Academically Speaking
Episode 8: Student Perspective with Lizzie Athaide '21
Published January 22, 2021
Oak Knoll senior Lizzie Athaide '21 talks remote and in-person learning during COVID-19, her plans post-graduation and how she has navigated leading the school as student body president during these uncertain times.
Episode 7: Demystifying the Financial Aid Process
Published January 6, 2021
We talk with Kelly Dun, Oak Knoll's Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, to discuss the process of applying for financial aid, misconceptions about the process and how to get started. Learn more about financial aid process at Oak Knoll.
Episode 6: Prioritizing Service During a Pandemic
Published November 20, 2020
Community service is at the heart of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child's mission. In Episode 6, we sit down with Michele Van Kalsbeck, Upper School Theology teacher and Campus Ministry member, as she describes the changing ways Oak Knoll continues to prioritize service during the pandemic.
Episode 5: Meet the Upper School Division Head
Published November 2, 2020
Upper School Division Head Kathryn McGroarty joined Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we sit down with McGroarty as she discusses the benefits of the all-girls' Upper School environment and the pandemic's impact on teaching, academics and the future of education.
Episode 4: Reimagining Admissions in 2020
Published October 8, 2020
During this special BONUS EPISODE of the Academically Speaking podcast, we talk with Kelly Dun, Oak Knoll's new Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, about how the admissions team is bringing the campus to life for prospective families from a distance and how the admissions process has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Episode 3: Navigating Athletics During a Pandemic
Published September 10, 2020
We are joined by Oak Knoll Athletic Director Dr. Kelly Childs as she discusses navigating athletics during a pandemic and prepares for athletes to return to campus this fall.
Episode 2: Understanding Re-Entry Anxiety in Children
Published August 20, 2020
We sit down with Oak Knoll's new Lower School Guidance Counselor Melissa Nelson on re-entry anxiety in children as they return to campus this fall under COVID-19 restrictions.
Episode 1: Fall 2020 Reopening Plan
Published August 7, 2020
Oak Knoll School administrators sit down to answer parent-submitted questions regarding the school's fall 2020 reopening plan.About
Academically Speaking is the podcast for Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, a private Catholic PK-12 school in Summit, New Jersey. This show will give you an inside look at the internal operations of Oak Knoll School throughout the year.
