How do you build a school that truly meets children where they are—and keeps learning integrated, consistent, and joyful? In this kickoff to In Conversation: A Parkside Podcast, host Andie Levinger interviews co-founders Albina Miller and Leslie Thorne about The Parkside School's origins, the complementary strengths that made their partnership work, and the “whole child” philosophy that still anchors the school 40 years later.

At the conclusion of the episode, Andie is joined by colleague Jessica Scovel, seasoned Parkside speech and language therapist, who reflects on the conversation and adds her perspective as a long-time practitioner at the school.

This inaugural episode of Parkside's first podcast has been produced as part of Parkside's 40th Anniversary year. Learn more at parksideschool.org/40years.