From Lovett to Hollywood: Slater Nalley Takes the Stage on American Idol
Living Lovett
S7E8 BONUS - Thousands audition... Millions vote... Could it be a Lovett senior who wins?? own Slater Nalley is a current contestant on American Idol. He joins us on this bonus episode of Living Lovett with upper school English and American Studies teacher Michele Davis to recount their unique story of bringing the song Traces of You to the American Idol stage. It all started in 10th grade with Michele's support for Slater's struggles and evolved into a touching collaboration after Michele shared the tragic story of her son Carter. Slater transformed Michele's poem about Carter into a...
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Let Your Life Speak: Alisha Fisher, New Head of Middle School
Living Lovett
S7E7 Middle school is a time of tremendous growth, discovery, and transition. An exciting yet challenging period when young people begin to define who they are beyond their families. For parents and educators alike, finding the right balance between support and independence makes the middle school years both rewarding and complex. Alisha Fisher, the new Head of Middle School at , shares her vision for cultivating a vibrant middle school on this season finale of Living Lovett, hosted by Jessica Sant, Lovett’s Chief Engagement Officer. Living Lovett is an award nominated podcast, available on...
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Diving Deep at Lovett: The Reynolds' Journey in Ecology, Marine Biology, and Botany
Living Lovett
S7E6 Meet Dr. Jennifer Reynolds and Alex Reynolds, two noted educators at The Lovett School. Jennifer, the ninth-grade dean and marine biology program leader, shares her passion for ocean life, cultivated from childhood and seasoned through extensive academic and professional experiences. Alex, who oversees the Siempre Verde program in Ecuador and teaches biology and botany, illustrates his journey from a life-changing ecology study to becoming a key figure in conservation education. Speaking on this episode of Living Lovett with Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer, the Reynolds discuss...
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Play Ball: Roney Eford and the Unifying Power of Lovett Sports
Living Lovett
S7E5 Sports and athletics can play a critical role in student life, from skill development, learning resilience, to unifying friends, family, and the entire community. Roney Eford Director of Athletics and Physical Education at joins Chief Engagement Officer Jessica Sant to discuss Roney’s first months at the school and to share his vision for the future. Highlighting the excitement and interpersonal bonds formed during various athletic contests, the discussion touches on the engagement of families and the shared experiences of students. The sense of community and unity fostered through...
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From Kindergarten Carpool to Lovett's Graduation Stage: Thirteen Years at Lovett
Living Lovett
S7E4 Kalen Waterman '25, completing his final year as a Lovett "lifer," joins his mother Shivana, a dedicated school volunteer, for a heartfelt conversation about their thirteen-year journey in the Lovett community. Speaking with Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer at , the mother-son duo reflect on how their Lovett experience has shaped not just Kalen's education, but their entire family dynamic. When choosing a school for five-year-old Kalen, Shivana was drawn to Lovett's whole child philosophy, which deeply resonated with their family values. Throughout their time at Lovett, mother and...
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Over Distance, Through Decades: Lovett Values 25 Years Later
Living Lovett
S7E3 What does it look like to carry your school's values with you when life leads you thousands of miles from home, even decades into the future? Two Lovett alumnae, Wade Morris ‘00 and Megan Kota Morris ‘00, have pursued careers in education, currently serving at , an international boarding school in Moshi, Tanzania. Nearly 25 years on, experience has had a notable impact on these two Lovett grads— on their careers, relationships, and even life experiences. Wade and Megan talk with Lovett Chief Engagement Officer Jessica Sant about what their years at Lovett mean to their lives...
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Clarity and Confidence: An Open Conversation about Financial Aid at The Lovett School
Living Lovett
S7E2 Alisa Evans, , joins Chief Engagement Officer Jessica Sant to have an open, clear, stigma-free discussion about financial aid. Many myths and misconceptions surround the financial aid process. On this episode, Alisa and Jessica cover financial aid details including the application timeline, budget planning, and decision-making in financial aid. Alisa emphasizes the importance of approaching the financial aid process with calmness, clarity, and confidence and reassures families about how a realistic tuition payment is determined. Additionally, Alisa underscores Lovett's unique...
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Myths vs. Reality: The Lovett School Admission Facts Revealed
Living Lovett
S7E1 How does Admission work at ? You may have heard rumors or myths (often shared by well meaning people) but in this season 7 premiere of Living Lovett, you’re going to hear directly from some of the people involved in the Admission process, ready to debunk myths and misconceptions, providing reliable Lovett Admission information to prospective families and current Lovett families alike. This conversation provides insights into how Lovett selects students as well as how the mission of the whole child education shows up in Admissions. Prospective families will get an understanding of how...
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Navigating Phone-Free School: Parent Perspectives and Experiences
Living Lovett
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 digital habits for students of all ages. Host Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer at the speaks to three parents from the Lovett community - Atira Goodwin, Lou Izquierdo, and Kerry Izard. The parents share their experiences and advice on...
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Educating for Impact: How Lovett Brings History and Civic Engagement to Life
Living Lovett
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 explore, question, and connect. Dr. Jeff Turner, Chair of the Upper School History Department and American Studies teacher, and Kai Parham, teacher of Global Issues, Civics, and Civic Leadership in the middle school join Chief Engagement Officer...
info_outlineS5E5 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 our school fulfills its mission for all students we enroll.
On this episode Courtney Ferencik, Senior Director of Development joins Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer on Living Lovett to share the role Development and fundraising plays at our school. From what the annual fund is, to endowments, to what is learned through a spirit of giving, Courtney and Jessica’s conversation is informative and forward-focused on Lovett’s next 100 years.
Reach out to Courtney by email: [email protected]
Make a contribution to The Lovett School: https://www.lovett.org/support
We are thrilled to bring you Season 5 of the podcast! Listen to all past episodes of Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.