Welcome to Educate, Encourage & Empower, a podcast series produced by the Burke’s Communications Office. Also known as the Katherine Delmar Burke School, the mission of our San Francisco-based K-8 school is to educate, encourage, and empower girls. <br /><br />Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.<br /><br />Each episode dives into our classrooms and campus spaces to share stories, insights, and experiences about what makes the Burke’s school community unique.
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Welcome to Educate, Encourage & Empower, a podcast series produced by the Burke’s Communications Office. Also known as the Katherine Delmar Burke School, the mission of our San Francisco-based K-8 school is to educate, encourage, and empower girls. <br /><br />Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.<br /><br />Each episode dives into our classrooms and campus spaces to share stories, insights, and experiences about what makes the Burke’s school community unique.
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11/15/2024
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Recent Episodes
March 17, 2026
2026 Distinguished Alumna Whitney Gaynor '96
"Thanks to my parents, Burke’s, and participating in a female-dominant sport, I was raised to believe I belonged in any room I walked into." - Distinguished Alumna Whitney Gaynor '96, Entrepreneur, Technologist, and Olympic Judge In this special episode, recorded at the Alumnae Reunion Luncheon, Whitney Gaynor '96 reflects on how her time at Burke’s served as the foundation for an extraordinary journey. From early lessons in creativity, confidence, and community to formative classroom and extracurricular experiences, she shares how Burke’s helped to instill in her the belief that she belonged in any room she entered—a mindset that shaped every step that followed. Grounded in gratitude, this episode is a tribute to the enduring impact of a Burke’s education and community.
September 16, 2025
A Tradition of Trailblazers: Celebrating International Women's Day
In this episode of Educate, Encourage, and Empower, Diana Schneider, Director of Communications at Burke’s, sits down with Head of School Michele Williams to explore the extraordinary legacy of the school’s founding women and the lasting impact of their bold vision. From Lizzie Burke’s seat on San Francisco’s Committee of 100 to Kate Kennedy’s groundbreaking work for equal pay and union rights, and Katherine Delmar Burke’s unwavering belief in the power of girls’ education, Burke’s history is rooted in leadership and progress. Michele Williams reflects on how this legacy shapes Burke’s celebration of International Women’s Day, highlighting past speakers and spotlighting the 2025 guest, Cynt Marshall, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks.
August 1, 2025
A Commitment to Student-Centered Learning
In this episode of Educate, Encourage, and Empower, Associate Head of School Alice Moore is joined by Lizzie Charnas, fourth-grade social studies teacher and newly appointed Civic Engagement and Learning Coordinator at Burke’s. Together, they discuss the school’s evolving approach to civic engagement—moving beyond traditional service learning to help students develop as thoughtful, informed, and active community members. Tune in to hear how Burke’s is deepening its commitment to civic learning—on campus, across San Francisco, and in the hearts and minds of its students.
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