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In the second episode of the fourth season, Dawn talks to Kendra James about her recent book Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School. James shares a bit of her experience as the first Black American legacy student at a prestigious New
In the first episode of our new season, Dawn talks with Maggie Doyne, cofounder of the BlinkNow Foundation and Kopila Valley Children’s Home and School in Surkhet, Nepal, about her new memoir Between the Mountain and the Sky. They discuss ideas
In this episode, Dawn speaks with beloved and long time Blue School educator, Val Duval. Val runs all of Blue School’s K-8 physical arts programming, coaches our basketball, volleyball and soccer teams and many afterschool classes. Val shares s
This week, Dawn continues her conversation with Laura Sedlock, Blue School’s Director of Pre-primary Programs, and Rachel Lowdermilk, Blue School Pre-primary Teacher. Together they demystify the idea of “materials” and “materials work” for youn
In our Season 3 Premiere, Dawn Williams speaks with Laura Sedlock, Blue School's Director of Pre-primary Programs, and Rachel Lowdermilk, a Blue School Pre-primary Teacher. Laura and Rachel reflect on their experience consulting with Sesame Str
In our Season Two Finale, Noah’s sincerity, thoughtfulness and honesty provide a glimpse into the grounding leader he will be. Prioritizing connection, joy and a sense of belonging in this transition, Noah offers a sense of hope and relief for
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks to Laura Camien, Blue School’s Director of Advancement. Laura is a creativity coach, Broadway producer, playwright, screenwriter, and cohost of The Spark File podcast. Laura and Dawn discuss creativity dur
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with middle grade author Jessie Janowitz about her book The Doughnut Fix. The Doughnut Fix tells the story of a twelve year old and his family who suddenly move from New York City to upstate New York and ho
In this episode Dawn Williams speaks with Blue School’s kindergarten innovators including, Tu Harris, Director of the Primary Division, Amalia Velazquez and Laurie Seligman, our lead kindergarten teachers. They discuss what makes a kindergarten
PBS Kids for Parents describe V is for Voting as a, "playful, though powerful book,” that “engages little readers in the tenants of democracy and activism through rhyming text and colorful works of art." In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks w
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Blue School’s Director of Admissions, Genevieve Little. Genevieve shares what the Blue School admissions process looks like, how children are involved in the admissions process, tips for combating Zoom
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with one of Blue School’s founding Middle School teachers, Corey Pickering, who has centered social justice, self and social awareness, and community engagement into the pedagogy of the Middle School curric
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Meredith Lorber, Blue School’s Director of Middle School Teaching and Learning. Meredith started as Blue School's Math Specialist and continues to work closely with teachers across grades. Meredith sha
We’re excited to launch Season Two of On Balance with guest Rebecca Skinner, Blue School’s Interim Head of School. Rebecca shares her favorite back to school memories, her first impressions of Blue School, and hopes for our community during thi
In our Season One Finale, Dawn Williams speaks with Blue School Advisory Board member Dr. Lawrence J. Cohen. Larry shares tools and suggestions for how to parent, play, and foster autonomy through the uncertainty created by COVID-19. Larry is a
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Blue School educator Rob Gilson. Rob has been a teacher for the past 20 years and has spent the past 5 years building and teaching Blue School's STEAM programs. Rob shares ideas for families to bring t
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Randall de Sève, picture book author and beloved Blue School educator and administrator. Randall’s books include the New York Times bestseller Toy Boat, The Duchess of Whimsy, Mathilda and the Orange B
In this episode Dawn Williams speaks with Dr. Daniel Siegel, Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. Dan shares wisdom from his recent book, The Power of Showing Up, along with specific ways his research can support parents with the chal
Dawn Williams speaks with Caroline Welch, co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute, and author of The Gift Of Presence: A Mindfulness Guide for Women. Caroline shares techniques for cultivating presence, a new way to frame our thinking abo
This week Dawn Williams speaks with Laura Winnick, Blue School Librarian and Middle School faculty member. Laura shares some of the books she couldn't put down, and even re-read during this time at home. She also offers recommendations for adul
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Blue School’s Primary Program’s co-curricular teachers. Alex Kavo, Mariangela Lopez, Caroline McAuliffe, Megan Moncrief, and Will Steinberger discuss the transition to online learning in their arts cla
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Mollie McQuarrie, Blue School’s Pre-primary Studio and Materials Specialist. Mollie is a parent, visual artist, musician, and educator specializing in aesthetic education. Here she shares ideas for fos
In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Laura Winnick and Caitlin Barry, members of the middle school faculty at Blue School. They share their love of media and media studies as they discuss tools and strategies for engaging with teens aroun
Blue School teacher Annabelle Baylin leads a body scan practice for parents and caregivers--an invitation to slow down, check in with your body, and simply notice.
Blue School teacher Annabelle Baylin leads young children in a mindful listening exercise, bringing attention to the sounds in and out of the body.
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