We are proud to launch our newest season! In this episode of the Davidson Day Community Podcast, the tables have turned quite a bit. Davidson Day alumni; Aaron Barton and Cooper Ferguson from the Class of 2021, actually interviewed Head of School, Pete Moore, for their own podcast, Ordinary Guys and their Ordinary Thoughts, and they had such a great conversation we decided to feature it here! They discussed Pete’s transition to Davidson Day as Head of School, guiding the school through the pandemic, and more.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Davidson Day parent Erin Evernham. Erin is race car driver, a TV commentator, and a host of Winged Nation on the Motor Racing Network. In 2003, Erin became the first woman to qualify for the famed Knoxville Nationals, and in 2004, she became the only female winner in the history of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. In 2005, she moved to North Carolina and raced stock cars for several years.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Davidson Day parent Kirk Blanchette. Kirk is the CFO and VP of Strategy at Huber Engineered Woods. Kirk has two children at Davidson Day, and he is on our board of trustees for which he chairs our finance committee.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Lexi Justice and Cameron Baker. Lexi and Cameron are seniors at Davidson Day and will graduate in May 2022. They are remarkable young people who care a lot about others and about making Davidson Day a better place. They are co-presidents of Davidson Day’s Student Diversity Council, members of the school’s diversity advisory committee, and hosts of the DDS Diversity Council Podcast which you can find on Spotify.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Davidson Day parent Holly Paeper. This past summer she became chair of Davidson Day’s board of trustees. Holly is an executive at Trane Technologies where she was recently promoted to president of Life Science Solutions. Holly is a remarkable leader and was named Enterprize Woman of the Year in 2019.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Steve McGill. Steve began teaching Upper School English at Davidson Day in 2015 and soon become a beloved member of our school community. In 2020 Steve was instrumental in forming our school’s student diversity council where he has empowered our students to make positive change at Davidson Day and beyond. Steve is also a successful hurdling coach and published author.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Bob Hallman. Bob is a principal at Deloitte Consulting where he is a leader in Deloitte's Power, Utilities & Renewables sector. Bob has four children at Davidson Day and is one of the newest members of our board of trustees where he chairs our board technology committee.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community Podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Davidson Day parent Camille Harper. Camille works in human resource management for Wells Fargo, and she has had a fascinating career facilitating change and helping others reach their potential. In this podcast interview, Camille shares her advice about managing personal and organizational change.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community Podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Mike Sass. Mike is a retired superintendent of schools in Illinois. He worked his way up from teacher to school leader, and in the process earned his doctorate in education. Mike is also the founder and president of Catalyst Academy. Mike’s granddaughters, Charlotte and Kennedy attend Davidson Day, and he is one of the newest members of our board of trustees. In this podcast interview, Mike chats with Pete Moore about school leadership and service to others.

In this episode of the Davidson Day Community Podcast, Head of School Pete Moore interviews Patriot Alumna Mallorie Haines. Mallorie graduated in 2021 and is now a freshman at Davidson College where she is a member of the Wildcats Divison I women’s basketball team. She won three state championships in basketball and one in volleyball while at Davidson Day. In this podcast interview, Mallorie chats with Pete Moore about her journey toward becoming a Division I athlete, how her family influenced her, and how Davidson Day prepared her for Davidson College.