ago12:19

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S1E1 Welcome to Living Lovett: Stories from the Riverbank, a podcast of The Lovett School, a leading independent school in Atlanta, Georgia. On this inaugural episode, we meet Sandra Switzer who has taught at Lovett for the last 26 years. Ms. Switzer embodies the whole child promise championed by Lovett in many ways. Learn about Ms. Switzer’s journ…

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Introducing Living Lovett: Stories from the Riverbank 1:33

2+ y ago1:33

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For nearly a century, The Lovett School has educated students by dedicating ourselves to the whole child promise. It takes parents, faculty, staff, and of course, students for this special community to fulfill that commitment and to continue to grow and thrive. Introducing Living Lovett: Stories from the Riverbank, a podcast of The Lovett School, a…

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David S. Hibbett 25:26

3y ago25:26

25:26

Biology Professor David S. Hibbett talks to Kevin Wesley about how he handled teaching during the disruptive first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin is executive director of Alumni and Friends Engagement and The Clark Fund. Take a listen as members of the Clark community discuss how they find their way through times of uncertainty.…

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Sarah Byrn '21 17:06

3y ago17:06

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Current student, Sarah Byrn '21, talks to Kevin Wesley about how she made her way through the disruptive first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin is executive director of Alumni and Friends Engagement and The Clark Fund. Take a listen as members of the Clark community discuss how they find their way through times of uncertainty.…

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Brie Smith ’01 24:52

3y ago24:52

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Women’s Soccer Head Coach Brie Smith ’01 talks to Kevin Wesley about how she made her way through the disruptive first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin is executive director of Alumni and Friends Engagement and The Clark Fund. Take a listen as members of the Clark community discuss how they find their way through times of uncertainty.…

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