Beyond Hello beyondhellopodcast

Outgoing Senior School Head, Sophie Lau, takes us through her professional journey from first-year teacher to Head of School. We learn about her inspiration for teaching, her motivation for leading, some of her favorite moments, and the legacy she leaves at Shady Side alongside the vision for strong leadership ahead. 

Gil Schneider has served as Shady Side Academy's Chief Financial Officer for the past seven years following a successful career in the corporate world with both Seagrams and Heinz. At the precipice of his retirement, Gil shares his wisdom, his perspectives, and some wonderful stories of his journey and his past. 

Shelbey Hetler is the Catering Manager at Shady SIde Academy. She brings her professional expertise along with her smile and warmth to every day and every event. Learn about her career path, her favorites, her background, and more as we go Beyond Hello with Shelbey.

Brandon Klinge is currently the Head Custodian at the Junior School following roles in security, grounds, and cleaning at all four SSA campuses. For Brandon, it's "all about the people" and his care for the people of this community shines through in all of his actions as well as this interview. Though he is often in a behind-the-scenes role, there's a lot to learn about Brandon as we go with him Beyond Hello.

Show notes:
Song: Pillar, Front Line
Food: Steak
Book: Ready Player 1
Secret Weapon: Patience
Actionnable challenge: Help people!

Tami Fire is the music and theater arts teacher at Shady Side Academy Country Day School. Going Beyond Hello with Tami takes us through wonderful adventures in music, community, and a true love for instilling confidence and helping young people to build their identity through the arts. 

English teacher extraordinaire and so much more, this interview with Senior School English teacher Paul Ejzak goes Beyond Hello to learn about Paul's journey to teaching, his personal hobbies and interests, cross-country, Disney vacations, and so much more!