Episodes

3 days ago
3 days ago
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.

Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Coffee with the Head of School: Working Well
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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.

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Coffee with the Head of School: On Parent Leadership
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
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.

Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
A Well-Formed Conscience through Literature and the Imagination
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
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.

Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Oakcrest Students share their experiences
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
In this podcast episode, three Oakcrest students, Madie '27, Mariana '23, and Rima '23 share their Oakcrest experiences.

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Bolstering your Relationship with your Daughter with Laura O’Neill, LPC
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
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.

Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Coffee with the Head of School: On Friendship
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
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.

Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Coffee with the Head of School: On Fortitude
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
In this podcast, Head of School, Dr. Mary T. Ortiz, shares insights on how to help your daughter grow in fortitude.

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
How to help your daughter succeed in high school
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Upper School Director Christine Nussio shares her four tips for helping parents and students have a successful high school experience.

Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Parent Partnership: Mutual Cooperation for your Daughter’s Success
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
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.