Best Sandy Spring Friends Schools Podcasts (2024)

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College Counseling for Gen-Z Students and Families 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

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From the move to digital testing and college testing requirements to expectations for selective college applications and gap year options, the college admissions landscape has shifted in recent years. Join Head of School Dr. Rodney Glasgow and the SSFS College Counseling staff as they discuss changes in the application process and share advice for …

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Ep. 29: 2022 Winter Holiday Episode 13:46

1+ y ago13:46

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Listen to our winter holiday edition of the Gnu Stories podcast, featuring the 2020 Virtual All-School Assembly performance of "How the Grinch Stole the Holidays," as well as recent performances from our Lower School students and Upper School Handbell Choir!By Sandy Spring Friends School

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Ep. 28 | Future-Focused Planning: What a Strategic Plan Tells You About the Values of a School 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

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As SSFS prepares to launch our 2022-2027 strategic plan, "Going Places, Together," Head of School, Dr. Rodney Glasgow, talks with Christina Drouin, Founder and CEO of the Center for Strategic Planning, about the evolution of strategic planning in the independent school world and what role they play in carrying out the mission of a school.…

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Ep. 27: Creating a Place of Belonging for the LGBTQ Community Pride Month Edition 35:17

2y ago35:17

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In this Pride Month Edition of the Gnu Stories Podcast, Head of School Rodney Glasgow speaks with Erin Uritus, SSFS parent and CEO of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates. He also meets with faculty mentor Kristen Amouri and rising-9th graders Karma and Twig, who are part of the Middle School Gender and Sexuality Alliance. Together they dicuss defining …

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Ep. 26: DEI Practitioners & Parent Involvement Discussion 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

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In this episode of the Gnu Stories Podcast, Head of School Rodney Glasgow speaks with the SSFS Director of Institutional Equity, Justice, and Belonging (IEJB) LaVern Burton and two SSFS parents and co-clerks of INTERSECT, a parent group that provides a forum for parents and guardians to explore issues related to diversity, equity, and belonging. Th…

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Ep. 25: Mindfulness for All: Practices and Practical Application 55:29

2+ y ago55:29

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In this episode of the Gnu Stories Podcast, Head of School Rodney Glasgow is joined by Joel Gunzburg, Lower School Counselor; Shaakira Raheem, Upper School Co-Dean of Students and African-American History Teacher; and SSFS alum Jessica Zipin '09, therapist in K-8 public education. Rodney, Joel, Shaakira, and Jessica discuss what mindfulness means a…

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Ep. 24: Creating Places of Belonging & Professional Growth at SSFS 42:20

2+ y ago42:20

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In this episode of the Gnu Stories Podcast, Head of School Rodney Glasgow is joined by Courtney Benson, Director of Professional Development and Growth, and Hayes Davis, Assistant Director of the Office of Institutional Equity, Justice, and Belonging. Rodney, Hayes, and Courtney discuss how the development of professional growth opportunities for S…

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Ep. 23: Holiday Episode: Winter Traditions from the SSFS Community 14:30

2+ y ago14:30

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In the holiday edition of the GnuStories podcast, listen to our Lower School students as they perform Joyous Hanukkah (1st grade) and Joy to the World (4th grade). Then hear a collection of SSFS students and faculty sharing their family winter traditions.By Sandy Spring Friends School

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Ep. 22: Meet Anna Tsouhlarakis, SSFS Nov. Artist in Residence 40:12

2+ y ago40:12

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In this episode of the Gnu Stories Podcast, Head of School Rodney Glasgow is joined by Anna Tsouhlarakis, an artist of Navajo, Creek, and Greek descent who works primarily with sculpture, installation, video, and performance art. Anna works at the University of Colorado Boulder as an Assistant Professor and has joined SSFS as a virtual artist in re…

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Ep. 21: Friends School 101: What is Quaker Education? 35:41

3y ago35:41

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What does it mean to be a part of a “Friends” school community? How do Quaker values influence the approach to learning and teaching at a Friends School? We see many different Friends schools across the world; how are they similar, and how are they different? Join Head of Sandy Spring Friends School Rodney Glasgow as he hosts a conversation with th…

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Ep. 20: Sustainability Education at SSFS 32:27

3y ago32:27

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One of the central Quaker values ( “SPICES”) is “stewardship.” Hear from SSFS faculty Linda Garrettson (4th-grade teacher), Steffany Cartellone (6th-grade & MS teacher), and Joe Heathcock (SSFS community farmer), as well as SSFS alum and former faculty member Kip Kelly (owner of Full Cellar Farm), as they discuss how we teach an appreciation for an…

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Ep. 19: SSFS: 60 Years on Norwood Road 35:17

3y ago35:17

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Listen to the latest Gnu Stories podcast featuring Kwame Darko ', David Hickson, Johanna Cowie, and Bob Hoch as they talk with Head of School Rodney Glasgow about the founding of the School, the role of the community over the past 60 years, and our school's connection to the wider Sandy Spring community. (SSFS 60th Anniversary Episode)…

