Today we share a recording of our most recent Campus Insider Webinar Series.  This program is hosted by Head of School James Milord and Assistant Head of School and Upper School Director Charles Beamer.  It is a high-level view behind the curtain focusing on strategic initiatives at Maclay School.  This is an extended-release podcast at just under an hour.  There is no better source of information on the high-level topics and themes that drive all decisions at Maclay.

This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be obtained through our admission office by contacting [email protected], or call our main number to be directed to her, 850.893.2138.

All resources mentioned in this podcast can be found on Maclay’s website at: www.maclay.org

Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

Hosted by James Milford

Today we welcome Dr. Amber Farrington back to the Maclay Guidance Podcast to discuss strategies to best tackle EXAMS!  We are approaching our semester exams at Maclay and there are so many things we have in our control to set ourselves up for a successful exam week.  This podcast is targeted at students with some tips for parents at the end. 

Dr. Farrington is a “go-to” clinical psychologist for the Maclay team.  Her work is extensive in all adolescent ages and is always willing to lean into the work the school is doing.  Dr. Farrington is the Co-director of the Attention Disorder Clinic and Director of the School of Mental Health within the FSU Multidisciplinary Center and is a Licensed Psychologist.  

This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be found on our website or media channels.

The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below.

Tammy Eubanks  [email protected]

Jayme McIntyre  [email protected]

Jeff VanSyckle  [email protected]

Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138.

The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance

Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barrier to connect with you to take great care of your child!

Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

Hosted by James Milford

Today we welcome Dr. Amber Farrington to the Maclay Guidance Webinar. Dr. Farrington is a “go-to” clinical psychologist for the Maclay team. Her work is extensive in all adolescent ages and is always willing to lean into the work the school is doing. Dr. Farrington is the Co-director of the Attention Disorder Clinic and Director of the School of Mental Health within the FSU Multidisciplinary Center and is a Licensed Psychologist. Our topic today revolves around the feelings of grief and loss this holiday season. This season can be hard for anyone who has lost a loved one or is not able to experience the traditions and relationships they are used to.  Therefore, grief and loss have expanded this year with COVID impacting our ability to gather.  

We all enjoyed this discussion on strategies we can all follow to make the most of this holiday season by being creative and reframing our own experiences.

This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be found on our website or media channels.

The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below.

Tammy Eubanks  [email protected]

Jayme McIntyre  [email protected]

Jeff VanSyckle  [email protected]

Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138.

The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance

Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barriers to connect with you to take great care of your child!

Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

Hosted by James Milford

In today's podcast, Maclay School's Guidance Team discusses our approach to Mindfulness.  We learn what Mindfulness is and how it applies to students and parents.  You will leave this webinar well equipped with tools and a mindset of ownership of your own reactions and how to exercise your "green/red brain" as you do any other muscle.  This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be found on our website or media channels.

The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below.

Tammy Eubanks  [email protected]

Jayme McIntyre  [email protected]

Jeff VanSyckle  [email protected]

Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138.

The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance

Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barrier to connect with you to take great care of your child!

Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

Hosted by James Milford

In today's Podcast, Maclay School's Guidance Team discusses “Balance” in our students.  This Podcast is FULL of great advice on what to look for and great strategies to help at any stage of life.    

The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below. 

Tammy Eubanks  [email protected] 

Jayme McIntyre  [email protected] 

Jeff VanSyckle  [email protected] 

Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138. 

The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance  

Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barrier to connect with you to take great care of your child!  

Also, a great website on the topic of balance is: www.challengesuccess.org   

Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

Hosted by James Milford

In today's podcast, Maclay School's Guidance Team discusses our approach to Stress and Anxiety for students.  They walk through the Green and Red Brain and how we can all manage our own mindsets and 'charge' our Green Brain!  This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be found on our website or media channels.

The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below.

Tammy Eubanks  [email protected]

Jayme McIntyre  [email protected]

Jeff VanSyckle  [email protected]

Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138.

The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance

Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barrier to connect with you to take great care of your child!

Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

Hosted by James Milford

In this time of Distance Learning, Maclay has been able to progress exceptionally well and keep our students on track.  We do, however, realize there are thousands of students in the Big Bend Area unable to receive support or information regarding their upcoming Advanced Placement exams.  We hope sharing some insights on what our faculty know about the interworkings of the exams and how to prepare best for them will help students across the region be better prepared as they sit for the exams they have prepared for.  We will never be able to reproduce the education our AP students receive, but we do how these insights are beneficial to all who listen and put them into practice.  

The Video of this Public Service Release can be found at www.maclay.org/ap as well as our Distance Learning page at www.maclay.org/dl

The following writeup accompanies the video.

Maclay School is fortunate to have six faculty members who are AP exam readers (graders) and a robust AP program in the Upper School. With the recent closings of schools and College Board changing the format of the AP exams, our Upper School experts teamed up to present a 15-minute webinar offering an overview of the exam format, tips, and suggestions to prepare for the upcoming tests.  Join Charles Beamer, Director of Upper School, Dr. Paul Berk, AP Exam Reader, and History Department Chair, Lee Norment, AP English Teacher, and English Department Chair, Kristin Kline, AP Science Teacher, and Les Lundberg, Maclay AP Coordinator for an informative session to help prepare students for what's ahead.

Today's podcast is a "Welcome Back from Spring Break" message from Mr. Milford and Maclay’s guidance counseling team.  Tomorrow (3/24/20) we will launch the Maclay School Distance Learning platform at all grade levels.  In this unprecedented time, every member of the Maclay faculty and staff is rallying together for our students and families.  Along with our academic focus, we are also launching a Families First Care Team program that involves nearly half of our faculty and staff.  The Care Team will reach out to make sure our families are taken care of and connected to our school community beyond what we are doing in the virtual classroom.  This is our definition of what makes the Maclay Experience a great one, fully embracing our families.  A few resources mentioned in the podcast are linked below.

www.maclay.org/COVID-19  (Maclay's response to COVID-19 and resources)

www.maclay.org/dl  (Maclay's Distance Learning Resource Page)

www.maclay.org/familybiz  (Maclay Parent Owned Businesses)

Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

Guests: Tia Smith and Jeff VanSyckle

Hosted by:  James Milford

Thanks to David Low and Aaron Seiler for show music - Acoustic Guitar and Violin, the Maclay School Alma Mater

Production and Editing by David Low and James Milford

Today's guest is Jeff Van Syckle, Lower School Guidance Counselor.  Jeff is only one part of a dynamic team that makes up the Maclay Guidance Office.  A master connector, Jeff shares some national and state-level conversations on best practices across Independent Schools on helping students find their best selves.  Topics such as self-regulation and strategies to use when transitioning between disparate activities are discussed and how they relate to helping our students succeed in our environment.  Enjoy your time with, by far, the most popular guy walking the halls of our Lower School.

Guests: Jeff Van Syckle

Hosted by:  James Milford

Thanks to David Low and Aaron Seiler for show music - Acoustic Guitar and Violin, the Maclay School Alma Mater

Production and Editing by David Low and James Milford

Today's podcast features Mr. Matt Harmon.  If you have an ear toward music and value the impact it can make, you will love our guest today.  Mr. Harmon walks us through how other subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and History are explored in his music classroom.  Whether it is the xylophone, boomsticks, or the ukelele (clearly his favorite), this engaging and dynamic leader makes me want to be in his classroom and fall in love with music all over again!  This year, 2019-2020, the school has made significant investments of personnel, time, and resources to grow our performing arts program.  From our 3-year-olds to our graduating seniors, we have some of the most talented teachers in Tallahassee for guiding our budding and experienced performers get closer to their full potential.  I hope you enjoy your time with Mr. Harmon, I know I did!

Guests: Matt Harmon

Hosted by:  James Milford

Thanks to David Low and Aaron Seiler for show music - Acoustic Guitar and Violin, the Maclay School Alma Mater

Production and Editing by David Low and James Milford