Path to Follow Podcast

Path to Follow Podcast

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Path to Follow Podcast episodes

  • Episode #72 - Mac Barrett ’67: Public Speaking, Dartmouth, Baseball, Gilman

    "Even today...when I get out of my car, and walk on the campus, I feel good. [Gilman] is something of a second home for me." //

    Mac Barrett '67 is the Alumni Special Projects Coordinator and proud Gilman School alum. //

    On Episode #72 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Mac discuss conducting oral histories, memories of Gilman School, public speaking, athletics at Gilman, coaching influences, Headmaster Redmond C.S. Finney's legacy, attending Dartmouth, joining the college radio station, and what Gilman School means. //

    Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. More to come! //

    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode #71 - Faith Ward: Crossing the Line, Learning Styles, Librarianship

    Faith Ward is a middle school librarian at Gilman School. //

    On Episode #71 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Faith discuss podcasting, audiobooks, learning types, Kareem Rosser's story, Edwin Hubble, Steve Jobs, book clubs, becoming a librarian, art history, single sex vs. co-ed schools, and Faith's book recommendations: "Crossing the Line" by Kareem Rosser, 'The Boy Whose Head Was Filled with Stars: A Life of Edwin Hubble' by Isabelle Marino,' and 'Love Poems' by Pablo Neruda. // 

    Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. More to come! //

    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode #70 - Bessie Oster: Health Ed, Mindfulness, Between the World and Me
    "I think the flair that I bring is that I am very interested in skills-based health education." //
    Bessie Oster is a health education teacher at Gilman School. //
    On Episode #70 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Bessie discuss concerts, growing up in Roland Park, Australian adventures, biking the West Coast, the Donald Bentley Food Pantry, returning to Baltimore, health education, skills-based health education, meditation & mindfulness, and 'Between the World and Me' by Ta-Nehisi Coates. //
    Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. More to come! //
    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //
    47 min
  • Episode #69 - Steven Ruark ’96: Photojournalism, Photography, Carmelo Anthony
    "It's all about learning about people's lives and their experiences." //
    Steven Ruark '96 is an award-winning, Baltimore-based photojournalist, photography teacher at Gilman School, and graduate of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. //
    On Episode #69 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Steve discuss Steve's career in photojournalism, teaching photography at Gilman, attending Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse, what a great photograph "does," social media, returning to teach at Gilman, influential teachers, meeting Carmelo Anthony, and 'Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope' by Carmelo Anthony. //
    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on production. //
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode #68 - Darnell White: DJing, Bible Study, Uber, Gilman, Jesus Calling
    It's not just a job; it's a calling." //
    Darnell White is a DJ, day porter, Uber driver, Bible Study leader, and all-time Gilman School staff leader. //
    On Episode #68 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Darnell discuss Darnell's work as a day porter at Gilman, music Fridays in the carpool line, Bible Study, love for music,  DJing, stories from driving Uber, Little Italy, and Darnell's book recommendation: 'Jesus Calling' by Sarah Young. //
    Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. More to come! //
    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode #67 - Avonte Jones: Counseling, Well-Being, Singing, Words to Live By
    "I'm living by what I believe, and what I've learned, and how I interpret it." //
    Avonte Jones is an Administrative Assistant in the College Counseling Office at Gilman School. Before starting at Gilman in 2019, Avonte held similar positions at Garrison Forest School, Sinai Hospital, Maryland Transit Administration, and T. Rowe Price. //
    On Episode #67 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Avonte discuss dealing with loss, the new college counseling wing at Gilman School, how Avonte found Gilman, the differences Avonte sees between all-girls and all-boys academic environments, Garrison Forest School, a typical day in the life of Avonte Jones, standardized testing, growing up in Baltimore, being nominated for high school class president, handling grief, meditation and well-being practices, singing, "words to live by," and Avonte's book recommendation: 'The Bible.' //
    Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. More to come! //
    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //
    59 min
  • Episode #66 - Joseph Seivold ‘82: Berkeley Prep, UNC, Lacrosse, History
    Joseph Seivold '82 is the sixth headmaster of the Berkeley Preparatory School (Tampa, FL), a 2020 inductee to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, four-time All-American midfielder and Academic All-American at University of North Carolina (1983-1987), and proud Gilman School graduate. //
    On Episode #66 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Joe discuss growing up and playing lacrosse in Baltimore, role models during Joe's time at Gilman, club versus school sports, memories from the Class of 1982, Reddy Finney's legacy, Joe's decision to attend UNC, Willie Scroggs' coaching influence, Joe's decision to pursue a profession in education, Durham Academy, competition and service, The Blake School in Minneapolis, becoming a headmaster, Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, and Joe's book recommendations: 'A History of the World in 6 Glasses' (2021) by Tom Standage, 'Whose Game Is It Anyway?' (2021) by Amy Baltzell, Richard D. Ginsburg, and Stephen Durant, and 'The Hero Code' (2021) by Admiral William H. McRaven. //
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    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode #65 - MacFadyen Nichols ‘22: Leadership, Neuroscience, Literature
    "For whatever reason, I've always been really interested in the brain." //
    MacFadyen Nichols '22 is the current school president at Gilman School. //
    On Episode #65 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Mac discuss Mac's experience playing lacrosse at Gilman, running for school president, Mac's love for GIlman, the experience of learning over Zoom during the pandemic, maintaining connections in 2020, developing leadership abilities, senior retreat, Gilman traditions, public speaking, leaders and teachers Mac looks up to, comfortability with yourself and Mac's senior speech, applying to college, Paul Kalanithi's 'When Breath Becomes Air' (2016), the Library Club, and Mac's book recommendation: 'The Anthropocene Review' (2021) by John Green. //
    Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. More to come! //
    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //
    46 min
  • Episode #64 -Christina Kim: Mental Well-Being, Viktor Frankl, Social Media
    Christina Kim is the first Director of Wellness & Support at Gilman School. Christina was previously a counselor at the Park School in Baltimore and the Director of Student Life at The Willows Community School in L.A. She was also a field instructor at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs.
    Prior to moving to California, Christina worked for seven years as a teacher, learning specialist, and social worker at The School at Columbia University. Her experience in New York had also included four years as a clinical social worker for the Jewish Board of Families & Children, as well as a few years teaching at the Manhattan School for Children.
    Christina holds degrees from New York University, Bank Street College of Education, the Columbia University School of Social Work, and another Master of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. //
    On Episode #64 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Christina discuss mental health and well-being at Gilman School, the impact the pandemic has had on mental health, what stress is, mindfulness meditation for children (and adults), building emotional intelligence, Viktor Frankl and activating our best selves, naming feelings, the impact of social media on young people, building belonging and well-being at Gilman, and Christina's book recommendation: 'Permission to Feel' (2019) by Mark Brackett, Ph.D. //
    Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. More to come! //
    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //
    41 min
  • Episode #63 - Alex DeWeese ‘11: Grateful Dead, Chemistry, Track & Field, Dune
    Alex DeWeese '11 is a chemistry and physics teacher at Gilman School. He is also a track and field coach, former sprinter at Lafayette College, singer, and avid music fan. //
    On Episode #63 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Alex discuss favorite concerts, Grateful Dead, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West's latest album 'Donda,' different ways to appreciate music, Spotify playlists, Traveling Men at Gilman, a cappella in college, Johnnie Foreman and track & field at Gilman, coaching track, the teachers and coaches that shaped Alex's experience at Gilman, and Alex's book recommendations: 'Neutral Milk Hotel's In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (33 1/3)' by Kim Cooper, and 'Dune' (1965) by Frank Herbert. //
    Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on all platforms. More to come! //
    Many thanks to Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //
    1 hr 8 min

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The Path to Follow (PTF) Podcast features teacher and coach, Jake Scott, and his conversations with people of purpose. Beginning with faculty members at Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland, Jake…

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