Elevate with Spark! @ Catlin Gabel

Rob van Nood
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Big ideas, little projects and everything in between from Catlin Gabel teachers, students and administrators. Elevate is hosted by Rob van Nood & Matt Woodard.

  1. S4-E1 An In-Person Homecoming: a conversation with Kate Williams and Da’Mon Perry

    09/24/2021

    S4-E1 An In-Person Homecoming: a conversation with Kate Williams and Da’Mon Perry

    With the approach of Homecoming, Catlin Gabel is transitioning back to the sporting events that are so special to our community. Part of that transition is the new team that is leading the CGS Athletic Program.  Rob and Matt sat down with Athletics Director, Kate Williams, and Associate Director of Athletics, Da’Mon Perry, to chat about their experiences, their beliefs about health and fitness,  and their vision for athletics.  Please enjoy this first episode of Elevate’s 4th season. Every year we pick a theme to help shape the focus of our conversations.  And this year we have chosen one that seems to fit the world we are living in: transitions. We hope you can join us every other week as we explore this theme through the stories, projects, and ideas from throughout the community

    29 min
  2. S3-E16 What Should We Keep? A year-end conversation with students

    06/17/2021

    S3-E16 What Should We Keep? A year-end conversation with students

    As this year of remote and socially distanced learning comes to an end we wanted to talk with students about the types of experiences or learning environments they think the school should consider holding on to in the future.  In this two sectioned episode Rob spoke with Lower School students Aayush, Ellery, Peter, Everly, and Diarra as well as Middle School students Tyler, Maya, Abby, Erin, Annika, Ella, and Erik to find out what it was like to work out in tents in the cold, how the cohorts worked out, how remote learning changed them and what they are looking forward to when we start in person next year.  Please enjoy this final episode to Elevate’s 3rd season where we get the last glimpse into the student experience of a very “interesting” year.    And for some bonus summer listening check out what the student's created in Matt's Upper School Podcasting Class:  https://anchor.fm/cgspodcastingclass

    45 min
  3. S3-E15 What Will Change? A conversation with Michele Hoang, Kenny Nguyen, Beining Hu & Traci Kiyama

    06/11/2021

    S3-E15 What Will Change? A conversation with Michele Hoang, Kenny Nguyen, Beining Hu & Traci Kiyama

    Following our previous podcast where AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) students shared their stories, Rob joined Upper School and Middle School teachers Kenny Nguyen, Beining Hu, Traci Kiyama, and Michele Hoang for a wide-ranging conversation about the experience of being Asian at Catlin Gabel and at this point in history.  With thoughtfulness and passion, they discuss the impact of "model minority" biases, discrimination, and how it feels to speak up for their personal identities.  They explore Buddhism and the misuse of the word Zen. And they shared their ideas on how the school could better provide equity for all employees, students, and families.  Please enjoy this penultimate podcast of the 2020-21 school year.      To learn more about Catlin Gabel’s recent update on steps taken toward anti-racism, read the school’s update from June 2nd: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1622642143/catlingabel/pmumzxaxrgapskptq8z1/Catlin-Gabel-Steps-Toward-Racial-Justice-Antiracism-Update-1JUN21-1328.pdf To answer questions or get more information about the topics covered in our antiracism-focused podcasts or the antiracism work that is happening at the school please email info@catlin.edu

    1h 13m
  4. S3-E14 How We Fit In: A conversation with 3 Asian and South Asian students

    05/28/2021

    S3-E14 How We Fit In: A conversation with 3 Asian and South Asian students

    As part of our year-long exploration of anti-racism work here at Catlin Gabel, Matt and Rob sat down with three Upper School students and two Upper School faculty who identify as Asian or South Asian.  Math teacher Traci Kiyama and English teacher Krystal Wu co-host a conversation with Issa, Zia, and Nayan to explore their identities and experiences at Catlin Gabel as well as in their home communities.  They talk about culture, language, the word Asian, and what it means to fit in.  Join in on this insightful conversation.   Explore some of the media that these students and teachers are watching and reading as referenced in the podcast : Movies:  The Farewell & The Half of It  TV:  Never Have I Ever Books: Minor Feelings,  Good Talk & My Grandmother's Hands

