Oakcrest School

Oakcrest School
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Oakcrest School

Welcome to the official podcast of Oakcrest School, an independent school for girls in grades 6-12, located in Northern Virginia.

  1. 06/05/2024

    Executive Functioning Tips with Ms. Maggie Musacchio

    Learning Specialist Maggie Musacchio shares her insight on how to approach the formation and development of executive functioning skills aligned with virtue. She provides practical tips for overcoming procrastination.

    8 min

  2. 05/30/2024

    Coffee with the Head of School: Mentoring

    In this podcast, Head of School Christie Keuchel is joined by the Upper School Director of Mentoring, Mary Ann Messenger, and the Middle School Director of Mentoring, Jeannie Herrick. They discuss the Oakcrest mentoring program, which is the cornerstone of an Oakcrest education.

    31 min

  3. 05/22/2024

    How to Study for Finals with Ms. Maggie Musacchio

    Learning Specialist Maggie Musacchio shares her tips and tricks for how to approach final exams. She provides study strategies and offers encouragement for both students and parents.

    9 min

  4. 03/20/2024

    "Classically Trained Artists and their Impact on Culture and Society" with Henry Wingate

    Local painter Henry Wingate shares the ins and outs of classical art training, all while showing how artists can impart their profound impact on culture and society. This talk was delivered as the 9th annual O’Donovan Humanities Lecture, which aims to instill a deeper appreciation of the importance of the humanities in everyday life.

    1h 2m

  5. 03/13/2024

    “Helping our Girls Thrive: Fostering Well-Being and Growth” with Laura O’Neill

    Laura O’Neill, Oakcrest Class of 1996 and psychotherapist at the Alpha Omega Clinic, discusses ways to foster well-being and growth in helping young girls thrive. In particular, she explores the current generation of children and offers tangible tips on how parents can support their child’s development.

    38 min
  6. "Physical fitness and the formation of young women" with Margaret Sweatman

    03/07/2024

    "Physical fitness and the formation of young women" with Margaret Sweatman

    In this podcast, Margaret Sweatman, Director of Middle School Athletics, discusses the role that physical fitness plays in the formation of young women.

    4 min

  7. 02/21/2024

    “Instilling the Virtue of Hope in a Time of Contradiction” with Austin Ruse

    In this podcast, Oakcrest dad and author Austin Ruse shares his insights on how to confront an often daunting cultural environment with joy and optimism for the benefit of our daughters, our families, and our community. Mr. Ruse is the author of Under Siege: No Finer Time to be Catholic which he discusses in this talk.

    31 min

  8. 01/04/2024

    “Pursuing a Free Heart: From Temperament to Character” with Alexandre Havard

    In this podcast, Alexandre Havard, the founder of the Virtuous Leadership Institute and author of several books on virtuous leadership, shares his insights about temperament and character, while also discussing the harmony of the heart, the will, and the mind.

    1h 6m
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Welcome to the official podcast of Oakcrest School, an independent school for girls in grades 6-12, located in Northern Virginia.

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  • Creator
    Oakcrest School
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Oakcrest School

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