Oakcrest School

Coffee with the Head of School: On Friendship

Head of School Emerita 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 Emerita 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.

How parents play a pivotal role in helping Oakcrest support their daughters

On today’s podcast, Dean of Students Meghan Hadley '06, continues the discussion of stewardship and Oakcrest’s partnership with parents in helping form their daughters. 

 

Remarks at Orientation: Our History and Stewardship

In this podcast, Head of School Emerita Dr. Mary T. Ortiz discusses the history of Oakcrest School, our stewardship, and parent partnership.

Trends in social media and the reason to do without it this summer

Mary Ann Messenger, Oakcrest Theology teacher and Assistant to Parent Support, meets with Laura O'Neill, Oakcrest Class of 1996, to discuss adolescents and social media, diving into understanding how the brain works with and against social media and exploring how to limit time spent scrolling this summer.

Summer Coffee with the Head of School: The Oakcrest Recipe

Head of School Emerita Dr. Mary T. Ortiz shares the Oakcrest recipe, what makes an Oakcrest student and forms the Oakcrest community. She digs into the mission of Oakcrest and illustrates how it all comes together to serve young women well. 

Physics for Contemplation: Leslie Kanuch discusses finding pathways to God in unimagined places

Leslie Kanuch, a science teacher at Oakcrest, presents Physics for Contemplation: finding pathways to God in unimagined places. In her discussion, she introduces both physicists and saints, explaining how their respective discoveries and insights reveal to us both God and the physical world. 

Coffee with the Head of School: Gratitude

Head of School Emerita Dr. Mary T. Ortiz speaks about the importance of gratitude, how to practice it in our daily lives, and how to cultivate it in our daughters.