EPS Insightful Questions
Welcome to EPS Insightful Questions, your monthly gateway into the vibrant world of education through the lens of the Eastside Prep community. In each episode, we invite diverse voices, including students, teachers, parents, and alumni, to pose thought-provoking questions that resonate with the ever-evolving landscape of education. We will explore the intersections of pedagogy, technology, inclusivity, and innovation—seeking answers that inspire, challenge, and shape the future of learning. Whether you’re an educator, a lifelong learner, or simply curious about the transformative power of education, EPS Insightful Questions is your platform to engage in the conversations that matter most.
Season 1 Episodes: 2023-24
Our inaugural season seeks to introduce us to our new Head of School, Sam Uzwack. Join us as we uncover his vision and connect with voices across EPS in engaging monthly conversations. Get ready to explore the essence of leadership and community in this exciting journey.
Check back each month for a new episode!
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.
Episode 7
For this episode of Insightful Questions, EPS faculty members Karen Mills and Anne Duffy join Head of School Sam Uzwack to discuss various aspects of teaching and mentorship.
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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.
Episode 6
For this episode of Insightful Questions, Nicole Curry (Sam’s wife) joins Head of School Sam Uzwack to discuss their own partnership over the decades as well as Eastside Prep’s partnerships—current and future.
Take the journey with us through your favorite podcast listening app; use one of the links below!
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.
Episode 5
For this episode of Insightful Questions, Max Sheffield (EPS alum from the Class of 2014) joins Head of School Sam Uzwack to reminisce about their shared EPS experiences, the ongoing connections alumni have to our school, and talk about the future.
Take the journey with us through your favorite podcast listening app; use one of the links below!
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.
Episode 4
For this episode of Insightful Questions, EPS fifth and sixth graders were invited to ask their burning questions of Head of School Sam Uzwack. From hot dogs (are they a sandwich?) to the future of Eastside Prep, the questions covered a wide range of topics from serious to silly.
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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.
Episode 3
For our third episode of Insightful Questions and in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sam’s children – MacKenzie Curry-Uzwack and Ollie Curry-Uzwack – join Sam to discuss their family Thanksgiving traditions and engage in the dressing versus stuffing debate.
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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.
Episode 2
In this month’s episode, Bart Gummere, Eastside Prep’s Associate Head of School for College Counseling and Alumni Relations, sits down with Head of School Sam Uzwack. They discuss how Eastside Prep prepares students for college and for life.
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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.
Episode 1
For our inaugural episode, Cheryl Schenk, Eastside Prep’s Director of Enrollment Management, sits down with new Head of School Sam Uzwack. They discuss Sam’s teen years and the influences and opportunities that brought him to Seattle and to Eastside Prep.
Take the journey with us through your favorite podcast listening app; use one of the links below!
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.