Perspectives: A Rossman School Podcast offers insightful conversations on the world of elementary education. Hosted by Rossman School, this podcast features engaging interviews with teachers, administrators, alumni, and thought leaders, exploring a wide range of topics that shape the educational experience. From innovative teaching strategies to the lasting impact of a Rossman education, each episode provides thoughtful perspectives and meaningful stories. Perspectives invites you to listen, learn, and be inspired, whether you're an educator, parent, or lifelong learner.
Technology with Intention: Building Thoughtful Digital Citizens Together
In this episode, host Brad Williams, Director of Technology, and Marie Unanue, Rossman's Librarian, explore digital literacy and healthy technology use as a shared responsibility between school and home. They explain why digital well-being is no longer a standalone unit, but a lifelong skill that Rossman begins teaching as early as kindergarten.
As students grow, the curriculum evolves from foundational lessons in device care and understanding total screen time to deeper conversations about mindful consumption versus creation. Hear reflections from sixth-grade students and learn about the trusted resources that guide Rossman's approach in teaching them. Reserving time to be unplugged is more important than ever and Rossman remains committed to preserving low-tech, hands-on spaces that encourage balance and meaningful connection. Above all, this episode highlights partnership in raising thoughtful, responsible digital citizens.
30 Nov 2025
Feeling at Home: Inside the Admission Experience at Rossman
Director of Admission Sarah discusses Rossman School's admission process, highlighting family connections and the school's unique teaching approach that supports and challenges each child in this interview.
2 Nov 2025
Executive Function: Guiding Children Toward Independence and Resilience
School psychologist Dr. Peg Dawson discusses executive functioning skills with Jess Baker and Jess Fletcher, explaining their importance for elementary-aged children's independence and offering problem-solving strategies in this interview.
5 Oct 2025
Beyond the Notes: How Music Shapes Learning
Rossman School alumna Amira discusses how music education at Rossman, fostered by teacher Jane Brader, shaped her life and career, teaching collaboration and confidence through performance in this interview.
24 Aug 2025
Safe, Known, and Celebrated: The Heart of Lower School
Host Brad Williams interviews Rossman's Director of Lower School, Rachel Fowle, about fostering a safe, nurturing community and prioritizing play for young learners.
4 May 2025
The Beauty of Improvising and Unscripted Learning
In this heartwarming episode of Perspectives, Rossman alumnus G.T. returns to campus as guest host for a special conversation with Annie Menees, a long-time fifth-grade teacher at Rossman who also happens to be his former babysitter! Tune in as they share fond memories and explore Annie's 17-year commitment to shaping young minds through her passion for writing and literature. Discover how she embraces the daily improvisation that comes with teaching to coach students in finding their unique voice and to approach creative learning without the fear of imperfection. Overcoming that fear is something she believes is critical in preparing them for secondary school and beyond.
6 Apr 2025
Anything Can Be Art: Methods for Unlocking Creativity
Guest host and former student G.T. sits down with Rossman's beloved art teacher, Erica Spangler, who has inspired hundreds of students since her start at Rossman in 2013. During the interview, Erica shares how her artist mother instilled in her the belief that ‘anything can be art,’ a concept she brings to life in her classroom. To help demonstrate this concept, she introduces students to diverse art forms to show that creativity is multifaceted and there isn’t one “right” way to be an artist. She also reinforces this mentality by utilizing 'studio habits of mind,' which are essential art mindsets like observation and imagination, to help students uncover what 'superpowers' they can use when creating art.
Tune in to tap into her infectious joy of art and learning.
9 Mar 2025
The Two-Way Street: Teachers Learn and Grow with Students
In this episode, guest host and former student G.T. interviews Jordan Andes, Rossman's Director of Upper School and Auxiliary Programs. With seven years at Rossman, Jordan shares his teaching philosophy as a two-way street, where teachers and students learn from each other. Hear about the keepsakes he holds dear, each representing a student's unique journey, and how students constantly stretch and inspire him. He also details how Rossman teachers use bi-weekly meetings to support students and leverage their strengths. Jordan then highlights a few moments that shaped his teaching career and shares songs that resonate with his daily work and the Rossman culture. All in all, this episode is a testament to the deep connections and the nurturing environment that defines Rossman School.
9 Mar 2025
The Rossman Foundation: An Alumni Perspective
Our first episode of 'Perspectives' features an insightful conversation with a Rossman School graduate. He takes us back to his early days at Rossman, sharing stories of adapting, learning, and growing within the school's unique environment. He talks about the unmatched connections with teachers, the joy of learning traditions like cursive, and the confidence Rossman instilled in him for his next steps. Now pursuing his passion for filmmaking, he shares his dreams and offers valuable advice to his younger self: live in the moment. This episode is a celebration of the Rossman experience and its enduring impact.
26 Feb 2025
Perspectives - A Podcast by Rossman School (Trailer)
Get ready for 'Perspectives,' the first podcast from Rossman School! Launching March 9th, join Director of Technology Brad Williams for engaging interviews with faculty, parents, students, and experts. We'll explore the heart of early childhood education, revealing the power of diverse perspectives coming together. Tune in and spring into new perspectives with Rossman School!
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