Aarush Srivastava ’27 sits down with Ms. Kenya Waltower, a school counselor at SAS Puxi, to discuss her role at the school, her background, and what she does to support students throughout their high school experience. They talk about the different ways counselors connect with students, the challenges students face, and how Ms. Waltower helps students navigate both their academic and personal lives. This episode gives listeners an inside look at the work of a school counselor and the person behind the role. We hope you enjoy the conversation, and stay tuned for what’s coming next!

Aarush Srivastava ’27 sits down with Mr. Caskie, the high school principal, to trace his journey from math teacher to school leader. Along the way, he shares hard-earned advice, reflections on leadership, and insights gained from years on both sides of the classroom. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for the next episodes!

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Aarush Srivastava '27 interviews Mr.Ogle on this episode of Staff Room about the incredible power of language. He walks us through his personal journey learning new languages, explains how language shapes the way we see culture and the world, and even weighs in on modern linguistic trends—from Gen-Z slang to the role of gendered words. We hope you enjoy it.

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