Welcome to S.I.A. the podcast where our mission is to offer thoughtful and inspiring parenting and educational programming. We are committed to producing impactful podcasts that add value to conversations around education, student advocacy, and parental challenges.
Latest episodes
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26 min
Season 2: Episode 8- Crafting Joyful Stories: A Conversation with Children's Author Carrie Finison
Join us for a heartwarming and inspiring conversation with beloved children’s author Carrie Finison. In this episode, we explore the art of writing playful, relatable stories that…
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26 min
Season 2- Episode 7: Ask Nurse Ellie: Healthy Habits for Active Kids
In episode 7 of SIA The Podcast, we're excited to have our school nurse, Ellie Goldstein, joining us to discuss healthy habits for active kids. We'll explore how nutrition and exer…
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25 min
Season 2- Episode 6: Reimagining Recess
This week, we’re diving into the transformative power of play! Discover how multiple recess periods, multi-age play, and fostering independence can enhance children’s social, emoti…
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1 h 23
Season 2: Episode 5- Reflections
In this episode of SIA: The Podcast, we reflect on the milestones, successes, and key moments of the first half of the school year at the Strelitz International Academy while looki…
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46 min
Season 2: Episode 4- Sailing Beyond Limits: A Solo Voyage, Life Lessons, and Inspiring Young Adventurers with…
In episode 4 of SIA The Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Jerome Rand, author, seasoned sailor, and environmental advocate. Jerome’s journey began in Michigan, where he first took…
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32 min
Season 2: Episode 3- Mastering the Mind: Unlocking Student Potential with Executive Function
Episode 3 features guest Dr. Sharon Blumenthal-Cohen. For 30 years Dr. Blumenthal-Cohen has helped students from grammar school through graduate school appreciate literature, devel…
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40 min
Season 2: Episode 2- Futurist Thinking with Antonio Viva
Episode 2 features guest Antonio Viva, Partner at Leadership + Design. Antonio served as the Executive Director of Artisans Asylum, one of the oldest and largest makerspaces in the…
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19 min
Season 2: Episode 1- The Let Grow Experience
Season 2: Episode 1 features guest Rashi Brashevitzky, Director of Judaic Studies at Strelitz International Academy, to introduce the new Let Grow Experience that SIA will roll out…
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46 min
Episode 18- Childhood Independence with Lenore Skenazy
Episode 18 features guest Lenore Skenazy, President and Co-founder of Let Grow. After her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” landed her on NPR, Fox Ne…
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25 min
Episode 17: Generosity Matters-Exploring the Power and Impact of Philanthropy
Episode 17 features guest Naomi Limor Sedek, President and CEO of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation. Naomi will share her expertise on the power and impact of philanthropy, not only…
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30 min
Episode 16: Accreditation- Purpose, Process and Protocols
Episode 16 features guest Lelia Grinnan, Director of Accreditation, for the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Ms. Grinnan will share her expertise on private school accr…
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29 min
Episode 15: Chicken Butt? What? Author Erica Perl
Episode 15 features guest Erica Perl, award winning author of more than forty popular and critically-acclaimedbooks for children and teens. Ms. Perl has received fellowships from t…
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33 min
Episode 14: Co-Parenting Dynamics and Strategies to Support Families Through Transition
Episode 14 features guest Burt Segal, licensed Clinical Social Worker, with Fairfield Psychological Associates. Burt shares his expertise related to Co-Parenting Dynamics and strat…
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34 min
Episode 13-The Benjamin Goldberg Foundation-Transforming Healthcare through the Arts
Episode 13 features guest Wendy Goldberg, Founder and President of the Benjamin Goldberg Foundation and the current SIA Board President to discuss the work of the foundation and ho…
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32 min
Episode 12: Financial Planning for Families: Tips for All Stages of Life
Episode 12 features guest Jody Balaban, Investment Advisor of Frieden Wealth Management to share his expertise related to Family Financial Planning and tips for all stages of Life.…
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35 min
Episode 11- Exploring AI, Education and ChatGPT
Episode 11 features guest Dr. Helen Crompton. Dr. Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODU Global and, Professor of In…
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39 min
Episode 10- Fitness and Health: New Years Resolutions
Episode 10 features guest Tom Purcell, Wellness Director at the Simon Family JCC. Join us to hear Tom share his wealth of knowledge related to health, fitness and New Years Resolut…
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21 min
Episode 9- The Bumble Brothers; What Will They Do Next?
Joining us in episode 9 is Steve Metzger, award winning children's author with over 80 books, and a retired teacher. His latest series -The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics! is a…
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17 min
Episode 8- Thanksgiving and JFS Food Pantry
Episode 8 features guest Jody Laibstain, volunteer coordinator at Jewish Family Service. Jody runs the food assistance program, home delivery meals and transportation services. Sta…
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44 min
Episode 6- Myth Busters: Which is Healthier?
Episode 6 features guest Sandra Porter Leon, MS, RDN, and The Neighborhood Harvest’s Director of Nutrition and Wellness. She is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, local educator…