In the Middle: A Conversation with Head of Middle School Dan Lang

Parker Podcast | The Application Process

In this episode of Parker Podcast: Demystifying the Admissions process, our admissions team takes a deep dive into each step of the admissions process. Listento find out more aboutwhat your family can expect from interviews, assessments, visit days, teacher recommendations, and more.

Parker Podcast | 2019 Admissions Events

Members from our Admissions team guide listeners through what to expect from Parker’s wide array of fall admissions events.

Parker Podcast Episode #8 | Global Learning at Parker

“Global Citizenship,” “Cultural Competence,” “Global Perspective,” and “Global Awareness” are all terms that parents and students may hear around the topic of global learning. But the terms themselves don’t describe what is at the heart of this learning, and what this work looks like at each of Parker’s three school divisions. In this episode of Parker Podcast, hear from Head of School Kevin Yaley, Head of Lower School Dr. Bob Gillingham, Head of Middle School Dan Lang, and Head of Upper School Dr. Monica Gillespie, to learn more about what this programming means for our students.

Parker Podcast Episode #7 | College Counseling at Parker

When does the college counseling process start at Parker? How are students guided into applying to the right colleges for them? In this episode of Parker Podcast, meet two members from the college counseling department and learn about what makes the college admissions process at Parker unique. Terri Devine, Dean of College Counseling, and Bob Hurley, Director of College Counseling, have been at Parker since 2005. In addition to high school counseling, both have served in roles at the college level, with Terri as the Director of Mainland Admission for Hawaii Pacific University, and Bob as the Assistant Director of Admissions for Fairfield University. In 2015 Terri was selected to participate in the White House convening for higher education and led discussions on college access and college counseling. Through the First Lady’s Reach Higher Initiative, Terri works with college professionals from around the country to increase college readiness.

Parker Podcast Episode #5 | Community Engagement at Parker

The ideals of community service, leadership,and civic responsibility have deep roots in Parker’s history. In this episode of Parker Podcast, hear from senior Emily Park about her recent book drive, and meet our Director of Community Engagement Kevin Dunn.

Parker Podcast Episode #4 | Upper School Science

Meet Upper School science faculty Dr. Hima Joshi and Dr. J.P. Pierce, and learn about what makes science at Parker unique.

Parker Podcast #3: Design Thinking at Lower School

What exactly does “design thinking” mean? Kelly Eveland, Lower School Design Lab teacher, explains Parker’s approach to design thinking curriculum, and changes happening within the Scripps Design Center this year.

Parker Podcast Episode #2 | Demystifying the Admissions Process: Interviews

Regardless of the context, the word “interview” can inciteanxiety amongst prospective students and their families. In this episode of Parker Podcast, learn about why your on-campus interview is nothing to worry about, and get some tips on when to get it scheduled.