On Point

In the latest episode of “On Point,” sponsored by the Schuman Family Foundation, Head of School Mark McKee and Director of Student Wellness Rebecca Heller talk one-on-one about why wellness programs in schools matter. Hear about how educators are addressing the mental health and well-being of their students, and why it’s capturing the attention of private and family foundations. Mark and Rebecca reflect on the evolution of Viewpoint’s comprehensive TK-12 wellness program, and share trends they’re seeing in this space, especially among students in high-achieving schools. You don’t want to miss their “words of wellness” and vision for the future of student wellness at Viewpoint, thanks to the generous support from the Schuman Family Foundation.

In part one of “On Point: College Conversations,” Head of School Mark McKee and Director of College Counseling Rhody Davis talk one-on-one about the evolution of the college admissions landscape. Hear about the top trends that Rhody and her team are seeing now - from the impact of artificial intelligence and the elimination of race-conscious college admissions - to the rising popularity of “ESPN” schools. Mark and Rhody reflect on the significant influence technology has had on all aspects of college admissions over the past three decades. You don’t want to miss listening to their valuable insights, and the changes parents and students can expect as they face the college admissions journey.

In the continuing “On Point” Podcast series and first episode of “Alumni Stories,” Head of Viewpoint School Mark McKee welcomes alumna Mehrnoush Yazdanyar from the Class of 1998 as his special guest. An accomplished global attorney, Mehrnoush graduated from UCLA in three years, earned her JD at USC, and founded her own law firm with multiple offices in California and an upcoming expansion of her practice to the island of Kauai.

Hear about her post-Viewpoint journey as she prepared to deliver the keynote address at the School’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Recorded just a few days before graduation, Mehrnoush shares her impressions of today’s campus and students, and recalls her time here as a high school student. During the episode, she also reveals her “passion meets profession” moment that changed the trajectory of her life, and allowed her to learn how to trust herself and realize her dreams. You don’t want to miss this heartfelt and inspiring story.

In our bonus episode of “On Point: The Adelman Effect,” Head of School Mark McKee and Head of Primary School Cathy Adelman talk one-on-one about the evolution of early childhood education. Through the lens of their own experiences, hear why they believe early childhood education starts that foundation to create a love of learning for life. Mark and Cathy share their insights on everything from teaching methods through the decades, to what they look for when recruiting the best faculty members at Viewpoint, and how important it is to provide tuition assistance for our youngest learners. They even offer words of wisdom for all those first-year teachers out there.

To learn more about Cathy’s fund, click here.

In the fourth episode of this special podcast series, we welcome two brothers and alums who have come full circle as current Viewpoint parents. Our guests, Chaney and Patrick Sheffield, talk about how being part of the Viewpoint community means being part of a family - in “the house that Cathy Adelman built.” Host and Head of School Mark McKee leads a heartwarming conversation of then and now moments of pride and joy. In a throwback to Primary School, Cathy confirms that neither Chaney nor Patrick were ever sent to her office for discipline! Cut to 2023, and the Sheffields point out how proud they are of their sister Elizabeth, a fellow alum and current Middle School teacher. Tune in to hear all of this, plus personal stories about how financial aid changes lives, and why paying it forward comes from a place of love.

100 percent of net proceeds from the 40th Annual Benefit on May 13 will seed the Cathy Adelman Endowment Fund for Financial Aid. To learn more about Cathy’s fund, click here.

Talk about a perfect match! Pam Shriver, American Tennis Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, ESPN and Tennis Channel Broadcaster, AND proud Viewpoint parent - serves as our special guest in the third episode of “On Point: The Adelman Effect.” She joins Viewpoint leaders Mark McKee and Cathy Adelman as we count down to our much-anticipated Benefit on May 13. In a thought-provoking conversation, these three powerhouse professionals talk about the power of philanthropy, and explore what it means to be a changemaker. Hear how one simple act can be transformational in someone else’s life, and what investing in the future learners at Viewpoint matters.

100 percent of net proceeds from the 40th Annual Benefit on May 13 will seed the Cathy Adelman Endowment Fund for Financial Aid. To learn more about Cathy’s fund, click here.

Grab a tissue! There wasn’t a dry eye in the recording studio when we welcomed alumna, employee, and current parent, Alison Steelberg Corneau ’97 and student AJ Williams ’23 - in the second episode of “On Point: The Adelman Effect.” Both guests are what we call “Lifers” - students who attend Viewpoint School all 13 years - from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. During this very special episode, our guests reflect on all the ways Cathy Adelman has inspired them and made an impact on their lives. Our Head of School and podcast host Mark McKee even surprises Cathy with a video message from a few of her youngest admirers. 

In the debut episode of “On Point: The Adelman Effect” - Head of Viewpoint School Mark McKee and Head of Primary School Cathy Adelman welcome alumna and parent Jackie Schaffer ’91 as their guest. Hear about a special and decades-long bond created between a Kindergarten teacher and her student as we walk down memory lane. 

With 46 years and counting at Viewpoint, our podasters set the record straight that Cathy is not done yet nor ready to retire! Tune in to find out what inspired us to create an endowment fund for financial aid in her name, and what it means for our youngest learners.

100 percent of net proceeds from the 40th Annual Benefit on May 13 will seed the Cathy Adelman Endowment Fund for Financial Aid. To lean more about Cathy’s fund and to buy Benefit tickets, click here.

This Wednesday, April 19, Viewpoint will debut “On Point: The Adelman Effect” - a special-edition, five-episode podcast series. From students and alums to parents and friends, podcast guests honor our Head of Primary School, Cathy Adelman’s remarkable contributions in her 46 years and counting at our school. And, we celebrate the first ever endowment at Viewpoint exclusively focused on providing tuition assistance to our youngest learners. 100 percent of net proceeds from the 40th Annual Benefit on May 13 will seed this fund.