Path to Follow Podcast

Lily Rapuano '21 is a senior at Roland Park Country Day School. She plans to study philosophy at the University of Vermont in the fall. //

On Episode #52 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Lily discuss the end of the 2021 school year, the University of Vermont, learning how to ski, 'Manufacturing Consent' and media theory, Jesmyn Ward, favorite classes taken at RPCS, Lily's transition from McDonogh to RPCS, English with Mr. Abbott, AP classes, a personal connection to Cormac McCarthy, the most difficult part of writing short stories, and Lily's book recommendation: 'Her Body and Other Parties' (2017) by Carmen Maria Machado. //

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Teddy Conover '21 is an aspiring teacher, the editor in chief of the Gilman News, history buff, and soon-to-be Penn Quaker. //

On Episode #51 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Teddy discuss favorite podcasts, Sam Harris and free will, attending Gilman School, senior year during the pandemic, typing vs. taking notes on paper, Teddy's all-time favorite classes at Gilman, 60's literature, Latin and ancient mythology, Cormac McCarthy's writing style, applying to colleges during the pandemic, the University of Pennsylvania, forming bonds with teachers and classmates, and one of the best books Teddy has ever read: 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy (2006). //

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

"I think you can strive to be the best and still do it in a loving and caring way." //

Haswell "Has" Franklin Jr. '79 is a father, proud Gilman alum, financial advisor, former three-sport athlete at Johns Hopkins, and racket sport wizard. //

Mac Franklin '14 is a proud Gilman alum, Dickinson graduate, and group benefits advisor. //

On a very special Episode #50 of the Path to Follow Podcast, the Franklins and I discuss the Gilman/McDonogh football rivalry, Has's favorite football memories, Gilman pep rallies, impactful Gilman teachers and coaches, George Chandlee, how Gilman School has evolved over the years, playing multiple sports, chicken tenders, Gilman's commitment to excellence, lifelong bonds, playing three sports at Johns Hopkins, and Mac and Has's book recommendations: "The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told" (2020) by Mark Paul and "Hug Your Customers" (2003) by Jack Mitchell. //

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"You start to limit free speech, and in the end, it will be denied to the people with the least power. And eventually, it will be denied to you." // Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman is one of the leading education historians today. His work examines how education policies and practices have evolved and where political and social movements intersect with teaching and learning. Dr. Zimmerman holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, and he has authored books on sex and alcohol education, history and religion in school curricula, the history of public schooling, and teaching controversial issues in the classroom. His most recent book, published in April 2021, is titled 'Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn.' //

On Episode #47 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Jon discuss teaching English in Nepal, the origins of Jon's interest in the history of education, how politics and education coexist, what schools are for, the connection between free speech and democracy, the attack on free speech as a fundamentally bipartisan issue, free speech as the "great moral renovation of humankind," cancel culture and self-censorship in elite institutions, speech and violence, Mary Beth Tinker, and Jon's 2021 book, 'Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn.' //

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Boo Smith '70 is the dean of students and an art history teacher at Gilman School. He's a longtime squash and lacrosse coach, ex-UVA groundball machine, talented sports photographer, and avid rollerblader. //

On Episode #49 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Boo discuss sports photography, the transition from baseball to lacrosse, Coach George Chandlee, playing lacrosse at UVA, playing squash to get in shape, teaching and coaching at John Carroll, becoming a dean of students, dissecting paintings for symbolism, a common Boo Smith art history class, how Gilman has changed since Boo's time as a student, some of Boo's role models as at Gilman, rollerblading, and Boo's book recommendation: 'Boys in the Boat' by Daniel James Brown (2013). //

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Charles Nuermberger '21 is a talented artist, avid reader, water polo player, and the editor-in-chief of 'Paragon,' Gilman School's literary magazine. He will attend Princeton University in the fall of 2021. //

