EA Unlocked

There has been a lot of excitement on campus with the arrival of EA's new Anatomage Table. This new piece of equipment is best described as a giant iPad that is a 3D visualization and virtual dissection tool that is changing the way students learn and teachers teach. They are most commonly used in medical school. EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with Upper School Science teachers Jenn Jones and Sharon Gooding-Reynolds about this incredible teaching tool, along with senior science students Ishan Bhattacharyya, Lydia Nawrocki, and Brooklynn Smith.

The sounds of the holidays filled EA's Class of 1944 Chapel and Carrafiell Family Theater as Lower, Middle, and Upper School students shared their singing and musical talents. Enjoy some of the highlights from EA's winter concerts.

It has been an incredible season for EA's record-setting Boys' Cross Country Team. The squad is now ranked #1 in Pennsylvania and for the first time in school history, the team earned a coveted spot at the Nike Cross Nationals championship race in Portland, Oregon. Coach Jim Farrell, and members of the team, stopped by to talk about a season they will never forget. Guests: Aidan McHugh, Dakin Ebmeyer, Connor Hanrahan, Dawson French, Michael Woolery, Eli Engleman. Ethan Zhou and Coach Tony Herman were not able to attend the recording.

Throughout Season 3 of EA Unlocked, host Dr. T.J. Locke is talking with alumni about their experiences at EA and how those experiences helped shape their lives and careers. After graduating in 1992, Alanna Wren Shanahan attended the University of Pennsylvania where she played lacrosse, worked as an intern, coached, and served in several positions in the athletic department. She was named the first female Director of Athletics and Recreation, and Vice Provost, at Johns Hopkins University. In 2021, Alanna returned to her college alma mater for her "dream job" as Penn's Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Spirit Week is underway at EA and the excitement is growing for the much-anticipated EA/Haverford/AIS Weekend. With the coveted Sweater and Banner on the line, EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke recently spoke with some of the team captains to get their thoughts, strategies, and memories about the long-standing rivalry weekend. Student-athlete guests: Aidan McHugh, Dakin Ebmeyer, Maya Naimoli, Lex Ventresca, Charly Bruder, Reese Bufala, Alec Tsaturyan, Shawn Wang, Maggie Lo, Riya Mukherjee, Eddie Jones, Jack Bonner, London Pettibone, Alex Gobran, Louie Beardell, Grayson Jakuc, Riley Thibodeau.

Second graders spent the first few months of school getting to know each other better by sharing special items in their BEE ME Box.  Host Dr. T.J. Locke recently visited 2nd grade to learn more about the activity that has students and their teachers buzzing with excitement. Discovering new things about their peers is teaching students to care about each other through learning about each other. Guests: Lisa Guzzo, Kristen Calderon, Jenn Tierney

Throughout Season 3 of EA Unlocked, host Dr. T.J. Locke is talking with Episcopal Academy alumni about how their years at EA helped shape their lives and careers. New York City fashion designer Mindy Menkowitz Scheier '89 is shaping the fashion industry through her Runway of Dreams Foundation and adaptive clothing designs. Her company, GAMUT Talent Management, connects companies and people with disabilities. Mindy shares her personal story about what led her down the path of designing adaptive clothing and how her Episcopal education inspired her. Mindy and her team of models recently hit the runway during New York Fashion Week.  

After a two-year hiatus, EA freshmen ventured to North Carolina for the annual Outward Bound School experience. During the trip, students hiked, learned to scale rock walls, and camped in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with students and class advisor Zach Richards about the adventure that still has students smiling and sharing stories.

Plans are underway to break ground on a new playground for the Lower School over the summer. Research shows that play is an important component of early childhood education. Host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with Head of Lower School Dr. Terry Malone, Director of Institutional Advancement Jen Fifer, and Chief Operating Officer Mark Notaro about the project.

It has been a record-setting season for EA's cross country, indoor, and spring track & field teams. The boys and girls have set an astounding 22 school records this year! Seniors Mekhi Rodgers, Bryce Cooper, Kathryn Lynn, and junior Dakin Ebmeyer, stopped by to talk with host Dr. T.J. Locke and share their thoughts on the success of EA running. Additional guests: Coaches Jim Farrell, John Goens, Laurie Finnical

This year's Walter W. Buckley, Jr. '55 American History Lecture Series featured Dr. Joanne B. Freeman. The noted historian specializes in the politics and political culture of the revolutionary and early national periods of American History. She is also a leading expert on the life of Alexander Hamilton. During her day on campus, Dr. Freeman also met with students and EA Unlocked host, Dr. T.J. Locke.

EA student musicians shared their talents and provided some beautiful music for this year's Easter celebrations. Student pieces are performed by Ashley Kim '23 (flute), Sejin Park '20 (viola), and Michael Zhou '21 (piano).

Middle School students jump into learning the Classics at EA with the introduction to Latin in 7th grade. One of the highlights for 8th graders is the Emperors Project. This project stretches through all three trimesters and culminates with A Night with the Emperors. Classics Chair Steve Bosio talks about EA's hands-on curriculum and the success and growth of the department.

Seniors Juliette Loor and Ned Meisel, co-presidents of the Install It club, talk with host Dr. T.J. Locke about their experience curating the school-wide art collaboration and installation of Into the Light. The exhibit includes cut-out designs made by PreK-12th grade students, faculty, and staff. The project was inspired by artist Anila Quayyum Agha. Additional Podcast Guests: Upper School art teachers Hilary Hutchinson, David Sigel, Woodworking & Design teacher John Binstock, Gallery Coordinator Susan Coote, and 2nd and 4th grade students.

The Middle School boys' A (Division 1) and B (Division 2) squash teams won the 2022 National Championship- for the first time in school history. The team was seeded #1 heading into the tournament which was hosted at the newly opened Arlen Spector US Squash Center at Drexel University. Two players, and EA Squash Co-Director Lyall Paterson, talk with Dr. T.J. Locke about the experience. Guests: 8th graders Rubens Schwarz & Brandon Bin, EA Squash Co-Director Lyall Paterson.

Curious how Dr. Locke determines when to call a snow day for EA? It is a team effort and involves input from several departments on campus. Guests: Michele Godin, EA Director of Communications, and Mark Notaro, EA Chief Operating Officer.  

This school year, EA's team of talented librarians launched an initiative to bring the community together through reading. Each month, a picture book is selected that is enjoyed by students in PreK through Upper School.        

EA students have a vast offering of electives to choose from in Middle in Upper School. Eight years ago, additional courses were added for Upper School students through Global Online Academy (GOA). The consortium includes schools from all over the world. Host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with three seniors about their experience with GOA.

Each fall, during Spirit Week, PreK-5th graders are challenged to put their design skills to the test during the All Lower School Build. Using upcycled materials, students have crafted cars, boats, and this year, parachutes. Head of Lower School, Dr. Terry Malone, discussed this fun Lower School tradition with EA Unlocked host, Dr. T.J. Locke. Also featured are 2nd grader Will, this year's parachute drop winner- 4th grader Yara, Technology Coach Kim Farrell, and repeat faculty winner, 4th grade teacher Brendan Fitzpatrick.

Enjoy some Christmas favorites performed by EA's talented Lower, Middle, and Upper School musicians.