EA Unlocked

The Episcopal Academy

EA Unlocked takes you behind the scenes at The Episcopal Academy. Join host and Head of School Dr. T.J. Locke as he interviews students and teachers, explores school traditions, and more.

  1. 15H AGO

    Behind-the-Scenes of Athletic Success at The Episcopal Academy

    The Episcopal Academy has a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence. In the last year, EA teams have won 15 league championships and seven state titles. Ten student-athletes in multiple sports have been named MVPs, several were selected as All-Americans, and Player of the Year over the last few seasons. To learn more about EA's robust athletics programming, EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with coaches and some of EA's team captains. Guests: Steve Colfer/Assistant Athletic Director & Varsity Boys' Lacrosse Coach Katie Duffie/Assistant Athletic Director Todd Fairlie/Athletic Director & Varsity Football Coach Andy Fraggos/Varsity Girls' Soccer Coach   Rebecca Block '26 (Field Hockey & Swimming) Caroline Johnston '26 (Soccer & Lacrosse) Frank Shanahan '26 (Soccer & Lacrosse) Jack Signor '26 (Football, Wrestling, Baseball) Listen to learn more about EA's Bridge Days, when varsity student-athletes mentor middle school players on various teams. With only five competitors in six events, EA's boys' indoor track & field team won their third consecutive state championship. Listen to the "play-by-play" as it came down to the DMR against powerhouse State College Area High School.

    30 min

  2. NOV 4

    A Conversation with EA's Senior Teacher, Mark Luff, Hon.

    The tradition of EA's senior teacher dates back to the 1950's and is one of several long-standing traditions at The Episcopal Academy. This person is the longest-tenured teacher and plays an important role during the opening day of school for faculty and staff. Middle School English Teacher Mark Luff, Hon. is in his 48th year at EA. He took over the Senior Teacher role in 2017 when Assistant Head of Middle School Chip Hollinger, Hon., retired. Host T.J. Locke talks with Mark Luff about this cherished tradition.

    16 min

  3. OCT 22

    A New PreK Wing & Reimagined Science Center for The Episcopal Academy Lower School

    Season 6 of EA Unlocked kicks off with an exciting conversation about the newly opened PreK wing and reimaged science classrooms in the Lower School. The state-of-the-art space was dedicated in October to beloved and retired teachers, Joyce Gavin, Hon., and Nancy Reinhard, Hon.  Listen in as host T.J. Locke visits PreK and talks with some of the people who made it happen. Guests: Terry Malone/Head of Lower School Paige LeGrand/Director of Enrollment Management Lori Moshyedi/PreK Teacher

    12 min

  4. MAY 28

    Science Beyond School - EA May Term 2025

    Each spring, Upper School students at The Episcopal Academy finish up their exams and transition to May Term, a two-week program that allows students to travel or remain on campus to study a variety of topics in depth. This year, 33 courses were offered, including, five international and three domestic trips. The science department offered a fascinating class, Science Beyond School. Seventeen students spent several days shadowing experts in the medical, engineering, and STEM fields. A highlight was the overwhelming offers from EA alumni and parents to host students. EA Unlocked host, Dr. T.J. Locke, talks with a few of these hosts and the teachers who pulled it all together. Soledad Ganzhorn P '24, '26/Senior V.P. at SAP & Global Head of SAP Next Gen Dr. Noushin Heidary P '26, '31/The Cirillo Institute Stephanie Ladavac '95; P '34, '36/Project Specialist, Burns & McDonnell  Dr. Katie Colyer/EA Science Department Chair Grace Limaye '90/Upper School Science Teacher Read more about this year's EA's May Term offerings and student experiences.

    21 min

  5. MAY 20

    The Science Behind Breaking a 50 Year-Old-Record

    A long-standing tradition at The Episcopal Academy is the Teacher, Coach, Mentor model. This has proven to be a successful formula for EA's athletics program and in the classroom. During this episode of EA Unlocked, host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with top-ranked High Jumper and Triple Jumper Yaya Johnson, a talented student-athlete in the Class of 2025, and Computer Science and Engineering Teacher Matthew Davis. Over the years, this duo has worked together in the classroom and on the track with great success. Listen in on how Yaya's Lilley Advanced Independent Study project, called the Biomechanics of Track and Field, helped him adjust his jumping and break a 50 year-old record.  Yaya helped lead the EA Boys' Indoor Track and Field Team to its third consecutive state championship. Listen to the team and Coach Zach Richards relive this incredible win with only five competitors in six events.

    17 min

  6. MAY 7

    Teaming Up for Bridge Day with Middle & Upper School Student-Athletes

    As a developing student-athlete, there's nothing quite like learning and getting encouragement from an upperclassman. The robust athletic teams and talented student-athletes at The Episcopal Academy, provide the perfect opportunity for varsity athletes to work with their younger peers in Middle School. In this episode of EA Unlocked, host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with Assistant Athletic Directors Katie Duffie and Steve Colfer, along with Coach Colleen Bernabei and varsity student-athletes Stevie Combs (Track & Field) and Evan MacFarland (Lacrosse) about EA's Bridge Day.

    17 min

  7. APR 21

    The Power of Words III - EA Chapel Speakers

    The Chapel program at The Episcopal Academy is an important pillar of the school. Each year, more than 100 speakers share powerful insights and reflections with students, faculty, and staff in Lower, Middle, and Upper School.  This episode of EA Unlocked highlights some of those speakers who were featured in weekly @EAChapel Instagram posts. Speakers: :37 Dr. T.J. Locke, Hon. (Greville Haslam Head of School) 2:03 Katie Duffie (Assistant Athletic Director) 3:14 Chaz Howard (Univ. of Pennsylvania Chaplain) 4:32 Anna Safford '09 (English Teacher) 6:14 Nick Mead '13 (2024 Olympic Gold Medalist) 7:39 Erica Snowden (Exec. Dir. of the Office of DEI) 9:03 Quinn Whitaker '25 9:25 Michael DiMonte '25 10:58 Jovana Sekulic '21 (2024 Olympian) 13:02 Tony Herman, Hon. (English Teacher) 14:09 Cristina Deirmengian, Hon. (Spanish Teacher) 16:13 Father Tim Gavin, Hon. (Head Chaplain) 17:30 Anne Barr, Hon. (English Teacher) 18:41 Rev. Michael Palmisano (Middle School Chaplain) 20:34 Norman Vossschulte P '22, '25

    23 min

  8. APR 9

    The Arts at The Episcopal Academy with Department Chair David Sigel

    The arts at The Episcopal Academy are a treasured part of the curriculum. At EA art is more than just a subject. Visual Art Department Chair David Sigel talks with EA Unlocked host T.J. Locke about how art is the truest form students can dive into, to figure out who they are as a learner. One of the highlights of the year at EA is the annual spring celebration, ArtsFest. Listen in on the vibrant sounds of ArtsFest in a past episode of EA Unlocked.

    14 min
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EA Unlocked takes you behind the scenes at The Episcopal Academy. Join host and Head of School Dr. T.J. Locke as he interviews students and teachers, explores school traditions, and more.

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  • Creator
    The Episcopal Academy
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Episcopal Academy
  • Show Website
    EA Unlocked

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