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Chandler School
by Chandler School, Pasadena, California
Join us for an engaging podcast series as Head of School Emily Brown engages in chats with members of the Chandler School community. Step into the world of education and inspiration as Emily and her guests delve into topics ranging from innovative teaching methods to nurturing a lifelong love for learning. Through candid dialogues, we'll explore the heartbeat of Chandler School, celebrating its culture and the remarkable individuals who shape it. Subscribe to "Chandler Chats" today and be part of the conversation that fuels curiosity, fosters connections, and brings our community together.
Episodes
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Chandler Chats with Emily - Our Giving Community
In this latest episode of the Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown hosts Director of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives Joan Bravo, Assistant Director of Annual Giving Lynde Tomori Trussell and Trustee and Chair of the Advancement Committee Olivia Moore for a conversation about…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Middle School Advisory Program
In this episode, of Chandler Chats Head of School Emily Brown talks with 6th Grade Science Teacher and 6th Grade Advisory Coordinator Kyle Rubalcava, 7th Grade Science Teacher Brandon Carnes and 8th Grade English Teacher and 8th Grade Advisory Coordinator Anna Schlosser about advisory: how it...
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Chandler Chats Jr - Coaches David Lazaro and Eric Glover
Chandler Chats Jr. is back—and these Middle Schoolers have questions! This time, Nathan '29, our middle school host is putting Coaches David Lazaro and Eric Glover in the hot seat. From coaching and competition to the questions you actually want answered, our kids aren’t holding back. Who asked…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Admissions Season
In this episode of Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown talks with Director of Enrollment Management Gretchen Lurie, Admissions Manager Connie Mohandesi and Admissions Ambassador Alyson Schreiber about getting to know Chandler School. They share what families can expect during admissions...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Social-Emotional Learning Work
In this episode of Chandler Chats, we explore the important role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in the Lower School with Kacie Chaney, Megan Collins and Julie Gutierrez. Together, they share how they spent the summer developing new SEL resources for K–5 students and how these lessons are...
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Chandler Chats Jr.
In our very first episode, student host Lucas G. '29 sits down with our Head of School Emily Brown for a fun conversation about school, leadership and what makes Chandler special. Emily answers questions from our students about her journey to Chandler, her favorite parts of school life, the CFA…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Outdoor Education Memories
Emily Brown chats with three current Chandler eighth graders about their outdoor education trips and the ways these experiences have shaped them and their classmates across their educational journeys. Students and alumni regularly rave about the outdoor education program and often cite the...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Relational Culture with Chandler’s Teachers
On this episode of Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown sits down with long-time teacher Carol Standing, second grade teacher and Employee Mentorship Co-Coordinator Ashley Weideman, and new third grade teaching assistant Yvette Alvarez to explore what makes Chandler’s faculty community so...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Back-to-School with Division Directors
On the first day of school, Head of School Emily Brown sat down with Lower School Director Laura Reardon and Middle School Director Mateo Reyes to reflect on the excitement surrounding Chandler’s opening days and share what is on the school leadership team’s mind as the 2026–2027 year begins....
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Parent Community
Head of School Emily Brown sits down with CFA leaders Amy Wang and Chris Willis to share how every Chandler parent can find a meaningful place in our community. From cultural recognition programs and community learning to the Book Fair, Family Fair and parent socials, there are many ways to…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - A Legacy Across Generations
This special episode of Chandler Chats brings our story full circle as we wrap our 75th Anniversary festivities. Head of School Emily Brown sits down with Toby Harder ’59 and Jay Harder ’96, a father and son duo whose shared Chandler experience spans generations. Together, they reflect on what it...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Honoring Chandler's Legacy with Jeff Stephens
In this special episode of Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown sits down with Jeff Stephens, Chandler’s third Head of School, as part of our 75th anniversary celebration. Serving from 1979 to 2001, Jeff reflects on more than two decades of leadership and the people, traditions and values...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Embracing All Families
We’re excited to share the latest episode of Chandler Chats with Emily Brown, featuring special guest Dave Edwards, founder of Gender Inclusive Schools, alongside our own Hilary Blunt, Director of Belonging and Strategic Engagement. Many of our families may remember Dave’s visit to campus in…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Building Connections That Last
In this episode of Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown sits down with two cherished members of our faculty, Mr. Donny Kincey and Mr. Robert Calderon, known to generations of students as Mr. Donny and Mr. Cal. Both were recently honored with Faculty Awards: Mr. Cal received The Durairaj...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Athletics at Chandler
In this episode of Chandler Chats, Emily Brown sits down with Director of Athletics Bill Anderson and Spanish Department Chair (and multi-sport coach) Oscar Lugo for a dynamic conversation about the heart behind Chandler athletics. From Run Club mornings to the Paul Korn Invitational, and the...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - The Power of Community Partnerships
In this episode of Chandler Chats, Emily Brown is joined by Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Campaign Jenny Seto and Vice President of Villa Esperanza Services Gioia Pastre for a conversation centered on service, connection and the partnerships that help our community thrive. We are…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Talking to Kids About Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of Chandler Chats, Emily Brown is joined by Eric Hudson and Kim Edwards for a timely and thoughtful conversation about the role of artificial intelligence in education and what it means for our students, families and educators. As AI becomes more present in classrooms and daily...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Eaton Fire Collaborative
In this episode of Chandler Chats, Emily Brown reflected on the lasting impact of the Eaton Fire one year later and the powerful ways communities come together in moments of loss and recovery. Through thoughtful conversation with Altadena Town Council Vice Chair Nic Arnzen at the Eaton Fire...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Handling High Conflict with Jason Craige Harris
In this week’s episode of Chandler Chats, I am joined by Learning Together speaker Jason Craige Harris for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about conflict - what it is, why it’s unavoidable and how we can learn to engage conflict more skillfully within our school and broader community....
