Sanford Spotlight Podcast

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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.

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Episodes

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.

Jun 17, 2022•27 min

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.

Jul 28, 2021•39 min

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.

May 04, 2021•28 min

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.

Mar 12, 2021•36 min

Welcoming Home Alumni Transcript

The transcript for Welcoming Home Alumni podcast.

Jan 20, 20210

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 Guide 1:00: Head of School Mark Anderson introduces Mesha, Freddy, and Justin. 5:20: How does it feel returning back to Sanford? 9:08: Are there skills you learned and practiced at Sanford that prepared you for college life? 1...

Dec 08, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7

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.

May 10, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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.

Apr 17, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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.

Apr 09, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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 bio 4:07 - Preparing for the upcoming DIAA state tournaments 5:13 - Current team rosters and lineups 7:58 - S...

Mar 05, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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 services 5:38 -...

Mar 02, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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 ou...

Feb 20, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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