Montrose Podcast

The Communication Challenge with Dr. Meg Meeker Mar 30, 2021

Our guest for this episode of Montrose Podcast is bestselling author and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker. A leading authority on parenting, teens and children's health, Dr. Meeker has been featured on the Today show, NPR and Psychology Today, and her most recent book is called Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture. Recently Dr. Meg gave a talk for the Montrose community as part of the LifeCompass Institute Speaker Series, sponsored by The Elizabeth Schickel Foundation. She joins us to talk more about that topic: The Communication Challenge: How Parents Can Connect with Teens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Meet the Jubilee Scholars Feb 03, 2021

Meet Barbara Whitlock, Becky Roberts and Jennifer Bowman: three Montrose teachers who are currently pursuing their Master’s degrees in Character Education at the University of Birmingham, a public research university in the UK. Their studies at the University's Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues are generously funded by the Kern Family Foundation, which supports Montrose's commitment to sharing principles and best practices in character education. Listen in to see what we can all learn from their ambitious approach to continuing education.

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Permission to Feel with Dr. Marc Brackett Jan 09, 2021

In these early days of the much-anticipated new year, how do we deal with everyday life as we live through such turmoil? Being able to talk about our feelings seems like a good place to start. So for this episode, recorded before the events of this new year, we’re talking with Dr. Mark Brackett, author of the New York Times bestseller Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Election 2020: Where Do We Go from Here? Nov 11, 2020

Election night is over. However you voted— and more of us did than ever before— you might be asking yourself, “So now what? Where do we go from here?” In this episode, we’ll talk with members of the History Department at Montrose, where Civics is integrated throughout the History curriculum. In this current climate of widespread division in our nation, and especially against the backdrop of this election, these teachers shed light on the critical importance of having Courageous Conversations and applying historical perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Montrose Mini: Empathy for Yemen with Maevis Fahey '21 Oct 30, 2020

When Montrose Senior Maevis Fahey heard about the crisis in Yemen, she had no idea that she was about to become active in a cause. "Connecting with empathy," as she says, has enabled her to bring awareness to the plight of the Yemeni people, and to challenge herself and anyone who will listen to put that empathy into action. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Celebrating Commencement 2020 Oct 22, 2020

Welcome to Season 3 of Montrose Podcast! In this episode you’ll hear highlights from Commencement 2020, a physically distanced, in-person event on the Montrose campus, celebrating this exceptional class as they embark on life after Montrose. Keynote speaker Melanie Francis, Vice President and Chief of Staff in the Office of the CEO at Akamai Technologies and P ‘16, shares her wisdom and encouragement with the graduates. Seniors Sarah Ling and Sophie Kocho also address the audience, sending their classmates forth with hearty laughs, big smiles and thankful hearts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Opening School in a Pandemic Sep 24, 2020

Welcome to Season 3 of Montrose Podcast! In this episode, Head of School Dr. Karen Bohlin gives us an insider’s view of what it’s like to be opening school in the midst of a pandemic. From the stringent safety protocols to the heightened teacher collaboration to the exuberance of the students, there is certainly more “new” than “normal,” but the Maverick spirit is running strong.

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The Sweet Spot: Where Social Emotional Learning, Civics and Character Education Meet Jun 04, 2020

What habits and skill sets do children need to flourish? That’s what our experts have devoted their lives to discovering. Hear what Dr. Marc Brackett, Dr. Karen Bohlin and Louise Dubé have to say about their respective areas of expertise: Social Emotional Learning, Character Education, and Civics Education. The Kern Family Foundation Partners in Character and Educational Leadership (KPCEL) co-Director Dr. Hardin Coleman and colleagues Dr. Ariel Tichnor-Wagner and Deborah Farmer Kris join the conversation as we explore what these areas of learning mean, how they intersect and what makes them vital to our children’s development.

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Let's Talk about Race Jun 01, 2020

NPR issued its Podcast Challenge again this year, and Barbara Whitlock’s AP Language and Composition class at Montrose once again answered the call. Earlier this year, these juniors chose the topic of “Breaking Racial Barriers through Courageous Conversations.” It resonates in an amazingly timely way with the extreme racial tensions we’re currently experiencing as a nation.

