Inside Shady Hill

Mark Stanek

Join Shady Hill Head of School Mark Stanek as he interviews Shady Hill insiders to discuss the educational philosophy, mission and values of this progressive Beginner - Grade VIII Boston-based independent school.

Episodes

  1. Jun 5

    Episode Seven: Inside Shady Hill Milestones and Traditions

    Episode seven features Head of School Mark Stanek with Kindergarten Gradehead Betsy Anderson TTC '86 and Music Teacher Kabir Sen '92, TTC '07, as they discuss the importance of grade level milestones and all-school traditions.

  2. May 8

    Episode Six: Inside Shady Hill - A Discussion on Equity and Inclusion

    Episode six features Head of School Mark Stanek and Director of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Laniesha Gray as they explore the equity landscape at Shady Hill and discuss what's on the horizon.

  3. Apr 8

    Episode Five: Inside Shady Hill - All About the Teacher Training Center

    Did you ever wonder why the Teacher Training Center (TTC) is such an integral part of Shady Hill? Join Head of School Mark Stanek as he talks with Desiree Ivey, Executive Director of the TTC and Nora MacDonald, TTC '15, Learning Specialist, Middle School Learning Resources and TTC Alum. Des and Nora take you inside the program to explain how it works, and share why our students love their TTC Apprentices!

  4. Mar 17

    Episode Four: Inside Shady Hill: A Conversation on Artificial Intelligence

    Everyone is talking about AI, but did you ever wonder how it fits into a school setting?  Join Head of School Mark Stanek as he asks Shady Hill's experts in AI, Chief Information Officer Cindy Dobe and Grade V Gradehead Tracy Eisenberg, about the latest developments in AI technology in a school setting.

  5. Feb 25

    Episode Three: Inside Shady Hill with Recent Alums

    In this episode, podcast host and Shady Hill Head of School Mark Stanek talks with three recent Shady Hill alums who look back on their years at the School, their transition to high school, and how Shady Hill prepared them for their secondary school experience.

  6. Feb 4

    Episode Two: Inside Shady Hill with Middle School Head Katherine Taketomo

    Shady Hill Head of School Mark Stanek talks with Middle School Head Katherine Taketomo about why it's "better in the middle."

  7. Jan 19

    Episode One: Inside Shady Hill with Lower School Head Katherine Hesko

    Enjoy this deep-dive conversation between Head of School Mark Stanek and Lower School Head Katherine Hesko as they discuss the thoughtful philosophy behind Thematic Studies and Central Subjects as students progress from grade to grade.

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Join Shady Hill Head of School Mark Stanek as he interviews Shady Hill insiders to discuss the educational philosophy, mission and values of this progressive Beginner - Grade VIII Boston-based independent school.

Information

  • Creator
    Mark Stanek
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Inside Shady Hill