    56 min
  5. S3-E13 It's Gonna Take a Minute: A conversation with Damien Geter

    05/14/2021

    S3-E13 It's Gonna Take a Minute: A conversation with Damien Geter

    When Damien Geter took a leave of absence as the Upper School Music Teacher in June of 2019 to pursue an opportunity at the Metropolitan Opera in New York he never thought that his singing and composition life would take a major leap forward.  But in the two years since he last taught at Catlin Gabel, and following the murder of George Floyd, Brianna Taylor, and Amaud Aubrey, he has become a highly sought-after composer and singer whose works "infuse classical music with various styles from the black diaspora to create music that furthers the cause for social justice."  Matt and Rob had a chance to sit down with Damien to discuss some of the work he has been doing since he chose to step away from teaching, how he develops his compositions, his thoughts about teaching, his musical influences, and what it takes to "play the game" as a BIPOC artist. For more about Damien and his work check out his website: www.damiengetermusic.com or his Instagram account: www.instagram.com/dgeter/

    48 min
  6. S3-E12 What Do We Want To Hold On To? A conversation with educator Jodie Ricci

    04/23/2021

    S3-E12 What Do We Want To Hold On To? A conversation with educator Jodie Ricci

    Teaching and learning in a pandemic has forced all of us out of our comfort zones and required us to be in a constant state of re-invention.   Jodie Ricci knew a lot about living in that ambiguity even before Covid-19.  As the Performing Arts Chair at Hawken School in Cleveland, a coach with Project Zero, a curriculum trainer, and a practitioner of Agency by Design research she has always been eager to disrupt traditional narratives of creativity to make the world a better place. When she shared her approach with Catlin Gabel faculty at a Forum sponsored event in February Rob and Matt knew they wanted to hear more about what she has been thinking about and doing to help move her school forward. In this episode of Elevate Rob, Matt and Jodie explore activating student voice, sharing curriculum design with students, asking big questions, the importance of play and the arts,  and all the things we want to hold on to as schools consider life in a pandemic-changed-world.   Jodie Ricci's Website:  https://seedframework.com Project Zero Thinking Routines:  https://pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routines She Leads Edu: http://www.sheleadsedu.com/ Jodie is reading Work Won't Love You Back by Sarah Jaffe and Taking Beautiful Risks by Ron Beghetto

    49 min
  7. S3-E11. Join the Club: A conversation about a social media platform that connects

    04/09/2021

    S3-E11. Join the Club: A conversation about a social media platform that connects

    Matt and Rob decided to do something a little different for this year’s 11th episode of Elevate.  Rather than covering a story, a project, or a person they held a conversation about the new social media platform called Clubhouse.  They invited Catlin Gabel parents, artists, and Clubhouse users Haleah Blank and Brian Rush to sit down for a conversation to explore the social and educational possibilities of this up and coming app.  With an emphasis on real-time audio, Clubhouse feels like a combination between the radio, a podcast, a large zoom session, and Instagram.  With a huge variety of “rooms” and “clubs” focusing on any topic conceivable, the user can listen in, ask to join a conversation or a performance and even start their own.  This lively conversation focuses on how Clubhouse works, how it has impacted people, and how it could be leveraged for professional development, social connection, and even societal change. At this time only people invited by current Clubhouse users can get onto the platform.  If you are 18 or older and interested in joining we do have invitations that we can share with people.  Just go to this Google Form and let us know you are interested.   https://forms.gle/KiviJRJs1HcRwSJ49

    1h 16m
  8. S3-E10 A Growth Mindset: A conversation with Alison Ward

    02/26/2021

    S3-E10 A Growth Mindset: A conversation with Alison Ward

    As the school gears up to return to in-person teaching and learning Matt and Rob thought it would be a good idea to sit down with someone who has been doing on-campus, in-person teaching and learning for quite a while this school.  Alison Ward wears many hats at Catlin Gabel, including as the Administrative Assistant for both the Inclusion and Outreach office and the Learning Center.  But Matt and Rob wanted to chat with her about her role as the Garden Coordinator and the ongoing work she has been doing to cultivate hands-on learning experiences for students through her On-Campus Opportunity this school year.   Contact Alison at warda@catlin.edu

    44 min
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Big ideas, little projects and everything in between from Catlin Gabel teachers, students and administrators. Elevate is hosted by Rob van Nood & Matt Woodard.

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  • Creator
    Rob van Nood
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Rob van Nood