Reconnect and Reset

Dave Monaco and Omari Hayes '21 talk with Christian Benson '21, Sarah Haga '21 and Parish's Director of Athletics Brett McCabe about the Captains Leadership Program and the impact is has on student-athletes.

How Athletics At Parish Teach Enduring Lessons On Teamwork And Collaboration

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to PARISHarts seniors Ryan Daniel '21 and Claire Hudson '21 as well as faculty members Steve Hendricks (instrumental music) and Beka Johnson (visual/studio art) on the long-term (and pandemic) value of the arts at Parish.

The PARISHarts Experience - Coming Together To Create

In the second to last episode of this season, Dave Monaco talks to futurist Claire Haidar about what life after the pandemics looks like - from the next 24 months of recovery from trauma to what the workplace of 2040 looks like.

What Will It Look Like When We Come Back Together?

Dave Monaco kicks off Season 5 of From My Angle and his 2021-22 theme of "Reconnect and Reset" by talking with Laura van Dernoot Lipsky of The Trauma Stewardship Institute about "where do we begin?" as we start this new school year. Ms. Lipsky is the founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others and The Age of Overwhelm.

Moving Through Trauma To Reconnect To A Flourishing Life

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to positive psychology expert Amy Blankson about how to reconnect and reset with joy and positivity.

Reconnecting with joy and positivity

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Assistant Director of Development and long-time parent volunteer Kristen Twomey about Parish's 50th Anniversary and all the planning and excitement that has gone into celebrating this milestone during the 2021-22 school year.

Preparing For Parishs 50th Anniversary

Dave Monaco talks about reconnecting with learning with Parish's Academic Leadership Team: Associate Head of School Michelle Lyon, Head of Lower School Laurel Ash, Assistant Head of School and Head of Middle School Dr. Jennifer Wilson and Head of Upper School Andrew Jennings.

Reconnecting To Learning

In this 50th Anniversary Parish Connection episode, Allen Meyer Family Head of School Dave Monaco talks to Bert Blair (son of Parish's founding headmistress, Mary Loving Blair) and Rev. Terry Roper, Rector Emeritus of the Church of the Transfiguration,  about the early days of Parish Episcopal School.

The Early Days Of Parish With Bert Blair And The Rev. Father Terry Roper

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Ann Mukherjee, Parish Alumni parent and Pernod Ricard CEO, about leadership lessons before, during and after the pandemic.

Reconnecting As Organizations Of Purpose

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to therapist and former Parish employee Dr. Kelly Jameson about how students and adults are experiencing reconnecting.

Connecting To One Another

In this Parish Connection Episode, Dave Monaco talks to 2 of the 3 married couples from Parish's first graduating class, the Class of 2007. Jesse & Katina Hernandez and Ryan & Sarah Siebert talk about what they've been doing since graduation and what Parish values they hope stay connected to the school.

Strong Connections Forged In Parish Episcopals First Graduating Class Of 2007

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Dr. Suniya Luthar about her work in expanding the reach of science-based interventions to foster resilience among adults who are in salient caregiving roles, both at home as well as in their work settings. 

Find out more about her work at:
https://www.acgroups.org/
https://authconn.com/
http://www.suniyaluthar.org/

The Parent-Child Connection In High-Pressure Communities

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to author Matt Feeney ("Little Platoons: A Defense of Family in a Competitive Age") about connecting and the pressure involved in highly competitive environments.

How Families And Institutions Connect

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to John Gulla, Executive Director of The Edward E. Ford Foundation, of what schools have learned from the pandemic and how will shape the future of schools.

The Great Reset - Will The Pandemic Shift How Schools Work

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Parish Alumni parents Kevin Keith and Don Epperson who were instrumental in Parish's growth from a PreK - 6th to a PreK - 12th college preparatory school and the addition of the property that houses the Midway Campus.

Parishs Grand Reset - Parish Connection 50th Anniversary Edition

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Sarah Kramer, Parish's Director of College and Life Planning, about what impact the pandemic has had on college admissions.

What Resets Might The Pandemic Bring To College Admissions

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to two founding employees of the campus expansion - Frederick Hotz and Kathy Pershern.

