Inside SPS: A St. Paul's School Podcast

St. Paul's School

Hosted by Fourteenth Rector Kathy Giles, “Inside SPS” is a new podcast featuring conversations with members of the SPS community about living and learning in our 100% boarding school. Each episode explores themes central to the St. Paul's School student experience and highlights how we build community together.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    College Advising at St. Paul’s School

    As the college process for the Form of 2027 begins in earnest, Rector Kathy Giles sits down with Dean of College Advising Greg Buckles to discuss how the School supports students and their families in pursuing higher education. They trade “pro tips” for how to make the process growth-oriented, hopeful, realistic, and optimistic for both students and their families and explore how to define and shape successful outcomes — and what success may mean for each student.

    42 min

  2. JAN 30

    How We Approach Academics at SPS

    In this episode of Inside SPS, Rector Giles is joined by Vice Rector for Academics and Faculty Lori Bohan P’24,’25 and Dean of Academic Affairs Sarah Ludwig to discuss how the School helps students approach academics, manage their time and find balance in their course selections, and how families can partner in helping their students succeed.

    37 min
  3. Community Expectations and Student Life

    JAN 8

    Community Expectations and Student Life

    Rector Kathy Giles is joined by Vice Rector for School Life Theresa Ferns '84, P'19 and Dean of Students Suzanne Ellinwood P'19,'20 to discuss how students learn community expectations and develop essential self-management skills. They explore social and emotional growth during a student’s time here, including friendships, leadership, technology use and the role adults play in supporting students as they grow toward independence, and share practical tips for parents at each stage.

    37 min

  4. 11/20/2025

    A Conversation about Grades

    Rector Kathy Giles is joined by Vice Rector for Academics and Faculty Lori Bohan and Dean of College Advising Greg Buckles to discuss the simplified grading system that was implemented this fall — and the importance of embracing a growth mindset over perfectionism in every dimension of School life.

    37 min
  5. Navigating the Academic Year

    11/13/2025

    Navigating the Academic Year

    Rector Kathy Giles is joined by Vice Rector for Academics and Faculty Lori Bohan P’24,’25 and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Sarah Ludwig to discuss the structure of the St. Paul’s academic calendar. They explore how time is prioritized — from weekly schedules to homework expectations — and share practical tips for students to make the most of their academic year.

    19 min
  6. Supporting Students’ Academic Journey

    11/07/2025

    Supporting Students’ Academic Journey

    Rector Kathy Giles sits down with Dean of Student Support Kate Daniels for a conversation about the academic experience at St. Paul’s and the ways in which the School supports the more than 500 students from across the country and globe who call Millville home every school year.

    27 min
  7. SPS and the Positive Coaching Alliance

    10/09/2025

    SPS and the Positive Coaching Alliance

    Rector Kathy Giles and Athletics Director Chris Smith P'28 discuss the School's work with the Positive Coaching Alliance and the importance of "filling the emotional tanks" of our students, in athletics, on the stage, in the classroom and throughout their adolescence.

    30 min
  8. The Philosophy of Athletics at St. Paul's School

    09/25/2025

    The Philosophy of Athletics at St. Paul's School

    St. Paul's School Rector Kathy Giles chats with Athletics Director Chris Smith P'28 about the philosophy behind the School's athletics program -- from the importance of teams and physical activity to student well-being to managing expectations for student athletes to partnering with parents to ensure a positive playing experience for every child.

    23 min
  9. Helping Students Develop Healthy Mindsets

    09/19/2025

    Helping Students Develop Healthy Mindsets

    St. Paul's School Rector Kathy Giles sits down with Dr. Theresa Ferns ’84, P’19, vice rector for school life and adolescent counseling psychologist, to discuss how to help students develop healthy mindsets and learn "to do hard things well." They also discuss how a 100% boarding school environment provides the necessary space for this work and opportunities for parents to partner with the School.

    27 min
  10. The Transition to Boarding School

    08/25/2025

    The Transition to Boarding School

    St. Paul's School Rector Kathy Giles sits down with Dr. Theresa Ferns ’84, P’19, vice rector for school life and adolescent counseling psychologist, for a conversation about the special role of boarding school in the growth and development of children -- and how parents can partner in this work of providing students with the time, presence, and opportunity to grow in a fully residential school setting.

    27 min
  • 10 Episodes

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Hosted by Fourteenth Rector Kathy Giles, “Inside SPS” is a new podcast featuring conversations with members of the SPS community about living and learning in our 100% boarding school. Each episode explores themes central to the St. Paul's School student experience and highlights how we build community together.

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