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The Happy Kid Project

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The Happy Kid Project — by Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, a private Catholic PK-12 school in Summit, New Jersey — explores how students grow into their most joyful, purposeful, and empowered selves.
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Episodes

Episode 3: The Importance of Black History Month

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, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Episode 2: The Science of SEL

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, 202213 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Episode 1: Building Confidence in Middle School Girls

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, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 10: Addressing Children's Social and Emotional Needs During COVID-19

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, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Reunion 2021: Relive, Remember, Reconnect

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, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Parenting During the Pandemic Part I

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, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Student Perspective with Lizzie Athaide '21

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, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Demystifying the Financial Aid Process

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, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Prioritizing Service During a Pandemic

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, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Meet the Upper School Division Head

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, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Reimagining Admissions in 2020

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, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Navigating Athletics During a Pandemic

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, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Re-Entry Anxiety with Melissa Nelson

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, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Fall 2020 Reopening Plan

Oak Knoll School administrators sit down to answer parent-submitted questions regarding the school's fall 2020 reopening plan.

Aug 07, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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