Oakcrest School

Fr. Gerry Kolf on How Dads Can Inspire Faithful Daughters

In this podcast, Oakcrest Chaplain Fr. Gerry Kolf speaks to fathers about how Dads can inspire faithful daughters through their own unity of life. He discusses the necessity of destroying negativity and pessimism as a step toward developing a relationship with God and also shares how a father’s spiritual life can influence that of his children. 

 

Coffee with the Head of School: Working Well

Head of School Dr. Mary T. Ortiz shares a recent message that she delivered both to faculty and parents. She discusses the school’s love for St. Joseph and his message about inspiring good work among men and women that ultimately allows for the development of one’s gifts and talents that are in turn used to serve God and others. 

Coffee with the Head of School: On Parent Leadership

In this podcast, Head of School Mary T. Ortiz, Ph.D. speaks about parent leadership. She draws upon authors and the wisdom of parents, encouraging parents as they become the leaders in their families, intentionally working to cultivate the good habits and virtues that leadership demands.

A Well-Formed Conscience through Literature and the Imagination

In this podcast, English teacher and eighth grade dean Mrs. Ines Gruschow shares how the eighth grade curriculum at Oakcrest uses literature and the imagination to inspire our students. She explores the characters that the students encounter in the classroom and discusses how imaginative fiction shapes our consciences.

Oakcrest Students share their experiences

In this podcast episode, three Oakcrest students, Madie '27, Mariana '23, and Rima '23 share their Oakcrest experiences. 

Bolstering your Relationship with your Daughter with Laura O’Neill, LPC

In this podcast, Laura O’Neill, Oakcrest Class of 1996, speaks to parents about how to bolster their relationship with their daughters. She is passionate about the fact that parents matter now more than ever in raising their daughters to thrive as women in today’s culture. 

Coffee with the Head of School: On Friendship

Head of School Dr. Mary T. Ortiz speaks about the value and virtue of friendship and its critical role in a life lived to its fullness. 

Coffee with the Head of School: On Fortitude

In this podcast, Head of School, Dr. Mary T. Ortiz, shares insights on how to help your daughter grow in fortitude. 

How to help your daughter succeed in high school

Upper School Director Christine Nussio shares her four tips for helping parents and students have a successful high school experience. 

Parent Partnership: Mutual Cooperation for your Daughter’s Success

In this episode, Middle School Director Cecelia Escobar discusses how parents and Oakcrest can work together in mutual cooperation for the overall success of each student.