Insightful Questions: Empathy in Language – A Complex and Essential Connection

Welcome to EPS Insightful Questions, a monthly podcast produced by EPS—your monthly gateway into the vibrant world of education through the lens of the Eastside Prep community. In our second season, Head of School Sam Uzwack speaks with members of the EPS community to explore how Leading Compassionately and Empathetic Dialogue shape their experiences—in the classroom, on the field, or behind the scenes.

For this episode of Insightful Questions, two members of the EPS Spanish faculty (Josefa Ruiz Mercader and Malcolm Yates) join Head of School Sam Uzwack to discuss the role of empathy in the Spanish classroom. They discuss their different approach to teaching Spanish given their disparate backgrounds. Regarding empathy among our students, Josefa notes, “They always impress me, the way they care about each other and how kind they are.”

Join us as we explore the insights that inspire compassionate leadership and intentional listening!

Special thanks to Oliver C. (Class of 2023) for the music and to our production team (Vickie Baldwin, Derek Clarke, Alek Edmonds, Tina Hadden). Please email insight@eastsideprep.org for any questions.