Oakcrest School

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Episodes

Adventures in Parenting Seminar with Julia and Martin Boles

Parties, Peer Pressure, Popularity (& Parenting) An evening of conversation with Julia and Martin Boles, parents of Miss Ginny Boles, Oakcrest’s Dean of Students. As the parents of nine children ranging in age from 13 to 27, founding parents of St. Monica’s Academy in Montrose, CA, and Family Enrichment facilitators, they candidly shared their vision and strategies for raising children eager to embrace the adventure of life.

Nov 09, 2017•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 8

Coffee with the Head: Sentimentality - From Obstacle to Asset

Listen to our Head of School, Mary T. Ortiz, for a monthly informal lecture. Our Coffees are intended to: Foster the strong sense of trust and respect that exists between the school leadership and every parent in the school, integral to the girls’ thriving at Oakcrest. Give parents an insight into why we do what we do at Oakcrest and how the decisions we make in the school are intending to grow, challenge and inspire each student to embody the characteristics of the Portrait of the Graduate. Pro...

Nov 05, 2017•40 min•Ep. 7

Portrait of Oakcrest

Oakcrest was featured in an exclusive interview on WMET 1160 AM Guadalupe Radio. We heard from Mary T. Ortiz, Head of School; Cecilia Márquez, Academic Dean representing academic life; and Mrs. Kelly McGiffin, current parent speaking from a parents point of view and finally, Clare Meehan, Class of 2011 speaking on what it mean to be an Oakie and how it prepared her for life in and after college. We are proud to share this "Portrait of Oakcrest".

Nov 03, 2017•57 min•Ep. 6

Dr. Glenn Arbery Lecture: The Iliad: “Achilles and the Truth of Poetry”

Dr. Arbery was invited to speak at Oakcrest by Mrs. Lisa Kenna, Oakcrest Master Teacher, English Literature. He was Mrs. Kenna's professor for three degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Thomas More, Masters in English and Masters in Humanities at University of Dallas. Dr. Arbery came to Wyoming Catholic in 2013 primarily to teach in the Humanities track, but he was drawn to the whole curriculum, the excellent faculty, and the strong Catholic character of the College, all of which he hopes ...

Oct 15, 2017•51 min•Ep. 5

USA Women's Rugby Olympian Alev Kelter

USA Rugby Olympian Alev Kelter spoke to Oakcrest School students on May 8, 2017 as part of Oakcrest’s leadership workshop series. Kelter shared her inspiring story with girls about how to tackle emotional disappointment and push through the tough times in life. Click here to view photos, watch the video, and learn more about Alev Kelter.

May 24, 2017•50 min

It’s NOT the Real World: The Argument for Single-Sex Education

Family physician and child psychologist Dr. Leonard Sax debunks critics who argue that all-boys and all-girls schools don’t prepare children for the “real world.” He addresses the growing gender gap in academic achievement and reveals how both boys and girls benefit from single-sex education in mind, body, and spirit. He cites many international studies which show a lower risk of drug and alcohol abuse in girls who attend single-sex schools versus co-ed schools.

Mar 23, 2017•1 hr 11 min

Instagram Ate My Daughter with Dr. Leonard Sax

Family physician and psychologist Dr. Leonard Sax spoke to Oakcrest School on March 10, 2017 as part of our Parent Enrichment Lecture series. In his lecture, Dr. Sax discusses the cultural pressures children face in 2017, how girls perceive their feminine identity, the phenomena of addictions and obsessions, and the dangerous effects of social media on girls in particular. Dr. Sax has authored many books, including The Collapse of Parenting, Girls on the Edge, and Boys Adrift. He has appeared on...

Mar 15, 2017•1 hr 37 min

Life Lessons from the World’s Greatest Composers with Dr. Arthur Brooks

Dr. Arthur C. Brooks spoke to Oakcrest School on February 13, 2017 on Life Lessons from the World’s Greatest Composers as part of our annual O’Donovan Humanities Lecture Series. Dr. Brooks is president of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, DC. Before his work in academia and public policy, he spent 12 years as a classical musician in the United States and Spain. A professional French hornist, he played with groups including the Annapolis Brass Quintet in ...

Mar 15, 2017•50 min

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