The Perch: A Kinkaid Podcast

In this week’s podcast of The Perch, special guest host Jonathan Eades interviews Seniors and GovCo President and Vice President Lucy Dannenbaum and Harris Kirmani about how Kinkaid molded them into the leaders they are now, their reflections on their time at Kinkaid as it wraps up, and their plans and excitement for their college futures. Prepare to laugh and maybe even shed a tear.

The Perch Season 2, Ep 8. - Nurturing the Student Athlete ExperienceDavid Holm - Director of Athletics at The Kinkaid School."I find that two of the greatest accomplishments this year, and in the past have been how we celebrate the student-athlete experience and our teacher-coach-mentor philosophy, two pillars of our Athletic & Physical Education Department and foundational for an education-based athletic program. While occasionally these are celebrated in the limelight, and seen by the general public, they most often appear in the hundreds of “quiet conversations” and individual actions that go on in practices, in classrooms and in the halls at Kinkaid. To get a good sense of this, I encourage you to listen to this week’s podcast of The Perch to hear two of our finest student-athletes discuss how athletics at Kinkaid has helped them prepare for their next chapter in life. I also encourage you to come out over the next two weeks to cheer on our teams as they hit the “home stretch,” and we can support their efforts. All of this just reiterates to me that today is A GREAT DAY TO BE A FALCON!"

The Perch - Season 2, Ep. 7 - Wellbeing and Success

Countdown to College, a program designed by the Upper School Deans’ Office and the Center for Wellbeing and Success to help students navigate the transition from high school to college with confidence, awareness, and practical tools for success. The program brings together a dynamic group of speakers and experts who offer guidance on the academic, social, and personal dimensions of college life.The program also provides space for reflection and dialogue as students consider the responsibilities and freedoms that come with college life. Hearing directly from experts—and from one another—helps seniors approach this next chapter with maturity, curiosity, and self-assurance.

The newest episode of The Perch, features Irene Pletcher ’26 (Cinderella), Georgia Holton ’27 (co-dance captain and Adele, the mouse), and Lana Tosic ’27 (Godmother, co-student music director, and student costumer). I encourage you to listen to their reflections. You will hear, in their own words, how this journey shaped them.

The CLEF Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Finance.

Today, as we celebrate over 120 years as a school community, the Kinkaid Archives span over 1200 linear feet and contains photographs, clothing, artifacts, documents, video, scrapbooks, and other objects necessary for telling the story of Kinkaid and its founder Margaret Hunter Kinkaid.

The Perch Season 2, Ep. 2 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and DeepfakesWe invite you to listen to our new Perch Podcast on YouTube or Spotify for a fascinating and informative look at the world of AI and Deepfakes. Guests included Vinnie Vrotny, Kinkaid's Director of Innovation and Technology, and Evan Harris, president of Pathos Consulting and a national specialist helping schools address and respond to the escalating threat of AI deepfakes used for bullying and victimization. National Association of Independent Schools

When our students work alongside community partners, something special happens. Everyone benefits, everyone grows, and students walk away with real-world skills and insights that bring their classroom learning to life.In this episode, we explore how service learning at Kinkaid goes beyond volunteering. It's a journey that starts in Lower School and builds all the way through Upper School.

In our Season One finale of the Perch, Head of School Jonathan Eades sits down with Falcon students Rosie Carr and Takori from the class of 2027 for a look back at the fall semester.

In this episode, we discuss how the arts broaden students' perspective on and deepen their appreciation of the world around them, and the lifelong skills they get by participating in visual and/or performing arts.

In this episode, we discuss the value of mental preparedness within the athletics programs at the Kinkaid School.

The Perch: Season 1, Episode 6 – Reading Roots, Growing Confident LearnersIn this episode of The Perch, our Kinkaid School librarians share how they nurture strong reading foundations from the earliest grades through Upper School. They discuss strategies for fostering a lifelong love of books and building confident, curious learners.The conversation also highlights the Kinkaid Book Fair, a cherished community tradition that brings together students, parents, and faculty to celebrate the joy of reading.

The Kinkaid Middle School is a vital bridge on the journey to lifelong learning. Building on the strong foundation established in the Lower School, KMS inspires students to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Here, students collaborate with peers, teachers, and mentors in an environment designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage educational excellence.

The Kinkaid Middle School is a vital bridge on the journey to lifelong learning. Building on the strong foundation established in the Lower School, KMS inspires students to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Here, students collaborate with peers, teachers, and mentors in an environment designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage educational excellence.

Supporting our students towards all of the above, Kinkaid faculty in student support are second to none and thankfully we have professionals here to nurture the ‘whole children’ we are lucky enough to spend time with each day.In this latest podcast, our highly trained learning specialists display their expertise as they reveal their keen understanding of human development and the neurobiology of learning and teaching. Not only do these experts in the science of learning come to us with top notch skills and second-nature best practices in education, they also continue to take full advantage of Kinkaid’s willingness to sponsor ongoing updates for cutting edge training at the nation’s best conferences on learning. Critical to the success of our students, administrators at Kinkaid enthusiastically support keeping faculty updated on the latest developments in the neuroscience of learning and take time to keep updated themselves.

Welcome to The Perch! Highlighting authentic voices, expert insights, and meaningful conversation, The Perch brings Kinkaid’s mission to life through stories of education, leadership, and community.In this episode, award-winning director, writer, and producer Demetrios Cokinos '10 reflects on his career in the entertainment industry and his involvement in Kinkaid's video series, "Portrait of a Graduate."

In this episode, we talk all things STEM with Lara Cross, Director of the Sheedy Family Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students Audrey Koo '26 and Lara Alp '27 share their experience as STEM kids at Kinkaid and the work they have done so far in their careers.

We’re excited to launch Season One of The Perch with a powerful conversation on belonging. Our first guest, Mujidat Shotonwa, offers both a practitioner’s perspective and her own personal journey, giving us a thoughtful look at what it truly means to belong. Then we hear from Nandipa Chery, Kinkaid Class of ’28, who shares her valuable insight on how belonging initiatives are taking shape at Kinkaid—and how they’re helping students succeed.

In our pilot episode, we welcome Kinkaid's Head of School, Jonathan Eades, and faculty Poet Laureate, Karen LaVohn. Our conversations center on what makes this year's back-to-school season special and how wellness is so critical to our personal successes. We close with a recitation of Karen's award-winning poem: Let The Circuit Go Unbroken.