From My Angle
From My Angle
Dave Monaco
From My Angle are thoughts from a life-long educator and Head of Parish Episcopal School.
A Final Parish Connection Episode
In this final episode of Season 5, Dave Monaco talks to Parish's founding Head of Upper School, Dave Davies, and alumni parent and architect Charles Hodges. They discuss the benefits and challenges of retrofitting a "building born of discovery and research" in 18 months and creating the curriculum and processes need to expand an Upper School year by year.
Apr 1, 2022
39 min
The Reset In College Admissions
In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Heath Einstein, Dean of Admission at TCU, about how the college admission process has changed during the last two years. Mr. Einstein also gives his insight into independent schools as a former Director of College Counseling and a parent.
Mar 7, 2022
51 min
The Grandest Reset Of The All
In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to two founding employees of the campus expansion - Frederick Hotz and Kathy Pershern.
Feb 22, 2022
57 min
What Resets Might The Pandemic Bring To College Admissions
In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Sarah Kramer, Parish's Director of College and Life Planning, about what impact the pandemic has had on college admissions.
Feb 7, 2022
36 min
Parishs Grand Reset - Parish Connection 50th Anniversary Edition
In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Parish Alumni parents Kevin Keith and Don Epperson who were instrumental in Parish's growth from a PreK - 6th to a PreK - 12th college preparatory school and the addition of the property that houses the Midway Campus.
Jan 21, 2022
53 min
The Great Reset - Will The Pandemic Shift How Schools Work
In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to John Gulla, Executive Director of The Edward E. Ford Foundation, of what schools have learned from the pandemic and how will shape the future of schools.
Jan 10, 2022
52 min
How Families And Institutions Connect
In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to author Matt Feeney ("Little Platoons: A Defense of Family in a Competitive Age") about connecting and the pressure involved in highly competitive environments.
Dec 13, 2021
48 min
The Parent-Child Connection In High-Pressure Communities
In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to Dr. Suniya Luthar about her work in expanding the reach of science-based interventions to foster resilience among adults who are in salient caregiving roles, both at home as well as in their work settings. Find out more about her work at: https://www.acgroups.org/ https://authconn.com/ http://www.suniyaluthar.org/
Dec 6, 2021
31 min
Strong Connections Forged In Parish Episcopals First Graduating Class Of 2007
In this Parish Connection Episode, Dave Monaco talks to 2 of the 3 married couples from Parish's first graduating class, the Class of 2007. Jesse & Katina Hernandez and Ryan & Sarah Siebert talk about what they've been doing since graduation and what Parish values they hope stay connected to the school.
Nov 29, 2021
49 min
Connecting To One Another
In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to therapist and former Parish employee Dr. Kelly Jameson about how students and adults are experiencing reconnecting.
Nov 5, 2021
35 min
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