Hudson Monte-Stories

Matt Virgil
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Stories from Hudson Montessori School in Hudson, Ohio. Hosted by Matt Virgil and Michelle Lazor.

  1. A Conversation with Alumna Caitlyn Spicer

    05/06/2020

    A Conversation with Alumna Caitlyn Spicer

    This episode of Hudson Monte-Stories features a conversation with Caitlyn Spicer.  Caitlyn is a senior at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School in Chardon.  Mr. Virgil and Ms. Michelle talk to Caitlyn about her high school experience over the last four years and the positive impact that Caitlyn has made on her school.  We also spend some time talking about how COVID-19 is impacting the end of her high school experience and might impact the start of her college experience at the University of Dayton.  Enjoy this conversation with another impressive graduate of Hudson Montessori School!

    28 min
  2. HMS Unmatched! Toddler Class

    04/08/2020

    HMS Unmatched! Toddler Class

    Matt Virgil, Head of School at Hudson Montessori School, continues his series HMS Unmatched! in this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories through a discussion with Jillian Guest, a faculty member in our Young Children’s Community.  Matt and Jillian speak about our Toddler Class, one of three options in the Young Children’s Community.  They speak about what makes this program unique as compared to other offerings for children this age. Enjoy this latest installment of Hudson Monte-Stories!

    35 min
  3. Summer Programs Conversation with Tim McQuait

    04/01/2020

    Summer Programs Conversation with Tim McQuait

    In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories, Matt Virgil talk with Tim McQuait, Director of Auxiliary Programs, about summer programming at Hudson Montessori School.  Tim explains why our summer camp programs are a good option for all families in the area and share specific camps that are popular.   While our campus is currently closed, we are expecting to be open and welcoming campers for a fun and meaningful experience for your children.  To learn more about our summer camp programs, visit this link or contact Tim at camp@hudsonmontessori.org.

    14 min

  4. 03/11/2020

    A Conversation with Alumnus Garrett Scherba

    In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories, Michelle Lazor and Matt Virgil speak with Garrett Scherba.  A graduate of HMS, Garrett attended high school at Revere High School.  He then earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Akron. Garrett currently works in the IT area at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, PA.  He is a fine example of the constant learning that graduates of Hudson Montessori School pursue.  Enjoy this conversation!

    30 min
  5. A Conversation with Alumnus Nayan Shah

    03/04/2020

    A Conversation with Alumnus Nayan Shah

    In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories, Matt Virgil takes a break from the HMS Unmatched! series to share a conversation that he and Ms. Michelle had with Nayan Shah earlier this fall.  Nayan is a graduate of Hudson Montessori School (Class of 2007).  He went to high school at Western Reserve Academy and is finishing up medical school at The Ohio State University.  In addition to getting married this year, Nayan will be moving to Milwaukee where he will be starting a urology residency at The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.  Enjoy this conversation with Nayan!

    21 min
  6. HMS Unmatched! Upper Elementary

    02/19/2020

    HMS Unmatched! Upper Elementary

    Matt Virgil, Head of School at Hudson Montessori School, continues his series HMS Unmatched! in this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories through a discussion about Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6) with Huck Ford.  Huck is one of HMS’s two lead Upper Elementary teachers.  Huck and Matt continue to talk about how the Upper Elementary program helps developing children answer the important question: Who am I?  They also discuss specific aspects of the Upper Elementary program such as its use of the outdoors, our approach to math and literature.  Enjoy this latest installment of Hudson MonteStories!

    26 min

  7. 02/05/2020

    HMS Unmatched! Lower Elementary

    Matt Virgil, Head of School at Hudson Montessori School, continues his series HMS Unmatched! In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories through a discussion about Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3) with Abigail Wexler.  Abigail is the Director of Teaching and Learning at HMS and, prior to that role, taught Lower Elementary for many years.  Matt and Abigail speak about the philosophical basis for our Lower Elementary program centering around how the program helps children answer a hugely important question: Who am I?  They also discuss that, through this unique and powerful approach to elementary education, children love to learn and engage material and master skills at or above peers at other traditional schools.

    28 min

  8. 02/01/2020

    HMS Unmatched! Kindergarten

    HMS Unmatched!  On this week’s Hudson Monte-Stories, Head of School Matt Virgil begins a series called HMS Unmatched!  Over the next several podcasts, Matt will speak with teachers and administrators at HMS about what makes HMS an unmatched school.  In this episode, Matt talks to Mary Blatnik and Rachel Loomis, two Children’s House (ages 3-6) teachers at HMS about the power of the HMS Kindergarten year.  Mary and Rachel share the academic, social and emotional growth that occurs in children during their Kindergarten year…it’s a year that is a culmination of our unmatched preschool program and one that is not to be missed!

    22 min
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Stories from Hudson Montessori School in Hudson, Ohio. Hosted by Matt Virgil and Michelle Lazor.

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  • Creator
    Matt Virgil
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hudson Montessori School 2019
  • Show Website
    Hudson Monte-Stories