Staff Room Ep. 3: Tech-Talk (with Mr.McMillan)

Staff Room Ep.5 : The IB diploma and Life (with Ms.Baptista)

Aarush Srivastava'27 sits down with Ms. Baptista, the new IB Diploma Coordinator at SAS PX, for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from her personal life to the ins and outs of the IB Diploma and its benefits. This episode features valuable advice straight from the coordinator herself—especially helpful for students on the fence about which program to choose. We hope you enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for what’s coming next!

Staff Room Ep. 4 : Beyond Numbers (with Dr.Yuen)

Aarush Srivastava '27 talks to Dr. Rosemary Yuen, a veteran high school math teacher at SAS. They discuss Dr. Yuen's background, her life story, and broader topics like mathematics and AI in the fields of science. Dr. Yuen shares valuable advice from her 32 years at Shanghai American School, and as it is her last year, she leaves us with some encouraging words. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for the next episodes!

Staff Room Ep. 3: Tech-Talk (with Mr.McMillan)

Aarush Srivastava '27 has an amazing conversation with Mr. McMillan, our high school technology coach, about a wide array of topics, including the correct and ethical use of AI as a tool, technological advancements in educational systems, and Mr. McMillan's background and past pursuits in life. This episode is filled with loads of fun personal stories and valuable advice that go beyond the technological lens. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for the next episodes!

Staff Room Ep. 2: The Principal’s Perspective (with Mr. Caskie)

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! Mentored by Jinwook (James) Chang 26'

Staff Room Ep.1 : More Than Vocabulary (With Mr.Ogle)

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. Mentored by Jinwook (James) Chang 26'