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Celebrating the Spirit of Community
In this week’s episode of Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown sits down with two beloved members of our community and Chandler Spirit Award recipients: longtime art teacher Travis Chatham and alumna-turned-educator Catherine Pearson ’06. Together, they reflect on the joy, gratitude and...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Supporting Every Learner
In this latest episode, Head of School Emily Brown sits down with Director of Learning Resources Scott Nancarrow and Kindergarten Teacher Kacie Chaney to talk about how Chandler’s commitment to differentiated instruction helps every child grow with confidence. Scott and Kacie share how the School...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Building Belonging and Well-Being
In this latest episode of Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown sits down with Hillary Blunt, Director of Belonging and Strategic Engagement, and Julie Mendoza, School Counselor, for a heartfelt conversation about what it means for every student to feel known, supported and connected....
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Music, Meaning and Connection
We're thrilled to welcome two voices who help bring melody, rhythm and meaning into everyday life at Chandler - Brandi Williams-Moore, our Creative Director and Performing Arts Chair, and Vidie Williams, who inspires our youngest learners as the Lower School Music Teacher. Together, they walk us...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Brave Spaces in Lower School
In this episode of Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown sits down with two of Chandler’s newer faculty members: Cynthia Hernandez, 1st Grade Teacher, and Joe Alexander, Lower School Science Teacher. Cynthia, who joined Chandler in 2022, shares her journey from a career in mental health to…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Building Community & Connection Across the Campus
In this episode of Chandler Chats, Head of School Emily Brown is joined by two special guests, Interim Middle School Director Mateo Reyes and Lower School Director Laura Reardon. Together, they reflect on the excitement of launching the 2025-2026 school year and celebrating Chandler’s 75th...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Artificial Intelligence and K-8 Learners
We’re kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with an energizing conversation about AI and its role in education, art and culture. Joining Emily are two special guests - Kim Edwards, EdTech consultant and founder of Innovative Teaching Solutions, who brings expertise in helping schools harness...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Summer@Chandler
In the latest episode of Chandler Chats, we’re thrilled to spotlight the vibrant offerings of our Summer@Chandler program. Head of School Emily Brown sits down with Summer@Chandler Director Diana Moore and 2nd Grade Teacher Ashley Weideman to discuss how Chandler’s summer camp blend fun,...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Admissions
In the episode of Chandler Chats, we’re excited to welcome members of our Admissions Team! Head of School Emily Brown is joined by Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hillary Blunt and Director of Admissions Gretchen Lurie. They share insights into Chandler’s personalized admissions…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Advancement
In this week’s episode of Chandler Chats, we’re excited to welcome members of our Advancement Team! Director of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives Joan Bravo is joined by two new faces—Assistant Director of Alumni Relations & Campaign Jenny Seto '01 and Assistant Director of Annual Giving…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Parent Volunteers
In this episode, we are excited to feature Cheryl Mang, Young-Gi Harabedian and Jeremy Baker, three parents who are active volunteers at Chandler School. Fresh off the excitement of this past weekend's open house, they have contributed in various capacities and shared insights about their...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Student-Centered Campus Redesign
In this week’s episode, we are excited to highlight Kindergarten Teacher Katie Villanueva and 1st Grade Teacher Megan Collins. They share their experiences with both phases of the Student-Centered Campus Redesign project and how their new classrooms were thoughtfully created with kid-friendly...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Welcome Back!
In this first episode of the new school year, we're excited to welcome Rob Evans, Director of Middle School, and Laura Reardon, Director of Lower School. They share the latest updates for their respective divisions and what they’re most looking forward to in the new school year.
