Sycamore School: The Podcast

Sycamore School
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The Sycamore School podcasts discuss educational topics, learning tips, great books, and more.  Recorded at Sycamore School in Indianapolis, a private, independent school for Preschool - 8th Grade gifted students.

Episodes

  1. 09/11/2024

    A Conversation About Gifted Education at Sycamore

    Hear a conversation with a Sycamore parent of two students, Sycamore's Head of Early Childhood, and Sycamore's Director of Enrollment Management as they talk in depth about what Sycamore does, and ways for prospective parents to explore gifted education - and Sycamore School.

    24 min

  2. 03/19/2024

    Ep. 5: Conversation with Anna Freije, Sycamore's Field Trip and Guest Speaker Coordinator

    Hear Anna Freije, Sycamore School's Science Coordinator, talk about the Outdoor Science Lab, Hammock City, planting trees, and environmental education. Anna's story includes her time living in Kenya, how she found Sycamore, and her goals field trips, guest speakers, and the science program.We conclude the show with the always exciting "Quick Questions/Short Answers" game.Thanks for listening. Subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music Google Podcasts.  Share with a friend :)website: sycamoreschool.orgmail: info@sycamoreschool.org

    39 min

  3. 01/24/2024

    Ep. 4: Q & A with John Huber, Head of School at Sycamore

    We sit down with John Huber, who became Sycamore's Head of School in July, 2023.  It was a chance to let him talk about his first few months at Sycamore, what his other schools were like, what he likes to do when he's not at Sycamore, and what he has been reading, listening to, and thinking about.

    40 min

  4. 11/21/2023

    Ep. 3: Melissa Branigan on Awards, Summer Camps, and Good Changes

    Hear Melissa Branigan talk about the changes coming to 2024 summer camps, the importance of after-school programs, and about picking up a recent award for being the "Best of" Indy. She is a longtime elementary teacher who moved into her role as Director of Extended Program as Sycamore four years ago. We conclude the show with the always exciting "Quick Questions/Short Answers" game. Thanks for listening. Subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music Google Podcasts.  Share with a friend :)website: sycamoreschool.orgmail: info@sycamoreschool.org

    24 min

  5. 11/07/2023

    Ep. 2: Inside the Inspiration Fund Teacher Trip to Galapagos Islands with Jennifer Hendry

    An inaugural recipient of the Borgmann Inspiration Fund award at Sycamore, 4th grade teacher Jennifer Hendry traveled to the Galapagos Islands in the summer of 2023  Hendry’s project was titled “Community, Culture, and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands” and included visits to four of the 13 islands in the Galapagos, with opportunities to explore the local culture, wildlife, and conservation efforts."When my students leave my classroom at the end of the year, I want them to view themselves as members of a global community,” says Hendry, who has taught for 11 years at Sycamore. “I want them to recognize that they have a responsibility to care for and support this community. We talk to her about what she experienced and how she can bring what she learned back to the classroom at Sycamore School “The wildlife we experienced was jaw-dropping. The local people were so kind and passionate about their islands and protecting their natural resources,” she said.***"When I tell people about Sycamore and the Borgmann Inspiration Fund, they simply cannot believe what they hear. First, to hear that a school like Sycamore exists to serve the amazing, unique kids that we do. Second, that the school and its community believe so strongly in their teachers that they would create a fund like we have."website: sycamoreschool.orgemail: podcast@sycamoreschool.orgBorgmann Inspiraration Fund: sycamoreschool.org/inspirationfund

    24 min

  6. 11/06/2023

    Ep. 1: Inside the Inspiration Fund Trip to Australia for Julie Clawson

    Julie Clawson, a 4th grade teacher in her 9th year at Sycamore, is one of two teachers who were recipients of the inaugural Borgmann Inspiration Fund, named for longtime Head of School Diane Borgmann. Julie's adventure took her to Australia, with stops in Brisbane, Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, and the Gold Coast. Visiting Australia--especially holding a koala bear--had been a lifelong dream of Julie's. She saw the Sydney Botanical Gardens, took a ferry to Manly, and made it to the Sydney Opera House, one of her favorites"Walking up to the Sydney Opera House was an incredibly emotional moment for me. After seeing pictures of it many times, I couldn’t believe I was actually seeing it in person. I sat on the steps and called my mom" she said.We talk with Julie about her journey, what she saw and experienced, what resonated most, and how the trip helped her understand why she's a teacher.Website: sycamoreschool.orgemail: podcast@sycamoreschool.org

    36 min

  7. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Trailer - Sycamore School: The Podcast

    It's a simple name. Sycamore School: The Podcast.  And a simple theme - share the stories of the teachers, the students, and the ideas behind a school for Preschool - 8th Grade gifted students. Where it goes and what stories are revealed are many times a mystery until they show up: the magical combination of intelligence, passion, and effort, via a curriculum that was built to fuel these moments. We hope you will be surprised and delighted by the stories we share.It’s a simple plan.  A podcast that looks for good things to share about students who have ideas and the desire to make a difference in their world - and in ours. Email us at podcast@sycamoreschool.org.   Find the Sycamore website www.sycamoreschool.org to learn more about the school. ***Come along for the ride.  We are consistently surprised by the cool things that happen at our school in Indianapolis, one that was an idea begun around a kitchen table, leading to Sycamore opening 1985.

    1 min

Trailer

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About

The Sycamore School podcasts discuss educational topics, learning tips, great books, and more.  Recorded at Sycamore School in Indianapolis, a private, independent school for Preschool - 8th Grade gifted students.

Information

  • Creator
    Sycamore School
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Sycamore School
  • Show Website
    Sycamore School: The Podcast