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Joy In Learning is a podcast highlighting stories happening at The Harley School in Rochester, NY.
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Jul 21, 2017
Jul 21, 2017
12 min
Joy In Learning is a podcast highlighting the stories happening at The Harley School in Rochester, NY.
Popular English teacher, Kirsten Reader, discusses teaching middle school and being a role model to her students.
Jun 29, 2017
Jun 29, 2017
10 min
Joy In Learning is a podcast highlighting the stories happening at The Harley School in Rochester, NY.
Tips for middle school success.
May 26, 2017
May 26, 2017
20 min
Joy In Learning is a weekly podcast highlighting some of the stories happening at The Harley School in Rochester, NY.
The Harley School will host Fake News vs. Journalism, an interactive talk focusing on the role of journalism in civic engagement.
This Rochester storytelling power couple will be discussing topics ranging from: the role of journalism today to how to use print and video as storytelling methods to facts and research compared with emotional engagement to make a point.
Expect a freewheeling session. Bring your questions.
The event will be held on May 31 from 6:30-8pm in the Wilson Theatre at Harley. It is free and open to the public.
The Commons Speaker Series is designed to engage local and regional leaders to facilitate discussions in the areas of mindfulness and empathy; environmental sustainability and science; civic engagement and the democratic process; and inquiry-driven exploration.
Call (585) 442-1770 for more information.
About the speakers
Erica Bryant is a columnist and editorial board member at the Democrat and Chronicle. She writes about education, the environment and efforts to improve life for all in Rochester. Her journalism has earned awards from the New York Associated Press and New York News Publishers Associations.
Rajesh Barnabas' sprawling career includes reporter for a small weekly newspaper, contributor to Rochester Indymedia, teacher, activist, instructional designer, and documentary filmmaker. He is currently Producer and Educator for Rochester Community TV and WXIR radio.
Apr 24, 2017
Apr 24, 2017
14 min
Joy In Learning is a weekly podcast highlighting some of the stories happening at The Harley School in Rochester, NY.
The Harley School will host Become Energy Smart, an interactive talk focusing on how to become an educated energy consumer, including how to understand your energy bill (bring your RG&E bill!).
Our speaker will be addressing topics ranging from comparing a traditional gas car with an electric one to how consumers can make the right choice about energy use and management, all relating to how to make educated energy choices. You will learn vocabulary, unit conversions, and the connection of energy and power specifics to major technologies such as your car, house, and generators. The event will be held on April 26 from 6:30-8pm in the Briggs Center for Civic Engagement, located in the third floor of The Commons. It is free and open to the public.
The Commons Speaker Series is designed to engage local and regional leaders to facilitate discussions in the areas of mindfulness and empathy; environmental sustainability and science; civic engagement and the democratic process; and inquiry-driven exploration.
Call (585) 442-1770 for more information.
About the speaker
Dr. Joel Pasternack:
Joel Pasternack, MD, PhD is Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He works as attending physician in the emergency department at Strong Memorial Hospital and at Golisano Children’s Hospital. His education includes ScB. from Brown University, M.A. in Mathematical Physics and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Princeton University, M.D. from University of Rochester.
Apr 11, 2017
Apr 11, 2017
15 min
Joy In Learning is a weekly podcast highlighting some of the stories happening at The Harley School in Rochester, NY.
Our Head of Lower School, Terry Smith, discusses this year's lower school-wide Focus Week. Topic: 100 in honor of our Centennial.
Mar 9, 2017
Mar 9, 2017
21 min
College Entrance-Preparation for Success in College and Beyond
College preparation is much more than just grades and testing ability. Learn about what it means to be both “college ready” followed by “out-of-the-basement” ready. Our academic dean, Lars Kuelling, shares information about our outcomes and The Harley School’s thoughtful progression of skill- and foundation-building beginning in middle school.
Guest: Our Academic Dean, Lars Kuelling