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Ep. 18: SSFS Alumni Spotlight: Call for Kindness Competition Winners - Michel Ruiz-Fuentes & Frank Sheffield, Class of 2020 33:47

3y ago33:47

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In this episode, SSFS Head of School Dr. Rodney Glasgow speaks with SSFS Alumni Michel Ruiz-Fuentes and Frank Sheffield who won the national Call for Kindness competition sponsored by Riley’s Way Foundation in May of 2021. The competition challenges teens to apply for grants that fund initiatives that strengthen their communities and inspire kindne…

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Ep. 17: Looking Forward, Seeking Guidance (Student-Led Interviews) 23:52

3y ago23:52

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The 2020-21 school year has come to an end and our rising 6th & 9th graders, as well as the graduated class of 2021 will be starting a new chapter in their lives. In this episode, our rising students ask questions to rising 7th & 10th graders, as well as an SSFS alum for guidance.By Sandy Spring Friends School

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Ep. 16: Hear From Our Teachers (Student-Led Interviews) 29:24

3y ago29:24

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In this episode of the Gnu Stories Podcast, we learn more about our teachers as they're interviewed by their students. Hear from the teachers about how they got into the education field, their favorite parts about being a teacher, and what it's like to be in the SSFS community.By Sandy Spring Friends School

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Ep. 15: Have You Herd? The Middle School has a Podcast! 44:01

3+ y ago44:01

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In this episode, join Rodney as he talks with Middle School faculty member Lindsay Kellogg and our student podcasters, Ben and Zoe about their podcast "Have You Herd," and the MS online newspaper "The Wildebeest Weekly." Then, hear clips from their podcast to get a closer look at our Middle School community.…

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Ep. 14: DEI in the Lower School 44:54

3+ y ago44:54

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SSFS Head of School Rodney Glasgow speaks to Nicole Lee, Director of Institutional Equity Justice and Belonging and author of “Raising AntiRacist Kids: The Power of Intentional Conversations About Race and Parenting” about our youngest learners - preschool through 5th grade - through the lens of diversity, inclusion, and belong and how we, as a sch…

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Ep. 13: Heads of School Reflect: Leadership, Identity, & Quaker Education 39:17

3+ y ago39:17

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In this episode, Rodney speaks with Brenda Crawley, Head of Plymouth Meeting Friends School, and Karen Cumberbatch, Head of Carolina Friends School. Brena and Karen share their experience as members of the SSFS community and reflect on what it means to be a woman of color in a leadership position, decision-making during COVID-19, and what drew them…

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Ep. 12: Self-Advocacy From a Student Perspective 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

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Join Dr. Rodney Glasgow as he takes a deeper dive into self-advocacy with our SSFS Middle and Upper School students. Hear what students have to say about self-advocacy, how they practice it in the classroom, what teachers can do to create a safe space for their students to practice, and how students can psych themselves up to test out this importan…

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Ep. 11: Let Your Lives Speak: Self-Advocacy For All Ages 41:38

3+ y ago41:38

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What is self-advocacy and why is it important? What do we risk by not teaching this skill? Our Learning Specialists and Upper School Director of College Counseling speak with Dr. Rodney Glasgow about the importance of becoming a self-advocate, its alter ego of learned-helplessness and selfishness, and the role self-advocacy could have played in the…

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Ep. 10: How do you return? Being back on campus during COVID-19 34:16

3+ y ago34:16

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After an extended time in virtual mode, SSFS is opening its campus to students for in-person learning. From dealing with an array of emotions to building new habits, hear from our counselors about how you and your student can get ready to come back to school —whether at SSFS or another community.By Sandy Spring Friends School

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Ep. 9: Winter Holiday Traditions at SSFS 11:44

3+ y ago11:44

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Come and celebrate the winter break with us as our community shares some of our favorite winter holiday traditions! First, listen to our play How the Grinch Stole the Holidays, a rendition of the Dr. Seuss classic, How The Grinch Stole Christmas. This play is an annual tradition at SSFS during our winter assembly in which our faculty and staff perf…

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Ep. 8: SSFS Alumni Spotlight - David Ayala '96 15:17

3+ y ago15:17

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In November, David Ayala ’96 met with SSFS Head of School Rodney Glasgow about his transformational experience at SSFS and his journey to his current role at School Leader Lab. ___ David Ayala is the Senior Director of Program at School Leader Lab, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that partners with schools to support their organi…

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Ep. 7: Civic Engagement From A Student Perspective 47:46

3+ y ago47:46

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Join Rodney as he invites our SSFS students to reflect on the 2020 election, what it has meant to them and their classmates, and the role of social media in civic engagement. Further, the group discusses how we, as citizens and community members, resolve conflict and how we all work together to make our school, our country, and our world a better p…

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Ep. 6: Civic Engagement & The Role of School 51:28

