Nobles U

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.

Episode 37: Jess Brennan

This episode features an interview with Jess Brennan, English Department Chair and one of the key architects of the recent creation of a new Nobles mission statement and statement of core values. Jess speaks about the collaborative process of creating the mission statement, her perspective on the teaching of writing, and the importance of holding students to high expectations, among other topics. 

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.