Living Lovett

Billy Peebles: 15 Years Leading Lovett Managing Growth, Diversity, and Financial Aid Expansion

S10E6 Heads of School Week continues on the Living Lovett podcast. Billy Peebles sits down to reflect on his 15-year tenure as head of school at the Lovett School from 20

Jim Hendrix: From JOE to American Studies

S10E5 Some of the most essential experiences of Lovett started under the tenure Jim Hendrix (Head of School, 1991-2003.) The four days in the Pisgah wilderness at the end

Grounded in Connection: Christina Dahabreh, Graduate of Lovett's Centennial Class

S10E4 When Christina Dahabreh arrived on the riverbank as a sixth grader, she had to adjust: harder classes, new expectations, and new classmates who were not yet friends

It Will Be the Heart of Our School: Rita Anne Rollins Hall at Lovett

S10E3 A new building is taking shape in the heart of Lovett's campus, named for one of our own. Rita Anne Rollins, the eldest child of Randall and Peggy Rollins, was a me

What Was Life Like at Little Lovett?

S10E2 Some friendships start on a playground. The Little Lovett friendship of Fontaine Draper and Alan Elsas began on a first-grade stage, with one classmate in rabbit ea

Our School Bears Her Name: Eva Edwards Lovett

S10E1 Who is Eva Edwards Lovett? When we talk about whole child education, we are describing her approach to teaching. Every day on this campus, in classrooms, on the fie

You Are Lovett | A Conversation with LPA Co-Presidents

S9E6 What does meaningful parent partnership look like when it's working? In the Season 9 finale of Living Lovett, host Jessica Sant sits down with Lovett Parent Associat

Seen and Known: How Lovett Is Reimagining Employee Recognition

S9E5 What would it mean for every person on a school campus—the teacher, the department chair, the custodian, the grounds crew—to end the year knowing that someone truly

Leading with Purpose: Chelle Wabrek on School Leadership and Community

S9E4 What does it look like when a leader pours herself fully into a place — and leaves it fundamentally better than she found it? In this episode of Living Lovett, Jessi

Leading Through the Unexpected: Josh Moore on Resilience and Growth

S9E3 What does it take to lead when the path forward isn't what you planned? In this episode of Living Lovett, Josh Moore '15 shares his journey from Lovett student to se

Finding Their Voices: Two Lovett Seniors on Trust, Freedom, and Leading with Integrity

S9E2 What happens when you remove the performance pressure and simply let two students explore each other's leadership journeys? In this episode of Living Lovett, you'll

The People Make the Place: Getting to Know Lovett's Admission Team

S9E1 Curious about what really happens behind the scenes in Lovett's admission process? In this Season 9 premiere of Living Lovett, you'll hear directly from the people w

Finding Higher Ground: Dr. Donna Hicks on Dignity, Conflict, and Compassion

S8E9 One value, dignity, has the capacity to build bridges during disputes, build stronger communities, and honor other human beings. The power of dignity is what brings

Beyond the Data: How Lovett Parents Are Championing Whole Child Success

S8E8 How does the parent perspective fit in with The Lovett School's partnership with Challenge Success? Three parent leaders join Living Lovett host and Chief Engagement

Our Students are Known at Lovett

S8E7 Students don't just attend Lovett, they are known by teachers and staff; they are appreciated for who they are and who they are growing to be. Meredyth Cole, Head of

Handling Digital Devices in Healthy Ways for Students and Families

S8E6 The challenges and opportunities of parenting and educating children in a technology-saturated world are significant. Family counselor Teddi Bair joins Chief Engagem

Data Driven Engagement: How Clifton Strengths is Impacting Lovett's Culture

S8E5 Janet Gibbon, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Gallup, joins Jessica Sant, Chief Engagement Officer at the Lovett School, discuss our multi-year partnership foc

How Teen Gambling Addiction Starts and Why Parents Miss It

S8E4 In this episode, recovering gambling addict and speaker Saul Malek shares his personal experience with gambling addiction, describing how a casual bet in college esc

Raising Confident Eaters: Expert Advice on Food, Family, and Development

S8E3 Colleen Dieselhurst a registered dietician with extensive experience in both acute and primary care joins Chief Engagement Officer and Living Lovett host Jessica San

Substance Use Among Students: What Do Parents Need to Know?

S8E2 While the landscape of adolescent substance use continues to evolve, parents who stay informed and engaged have more power than they realize to guide their children