Podcasts by MSD Community Podcast Series

Primary: Looking Ahead (Kindergarten 101) from 2023-01-25T14:27:33

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...

Toddler: Looking Ahead (Primary 101) from 2023-01-25T14:10:33

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....

From Toddler to Primary at MSD from 2022-05-18T09:59:11

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 ...

Adolescence is Hard Work with Dr. Michael Thompson from 2021-01-21T11:58:34

MSD is proud to host, for the second time this school year, renowned consultant, psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Michael Thompson for a de...

Parenting in the Time of a Pandemic with Dr. Michael Thompson from 2020-11-18T17:01:07

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 lo...

MSD Alumni Night Round Table 2020 from 2020-11-13T13:29:27

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.

MSD Community Town Hall #6 - Recorded October 20, 2020 from 2020-10-21T11:29:34

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, Octo...

Back to School Night - Recorded September 10, 2020 from 2020-09-11T15:58:18

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.

MSD Community Town Hall #5 - Recorded August 27, 2020 from 2020-08-28T13:22:09

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 ( Listen

MSD Community Town Hall #4 - Recorded August 6, 2020 from 2020-08-07T08:48:16

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 ( Listen

2019-20 School Year in Review from 2020-05-21T16:11:19

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 J...

MSD Town Hall #2 - Recorded May 4, 2020 from 2020-05-05T15:50:23

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: "Motionles...

MSD Town Hall - Recorded April 13, 2020 from 2020-04-15T14:25:04

A community update from Head of School, Julie Bragdon, and other members of the MSD team. Originally recorded on April 13, 2020. 

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Executive Functioning Skills in Teens with Carrie Ross from 2019-05-30T16:53:27

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 ...

Reflections on a Montessori Education: MSD Graduates Tell Their Stories from 2019-05-01T09:13:33

Listen to four of our recent graduates briefly reflect on the outcomes of a MSD education.

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The Importance of Sleep with Michelle Dawson, PsyD and Lisa Kerscher, LCSW from 2018-12-03T15:03:37

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...

Staying Connected as a Couple While Raising Kids with Sarah Tie, MA, NCC from 2018-12-03T15:03:08

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 a...

The Power of a Daily Gratitude Practice with Michelle Dawson, PsyD from 2018-12-03T15:02:18

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 intr...

Navigating the Adolescent Years with Travis Snyder (The Adolescent Experience, Part II) from 2018-10-12T10:58:23

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 ...

The Teenage Brain with Travis Snyder (The Adolescent Experience, Part III) from 2018-10-12T09:58:32

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...

Transitioning to Middle School and Adolescence with Travis Snyder (The Adolescent Experience, Part I) from 2018-10-12T09:58:16

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, "T...

Raising an Independent Child with Rachel Northrop from 2018-10-12T09:58:03

Listen to Rachel Northrop, Director of Early Childhood Education at MSD, share her perspective on raising an independent child – the Montessori way.

Smooth Morning Routines with Anne Hewetson from 2018-10-12T09:57:44

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!

Toddler Toilet Learning with Mary Broeckling from 2018-10-12T09:31:04

Listen to Mary Broeckling, Toddler Teacher at MSD, share her expertise on the subject of successful Toddler toilet learning.