Living Lovett

S5E4 Did you know that The Lovett School is considered to be a 24/7 facility, 365 days a year? All the activity at our school—including students in classrooms; athletes using sports facilities; play across our beautiful setting; and more—mean that every part of our grounds, every building must be maintained. One of the people who makes sure Lovett is running smoothly all day, every day is Scott Russo.

On this episode of Living Lovett, Scott, a Maintenance Tech talks to Chief Engagement Officer, Jessica Sant. Listen to this episode to get a sense of what goes into making Lovett run, and learn how Lovett values extend to Scott and his colleagues.

We are thrilled to bring you Season 5 of the podcast! Listen to all past episodes of Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

S5E3 A position like an office manager is critical in any organization. While the title may suggest a focus on administrative tasks, the Lovett Upper School Office Manager's responsibilities extend far beyond. On this episode of Living Lovett, you'll meet Kelly Scott.

In addition to working in the Upper School as an administrator, Kelly also oversees a sophomore advisory and sponsors several (!) student groups. Kelly discusses all these roles with Living Lovett host (and Lovett Chief Engagement Officer) Jessica Sant.

We are thrilled to bring you Season 5 of the podcast! Listen to all past episodes of Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

You might have seen their signatures on a Lovett communication; you may have caught their names mentioned when Meredyth Cole offers school-wide updates, but the truth is many parents never meet Lovett's Chief Financial Officer or Chief Operations Officer—in spite of the fact that both roles are critical to keeping Lovett running smoothly and efficiently 365 days a year.

On this episode, you'll meet John Mongelli, CFO and Gray Kelly, COO at The Lovett School. John and Gray speak with Living Lovett host Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer, and share how each of their respective roles contribute to the individual student experience at our school.

- Learn more about the Georgia GOAL Scholarship program, mentioned on the episode: https://www.goalscholarship.org/

We are thrilled to bring you Season 5 of the podcast! Listen to all past episodes of Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

S5E1 One of the most influential forces shaping our community is The Lovett School's admission team. The five-person team are responsible for guiding prospective families on a journey that begins before the Lovett application is completed and extends beyond graduation day for a student. At Lovett, a special emphasis is placed on making the enrollment process not just seamless but also relatable, warm, and kid-centered; our admission officers extend a uniquely personal touch to navigating the complexities of what can feel like a daunting process.

Gopi Shammas, Director of Enrollment (and Lovett Class of '95 alumna) joins Lovett Chief Engagement Officer Jessica Sant on the Living Lovett Season 5 premiere. If you've ever wondered what the acceptance rate is at Lovett or how acceptance decisions are made, this episode answers those questions and more.

More about Admission at Lovett: https://www.lovett.org/admission

Meet the Admission team: https://www.lovett.org/admission/admission-team

We are thrilled to bring you Season 5 of the podcast! Listen to all past episodes of Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

S5E0 For four seasons, Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer at The Lovett School has brought you stories from the riverbank. The response has been nothing short of tremendous. Now, as we prepare to bring you Season 5 of Living Lovett, we are speaking to a variety of the people who make Lovett thrive as an organization. From admissions, to administration, to maintenance, we'll bring you some stories that you may never have heard before. Season 5 launches January, 2024.

You can listen to all past episodes of Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

S4E7 At Lovett, cultivating faith and spirituality in our students is foundational to the whole-child philosophy. Our mission extends beyond academics to honor the significance of developing a child's inner being—including learning about God, faith, belief, and spirituality.

On the Season 4 finale episode of Living Lovett, Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer has a conversation with Lovett's Interim Lower School Chaplain Rev. Ashley Carr. How do we talk to young children about faith and God? What can be expected of chapel for the Lower School students? How do pancakes relate to belief and belonging (listen to the episode to find out.) Jessica and Ashley discuss how Lovett talks about God and even have some tips for how parents can continue the conversation at home.

Find Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

S4E6 Lovett students are encouraged to explore, question, and critically engage with a wide range of perspectives. Within our school walls, our teachers ensure students maintain an equitable and open-minded stance working to promote independent and critical thinking. The absence of a singular perspective in the classroom allows learners to form their own opinions, ultimately preparing them to become informed and responsible citizens who can actively participate in the diverse and ever-evolving global discourse.

Kevin Randolph (Lovett's History Chair and a 43-year teaching veteran) and Dr. Alex Douglas (AP Economics; AP Government; Intro to the Old Testament) speak with Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer of The Lovett School. This episode is sure to give parents insight into intellectual inquiry and student discovery in the classrooms of Lovett.

Find Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

S4E5 Creative expression is an integral part of the whole child education. Whether a student is articulating thoughts, new ideas, or feelings, being able to write, or speak, or tell stories are skills all of our students require.

On this episode of Living Lovett, Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer speaks with two faculty members who are known for their storytelling superpowers: Jonathan Newman and David Silverman. Jonathan is a twenty year veteran of Lovett's Upper School English Department and the creative mind behind the Lovett Short-Short Stories Contest. David has called Lovett's Fine Arts Program home for eighteen years as a Theater, Film, and Religion teacher; he brings a fresh and unique perspective to Lovett students by drawing from his real-life experiences as a professional actor..

Whether you have a child who loves to read and write or you are simply hoping to grow their interest in those skills, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Find Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

S4E4 For kids, motivation is the guiding light on their learning journey. It's the inner spark that ignites their curiosity and fuels a desire to grow. When students are motivated, they not only perform better academically but they also develop essential life skills such as resilience, determination, and self-discipline. On this episode of Living Lovett, Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer speaks with Chelle Wabrek, Associate Head of School at Lovett.

Chelle is a 25-year veteran of independent schools, and brings her breadth of experience (having taught elementary through high school) to our school and to this conversation. Chelle shares her perspective on how motivation works in the lives of our students.

If you are eager to explore strategies and approaches to grow a motivated learner in your home, this is the episode for you.

Find Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.

S4E3 Math. At some point in our lives, it's likely that most of us were told (or we told ourselves) that we were either math people or we weren't. On this week's episode, you'll meet Bob Amar, Lovett's Upper School math department chair, and Corey Gray, Lovett's Middle School department chair. Whether you have a student intimidated by math, or a student eager to dive into calculus, Mr. Amar and Mr. Gray have positive perspectives to share about the math experience at Lovett.

Your host: Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer at The Lovett School

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Find Living Lovett on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Visit The Lovett School website Lovett.org for more information. Lovett is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email host Jessica Sant.