Beako Voices - Episodes Tagged with “Childhood Education”

Episode 22: Beako Assembly on April 14 2023

Heather Yang — Thu, 04 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

education, early childhood, children, independent schools, washington dc, maryland, diversity, academic

Episode 20: Join the PDS Gala in April-with Sophie and Jaclynn

Heather Yang — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

00:55 introduction
1:55 what’s this gala is about
2:54 theme of this year
4:00 what’s new this year?
4:55 different ways people can participant
8:47 spoiler of silent auction and the cool items of this year
12:42 paddle raise
13:44 what if you already had plans, how to participant?
15:03 what else can you contribute and how can people involve as sponsor/volunteers
16:44 sponsors needed
18:21 deadline for candy tower
20:20 what else coming up if you are into outdoor party?
If you have questions or would like to help/contribute, please contact Sophie at sophiebuslik@gmail.com and Jaclynn at jaclynnwilliams@gmail.com.
Link to the Gala: https://primaryd.ejoinme.org/PDS2022_HomePage

Episode 19: Beako Assembly on March 17, 2023

Heather Yang — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

opening
birthday celebration
prek
kindergarden
1st grade
2nd grade
closing

Episode 18: Beako Assembly on March 16, 2023

Heather Yang — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Opening
Ms Najaka beako powder and birthday
PreK-McDanald/Mendelson
kindergarden-Ms.McFarland/Pursley
1st grade-Ms.D'Andrea
2nd grade-Ms. Muldoon
closing remarks from Najaka/Mufson

Episode 17: Interview with pre-K teachers Ms.Layton and Ms.Moshyedi

Heather Yang — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

01:00 introduction about Prek teachers Ms Layton and Ms.Moshedy’s background
04:12 why they prefer to teach preK
07:10 How do they ensure kids from different background to a common ground for perk and kindergarten
09:33 what’s the uniqueness of PDS
16:00 what’s their words for future families
21:00 The change to the enrichment classes
23:20 what’s the aha moments they know they knew they are at the right place
33:00 The benefits to join PDS at preK level?
36:50 final words

Episode 16: Beako Assembly on Feb 24 2023

Heather Yang — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

education, early childhood, children, independent schools, washington dc, maryland, diversity, academic

Episode 15: Beako Assembly on Feb 23, 2023

Heather Yang — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0500

opening
birthday celebration
prek
kindergarden
1st grade
2nd grade
closing

Episode 14: Interview with Ms.Jessie Kasenetz, Assistant Director of School and Community Engagement

Heather Yang — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

00:36 Jessie’s background
02:29 PDS uniqueness
06:22 community feeling at PDS
07:34 what’s the aha moments when she knows she’s at the right place of working here.
10:22 ideal families and commons PDS is looking for
14:44 one thing Jessie want to share with current families
17:33 Jessie’s input share with perspective families
21:57 school of community and PADA priorities of the year
24:35 more ways for parents to get involved
26:30 closing

Episode 13: Interview with Ms.Alison Collins, Associate Director for Enrollment

Heather Yang — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

00:36 Opening
00:51 PDS admission timeline
01:41 Alison’s background
02:44 what’s the uniqueness of PDS
06:46 the joy of working with current and perspective families
08:46 things PDS looking for future students
11:39 how Covid impact the school application and academics?
15:20 what makes PDS standing out?
17:30 Alison’s input share with perspective families
18:54 criticial application time and dates

Episode 12: Beako Assembly on Jan 27 2023

Heather Yang — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

00:12 opening
02:20 birthday celebration
04:44 graduate of 2022
20:44 prek
26:42 kindergarden
31:11 1st grade
36:31 2nd grade
40:02 closing

Episode 10: Beako Assembly on Jan 20, 2023

Heather Yang — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

education, early childhood, children, independent schools, washington dc, maryland, diversity, academic

Episode 9: Interview with Mr. Ryan Manalo, the Director of Diversity and Campus Programs, Part II

