Melissa Miller, Oak Knoll’s Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice sits down with Desiree Mitchell ’23, Oak Knoll junior and leader of the Black Scholars Club, discussing the importance of February’s Black History Month and celebrating Black history all year-round.
Feb 15, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Regina Cherill, Oak Knoll's Lower School Science Teacher for grades 4-6, talks about the importance of weaving social and emotional learning into the science and math curriculum.
Jan 19, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 2
After unveiling the school's new confidence-building signature program, EmpowHER, this fall, we caught up with Upper School Division Head Kathryn McGroarty to discuss the confidence gap in middle school girls and how Oak Knoll is empowering students.
Sep 26, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In Part II of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child's "Parenting During the Pandemic" series, Dr. Jennifer Butler-Sweeney, Upper School psychologist, discusses tactics parents can use to address the social and emotional impact of COVID-19 on middle and high school students.
Apr 22, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This special bonus episode of the Academically Speaking podcast brings together several Oak Knoll School alumnae who are celebrating milestones during this year’s virtual Reunion, taking place on April 24-25, 2021 . Listen to these special alumnae as they relive, remember and reconnect on shared memories from Oak Knoll. Note: This episode was recorded following social distancing rules via Zoom. Please excuse the spotty internet service that could not be avoided under pandemic circumstances!...
Mar 31, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This special four-part parenting podcast will cover all your burning questions about how to best protect and support your child’s mental health, their social life and development, and the ins-and outs of virtual learning during the pandemic. Part I features Melissa Nelson, Oak Knoll's Lower School Guidance Counselor, who talks about the pandemic's impact on the mental health of our youngest learners and how parents can support their child during this time.
Mar 04, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Oak Knoll senior Lizzie Athaide '21 talks remote and in-person learning during COVID-19, her plans post-graduation and how she has navigated leading the school as student body president during these uncertain times.
Jan 22, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We talk with Kelly Dun, Oak Knoll's Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, to discuss the process of applying for financial aid, misconceptions about the process and how to get started. Learn more about financial aid process at Oak Knoll .
Jan 06, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Community service is at the heart of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child's mission. In Episode 6, we sit down with Michele Van Kalsbeck, Upper School Theology teacher and Campus Ministry member, as she describes the changing ways Oak Knoll continues to prioritize service during the pandemic.
Nov 20, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Upper School Division Head Kathryn McGroarty joined Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we sit down with McGroarty as she discusses the benefits of the all-girls' Upper School environment and the pandemic's impact on teaching, academics and the future of education.
Nov 02, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
When schools returned to session in September 2020, many opened remotely, some used a hybrid model and, if they were lucky, the school opened for on-campus instruction. During this special BONUS EPISODE of the Academically Speaking podcast, we talk with Kelly Dun, Oak Knoll's new Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, about how the admissions team is bringing the campus to life for prospective families from a distance and how the admissions process has changed since the COVID-19 pa...
Oct 08, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We are joined by Oak Knoll Athletic Director Dr. Kelly Childs as she discusses navigating athletics during a pandemic and prepares for athletes to return to the playing field this fall.
Sep 10, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We sit down with Oak Knoll's new Lower School Guidance Counselor Melissa Nelson on re-entry anxiety in children as they return to campus this fall under COVID-19 restrictions.
Aug 21, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Oak Knoll School administrators sit down to answer parent-submitted questions regarding the school's fall 2020 reopening plan.
Aug 07, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1