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Celebrating the Class of 2020 May 24, 2020

Like all of their senior class peers, the Montrose Class of 2020 is graduating, but without the traditional graduation that they’ve anticipated. This episode is dedicated to their spirit, their generosity and their joy. Hear from the graduates themselves as well as their grade level mentor, Deborah Farmer Kris. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

More on Why Poetry Matters May 05, 2020

Welcome to this continued exploration of why poetry matters, especially during quarantine. Special guests include Theresa Monteiro, an MFA student at the University of New Hampshire, and Montrose sophomore Jenn Uche. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Why Poetry Matters Apr 18, 2020

April is National Poetry Month! Explore why poetry matters, and celebrate with a poetry potpourri put on by members of the Montrose community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Building Community During Coronavirus Apr 03, 2020

Coronavirus has us all doing things differently, whether we’re on the front lines at hospitals or on the checkout lines at grocery stores. In this episode, we’ll talk about what it’s like to build community and create connections, albeit virtually. We’ll hear from several different members of the Montrose community about what it’s like to experience the new normal: together, while apart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Special Edition: The New Normal Mar 20, 2020

Welcome to this Special Edition of Montrose Podcast. In this unprecedented time of dealing with Coronavirus, we have all had to respond to a new reality, and reimagine life as we know it. The Montrose community is far-reaching, with students from 7 different countries and 53 different towns. Head of School Dr. Karen Bohlin joins us to talk about the “new normal” we are all facing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Love Your Enemies with Arthur C. Brooks Jan 31, 2020

Our guest for this episode of Montrose Podcast is social scientist, Harvard professor and New York Times bestselling author, Arthur C. Brooks. His most recent book is called Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt. Dr. Brooks just gave a talk at Montrose as part of the LifeCompass Institute Speaker Series, sponsored by The Elizabeth Schickel Foundation. We previewed that talk with a mini podcast, and now invite you into the full conversation about how to love our enemies.

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Montrose Mini: Love Your Enemies with Arthur C. Brooks Jan 17, 2020

Our guest for this Montrose Mini is social scientist, Harvard professor and New York Times bestselling author, Arthur C. Brooks. His most recent book is called Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt. In it, he culls together social science, ancient wisdom, and historical biographies to show us how to counteract contempt, in our relationships and in our everyday interactions. Enjoy this preview of his Love Your Enemies talk at Montrose School on Thursday, January 30th as part of the LifeCompass Institute Speaker Series, sponsored by The Elizabeth Schickel Foundation.

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Giving that Forms Character Dec 09, 2019

You know that your gift to Montrose helps girls form good habits of mind, heart and character.... but did you know that you could win Pats tickets, too? This year's Annual Fund has a fun new twist: the chance to win 4 tickets to a Patriots game! Listen to Dr. Michael Roberto, Bryant University Professor, proud father of Montrose senior Celia Roberto, and new member of Montrose's Board of Trustees, on why it's important to give back. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

The Capstone Experience Nov 25, 2019

What’s the antidote to “senior slide?” At Montrose, it’s called the Capstone Project. Each Senior delves into a topic of her choosing, culminating in a 20-page paper and a 15-minute presentation. Associate Head of School Katie Elrod oversees the program, and celebrates each student’s success. Several of the members of the Class of 2019 talk about what it’s like to take on this culminating project of their Montrose education, with topics ranging from The Opioid Crisis to Technology’s Effect on Happiness to Concussions in the NFL. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Montrose Mini: The Truth about Vaping with Sophie Kocho '20 Nov 15, 2019

In this Montrose Mini, Senior Sophie Kocho shares what she learned about vaping during her summer internship at UMass Medical Center, specifically how vaping affects adolescents. Sophie’s impressive research will help you to think critically about this new cultural phenomenon. Her concern for others will warm your heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Montrose Mini: A New School Year with Dr. Karen Bohlin Nov 15, 2019

