Sanford Spotlight Podcast

Welcome to Sanford Spotlight, the podcast that helps you get the greatest benefit from your Sanford School experience. Listen in to learn about Sanford’s people, programs, news, and events.

Thanks for the Memories 06/17/2022

Thanks for the Memories Join us as Head of School Mark Anderson visits with outgoing Sanford employees Tech/Communication Director Cheryl Fleming and Athletic Director Joan Samonisky. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/23457140

Getting to Know Sanford's Middle School Dean of Students 07/28/2021

Getting to Know Sanford's Middle School Dean of Students Middle School Dean Max Schneider shares his thoughts about teaching, learning, kids, and life at Sanford School. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/19958180

2021 Sanford Summer Enrichment Programs 05/04/2021

2021 Sanford Summer Enrichment Programs Find out from the Director of Summer Programs and Assistance Director of Admissions and Performing Arts chair Jeff Molush about the 2021 Summer Enrichment offerings, including many new ones. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/18974285

Sanford School Facuty Spotlight: Caitlin Brooks 03/12/2021

Sanford School Facuty Spotlight: Caitlin Brooks Learn about Caitlin Brooks, Sanford's Association Athletic Director, Field Hockey Coach, Girls' Lacrosse Coach, and Health Instructor. She discussing her coaching philosophy and more. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/18298064

Welcoming Home Alumni Transcript 01/20/2021

Welcoming Home Alumni Transcript The transcript for Welcoming Home Alumni podcast. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/17140220

Welcoming Home Alumni 12/08/2020

Welcoming Home Alumni Head of School Mark Anderson chats with the three current colleagues and also former students from the class of 2016—Mesha Mosley, Freddy Ryle, and Justin McLellan—about returning back, how Sanford prepared them for college and advice for students going to college. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/17112128

A Conversation Between Neighbors 05/10/2020

A Conversation Between Neighbors Sanford faculty member Clint Williams talks with next-door neighbor and Head of School Mark Anderson about life at home and school during the COVID-19 pandemic. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/14360900

Preparing for Our Next Campus Improvement: The Struthers Family Sports Center 04/17/2020

Preparing for Our Next Campus Improvement: The Struthers Family Sports Center Three Sanford administrators—Associate Head of School for Advancement Jaime Morgan, Director of Athletics Joan Samonisky, and Facilities Manager Kevin Needham—talk with Head of School Mark Anderson about plans for the school's new sports center. The facility, which is scheduled to open in November of 2020, was made possible by the largest individual gift in the school's history—a $1 million donation from the Struthers family. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/14034635

At Home with The Andersons 04/09/2020

At Home with The Andersons In this special edition of Sanford Spotlight, recorded during Spring Break, Head of School Mark Anderson talks with his daughters, Stella '22 and Finely '24, about their Sanford experiences. /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/13922255

From the Court to the Classroom…and Beyond 03/05/2020

From the Court to the Classroom…and Beyond Sanford Boys’ Basketball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, and Dean of Students Stan Waterman and Sanford Girls’ Basketball Coach Marcus Thompson ‘85 share their Sanford stories. Learn more about their experiences as coaches, parents, and leaders, and hear their thoughts about the upcoming 2020 state tournaments. Episode Guide (33:29) 1:05 - Marcus Thompson’s bio 2:05 - Stan Waterman’s bio4:07 - Preparing for the upcoming DIAA state tournaments5:13 - Current team rosters and lineups7:58 - Sanford’s competitors in this year’s tournaments10:04 -Challenges that today’s coaches face 12:02 - Advice for student-athletes and their parents15:27 - Transitioning from Sanford to college17:00 - Things you might not know about Sanford basketball18:46 - Three misperceptions about Sanford basketball29:44-Thoughts about the new Struthers Family Sports Center /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/13427279

A Conversation with Sanford Board of Trustees President Ted Dwyer 03/02/2020

A Conversation with Sanford Board of Trustees President Ted Dwyer Ted Dwyer, president of Sanford School’s Board of Trustees, talks about “all things Sanford” with Head of School Mark Anderson. Listen in to learn about the school’s strategic plan, facility improvements, academic and extracurricular programs, and much more. Episode Guide (27:16):50 - Ted's Sanford story 1:56 - Relections about the Dwyers' experience from Lower to Upper School 2:35 - How Sanford has met the needs of Ted's two kids 3:50 - Sanford’s diverse and robust programs and services5:38 - How Ted got involved with Sanford’s Board of Trustees8:02 - Points of pride during the past six years12:27 - Plans for a new sports center as part of the latest strategic plan21:08 - What’s on the horizon for Sanford24:42 - Three things you might not know about Sanford 5:38: How Ted got involved with Sanford’s Board of Trustees /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/13370333

Getting to Know Our School Counselors 02/20/2020

Getting to Know Our School Counselors Head of School Mark Anderson chats with the members of Sanford School’s counseling team—Courtney Gregor, Skye Rashkind, and Sarah Satinsky—about the work they do and the services that they provide at Sanford. Episode Guide (21:02) :43 - Who are our counselors? 1:25 - What led you to counseling and how did you find your way to Sanford? 6:02 - What are the strengths of the Sanford culture, and how does the counseling team add to that culture? 10:44 - How do students who face challenges navigate our rigorous college-prep environment? 14:34 - How is school counseling beneficial for the overall community? 17:01 - What is the most frequent advice you share with parents? /episode/index/show/sanfordspotlight/id/13231100

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