Joy In Learning, The Harley School's Podcast

Music and the Mind: A Senior Capstone Podcast by David W, EP4-Spiess

Reporting from Minnesota today, Melissa Spiess '95 has an extensive background in using music as a way to heal people. Her two-decade-plus career includes founding Living Spirit Therapy, which specializes in neurologic music therapy services. Join us as we dive into her career, common misconceptions around music therapy, and what her specialized services do for people of all backgrounds.

Music and the Mind: A Senior Capstone Podcast by David W, EP3-Kaupa

Join me and none other than Harley's very own jazz aficionado, Mike Kaupa, as he shares stories of his life, evolution at Harley, and career working with everyone from jazz legends to Ray Charles. The awesomeness factor here is off the charts.

Joy In Learning 38: Rusty Keeler - Reimagining Play, Embracing Nature, Risk, and the Power of Loose Parts

Join us for an conversation with Rusty Keeler, designer, author, and Vice President of the International Play Association, as we discuss into the transformative power of natural and risky play for children. Ahead of his visit to the Harley School on May 1st and 2nd, Rusty shares his passion for connecting kids with nature through play spaces filled with loose parts and opportunities for adventure. We explore how embracing appropriate risks fosters crucial developmental skills, chat about the challenges of screen-dominated childhoods, and uncover practical ways parents and educators can encourage meaningful outdoor experiences. Learn how simple elements like dirt, trees, and even scrap materials can spark imagination, build independence, and contribute to children's overall well-being. To discover more, visit rustykeeler.com and listen to his podcast, "Play Nature."

Joy In Learning 37: Jade Haumann, member of the Seneca Nation Wolf Clan from the Onondaga Nation

"Indigenous Relationships to Fire"

Jade Haumann's presentation on 4/22/2025 at The Harley School challenges the dominant fire narrative, revealing historical injustices and advocating for the inclusion of Indigenous ecological and cultural practices, while illuminating how our very language shapes our perception of fire, especially in the face of climate change. The program begins at 6:30 and is free and open to the public.

Music and the Mind: A Senior Capstone Podcast by David W, EP2-Brown

Join me and Lydia Brown '15, a music therapist and life-long vocalist and musician with a creative arts therapy degree. In this episode, we talk about how music is deeply tied to our emotions and sense of rhythm and mood, what it takes to be a music therapist, and resist the urge to nerd out about Jacob Collier.

The Harley School's Senior Capstone Program empowers Grade 12 students to design their own learning through research, projects, reflection, and public presentation, culminating in a unique academic experience.

Music and the Mind: A Senior Capstone Podcast by David W, EP1-Trimble-Ford

Dive into the world of music therapy with board-certified music therapist Jen Trimble-Ford. We explore the mindsets and treatments she uses in a clinical setting, discuss the physiological effects music has on people, and address common misconceptions about the practice of music therapy. We also discuss principles of music theory that can be useful in accomplishing a patient's goals through the music therapy program.

The Harley School's Senior Capstone Program empowers Grade 12 students to design their own learning through research, projects, reflection, and public presentation, culminating in a unique academic experience.

Joy In Learning 36: The Isaiah House Project, Lessons in Dying and Compassion

Tune in to our latest podcast to hear about "The Isaiah House Project: Lessons in Dying and Compassion." Join us as we explore the powerful story of The Isaiah House, a Rochester hospice serving the homeless, mentally ill, and addicted. Learn about the invaluable contributions of Harley faculty member Sybil Prince and our students who volunteer at this remarkable organization

Joy In Learning 35: MS Musical

Joy In Learning 34: Pocket Vinyl

Joy In Learning 33: Ja'lynn AKA DJ Coco