4y ago51:28

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As an educational institution, how do we prepare our students to be civically engaged citizens while also practicing civility? What lessons from history can help guide our students as they learn about democracy and find a way to use their own voice for change? What is the role of school in civic engagement? Hear from faculty members Pinki Shah and …

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Ep. 5: Experiential Education in a Virtual World 17:17

4y ago17:17

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WATCH/LISTEN: Recorded in September 2020, Head of School Rodney Glasgow spoke with Shoshanna Sumka, SSFS alumna and Executive Director of ISEEN, about experiential education, creating connection in a virtual environment, and her time as a student at SSFS. See the video of the interviewBy Sandy Spring Friends School

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Ep. 4: Infusing Fun into Learning 31:14

4y ago31:14

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With stress and anxiety levels raised, fun is more critical than ever. Join Rodney as he speaks with Jenai Bell (Cross-Divisional Learning Specialist Admin. Assistant), Joel Gunzburg (LS Counselor), and Shannon Needham (Upper School Learning Specialist) as they discuss the importance of fun for learning, community building, and stress-relief and ho…

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Ep. 3: Where Do We Go From Here? The SSFS Diversity Audit One Year Later 38:36

4y ago38:36

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As we near the year mark of the SSFS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Audit publication, hear from Rodney Glasgow (Head of School), David Hickson (Assistant Head of School), Nicole Lee (Interim Director of DEI), Candice Ashton, (Clerk of the All-School Diversity Committee) and Julie Méndez, (Co-Clerk of the Audit Oversight Committee) about wher…

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Ep. 2: Welcome to a Brand New School Year 34:48

4y ago34:48

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In the second episode of the "Gnu Stories: Highlights from the SSFS Community" podcast, hear two recorded sessions from our Head of School Rodney Glasgow. The first recording is from his presentation at the All-School Welcome on September 1, 2020 during the SSFS Virtual Orientation Day for parents and guardians. The second recording is an interview…

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Ep. 1: Preparing For Online Learning, Virtual School, and Beyond 39:49

4y ago39:49

39:49

In the first episode of the "Gnu Stories: Highlights from the SSFS Community" podcast, our Head of School Rodney Glasgow interviewed Bela Meghani, Rasha El-Haggan, and Sara Oestrich about this summer's professional development for SSFS faculty and administration, and how this training—in conjunction with the ongoing Mind-Brain Education training—wi…

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College Counseling for Gen-Z Students and Families 41:24

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Ep. 29: 2022 Winter Holiday Episode 13:46

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Ep. 28 | Future-Focused Planning: What a Strategic Plan Tells You About the Values of a School 40:31

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Ep. 27: Creating a Place of Belonging for the LGBTQ Community Pride Month Edition 35:17

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Ep. 26: DEI Practitioners & Parent Involvement Discussion 43:30

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Ep. 25: Mindfulness for All: Practices and Practical Application 55:29

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Ep. 24: Creating Places of Belonging & Professional Growth at SSFS 42:20

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Ep. 23: Holiday Episode: Winter Traditions from the SSFS Community 14:30

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Ep. 22: Meet Anna Tsouhlarakis, SSFS Nov. Artist in Residence 40:12

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Ep. 21: Friends School 101: What is Quaker Education? 35:41

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Ep. 20: Sustainability Education at SSFS 32:27

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Ep. 19: SSFS: 60 Years on Norwood Road 35:17

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Ep. 18: SSFS Alumni Spotlight: Call for Kindness Competition Winners - Michel Ruiz-Fuentes & Frank Sheffield, Class of 2020 33:47

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Ep. 17: Looking Forward, Seeking Guidance (Student-Led Interviews) 23:52

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Ep. 16: Hear From Our Teachers (Student-Led Interviews) 29:24

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Ep. 15: Have You Herd? The Middle School has a Podcast! 44:01

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Ep. 14: DEI in the Lower School 44:54

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Ep. 13: Heads of School Reflect: Leadership, Identity, & Quaker Education 39:17

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Ep. 12: Self-Advocacy From a Student Perspective 28:01

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Ep. 11: Let Your Lives Speak: Self-Advocacy For All Ages 41:38

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Ep. 10: How do you return? Being back on campus during COVID-19 34:16

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Ep. 9: Winter Holiday Traditions at SSFS 11:44

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Ep. 8: SSFS Alumni Spotlight - David Ayala '96 15:17

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Ep. 7: Civic Engagement From A Student Perspective 47:46

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Ep. 6: Civic Engagement & The Role of School 51:28

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Ep. 5: Experiential Education in a Virtual World 17:17

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Ep. 4: Infusing Fun into Learning 31:14

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Ep. 3: Where Do We Go From Here? The SSFS Diversity Audit One Year Later 38:36

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Ep. 2: Welcome to a Brand New School Year 34:48

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Ep. 1: Preparing For Online Learning, Virtual School, and Beyond 39:49

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