Creating a classroom filled with love, empowering students, and solving real-world problems - WFS Middle School Math and Science Teacher, Megan Hegenbarth
1:00 - Introduction to WFS2:40 - Why she chose a career in education4:00 - Starting her own business6:40 - Coming back to WFS8:40 - Empowering students in math and science11:40 - Solving real-world pr...
6 Dec 202232min
The power of gardening, community service, and pushing yourself to new limits - WFS Middle School Science Teacher and Summer Program Director, Carlos Charriez
Carlos Charriez joins the podcast to talk all things gardening!1:30 - How his love of gardening evolved over the years3:40 - His time in Brazil and its impact4:30 - Becoming involved in the local Wilm...
18 Nov 202223min
2x Tennis State Champion: Aubrey Nisbet ’23, 1st Singles
2x State Champion Aubrey Nisbet ’23 joins the podcast!1:00 - Why she loves tennis2:00 - How she has developed her mental toughness2:30 - Expectations heading into the season4:00 - Winning her 2nd Cham...
27 Okt 202211min
Quakerism, the Quaker testimonies (SPICES), the power of Meeting for Worship, and using Quaker ethos to make challenging decisions - WFS Head of School, Ken Aldridge
WFS Head of School Ken Aldridge joins us for episode 9!1:00 - Introduction to Quakerism 3:30 - Families learning about Quakerism 6:40 - Quaker testimonies 8:20 - Meeting for Worship11:00 - All School ...
15 Juli 202224min
Part 2: Boys' Swimming DISC Champions with Head Coach Robin Lebauer
WFS Head Coach Robin Lebauer stops by to talk about making school history in the pool this season!
9 Juni 202213min
Part 1: Boys' Swimming DISC Champions
Swim captains Ameer Bashir ’22, Zaire Nicholson ’22, and Marcel Stewart ’22 reflect on their WFS swimming careers that culminated with them winning the DISC Championship for the first time in school h...
12 Maj 202223min
The WFS Lower School Information Literacy Program, how it helps prepare students for MS/HS, and navigating the world of technology - WFS Lower School Librarian, Kate McCarron
WFS Lower School Librarian Kate McCarron joins us for episode 6!1:30 - What is the information literacy program?2:10 - What is the goal of this program?2:30 - How is it integrated within the LS curric...
11 Mars 202217min
The WFS IB program, the core principles of the IB program, and the impact that it has on WFS students after they have graduated - WFS Assistant Head of School for Academics, Mike Benner
We sit down and chat with WFS Assistant Head of School for Academics, Mike Benner!1:30 - Why WFS joined the IB program2:30 - Core values of the IB Program4:00 - The full IB diploma program5:30 - Three...
26 Jan 202220min
