The Arts at The Episcopal Academy with Department Chair David Sigel
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The arts at The Episcopal Academy are a treasured part of the curriculum. At EA art is more than just a subject. Visual Art Department Chair David Sigel talks with EA Unlocked host T.J. Locke about how art is the truest form students can dive into, to figure out who they are as a learner. One of the highlights of the year at EA is the annual spring celebration, ArtsFest. on the vibrant sounds of ArtsFest in a past episode of EA Unlocked.
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Upper School Cell Phone Pilot Program at The Episcopal Academy
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After much research and thought, The Episcopal Academy launched a cell phone pilot program in the Upper School. Each morning before homeroom, students place their phones in a secure holding case for the day and pick them up as they head out in the afternoon. Head of Upper School Mike Letts talks with EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke about the process behind the initiative and the observations so far.
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EA Unlocked Bonus: Boys' Track & Field PA Indoor Championship Three-Peat
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The Episcopal Academy Boys' Track & Field Team pulled off a remarkable feat as they won their third consecutive Pennsylvania indoor state championship. With only five competitors in six events, every second, and every inch counted. In this bonus episode, the team and Coach Zach Richards share their "play by play," as the title came down to the Distance Medley Relay against powerhouse State College Area High School. "It was a movie in the making!" said Coach Richards. 2:20 Eli Engelman '25 (Mile, DMR) 4:47 Abaas Hunter '26 (200m, 400m, DMR) 9:00 Yaya Johnson '25 (High Jump, Triple Jump)...
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Open Classroom Week at The Episcopal Academy
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With the wealth of talented and experienced educators at The Episcopal Academy, there are plenty of opportunities to learn from colleagues. In January, EA's Center for Teaching and Learning launched the inaugural Open Classroom Week. Teachers in Lower, Middle, and Upper School "opened" their classrooms to faculty and staff. With over 100 classroom visits, the week created quite a buzz. CTL Buckley Executive Director Justin Cerenzia and CTL Coordinator Allison Schultz talk about this growth opportunity with EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke.
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Where Are They Now? A Conversation with EA Retirees Lynne Hay, Tim Kent, and Nancy Reinhard
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Curious who is reading five books a month, has returned to the classroom as a teacher's aide, and recently read a translation of The Odyssey? With a combined 115 years of service to The Episcopal Academy, retired teachers Lynne Hay, Tim Kent, and Nancy Reinhard catch listeners up on their action-packed retirements and strong connections to the EA community.
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EA College Counseling - A Conversation with Kirk Brennan, USC Associate Dean, Dir. of Undergraduate Admissions
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The Episcopal Academy college counseling team recently hosted Kirk Brennan for a day on campus. The Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Admissions met with students, parents, faculty, and staff to discuss the college process. His talk was titled: Redefining Success: Guiding Your Student Through High School and Beyond. Kirk Brennan talks about the misconceptions about the process and how college admissions has changed over the years with host Chris Torino, EA Assistant Head of School. Check out past episodes in our EA Unlocked College Counseling "quick takes" series. ...
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All That Math! A Conversation with Math Teacher Dr. Tom Goebeler
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For some students math can be intimidating. But an inspiring math department and teachers can make a real difference. EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with Episcopal Academy math teacher Dr. Tom Goebeler, who has taught many of EA's higher-level math offerings for the last 14 years. As Dr. Goebeler explains, "There is a lot of runway here" when it comes to math. Dr. Goebeler also talks about why he is committed to using the old fashion blackboard.
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Music of the Holidays at The Episcopal Academy
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'Tis the season at The Episcopal Academy! Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School shared their musical talents and spread the spirit of the holidays during their instrumental and choral Winter Concerts in December. Listen in on the sounds of the holidays performed by EA's talented singers, orchestra and band students.
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Takeaways From Strategic Campus Travel & Relationship Building with EA College Counseling
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More than 100 colleges and universities have visited The Episcopal Academy over the last few months as EA's team of seven College Counselors have visited campuses around the world. In our College Counseling "quick takes" EA Unlocked series, Head of School Chris Torino is behind the mic and talks with Executive Director of College Counseling Catalina Guzman and her team on the importance of strategic travel and relationship building. 1:50 Mary Maier/Sr. Associate Dir. of College Counseling (Univ. of Minnesota, Grinnell, Macalester, St. Olaf, Carleton College) 2:39 Lara Greico/Sr. Associate Dir....
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A Conversation with Buckley Lecture Speaker Historian & Author Julian Zelizer
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Each year, The Episcopal Academy brings accomplished professionals to campus for the Walter W. Buckley, Jr. '55 American History Lecture Series. In November, historian, author, and Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer spent the day speaking with students and faculty. Mr. Zelizer is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton. His book is a New York Times Best Seller. Mr. Zelizer continued his conversation and political insights with EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke.
info_outlineAfter much research and thought, The Episcopal Academy launched a cell phone pilot program in the Upper School.
Each morning before homeroom, students place their phones in a secure holding case for the day and pick them up as they head out in the afternoon.
Head of Upper School Mike Letts talks with EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke about the process behind the initiative and the observations so far.