Nobles U

Mike Kalin

The Nobles U podcast features interviews with Nobles faculty and staff related to teaching and learning, educational technology, DEI initiatives, socioemotional learning, and more.

  1. MAR 11

    Episode 45: Clara Brodie

    This episode features an interview with Clara Brodie, Middle School Director of Studies and English teacher. Clara speaks about her passion for teaching middle school students, how AI is impacting her curriculum, and her advice for new teachers entering the profession, among other topics.

    21 min

  2. JAN 28

    Episode 44: Gwen Chiaranda

    This episode features an interview with Gwen Chiaranda, Director of Sports Medicine at Nobles. Gwen speaks about her entry into the sports medicine profession, her experience working with student-athletes at Nobles, and her observations about the culture of the Nobles athletic program, among other topics.

    21 min

  3. JAN 7

    Episode 43: Michael Turner

    This episode features an interview with Michael Turner, one of the most influential Music and Performing Arts instructors Nobles has witnessed. Michael recently retired at the end of December, and he discusses some of his favorite memories at Nobles, along with his love for teaching music for many decades. Michael also reflects on the advice he would give to a young faculty member hoping to excel as a performing arts teacher, among other topics.

    26 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    Episode 42: George Blake

    This episode features an interview with George Blake, the Classics department chair, cross country coach, and former basketball coach, in addition to other roles he has served. George speaks about his passion for studying and teaching the Classics, the role of AI in Classics instruction, and his love for coaching, among other topics.

    16 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    Episode 41: Kelly Chung

    This episode features an interview with Kelly Chung, Math department head, a member of our N2N Nobles team, and a former Varsity softball coach, in addition to other roles she has served. Kelly speaks about her love for teaching Math, the challenges that AI poses to Math instruction, and the lessons she's learned from her father about coaching, among other topics.

    29 min

  6. 10/15/2025

    Episode 40: Gia Batty

    This episode features an interview with Gia Batty, a member of the English department, former director of our Academic Support Center, and leader of creative writing groups for students and faculty, in addition to other roles she serves. Gia discusses her love for teaching writing, how reading habits among students have changed over time, and the lessons she learned during her tenure as director of Academic Support, among other topics.

    25 min

  7. 09/24/2025

    Episode 39: Laura Yamartino

    This episode features an interview with Laura Yamartino, Head of the Modern Language Department and a dorm parent in Wiggins, among other roles she serves. Laura speaks about the opportunities and challenges of modern language teachers, how technology is reshaping language pedagogy, and her experiences as a dorm parent on campus, among other topics.

    21 min

  8. 06/04/2025

    Episode 38: Max Montgomery

    This episode features an interview with Max Montgomery, Computer Science Department Head, leader of our robotics program, and an Assistant Varsity lacrosse coach. Max speaks about the lessons he learned through his military service, current opportunities and challenges in computer science education, and his perspective on the role of AI in schools, among other topics.

    26 min
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The Nobles U podcast features interviews with Nobles faculty and staff related to teaching and learning, educational technology, DEI initiatives, socioemotional learning, and more.

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  • Creator
    Mike Kalin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Nobles U