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50th Reunion Class Pen Pal Tradition at The Episcopal Academy

Each year alumni of The Episcopal Academy, celebrating their 50th reunion, receive a special invitation for Alumni Weekend. Third graders send handwritten letters inviting the class to campus for the special weekend and ask them to be their pen pals. Alumni write back with great enthusiasm and answer questions about their favorite recess activity (maul ball), favorite teachers (Mr. Greenwood, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Harper), and what it was like to be an EA student 50 years ago. As the reunion weekend gets underway, pen pals meet in person where EA students of all ages learn how many things have changed over the decades, while many other special moments of an EA education remain the same.

EA College Counseling: Collegiate Sports Recruiting

The world of NCAA recruiting continues to change for today's high school athletes. With the rise of the transfer portal, NIL opportunties, and new roster limits, coaches are now balancing the recruitment of young talent with experienced college players, creating a more competitive and complex landscape. EA Unlocked host, Dr. T.J. Locke, talks with two experienced members of The Episcopal Academy about how they are working with students to navigate the recruiting process. Chrissy Cerenzia is the Senior Associate Director of College Counseling. Steve Colfer is EA's Head Varsity Boys' Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics. Additional Resources: * EA College Counseling's online resource library [https://www.episcopalacademy.org/academics/college-counseling/college-counseling-resources?tag_id=] * Authenticity in Admissions: [https://episcopalacademy.libsyn.com/site/ea-college-counseling-authenticity-in-admissions] A Conversation with Wellesley College Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Peaches Valdes * Making the Most of College Visits [https://episcopalacademy.libsyn.com/site/ea-college-counseling-making-the-most-of-college-visits-with-hamilton-college-dean-of-admission-john-mclaughlin] with Hamilton College Dean of Admission John McLaughlin

AI at The Episcopal Academy: AI in Education with Eric Hudson

Educator Eric Hudson spent the day with faculty and staff during a spring professional development day to share his expertise and experience with integrating AI into schools. During a keynote address and hands-on workships, Eric explored the thinking behind using AI in the classroom, in assessment design, and leadership development. In our ongoing series about the use of AI at The Episcopal Academy, host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with Eric about best practices, advice and guidance for school leaders, and the questions parents need to be asking their students about AI. Listen to past episodes in the EA Unlocked series about Artifical Intelligence in education. * AI at The Episcopal Academy: Beyond the Classroom [https://episcopalacademy.libsyn.com/site/ai-at-the-episcopal-academy-beyond-the-classroom] * AI at The Episcopal Academy: Tools for Teachers [https://episcopalacademy.libsyn.com/site/ai-at-the-episcopal-academy-tools-for-teachers] * AI at The Episcopal Academy: Philosophy & Vision [https://episcopalacademy.libsyn.com/site/ai-at-the-episcopal-academy-philosophy-vision]

EA College Counseling: Authenticity in Admissions

The college counseling team at The Episcopal Academy hosts a variety of on-campus guests for students and parents throughout the school year. Wellesley College Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Peaches Valdes recently spent a very productive and informative day at EA discussing Authenticity in College Admissions. EA Unlocked guest host Assistant Head of School Chris Torino talks with Ms. Valdes along with EA Senior Associate Director of College Counseling Chrissy Cerenzia. Additional Resources: * EA College Counseling's online resource library [https://www.episcopalacademy.org/academics/college-counseling/college-counseling-resources?tag_id=] * A Conversation with Hamilton College Dean of Admission John McLaughlin: Making the Most of College Visits [https://episcopalacademy.libsyn.com/site/ea-college-counseling-making-the-most-of-college-visits-with-hamilton-college-dean-of-admission-john-mclaughlin]

AI at The Episcopal Academy: Tools for Teachers

In our ongoing series about the integration of AI at The Episcopal Academy, EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke talks with teachers using AI platforms in the classroom. EA is one of the first schools in the country to test out Viva, the platform Flint is a go-to for some Middle School English Teachers, and OpenAI is now offering free tools for teachers. Guests: * Justin Cerenzia/Buckley Executive Director for Teaching & Learning * Maggie McGill/Middle School English Teacher Listen to past episodes in the EA Unlocked series about Artificial Intelligence * AI at The Episcopal Academy: Beyond the Classroom [https://episcopalacademy.libsyn.com/site/ai-at-the-episcopal-academy-beyond-the-classroom] * AI at The Episcopal Academy: Philosophy & Vision [https://episcopalacademy.libsyn.com/site/ai-at-the-episcopal-academy-philosophy-vision]