Episodes
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Executive Functioning Tips with Ms. Maggie Musacchio
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Learning Specialist Maggie Musacchio shares her insight on how to approach the formation and development of executive functioning skills aligned with virtue. She provides practical tips for overcoming procrastination.
Thursday May 30, 2024
Coffee with the Head of School: Mentoring
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
In this podcast, Head of School Christie Keuchel is joined by the Upper School Director of Mentoring, Mary Ann Messenger, and the Middle School Director of Mentoring, Jeannie Herrick. They discuss the Oakcrest mentoring program, which is the cornerstone of an Oakcrest education.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
How to Study for Finals with Ms. Maggie Musacchio
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Learning Specialist Maggie Musacchio shares her tips and tricks for how to approach final exams. She provides study strategies and offers encouragement for both students and parents.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
"Classically Trained Artists and their Impact on Culture and Society" with Henry Wingate
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Local painter Henry Wingate shares the ins and outs of classical art training, all while showing how artists can impart their profound impact on culture and society. This talk was delivered as the 9th annual O’Donovan Humanities Lecture, which aims to instill a deeper appreciation of the importance of the humanities in everyday life.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
“Helping our Girls Thrive: Fostering Well-Being and Growth” with Laura O’Neill
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Laura O’Neill, Oakcrest Class of 1996 and psychotherapist at the Alpha Omega Clinic, discusses ways to foster well-being and growth in helping young girls thrive. In particular, she explores the current generation of children and offers tangible tips on how parents can support their child’s development.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
"Physical fitness and the formation of young women" with Margaret Sweatman
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
In this podcast, Margaret Sweatman, Director of Middle School Athletics, discusses the role that physical fitness plays in the formation of young women.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
“Instilling the Virtue of Hope in a Time of Contradiction” with Austin Ruse
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In this podcast, Oakcrest dad and author Austin Ruse shares his insights on how to confront an often daunting cultural environment with joy and optimism for the benefit of our daughters, our families, and our community. Mr. Ruse is the author of Under Siege: No Finer Time to be Catholic which he discusses in this talk.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
“Pursuing a Free Heart: From Temperament to Character” with Alexandre Havard
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
In this podcast, Alexandre Havard, the founder of the Virtuous Leadership Institute and author of several books on virtuous leadership, shares his insights about temperament and character, while also discussing the harmony of the heart, the will, and the mind.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
The Moral Development of Middle and Upper School Girls with Holly Salls
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Theology teacher Holly Salls shares her insights about helping parents guide their daughters to navigate and thrive in our current culture. She provides practical tips to help parents cultivate peace and joy alongside the skills that are necessary for their daughters to stand strong.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
In this podcast, English teacher Stephanie Passero shares her insights about the importance of guiding young people toward good literature while providing practical tips on how to do so within your own family.