Rollcall is THE podcast for Educators, Administrators and School Leaders who want to be at the forefront of Independent School management. Hosted by boarding school expert, Brian Murray and acclaimed educator, Josh Symonds. Rollcall delivers practical strategies and insightful interviews that cover the most pressing issues in education today, including the key differences between teaching boys and girls, the most effective ways to work with students, and the next big changes to life on campus. Rollcall is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools across 5 continents to manage risk, gain efficiency and improve communications throughout boarding operations.
Roll Call Podcast
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36 episodes
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Rollcall is THE podcast for Educators, Administrators and School Leaders who want to be at the forefront of Independent School management. Hosted by boarding school expert, Brian Murray and acclaimed educator, Josh Symonds. Rollcall delivers practical strategies and insightful interviews that cover the most pressing issues in education today, including the key differences between teaching boys and girls, the most effective ways to work with students, and the next big changes to life on campus. Rollcall is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools across 5 continents to manage risk, gain efficiency and improve communications throughout boarding operations.
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June 1, 2026
AI, Human Connection, and the Future of Boarding Schools with Susan Baldridge
<p dir="ltr">On today's episode of Roll Call, Brian and Josh welcome Dr. Susan Baldridge, Executive Director of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of boarding schools and the challenges school leaders are navigating today.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Susan shares her perspective on the evolving "triple threat" faculty model, changing workforce expectations, staff wellness, residential life, enrollment pressures, and the growing role of AI in education. The discussion explores how schools are balancing long-standing traditions with modern realities, from professionalizing dorm life to helping students develop the uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">They also dive into international enrollment trends, cell phone policies, student development, and why boarding schools may become even more valuable in an age where information is instantly available. If you're interested in leadership, education, and what schools need to do to prepare students for the future, this episode is worth the listen.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show notes:</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">00:00 — Welcome + Susan Baldridge introduction</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">03:00 — Is the traditional boarding school model changing?</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">07:30 — Staff wellness, burnout, and workforce expectations</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">13:00 — Professionalizing residential life</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">18:55 — AI, human connection, and the boarding school advantage</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">24:40 — The "drawbridge" approach to AI in schools</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">27:10 — Cell phones, self-discipline, and student development</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">37:45 — Enrollment trends and international recruitment</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">44:25 — The challenges facing smaller schools</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">48:25 — Why Susan remains hopeful about education</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Learn more about TABS and Susan Baldridge: https://www.tabs.org/new-executive-director/</p> <p> </p>
April 27, 2026
AI, Student Integrity, and the Future of School Leadership with Vanessa Wade
<p dir="ltr">On today's episode of Roll Call, Brian and Josh welcome Vanessa Wade, Assistant Head of School at King's-Edgehill School, for a thoughtful conversation on what AI is already changing inside schools — and what leaders need to pay closer attention to before the shift moves even faster.</p> <p dir="ltr">Vanessa brings the perspective of a school leader working at the intersection of student well-being, discipline, leadership, and strategic decision-making. The conversation explores the changing meaning of cheating, the growing ambiguity around AI use in classrooms, the risks of deepfakes and student harm, and the reality that many schools are still building policy in real time.</p> <p dir="ltr">They also dive into data privacy, board-level responsibility, mental health concerns, and why the future of school may look very different than it does today. If you want a grounded look at how AI is affecting real students, real schools, and real leadership decisions right now, this is the episode.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Show notes:</p> <p dir="ltr">00:00 — Welcome + Vanessa Wade introduction</p> <p dir="ltr">02:15 — AI at the leadership level + shifting expectations</p> <p dir="ltr">04:30 — Student behavior changes + integrity concerns</p> <p dir="ltr">07:10 — Getting answers without learning</p> <p dir="ltr">09:30 — Is cheating still cheating?</p> <p dir="ltr">11:15 — AI and student curiosity</p> <p dir="ltr">14:05 — Are students being introduced to AI too early?</p> <p dir="ltr">16:10 — AI in student life: discipline + deepfakes</p> <p dir="ltr">20:20 — When schools involve law enforcement</p> <p dir="ltr">26:15 — Data privacy + risks of using AI in schools</p> <p dir="ltr">30:30 — Using AI for student data + decision-making</p> <p dir="ltr">32:25 — Lack of policy + schools figuring it out in real time</p> <p dir="ltr">34:25 — AI and mental health concerns</p> <p dir="ltr">39:45 — Fear vs. excitement: leadership perspective</p> <p dir="ltr">41:00 — Biggest mistakes schools will make with AI</p> <p dir="ltr">43:05 — What happens if schools do nothing</p> <p dir="ltr">46:20 — What boards should be focused on</p> <p dir="ltr">48:30 — Will AI make schools better or just different?</p> <p dir="ltr">52:15 — The next major shift in education</p> <p> </p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-71d4165a-7fff-eeb5-7679-c701fa0300ce">Connect with Vanessa Wade: <a href= "http://linkedin.com/in/vanessa-wade-b6387515">linkedin.com/in/vanessa-wade-b6387515</a></strong></p>
April 6, 2026
AI in Education, Critical Thinking, and the Future of Teaching with Alec Couros
<p dir="ltr">On today's episode of Roll Call, Brian and Josh welcome Dr. Alec Couros, professor of educational technology and media and director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Regina, for a deep and timely conversation on the role of AI in education.</p> <p dir="ltr">The conversation explores one of the biggest challenges facing schools today: how to integrate AI while maintaining strong pedagogy and human connection. Alec shares insights on cognitive offloading, critical thinking, misinformation, and why writing still matters more than ever in a world where AI can generate almost anything instantly.</p> <p dir="ltr">They also unpack the risks of over-prioritizing efficiency in education, the future of personalized learning, and why educators need to be intentional about how these tools are used — not just what they can do, but what they should do.</p> <h1 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Show notes:</span></h1> <p dir="ltr">00:00 — Introduction to Alec Couros</p> <p dir="ltr">01:11 — Alec's background and how he found his path into education</p> <p dir="ltr">04:16 — Balancing AI integration with strong pedagogy</p> <p dir="ltr">05:27 — "Pedagogy first, technology second"</p> <p dir="ltr">07:18 — Is critical thinking changing in the age of AI?</p> <p dir="ltr">08:56 — AI grading, black-box processes, and bias in assessment</p> <p dir="ltr">14:23 — Productive struggle, learning, and cognitive offloading</p> <p dir="ltr">17:42 — When students should be introduced to AI tools</p> <p dir="ltr">19:18 — Why writing is thinking</p> <p dir="ltr">23:18 — Misinformation, deepfakes, and teaching digital discernment</p> <p dir="ltr">28:22 — What keeps Alec up at night about AI in education</p> <p dir="ltr">29:35 — Efficiency, teacher perception, and controlling the narrative</p> <p dir="ltr">31:58 — Personalized learning, isolation, and protecting human connection</p> <p dir="ltr">33:25 — AI tutors, non-certified guides, and the future of school models</p> <p dir="ltr">36:31 — Curriculum upheaval and what is still worth learning</p> <p dir="ltr">39:25 — The pace of AI development and whether educators need to keep up</p> <p dir="ltr">44:52 — The future of personalized learning in the classroom</p> <p dir="ltr">51:58 — Lightning round</p> <p>55:11 — Final reflections on alignment, values, and what AI ought not do</p>
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