Episodes
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Primary: Looking Ahead (Kindergarten 101)
In this recording of one of our Program Level Coffees, prospective Kindergarten parents learn more about the MSD Kindergarten program. Rachel Northrop, Director of Early Childhood Education, and Dr. Tori Virlee, School Psychologist, discuss the continuum of learning, classroom structure,...
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Toddler: Looking Ahead (Primary 101)
In this recording of one of our Program Level Coffees, Toddler parents learn more about the next step at MSD, the Primary program. Rachel Northrop, Director of Early Childhood Education, and Dr. Tori Virlee, School Psychologist, discuss the continuum of learning, curriculum, classroom structure,...
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From Toddler to Primary at MSD
Listen as Rachel Northrop, Director of Early Childhood Education, leads a discussion on the transition from the Toddler Program to the Primary & Kindergarten Program at the Montessori School of Denver. This Parent Education session was originally held on campus on May 9, 2022. To learn more about...
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Adolescence is Hard Work with Dr. Michael Thompson
MSD is proud to host, for the second time this school year, renowned consultant, psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Michael Thompson for a deeper look into adolescence. There are five developmental challenges that every adolescent must meet. There are no shortcuts and no exemptions, and...
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Parenting in the Time of a Pandemic with Dr. Michael Thompson
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families. For seven months families have been forced to think about death and safety and to talk to their very young children about it. They are dealing with the loss of regular school, remote learning from home all the while facing threats to employment and the loss...
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MSD Alumni Night Round Table 2020
MSD's Alumni Night Round Table features MSD graduates as they offer their perspectives from high school, college, and beyond. Originally hosted on Wednesday, November 11 via Zoom. To learn more about Montessori School of Denver and a Montessori education, visit us at www.montessoridenver.org....
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MSD Community Town Hall #6 - Recorded October 20, 2020
A community town hall hosted by MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon; also featuring MSD faculty, staff, parents, and members of the Board of Trustees. Originally recorded via Zoom on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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Back to School Night - Recorded September 10, 2020
Back to School Night - featuring updates from MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon, and members of the Board of Trustees. Originally recorded via Zoom on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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MSD Community Town Hall #5 - Recorded August 27, 2020
A community town hall hosted by MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon. Originally recorded via Zoom on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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MSD Community Town Hall #4 - Recorded August 6, 2020
A community town hall hosted by MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon. Originally recorded via Zoom on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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MSD Community Town Hall - Recorded July 21, 2020
A community town hall hosted by MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon. Originally recorded via Zoom on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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2019-20 School Year in Review
A review of the 2019-2020 school year from MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon. Originally part of MSD’s Annual Meeting held on May 20, 2020 via Zoom. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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MSD Town Hall #2 - Recorded May 4, 2020
A community town hall hosted by MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon; featuring members of the Board of Trustees and MSD Staff. Originally recorded on May 4, 2020. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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MSD Town Hall - Recorded April 13, 2020
A community update from Head of School, Julie Bragdon, and other members of the MSD team. Originally recorded on April 13, 2020. "Distance Learning in Times of Disaster" by Letty Rising and Elizabeth Slade Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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Supporting Literacy Development at Home with Tori Virlee
Listen as Tori Virlee, MSD's Literacy Specialist, offers her insight into how you can support your child's literacy development at home through various techniques that you can put into practice today. You can find the "Sounds and Rules" sheet that Tori mentions towards the end of the episode by...
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Executive Functioning Skills in Teens with Carrie Ross
Listen to Carrie Ross, Director of Middle School Education, as she explains what executive functioning skills are and how they relate to adolescent brain development. Carrie also gives guidance on how you can work on improving your teen's executive functioning skills to help them be successful in...
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Reflections on a Montessori Education: MSD Graduates Tell Their Stories
Listen to four of our recent graduates briefly reflect on the outcomes of a MSD education. To learn more about Montessori School of Denver and a Montessori education, visit us at www.montessoridenver.org. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com)
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The Importance of Sleep with Michelle Dawson, PsyD and Lisa Kerscher, LCSW
We’ve taken one of our Parent Education workshops, The Importance of Sleep, and we’ve created a podcast just for you. Listen as two MSD moms, Michelle Dawson, PsyD, and Lisa Kerscher, LCSW, share the latest brain research to show how vital sleep is in order to clear out toxins, prevent disease…
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Staying Connected as a Couple While Raising Kids with Sarah Tie, MA, NCC
It’s so easy to get swept up in the demands of parenthood that you forget about being a couple. Listen to MSD mom, Sarah Tie, MA, NCC, share her wisdom about how to stay connected to your life as a couple while you’re raising kids. She will show you that it’s a great investment in the family...
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The Power of a Daily Gratitude Practice with Michelle Dawson, PsyD
Listen as MSD mom, Michelle Dawson, PsyD shows you how a simple daily gratitude practice can massively improve your resiliency to stress, make you happier, and improve your sleep. She will introduce you to the neuroscience behind why noticing the good helps to rewire your brain and decrease…
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Navigating the Adolescent Years with Travis Snyder (The Adolescent Experience, Part II)
Listen to Travis Snyder, Director of Middle School Education at MSD, as he introduces the Four Montessori Planes of Development, as well as gives you some suggestions to navigate the adolescent years. This is part two of a three-part series on this very important topic, "The Adolescent…
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The Teenage Brain with Travis Snyder (The Adolescent Experience, Part III)
Listen to Travis Snyder, Director of Middle School Education at MSD, explain how the teenage brain works and how you can stay sane while raising an adolescent. This is part three of a three-part series, titled, "The Adolescent Experience."
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Transitioning to Middle School and Adolescence with Travis Snyder (The Adolescent Experience, Part I)
Listen to Travis Snyder, Director of Middle School Education at MSD, share insights on the transition to Middle School and adolescence. This is the introduction to a three-part series called, "The Adolescent Experience."
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Raising an Independent Child with Rachel Northrop
Listen to Rachel Northrop, Director of Early Childhood Education at MSD, share her perspective on raising an independent child – the Montessori way.
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Smooth Morning Routines with Anne Hewetson
Listen to Anne Hewetson, Director of Elementary Education at MSD, share tips and tricks for helping you and your child get out of the house in the morning on time—and happy!
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Toddler Toilet Learning with Mary Broeckling
Listen to Mary Broeckling, Toddler Teacher at MSD, share her expertise on the subject of successful Toddler toilet learning.
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MSD Community Podcast Series – Montessori Parenting Information On-the-Go
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Montessori School of Denver
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