On Episode #48 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Charlie discuss art at Gilman, art teacher Mr. Karl Connelly, self-criticism as an artist, Charlie's senior speech, art-making versus image-making, the 2021 college admissions process, Princeton University, how Gilman prepares students for college, Charlie's favorite classes at Gilman, tri-school coordination, Richard Siken, 'Paragon' at Gilman, water polo, and Charlie's book recommendations: 'Crush' (2004) and 'War of the Foxes' by Richard Siken (2015). //

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"To be a better COACH, you've got to be a better YOU." //

Joe Ehrmann is a former defensive lineman for the Baltimore Colts and the Detroit Lions. He was named to Syracuse University's All-Century Football Team and played lacrosse for legendary coach, Roy Simmons Jr. After the NFL, Joe pursued a career in service leadership, urban ministry, and coaching, and he coached football at Gilman School for twelve years alongside Biff Poggi.

Coach Ehrmann has received widespread recognition for his messages on masculinity and transformational coaching. He is currently the President of a national movement called InsideOut Initiative, an evidence-based approach to mentoring and developing student-athletes. //

On Episode #46 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Joe discuss Syracuse University's Roy Simmons Jr., what a transformational coach is, coaching and modeling moral character, the three myths of masculinity, what it takes to "be a man," athletics as a vehicle for character building, Joe's proudest moments as a football coach at Gilman School, issues facing young men today, determining your life narrative and finding purpose, Joe's 2011 book 'InSideOut Coaching,' and his initiative to use sports to transform lives. //

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

Lauren Nordsiek is a high school English teacher at Conestoga High School in Berwyn, PA. //

On Episode #45 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Lauren discuss Lauren's excellent book recommendation: 'Leave the World Behind' by Rumaan Alam (2020), deciding on teaching as a career path, mentorship during the first few years of teaching, classroom tips & tricks during the pandemic, changes in high school English curricula, "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 'The Kite Runner' (2003) by Khaled Hosseini, Nathaniel Hawthorne and teaching 'The Scarlet Letter' (1850), admirable qualities of Hester Prynne, the concept of "the other," Conestoga High School, and self-care during the pandemic. //

Purchase 'Leave the World Behind' by Rumaan Alam (2020) - https://www.amazon.com/Leave-World-Behind-Rumaan-Alam/dp/0062667637 //

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"Everything should be taken day by day." //

Tem Koleosho is the president of the Class of 2021 at Gilman School and an abstract artist. He will attend Vanderbilt University in the fall. //

On Episode #44 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Tem discuss life as a student in 2021, virtual classes and the hybrid learning model, Gilman's art program under Karl Connelly, finding artistic inspiration, student government at Gilman, approachability and leadership, applying to colleges during the pandemic, some of Tem's favorite classes at Gilman, coordinated classes, advice for younger students, and Tem's book recommendation: 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger (1951). //

Purchase 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger (1951) - https://www.amazon.com/Catcher-Rye-J-...​ //

Purchase 'Jim Huckleberry" by Mike Molina (2020) (cover art by Tem Koleosho) - https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Huckleberr...​ //

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"Trying to be okay with ourselves and accepting who we are is just a big part of being human." //

Noah Knopf is a U.S. history teacher at Milton Academy, an independent boarding and day school outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Noah graduated from Harvard University in 2020 before becoming a teaching fellow in the University of Pennsylvania Independent School Teaching Residency. //

On Episode #43 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Noah discuss the Penn Fellowship at Milton Academy, redefining a "good teacher," Noah's 'US Lacrosse Magazine' article about coming out, homophobia in athletics, addressing the shortcomings in the culture of lacrosse, 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf, accepting who we are as human, studying history & literature at Harvard, Noah's experience as a Harvard Men's Lacrosse player, and Noah's book recommendation, 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X' by Malcolm X and Alex Haley (1965). //

Read Noah's article in 'US Lacrosse Magazine' (2020) - https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/college/men/harvard-mens-lacrosses-noah-knopf-to-teammates-guys-im-gay //

Purchase 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X' by Malcolm X and Alex Haley (1965) - https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Malcolm-Told-Alex-Haley/dp/0345350685 //

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