Pelicans in a Pod

Episode 8: How Loomis Teaches Languages and Perspectives

Dean of Enrollment, Jake Dellorco and Senior Associate Director of Admission, Liz Stewart interview Eera Sharma, head of the Modern & Classical Languages Department, abou

Episode 7: New Student Perspectives

Dean of Enrollment Jake Dellorco and Dean of Freshmen Mike Donegan interview four new students Willa, Dami, Siena, and Angelo about their experiences transitioning to The

Episode 6: Residential Life at Loomis

Jake and Liz welcome Director of Residential Life Liz Bucceri '07 and junior Alijah to talk about boarding life at Loomis. They explore how the residential life program c

Episode 5: Inclusive Excellence & Belonging

In this episode of Pelicans in a Pod, hosts Jake and Liz interview Dr. Roland Davis, Director of Loomis Chaffee's Center for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging. He discus

Episode 4: Growth at Loomis

Join seniors Charlotte and Shane as they take the mic to share their Loomis journeys — from what first drew them to the Island to how they’ve grown as leaders and individ

Episode 3: Loomis Traditions

Rubbing Taylor's nose for good luck. Walking the senior path for the first time. Kent Day and the spoon game. These are just a few of our many traditions here at Loomis C

Episode 2: Matt Johnson on AI in Education

Matt Johnson, director of AI initiatives, along with Jake and Liz, take a deep dive into Loomis' innovative approach to integrating generative AI in the classroom. They d

Episode 1: What Makes Loomis, Loomis?

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Pelicans in a Pod!" Join Jake Dellorco, dean of enrollment and Liz Stewart, senior associate director of admission, as they share the