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Episode 36: Maryanne MacDonald

This episode features an interview with Maryanne MacDonald, Assistant to the Head of Middle School. Maryanne speaks about her early memories at Nobles, what she's enjoyed most about working in the middle school, and her favorite Nobles traditions, among other topics. (Sorry--Mike's voice is scratchy on the recording.)

Episode 35: Laura Neubauer

This episode features an interview with Laura Neubauer, Director of Experiential and Community Engaged Learning (EXCEL). Laura speaks about the importance of experiential learning, the skills students gain through EXCEL opportunities, and how she envisions the EXCEL program evolving over time, among other topics.

Episode 34: Michael Denning

This episode features an interview with Michael Denning, former Director of College Counseling, former Head of Upper School, and current History and English teacher. Michael speaks about how Nobles has changed since he first stepped foot on campus, the lessons he learned in his leadership roles, and how he is navigating his role as a History teacher during a challenging and complex historical moment. 

Episode 33: Nhung Truong

This episode features an interview with Nhung Truong, interim head of the Performing Arts department and Director of Music. Nhung speaks about how to motivate resistant students to engage in the arts, the characteristics of effective music teachers, and her favorite memories working with students, among other topics. 

Episode 32: John Gifford

This episode features an interview with John Gifford, Assistant Head of School and Head of Middle School. John speaks about his experiences as a Nobles student, his perspective on how Nobles has evolved over decades, and his favorite middle school traditions, among other topics. 

Episode 31: Kim Genecco

This episode features an interview with Kim Genecco, Assistant Head of Upper School and Class I Dean. Kim speaks about the opportunities and challenges in her roles, Nobles' philosophy regarding the student discipline process, and how teaching reading and writing has evolved over the past several years, among other topics. 

Episode 30: Devareaux Brown

This episode features an interview with Devareaux Brown, Chief Technology Officer, Middle School Football Coach, and Nobles alum. Devareaux speaks about his memorable experiences as a Nobles student, the opportunities and challenges of his current role, and his perspective on social media use in young people, among other topics. 

Episode 29: Steve Ginsberg

This episode features an interview with Steve Ginsberg, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Head of School, and Head Coach of the Boys' Varsity Soccer team. Steve speaks about the qualities that characterize an excellent school culture, his experiences using design thinking, what makes Nobles employees thrive, and his coaching philosophy, among other topics.