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At Maclay School, we know our families are busy, but never too busy to learn about their child's opportunities and ways to partner together to better prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our promise to you is expert advice, relevant information for your Maclay experience, and the best educational journey possible with outstanding educators who do amazing work every day. Podcast host and Head of School James Milford invites you along as he speaks with faculty and staff about the exciting new projects and developments that make Maclay great.

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At Maclay School, we know our families are busy, but never too busy to learn about their child's opportunities and ways to partner together to better prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our promise to you is expert advice, relevant information for your Maclay experience, and the best educational journey possible with outstanding educators who do amazing work every day. Podcast host and Head of School James Milford invites you along as he speaks with faculty and staff about the exciting new projects and developments that make Maclay great.

    Campus Insider - A Look Behind the Curtain at Strategy and Direction (Extended Cut)

    Campus Insider - A Look Behind the Curtain at Strategy and Direction (Extended Cut)

    Today we share a recording of our most recent Campus Insider Webinar Series.  This program is hosted by Head of School James Milord and Assistant Head of School and Upper School Director Charles Beamer.  It is a high-level view behind the curtain focusing on strategic initiatives at Maclay School.  This is an extended-release podcast at just under an hour.  There is no better source of information on the high-level topics and themes that drive all decisions at Maclay.

    This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be obtained through our admission office by contacting grobinson@maclay.org, or call our main number to be directed to her, 850.893.2138.

    All resources mentioned in this podcast can be found on Maclay’s website at: www.maclay.org

    Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

    Hosted by James Milford


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    • 58 min
    Guidance and Semester Exams!!

    Guidance and Semester Exams!!

    Today we welcome Dr. Amber Farrington back to the Maclay Guidance Podcast to discuss strategies to best tackle EXAMS!  We are approaching our semester exams at Maclay and there are so many things we have in our control to set ourselves up for a successful exam week.  This podcast is targeted at students with some tips for parents at the end. 

    Dr. Farrington is a “go-to” clinical psychologist for the Maclay team.  Her work is extensive in all adolescent ages and is always willing to lean into the work the school is doing.  Dr. Farrington is the Co-director of the Attention Disorder Clinic and Director of the School of Mental Health within the FSU Multidisciplinary Center and is a Licensed Psychologist.  

    This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be found on our website or media channels.

    The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below.

    Tammy Eubanks  teubanks@maclay.org

    Jayme McIntyre  jmcintyre@maclay.org

    Jeff VanSyckle  jvansyckle@maclay.org



    Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138.

    The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance



    Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barrier to connect with you to take great care of your child!





    Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

    Hosted by James Milford


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    • 30 min
    Guidance on Reframing a Difficult Holiday Season (extended edition)

    Guidance on Reframing a Difficult Holiday Season (extended edition)

    Today we welcome Dr. Amber Farrington to the Maclay Guidance Webinar. Dr. Farrington is a “go-to” clinical psychologist for the Maclay team. Her work is extensive in all adolescent ages and is always willing to lean into the work the school is doing. Dr. Farrington is the Co-director of the Attention Disorder Clinic and Director of the School of Mental Health within the FSU Multidisciplinary Center and is a Licensed Psychologist. Our topic today revolves around the feelings of grief and loss this holiday season. This season can be hard for anyone who has lost a loved one or is not able to experience the traditions and relationships they are used to.  Therefore, grief and loss have expanded this year with COVID impacting our ability to gather.  

    We all enjoyed this discussion on strategies we can all follow to make the most of this holiday season by being creative and reframing our own experiences.

    This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be found on our website or media channels.

    The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below.

    Tammy Eubanks  teubanks@maclay.org

    Jayme McIntyre  jmcintyre@maclay.org

    Jeff VanSyckle  jvansyckle@maclay.org

    Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138.

    The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance

    Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barriers to connect with you to take great care of your child!

    Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

    Hosted by James Milford


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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maclay/message

    • 28 min
    Guidance leads with Mindfulness (extended edition)

    Guidance leads with Mindfulness (extended edition)

    In today's podcast, Maclay School's Guidance Team discusses our approach to Mindfulness.  We learn what Mindfulness is and how it applies to students and parents.  You will leave this webinar well equipped with tools and a mindset of ownership of your own reactions and how to exercise your "green/red brain" as you do any other muscle.  This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be found on our website or media channels.

    The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below.

    Tammy Eubanks  teubanks@maclay.org

    Jayme McIntyre  jmcintyre@maclay.org

    Jeff VanSyckle  jvansyckle@maclay.org

    Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138.

    The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance

    Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barrier to connect with you to take great care of your child!



    Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

    Hosted by James Milford


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    • 36 min
    Guidance Team discusses Balance (extended edition)

    Guidance Team discusses Balance (extended edition)

    In today's Podcast, Maclay School's Guidance Team discusses “Balance” in our students.  This Podcast is FULL of great advice on what to look for and great strategies to help at any stage of life.    

    The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below. 

    Tammy Eubanks  teubanks@maclay.org 

    Jayme McIntyre  jmcintyre@maclay.org 

    Jeff VanSyckle  jvansyckle@maclay.org 

    Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138. 

    The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance  

    Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barrier to connect with you to take great care of your child!  



    Also, a great website on the topic of balance is: www.challengesuccess.org   



    Stay Safe and Go Marauders!



    Hosted by James Milford


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    • 30 min
    Guidance and the Green Brain (extended edition)

    Guidance and the Green Brain (extended edition)

    In today's podcast, Maclay School's Guidance Team discusses our approach to Stress and Anxiety for students.  They walk through the Green and Red Brain and how we can all manage our own mindsets and 'charge' our Green Brain!  This podcast is the audio recording of a webinar that can be found on our website or media channels.

    The contact Information for our Guidance Team is below.

    Tammy Eubanks  teubanks@maclay.org

    Jayme McIntyre  jmcintyre@maclay.org

    Jeff VanSyckle  jvansyckle@maclay.org

    Or call our main number to be directed to them, 850.893.2138.

    The Guidance Team has great resources on their webpage:  www.maclay.org/guidance

    Tool update:  On the Maclay Guidance webpage there is a new tool to request a conversation with one of our team members.  We want to minimize any barrier to connect with you to take great care of your child!





    Stay Safe and Go Marauders!

    Hosted by James Milford


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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maclay/message

    • 27 min

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