Ep 6- The Charity Ball: A Tradition of Care

Spirit of OLP Podcast - December 2025

This is an audio introduction to the December 2025 Monthly Newsletter from the Academy of Our Lady of Peace. https://www.aolp.org/ [https://www.aolp.org/]

Spirit of OLP Podcast - November 2025

This is an audio introduction to the Monthly Newsletter from the Academy of Our Lady of Peace. https://www.aolp.org/ [https://www.aolp.org/]

Ep 6- The Charity Ball: A Tradition of Care

In this special episode of Pilot Voices, OLP Architects of Change, Jillian Nowicki '24 and Ainsley Savant '23, interview Nancie Geller and Phylicia Cicalo-Aiken, former past chairs of the Rady Children's Hospital's Charity Ball. Heartfelt reflections on philanthropy, volunteerism, "giving back" and the importance of our role to "love the dear neighbor without distinction" are highlighted. OLP takes particular pride that the Chair of our OLP Board of Trustees, Danitza Villanueva '98, is the Chair of the Charity Ball for 2023. We encourage you to support the important work of Rady's Children's Hospital.

Ep 5- Legacy

The Ma'ake family has enjoyed a legacy experience at OLP that has spanned over twenty-five years. In this episode, OLP Science chair, Stefini Ma'ake, class of '98, reflects on her experience of attending OLP and shares the microphone with her daughter and niece who offer their insights into their lived experience at OLP. As the family reflects upon the OLP community, the fun that is ever present on campus, their experience with softball and their joy with the sisterhood, it is clear that the concept of " legacy" extends beyond family ties when considering the OLP experience. This episode of Pilot Voices features: Maisie Connolly '23, Stefini Ma'ake '98, OLP faculty and Science Department Chair, Alayna Ma'ake ' 25 and Stefini Ma'ake ' 24. Inez Odom, Strategic Initiatives and Research Director.

Ep 4- Theology at OLP

From understanding Catholic Social teachings to the Le Puy method, this episode of Pilot Voices is a unique lens into the Theology department at OLP as seen through the eyes of the department chair, Jeff Kirschbaum and the Director of Mission Integration, Ryan Martin-Spencer. Their warmth and genuine care for the mission of OLP and the community is palpable in this episode. "We are rooted in the understanding that we have a unique opportunity. We teach all girls…they are future leaders in all areas of life. They are so gifted, so smart, so talented. It is a privilege, it is an honor, it is a responsibility and we take that responsibility very seriously; to make sure our girls are continuing to educate and advocate for the role of women in the world." This episode of Pilot Voices features: Ryan Martin-Spencer, Director of Mission Integration, Jeff Kirschbaum, Faculty and Chair of Theology, Inez Odom, Strategic Initiatives and Research Director.