For this Montrose Mini, we catch up with Head of School Dr. Karen Bohlin to talk about what it’s like to start a new school year, for both students and parents. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Montrose Mini: "Does Your Face Light Up?" Nov 15, 2019

Enjoy this quick "read" of Deborah Farmer Kris' article, "Does Your Face Light Up?": Five Words That Changed My Teaching and Parenting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Celebrating Commencement 2019 Nov 15, 2019

Experience highlights from Montrose Commencement 2019, including remarks from keynote speaker Dr. Jehanna Peerzada, Class of 1986, and Valedictorian Caroline Churney, proud member of the graduating class. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

The Middle School Experience Oct 29, 2019

What’s the Middle School experience like at Montrose? Hear from both teachers and students as they tell us about Montrose’s signature programs and diverse opportunities for this highly developmental time in a student’s life.

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What Would Siri Say? May 17, 2019

Do you talk to Siri? When Barbara Whitlock’s AP Language and Composition class took on NPR’s Podcast Challenge, they tackled this and other questions about themselves. In the process, they created their very own podcast episode, entitled “Firewalls to Connection.” Listen to it here, and then hear takeaways from these Montrose eleventh graders about accepting the Podcast Challenge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Dr. Karen Bohlin on What Girls Need to Lead Apr 05, 2019

Head of School Dr. Karen Bohlin talks with parents from Montrose and the wider community about how they can help give young women the habits of mind, heart and character that they need to lead. From the importance of making mistakes, and how to overcome them, to the benefit of making one small change, Dr. Bohlin covers the pitfalls and opportunities that lay wait in any given day of parenting. Most of all, she encourages parents and educators to “teach like coaches” in calling girls to greatness.

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Dr. Kerry Cronin on Dating and Friendship Mar 17, 2019

Nationally renowned Boston College Professor Dr. Kerry Cronin, known as the "Dating Professor," visits Montrose to talk with Upper School students and parents about the importance of relationships. Professor Cronin talks about the hook-up culture that's prevalent on college campuses today, and why she encourages her first-year students to ask a "person of interest" out on a date. Join us for a discussion that spans from Aristotle's definition of "love of the good" to modern-day rules for a successful first date. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Reflections on Montrose Commencement 2018 Feb 08, 2019

To understand the power of a Montrose education that is steeped in the liberal arts and informed by habits of heart, mind, and character, let’s hear from those who have benefited from it: Keynote speaker Dr. Nichole Mercier '94, and the Class of 2018 Co-Valedictorians Anneka Ignatius and Elizabeth Ling.

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Habits of Mind Jan 25, 2019

What are the Habits of Mind that can help us learn a new skill, build a new habit, or stop procrastinating? Deborah Farmer Kris, Montrose Teacher and LifeCompass Associate Director, sheds light on these topics and more in this episode of Montrose Podcast.

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Giving That Matters Dec 21, 2018

We all want to give in a way that matters. Hear about how your support of the Montrose Annual Fund contributes to the power of a Montrose education—shaping lives, and our world, for the better. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Life After Montrose, Part Two Dec 07, 2018

To see how transformational a Montrose education is, we need look no further than our own Montrose Alumnae. Listen in as Molly Cahill ‘16 and Gabby Landry ‘18 share reflections on their Montrose experiences, and how they helped make them the women they are today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Life After Montrose, Part One Dec 07, 2018

To see how transformational a Montrose education is, we need look no further than our own Montrose Alumnae. Listen in as Grace Schiller '13 and Clara Cahill Farella '16 share reflections on their Montrose experiences, and how they helped make them the women they are today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Why Math Matters Nov 20, 2018

Yes, Math matters... but did you know it was a language?! Have a listen as we talk with three Montrose Math teachers about why math matters, how they teach it, and how it impacts their students and our world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montrose-podcast/support

Design Thinking Oct 12, 2018

What is Design Thinking, and how can it help us navigate problems? Hear from Bryant University Professor Dr. Michael A. Roberto and Montrose English Department Head Barbara Whitlock in this inaugural episode.

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