EA Unlocked

Throughout Season 3 of EA Unlocked, host Dr. T.J. Locke is talking with alumni about their experiences at EA and how those experiences helped shape their lives and careers.

After graduating in 1992, Alanna Wren Shanahan attended the University of Pennsylvania where she played lacrosse, worked as an intern, coached, and served in several positions in the athletic department. She was named the first female Director of Athletics and Recreation, and Vice Provost, at Johns Hopkins University. In 2021, Alanna returned to her college alma mater for her "dream job" as Penn's Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Spirit Week is underway at EA and the excitement is growing for the much-anticipated EA/Haverford/AIS Weekend.

With the coveted Sweater and Banner on the line, EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke recently spoke with some of the team captains to get their thoughts, strategies, and memories about the long-standing rivalry weekend.

Student-athlete guests: Aidan McHugh, Dakin Ebmeyer, Maya Naimoli, Lex Ventresca, Charly Bruder, Reese Bufala, Alec Tsaturyan, Shawn Wang, Maggie Lo, Riya Mukherjee, Eddie Jones, Jack Bonner, London Pettibone, Alex Gobran, Louie Beardell, Grayson Jakuc, Riley Thibodeau.

Second graders spent the first few months of school getting to know each other better by sharing special items in their BEE ME Box.

Host Dr. T.J. Locke recently visited 2nd grade to learn more about the activity that has students and their teachers buzzing with excitement.

Discovering new things about their peers is teaching students to care about each other through learning about each other.

Guests: Lisa Guzzo, Kristen Calderon, Jenn Tierney

Throughout Season 3 of EA Unlocked, host Dr. T.J. Locke is talking with Episcopal Academy alumni about how their years at EA helped shape their lives and careers.

New York City fashion designer Mindy Menkowitz Scheier '89 is shaping the fashion industry through her Runway of Dreams Foundation and adaptive clothing designs. Her company, GAMUT Talent Management, connects companies and people with disabilities.

Mindy shares her personal story about what led her down the path of designing adaptive clothing and how her Episcopal education inspired her.

Mindy and her team of models recently hit the runway during New York Fashion Week.

After a two-year hiatus, EA freshmen ventured to North Carolina for the annual Outward Bound School experience.

During the trip, students hiked, learned to scale rock walls, and camped in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with students and class advisor Zach Richards about the adventure that still has students smiling and sharing stories.

Plans are underway to break ground on a new playground for the Lower School over the summer. Research shows that play is an important component of early childhood education.

Host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with Head of Lower School Dr. Terry Malone, Director of Institutional Advancement Jen Fifer, and Chief Operating Officer Mark Notaro about the project.

It has been a record-setting season for EA's cross country, indoor, and spring track & field teams. The boys and girls have set an astounding 22 school records this year!

Seniors Mekhi Rodgers, Bryce Cooper, Kathryn Lynn, and junior Dakin Ebmeyer, stopped by to talk with host Dr. T.J. Locke and share their thoughts on the success of EA running.

Additional guests: Coaches Jim Farrell, John Goens, Laurie Finnical

The noted historian specializes in the politics and political culture of the revolutionary and early national periods of American History. She is also a leading expert on the life of Alexander Hamilton.

During her day on campus, Dr. Freeman also met with students and EA Unlocked host, Dr. T.J. Locke.

EA student musicians shared their talents and provided some beautiful music for this year's Easter celebrations. Student pieces are performed by Ashley Kim '23 (flute), Sejin Park '20 (viola), and Michael Zhou '21 (piano).

Middle School students jump into learning the Classics at EA with the introduction to Latin in 7th grade.

One of the highlights for 8th graders is the Emperors Project. This project stretches through all three trimesters and culminates with A Night with the Emperors. Classics Chair Steve Bosio talks about EA's hands-on curriculum and the success and growth of the department.