Under the Oak
info_outline Under the Oak Ep. 05: Women in LeadershipUnder the Oak
March was Women's History Month, and we thought it was a great opportunity to create an episode centered on 'Women in Leadership.' To help us with this conversation, we enlisted Madeleine Heide, Superintendent at Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln, and Sara Walsh, Head of Early Childhood and Lower School here at LFCDS.
info_outline Under the Oak Ep. 04: Chris Ramaekers, Director of the Lake Forest Civic OrchestraUnder the Oak
This theme of this month's episode is 'Arts in Education'. We are thrilled to be joined by Mrs. Erika Brown-Thomas, Grade 8 choir student Christina, and Chris Ramaekers, Director of the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra. Enjoy!
info_outline Under the Oak Ep. 03: The Re-Enrollment EpisodeUnder the Oak
This week's episode is not like any other episode, because, if you can believe it, it is re-enrollment season here at LFCDS. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Horstmann, Associate Director of Enrollment at LFCDS, siblings Sam and Ellie, who are new students to our School, and Erby Mitchell, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT.
info_outline Under the Oak Ep. 02: Marge Hamm, Director of Bears CareUnder the Oak
Recorded just before Winter break, the theme of today's episode is "giving back". We chat with Grade 6 students Alex S. and Talyah O. about the LFCDS Toy Drive, faculty members Nan Caldwell and Greg McDonough who spearhead the community service program here at LFCDS, and Marge Hamm, Director of Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears.
info_outline Under the Oak Ep. 01: John Melton, Head of School ElectUnder the Oak
Recorded just before Thanksgiving break, this episode includes a conversation with Grade 2 student and poetry competition winner Madeline H., LFCDS faculty member Lukas Christianson, and our Head of School Elect, John Melton.
info_outline LFCDS Community Podcast 16 - Michael WalshUnder the Oak
Prior to the nation-wide shelter-in-place order due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital's Dr. Michael Walsh was named the LFCDS David Genger Scientist in Residence for the 2019-2020 school year. This interview was recorded in anticipation of his visit, which will be rescheduled upon our return to campus. We are excited that we will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Walsh in the coming months, and in the meantime, we hope you enjoy his fascinating talk with Pete Moore.
info_outline LFCDS Community Podcast 15 - Lisa DamourUnder the Oak
Recorded during her visit to LFCDS this past January, Dr. Damour's insight is valuable now more than ever. Have a listen for tips on managing anxiety in children.
info_outline LFCDS Community Podcast 14 - Susie JunUnder the Oak
Recorded just before Spring Break 2020, Pete talks to Dr. Suzie Jun about her amazing accomplishments and her perspective on the coming pandemic.
info_outline LFCDS Community Podcast 13 - Ben HaightUnder the Oak
It's hard to get more LFCDS than Ben Haight, whose family has been connected to our school for generations.
info_outlinePete talks with John about his upcoming visit for our ISACS Accreditation visit.