Heather Yang — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

00:48 The Aha moments that he knew PDS is the right choice for him.
3:50 what’s unique about a school focus on prek to 2nd grade compare to the all grade schools
5:50 why the diversity job is difficult and hard to be perfect
8:54 same country, different beliefs
13:53 Ryan’s personal experience about his own childhood, school and self-identity
18:10 why his experience can help PDS parents and students here
22:48 Ryan's words to current students
23:15 words for future families words

Episode 8: Interview with Mr. Ryan Manalo, the Director of Diversity and Campus Programs

Heather Yang — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

1:00 Ryan’s introduction
3:15 the introduction about most current after school programs (GRASP)
5:15 what’s new and changed after pandemic for the after school programs
7:02 the diversity and inclusion part of PDS
13:30 When does the self identify issue happen
20:30 globalization trend impact on this bethesda neighborhood
22:00 how do we celebrate diversity and inclusion here at PDS at age appropriate way

Episode 7: Beako Assembly on Dec 15, 2022

Heather Yang — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

education, early childhood, children, independent schools, washington dc, maryland, diversity, academic

Episode 6: Interview with Sami, the teaching and learning director

Heather Yang — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

3:33 global education/culture background
6:15 the impressive international experience
14:55 why it’s great to be bored as a kid
18:55 why reading has a unique perspective compared to video
20:42 things she’d like to accomplish in the next years
23:00 best way to handle kids at different development level in iq/eq
24:30 what’s pds’s magic
25:55 aha moments
27:10 what’s the interaction and funny moments with kids
33:00 uniqueness of PDS
40:51 words with current and future parents

Episode 4: Interview with Ms. Najaka, the Phonovisual Specialist

Heather Yang — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

00:37 opening
00:58 How did she started with PDS
02:10 a few special moments in 33 years
08:00 why phonovisual is unique?
13:15 what if parents have the phnovisual system/textbook at home, why PDS is different?
20:55 what’s the story she must share with the world
23:00 what’s the PDS uniqueness
24:46 her words to current students and alumni
31:44 the uniqueness of PDS in her view
Ms. Najaka has taught at Primary Day since 1989. She taught Pre-K for two years and then moved into the Phonovisual Specialist position, teaching Phonovisual to Kindergarten and First Grade. She conducts Phonovisual workshops for parents and for teachers at other independent schools in the area. Lynn is also the yearbook coordinator for Primary Day, working with parents to develop a yearbook for Second Grade students. She started her teaching career in Frederick County, VA as a First Grade teacher upon graduating from Shepherd University. While at Primary Day she completed her graduate degree from Hood College in Early Childhood Education. Both of her children graduated from Primary Day. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering in the Family Ministry at her church, traveling, reading and spending time with her family. Enjoy the show!

Episode 3: Grandparents day speech and performance

Heather Yang — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

00:37 Opening on grandparents day
00:55 Mr. Mufson’s speech
18:20 National anthem and Beako song
19:57 2nd grade performance
29:25 1st grade performance
34:57 K performance
40:35 Pre K performance
44:44 closing

Episode 1: Interview with Neil Mufson, the head of school

Heather Yang — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

0:36 Opening
0:50 Mr. Mufson’s background and why he chose PDS
4:55 What does it feel to have an online interview during the pandemic vs. being here in person
6:30 What are the pandemic challenges, and when was the moment he knew he was in the right place
9:00 the uniqueness about the students and head of school bounding here
10:30 What’s his favorite animal and why, and how it echoes with PDS value
13:00 Why can you never go wrong with pre-k, and why is he greeting each student every day?
15:00 The story of “an angry email” from the head of the school about safety measures
19:00 How could he keep track of each student
20:30 three words to describe PDS value
23:08 Why is PDS different compared to other great schools in this area?
25:55 Why do most schools admit PDS students without asking
29:01 How does PDS help with graduating families' school application
31:00 What’s beako assembly is and the reunion remarks
36:30 Events in the next weeks to watch for