At Heritage, students are stepping away from screens and reconnecting with the world around them. Join us as we chat with Upper School Director Matt Lage and AP Psychology Teacher Kristina Marchman about the inspiration behind the school’s new no-cell-phone policy, how students across divisions are adapting, and the creative ways they’re filling their phone-free time. From student reactions and surprising moments to the research and reasoning behind the policy, this episode explores how unplugging is helping students focus, socialize, and engage more fully in campus life.

Episode Chapters:

• 0:00 – 1:24 – Welcome & Introduction
• 1:25 – 5:25 – What the New Cell Phone Policy Is and Why It Matters Now
• 5:26 – 8:52 – Phones, Society, and the Impact on Mental Health
• 8:53 – 14:16 – Social Skills and the Importance of Real-World Connection
• 14:17 – 18:02 – Using Cell Phones and Tech as Positive Tools
• 18:03 – 24:04 – Student Reactions, Challenges, and Funny Stories
• 24:05 – 26:13 – How the Policy Reinforces Heritage’s Mission
• 26:14 – 29:25 – Wrap Up and Phone-Free Challenges for Listeners