Admission Insight

S3 Ep1: Your Guide to Upper School Open House 2026

We're back for Season 3! On today's episode of The Admission Insight Podcast, we introduce new Assistant Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Sandro Mariani, and have

S2 Ep34: Talking Impact With Our Head of School!

In today's episode, we welcome back our Head of School, Dr. Bill Hawkey. In this conversation we discuss his theme of "impact" and how he envisions us living out that the

S2 Ep33: Some Cool Things: Hear What Our Students Did This Summer!

Listen to a few of our students discuss some cool things that they did this summer! Enjoy & we will see you on campus soon! 

S2 Ep32: Exploring the World During Pennington's Spring Break!

Today, we have four current Pennington students who discuss their Pennington "Spring Break Academic Trips" that took place this past March. These four students traveled a

S2 Ep31: Navigating Decision Day 2025

Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, & Associate Head of School, Chad Bridges, give tips & insight that will help you navigate Decision Day 2025! 

S2 Ep30: Happy Holidays: A Conversation Around Tradition & Spirit!

Today, we welcome our Assistant Director of Residential Life, Assistant Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Teacher of Health, AND Pennington alum, Peter Secrest, o

S2 Ep29: Let's Hear From Our New Head of Middle School!

In this episode, our Director of Middle School Admission, Lynn Zahn, talks with our new Head of Middle School, Maria Capelle-Burny. We know you will enjoy hearing about M

S2 Ep28: The Elephant In The Room: Financial Aid!

Today, Pennington's Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, has a special guest join the show: Peter Park, Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of

S2 Ep27: The Journey From Pennington To Major League Baseball!

Today we talk with 2024 Pennington alum, Bryce Meccage, about his journey through The Pennington School to being drafted in the second round of this year's Major League B

S2 Ep26: Wrapping Up The Year: Catching Up With College Counseling!

Today, our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, has an upbeat and informative conversation with our Director of College Counseling, Adam Materasso. Enjo

S2 Ep25: Understanding Artificial Intelligence In Education!

Today, we talk to our Director of Technology, Ken Coakley, about AI in education and how it is impacting our Pennington community. Informative AND entertaining! We know y

S2 Ep24: STEM Journeys Nurtured At The Pennington School!

Today, we talk with three current seniors who are members of the two-time champion computer science team! We also have their coach, mentor, and teacher on for the convers

S2 Ep23: A Discussion Around Mental Health & Wellness!

In this episode, our Head of School, Dr. Bill Hawkey, has a conversation with our Director of Counseling Services, Susie Paige, on the very important topic of mental heal

S2 Ep22: Decision Weekend 2024: A Message from the Director!

Today, we bring you a message from our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, regarding Decision Weekend 2024! Enjoy this important and informative episode

S2 Ep21: A Parent Perspective Series: Our Magnificent Middle School!

Join us as three current middle school parents discuss the value of the Pennington middle school experience! We know you will find this deep dive into our magnificent mid

S2 Ep20: A Parent Perspective Series: Danielle Silverstein!

Fall is in the air! In today's episode, our Director of Admission, Sharon Jarboe, has a conversation with a new Pennington parent, Danielle Silverstein, who has new stude

S2 Ep19: Diving Into Summer Programs!

In this episode we talk with Pennington Director of Summer Programs, Sean Davies! We speak on the future of summer programs and also how to make the most of your summer a

S2 Ep18: An Impactful Holiday Conversation: RIISE Founder Gina Parker Collins & Assistant Director of DEI Delonte Egwuatu

Today we welcome Pennington's own faculty member and Assistant Director of DEI, Delonte Egwuatu, as he has an impactful and informative conversation with RIISE Founder, G

S2 Ep17: Kick Off the College Conversation!

Kick off the college conversation by listening to an informative and impactful discussion with our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, and our Director

S2 Ep16: The Truth About Giving Back

In this episode, we talk with Connie Mercer & Chris Marchetti of HomeFront about the importance of giving back, the value of their work, their relationship with The Penni