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Special Summer Episode
In this special summer episode of Chandler Chats, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Jessica Perez Del Toro, Executive Director of Partnership for Success (PFS) and Chandler's own PFS Site Director, Paul Camargo. In this engaging session, Dr. Perez Del Toro and Mr. Camargo discuss the transformative...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 16
In this episode of Chandler Chats, we welcomed School Librarian Stacey May. Join us as Mrs. May shares her expertise in recommending the best books, coordinating author visits and keeping everything running smoothly in our K-8 Community Library. Additionally, Mrs. May will be sharing her top…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 15
In this episode of Chandler Chats, we are thrilled to welcome three esteemed guests from our Middle School Science department—Mr. Cal, Arpa Ghazarian and Kyle Rubalcava. Join us as they delve into the intricacies of our science curriculum, discuss the importance of staying current in their field,...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 14
In this episode, we had the pleasure of showcasing the dynamic duo from our Visual Arts department— Department Chair Julie Zemel and Art Teacher Travis Chatham. During the engaging conversation, Julie and Travis delved into ArtWorks and explored the intricacies of the creative process! Their...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 13
In this episode, we are delighted to feature two remarkable Chandler alumni, Jennifer Johnson '94 and Danny Rothenberg '96. These distinguished guests shared their heartfelt journeys of returning to their alma mater and immersing themselves in the vibrant Chandler community. Jen and Danny's...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 12
We invite you to the upcoming episode of Chandler Chats, where we shine a spotlight on a very special occasion in our community – the Chandler in Bloom Gala, set to enchant us all on May 4, 2024. This episode features an engaging conversation with the dynamic Chandler Parents and Co-chairs of the...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 11
We're excited to announce the next episode of Chandler Chats, showcasing the active trio from our Athletics Department - Bill Anderson, Logan Hartley and Jazmin Garcia! Join us as they delve into sports education, physical activity and the art of fostering resilience through the concept of…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 10
We're delighted to present the newest edition of Chandler Chats! In this episode, we turn our focus to our Middle School English Department, showcasing the talents of English Teachers Sarah Newhall, Ashley Laird and Rachel Finn-Lohmann. Join us as we introduce these dedicated educators who infuse...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 09
The latest episode of Chandler Chats is here and it's a special one! Recorded live at Big Service Day, the energy was incredible! In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting CFA Community Service Chair Jon Blossom, Susan Dutra ‘94, the director of development for My Friend’s Place and Jenny...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Special Episode
As mentioned in our earlier communication, we're thrilled to share an exciting update with you about Chandler's progress in fulfilling the ambitious goals outlined in our Strategic Plan Leading Together. Hear more details about this exciting development in this Chandler Chats episode. We have the...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 08
In this episode, we'll be shining the spotlight on our dedicated front office staff. These are the friendly faces you encounter when you first step into Chandler School, and they play a pivotal role in ensuring that every visitor, parent, and student has a warm and welcoming experience.
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 07
We're excited to introduce Episode 7 of the Chandler Chats podcast, where we bring you a fascinating conversation with Director of Finance Natalie Morales and members of our Business Office Team, Rosa Ramirez and Maureen Short '84! In this engaging episode, we delve into the world of numbers and...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 06
We're delighted to present Episode 6 of the Chandler Chats podcast, featuring the harmonious insights of Music & Performing Arts teachers Brandi Williams-Moore and James Connor! In this captivating episode, our dynamic guests take center stage as they talk about music and performing arts at...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 05
We're thrilled to unveil Episode 5 , featuring the insightful perspectives of 6th Grade History Teacher and Debate Coach Andy Hulm and 8th Grade History Teacher and Debate Coach Heather Castle! In this compelling episode, our dynamic guests delve into the enriching world of middle school debate,...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Illustrative Math
In this exciting installment, we are privileged to feature the dynamic duo of Math Department Chair Mateo Reyes and Lower School Math Curriculum Director Cara Gancedo. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Illustrative Math (IM) and delve into what it truly means to be a "math person."...
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown Episode 03
In this episode of Chandler Chats, we are honored to host two inspiring trailblazers, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hillary Blunt, and CFA Cultural Recognition Chair and Second Grade Parent Cheryl Mang. Together, they team up to share profound insights and stories that challenge…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - Outdoor Education
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 02 of Chandler Chats podcast is now live! Please tune in to the second episode, where I talk to School Counselor Julie Mendoza and Director of Innovation and Outdoor Ed Coordinator Pete Carlson. You’ll hear all about the Outdoor Education Program at…
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Chandler Chats with Emily Brown - First Episode
We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Chandler Chats podcast! As we embark on this new venture, we're excited to bring you insightful conversations, engaging interviews and thought-provoking discussions right from the heart of Chandler School in Pasadena. In our first episode, Head of...
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Join us for an engaging podcast series as Head of School Emily Brown engages in chats with members of the Chandler School community. Step into the world of education and inspiration as Emily and her guests delve into topics ranging from innovative teaching methods to nurturing a lifelong love for learning. Through candid dialogues, we'll explore the heartbeat of Chandler School, celebrating its culture and the remarkable individuals who shape it. Subscribe to "Chandler Chats" today and be part of the conversation that fuels curiosity, fosters connections, and brings our community together.
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