The Grandest Reset Of The All

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Heath Einstein, Dean of Admission at TCU, about how the college admission process has changed during the last two years. Mr. Einstein also gives his insight into independent schools as a former Director of College Counseling and a parent.

The Reset In College Admissions

In this final episode of Season 5, Dave Monaco talks to Parish's founding Head of Upper School, Dave Davies, and alumni parent and architect Charles Hodges. They discuss the benefits and challenges of retrofitting a "building born of discovery and research" in 18 months and creating the curriculum and processes need to expand an Upper School year by year.

A Final Parish Connection Episode

School Shouldn't Hurt

College Visits: Northwestern University

Dr. R. Gerald Turner, Southern Methodist University

Julie Lythcott-Haims Interview

In this episode, Dave Monaco interviews clinical psychologist Dr. David Gleason - author of the book "At What Cost?: Defending Adolescent Development at Fiercely Competitive Schools". Dr. Gleason has identified factors that contribute to the physical and emotional distress confronting teens, especially emphasizing the unrealistic expectations that are placed on these youth.

At What Cost?: An Interview with Dr. David Gleason

Dave Monaco continues his series with Parish alums and talks to Lauren Sandstedt '13 about college, business and giving back to Parish via mentoring Leadership Institute students.

From My Angle - Lauren Sandstedt

Dave Monaco talks to Dr. Regina McFarland of Park Cities Psychiatry on what students today face in terms of pressure from academics, social circles and parents in the race to achieve a "successful" life.

From My Angle - Dr Regina McFarland

On this episode of From My Angle, I interviewed Jeff Selingo, contributing writer to the Washington Post  and the Atlantic. We discussed the future of higher education and how that impacts independent schools like Parish Episcopal School.

From My Angle - Jeff Selingo

Dave Monaco talks with Kenneth Chapman about the complex global society. Dr. Chapman currently serves as Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Instructor in the Management and International Business Division at the Price College of Business.

From My Angle - Kenneth Chapman

Dave Monaco talks with author Charles Vogl about his book "The Art of Community" and the characteristics of community and how one finds his or her place in it.

From My Angle - Charles Vogl

Dave Monaco talks to Ross Wehner of World Leadership School about how his team helps young people find their purpose and place in the complex global society.

From My Angle - Ross Wehner

Dave Monaco welcomes Parish staff members Caroline Doswell, Director of Enrollment Management, and Juli Baldwin, Director of Financial Aid, about the complex process of applying to an independent school and then, finding belonging after stepping on campus.

From My Angle - Caroline Doswell And Juli Baldwin

Mr. Monaco talks with Dr. Marion Underwood from Purdue University about how we find belonging in the age of technology.

From My Angle - Marion Underwood

Dave Monaco talks to author and researcher Todd Rose about personalization and belonging as well as how to measure success.

From My Angle - Todd Rose

Dave Monaco follows up his June episode with another discussion with a Head of School peer. Noni Thomas López is the head of Gordon School in Providence, RI. Noni and Dave were colleagues 25 years at Ravenscroft School in North Carolina and have a chance to catch up as well as talk in detail about planning for the 2020-21 school year in such unusual times.

From My Angle - Noni Thomas López

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Joli Robinson, former Director of Community Affairs and Youth Outreach - Dallas Police Department, about the difficult conversations that happen at the intersection of police and citizens.

From My Angle - Joli Robinson

In this episode, Omari Hayes '21 and Mr. Monaco are finally able to check in with each other and discuss goals for this season's episodes of From Our Angle.

From My Angle - Omari Finally Together Again

On the day after Election Day, Dave Monaco talks to his parish priest, Father Josh Whitfield, and Parish's Midway Campus chaplain, Mother Alina Williams, about grace, forgiveness and reconciliation.

From My Angle - Father Josh Whitfield And Mother Alina Williams

Dave Monaco and Omari Hayes '21 talk about the challenge of coming back together with Upper School social-emotional counselor, Dr. Michelle Murray, and US students.

From My Angle - Challenge Of Coming Back Together

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Parish alum parent Doug Deason about achieving shared goals and outcomes with partners that have different views and ideas on how to get there.

From My Angle - Doug Deason

From My Angle are thoughts from a life-long educator and Head of Parish Episcopal School.

From My Angle

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