From the world stage to EA hallways and classrooms, host Dr. T.J. Locke has spoken with Olympians, alumni of all ages, visiting guests, as well as teachers and students with fascinating ideas and passions.

To mark this milestone episode, Dr. Locke reconnects with three retired faculty and staff who held a variety of positions during their combined century of service: Former Classics Department Chair Lee Pearcy, Upper School English Teacher Lee Billmyer, and Director of Plant Operations Len Haley. Where are they now?

Checkout the EA Unlocked archive for past episodes you may have missed.

Pollinator habitats, a rain garden, and composting are just a few of the initiatives underway at The Episcopal Academy, and it all started with curious students and an enthusiastic teacher.

In this sustainability lab of sorts, thousands of pounds of campus food waste are turned into natural fertilizer as students conduct "real science."

EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with some of the people behind the campus-wide projects and their plans for the future.

The rain garden is made possible by the Environmental Leadership Fund, an endowed fund from the EA Class of 1970.

Guests:

• Ron Smith/Upper School Science Teacher
• Katie Arena/Campus Horticulturist
• Diya Methi '27
• Kyle Zhang '27

Check out the EA Unlocked episode archive here.

When it comes to cyber threats and security, "it's not if we will be targeted but a matter of when," according to industry experts.

Episcopal Academy alumna Taylor Long '15 recently spent the day on campus as this year's Clare Foundation and Hinton Family STEM Series Speaker. In this bonus episode of EA Unlocked, host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with Taylor about her fascinating career as a senior threat intelligence analyst, what we need to be worried about, and how best to protect yourself from cyber threats.

Planning college visits is an exciting time for students and their families.

For some it can feel a bit daunting; when do you get started? How do you get the most out of a visit? What is the real purpose of on-campus visits?

EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with two experts on the topic. John McLaughlin is the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admission at Hamilton College. He also spent a decade in Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania.

Catalina Guzmán is EA's Executive Director of College Counseling.

Check out helpful information in EA College Counseling's online resource library.

• EA College Visit Guide
• Building Your Tour: Colleges By Region

In an ongoing series about the use of AI in education and at The Episcopal Academy, EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with two members of the leadership team about how AI is being put to use in various departments outside of the classroom.

Guests:

• Jen Fifer/Director of Instutional Advancement
• Michele Godin/Director of Strategy & Communications

Listen to the first episode in the EA Unlocked series about Artificial Intelligence.

• AI at The Episcopal Academy: Philosophy & Vision

The question of what kind of person is launched into the world after an Episcopal Academy education is the focus of an initiative underway called A Portrait of a Graduate.

It's a shared vision, a North Star of sorts, of the kinds of qualities, skills, and mindsets that alumni keep with them after graduation and throughout their lives.

Host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with leaders of the project to hear more about the specifics of their early findings on what makes an EA education so special and impactful.

Guests:

• Chris Torino/Assistant Head of School
• Kelly Edwards/Academic Dean
• Chris McCreary/Upper School English Teacher
• Christele Furey/Upper School French Teacher
• Caroline Graham/Upper School Counselor
• Kempley Bryant/Kindergarten Teacher

'Tis the season for beautiful music.

The spirit of the season rang out throughout The Episcopal Academy as Lower, Middle, and Upper School students spread holiday cheer with their winter instrumental and choral concerts in December.

Listen in on the joyful sounds of the holidays, brought to you by the talented student musicians at EA.

Artificial Intelligence and its use in education, at all levels, prompts a lot of discussion.

In the first of several podcasts about AI, EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with some members of the leadership team about the philosophy and vision of AI at The Episcopal Academy. A philosophy that is rooted in curiosity, responsibility, and balance.

Guests:

• Justin Cerenzia, Buckley Executive Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Kelly Edwards, Academic Dean
• Laurie Piette, Head of Middle School
• Terry Malone, Head of Lower School

The Episcopal Academy has a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence.

In the last year, EA teams have won 15 league championships and seven state titles. Ten student-athletes in multiple sports have been named MVPs, several were selected as All-Americans, and Player of the Year over the last few seasons.

To learn more about EA's robust athletics programming, EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with coaches and some of EA's team captains.

Guests:

• Steve Colfer/Assistant Athletic Director & Varsity Boys' Lacrosse Coach
• Katie Duffie/Assistant Athletic Director
• Todd Fairlie/Athletic Director & Varsity Football Coach
• Andy Fraggos/Varsity Girls' Soccer Coach

• Rebecca Block '26 (Field Hockey & Swimming)
• Caroline Johnston '26 (Soccer & Lacrosse)
• Frank Shanahan '26 (Soccer & Lacrosse)
• Jack Signor '26 (Football, Wrestling, Baseball)

Listen to learn more about EA's Bridge Days, when varsity student-athletes mentor middle school players on various teams.

With only five competitors in six events, EA's boys' indoor track & field team won their third consecutive state championship. Listen to the "play-by-play" as it came down to the DMR against powerhouse State College Area High School.

The tradition of EA's senior teacher dates back to the 1950's and is one of several long-standing traditions at The Episcopal Academy.

This person is the longest-tenured teacher and plays an important role during the opening day of school for faculty and staff.

Middle School English Teacher Mark Luff, Hon. is in his 48th year at EA. He took over the Senior Teacher role in 2017 when Assistant Head of Middle School Chip Hollinger, Hon., retired.

Host T.J. Locke talks with Mark Luff about this cherished tradition.