Nobles U

This episode features an interview with Jess Brennan, English Department Chair and one of the key architects of the recent creation of a new Nobles mission statement and statement of core values. Jess speaks about the collaborative process of creating the mission statement, her perspective on the teaching of writing, and the importance of holding students to high expectations, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Maryanne MacDonald, Assistant to the Head of Middle School. Maryanne speaks about her early memories at Nobles, what she's enjoyed most about working in the middle school, and her favorite Nobles traditions, among other topics. (Sorry--Mike's voice is scratchy on the recording.)

This episode features an interview with Laura Neubauer, Director of Experiential and Community Engaged Learning (EXCEL). Laura speaks about the importance of experiential learning, the skills students gain through EXCEL opportunities, and how she envisions the EXCEL program evolving over time, among other topics.

This episode features an interview with Michael Denning, former Director of College Counseling, former Head of Upper School, and current History and English teacher. Michael speaks about how Nobles has changed since he first stepped foot on campus, the lessons he learned in his leadership roles, and how he is navigating his role as a History teacher during a challenging and complex historical moment. 

This episode features an interview with Nhung Truong, interim head of the Performing Arts department and Director of Music. Nhung speaks about how to motivate resistant students to engage in the arts, the characteristics of effective music teachers, and her favorite memories working with students, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with John Gifford, Assistant Head of School and Head of Middle School. John speaks about his experiences as a Nobles student, his perspective on how Nobles has evolved over decades, and his favorite middle school traditions, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Kim Genecco, Assistant Head of Upper School and Class I Dean. Kim speaks about the opportunities and challenges in her roles, Nobles' philosophy regarding the student discipline process, and how teaching reading and writing has evolved over the past several years, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Devareaux Brown, Chief Technology Officer, Middle School Football Coach, and Nobles alum. Devareaux speaks about his memorable experiences as a Nobles student, the opportunities and challenges of his current role, and his perspective on social media use in young people, among other topics. 

This episode features an interview with Steve Ginsberg, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Head of School, and Head Coach of the Boys' Varsity Soccer team. Steve speaks about the qualities that characterize an excellent school culture, his experiences using design thinking, what makes Nobles employees thrive, and his coaching philosophy, among other topics.

This episode features an interview with Mark Spence, Dean of Student Engagement and Assistant Boys' Varsity Hockey Coach. Mark speaks about his journey to Nobles, his concerns about students' mental health today, and the opportunities and challenges in his current role, among other topics.