I'm excited today to talk about the benefits of bringing children outdoors. Twenty-five years ago, when I was Middle School Head, we changed the D.C. trip to the Southwest Trip, which has become a rite of passage for our graduates. Anyone who k

Book Chat with Una and Friends

Sep 27th, 2021 28m 9s

Join Una and a few friends in new roles as they discuss their summer reading book choices. New preschool Director Jennie Anderson, new Lower School Head Becky Johnson, and new 7th grade English teacher, Tim Souders share their favorite takeaway

Taking Time for Time Management

Apr 28th, 2021 32m 29s

Spring at The Lexington School is a busy time. Even in this atypical school year guided by COVID protocols, we have culminating moments and traditions that are important to our children and our community. Events like our reimagined Little Kent

Celebrating Black History Month with TLS Alumni

Mar 8th, 2021 34m 24s

Happy March, everyone! The sun is out at 1050 Lane Allen Road and spirits are high. We took a bit of a turn for our March podcast. Instead of inviting someone in to share the microphone with me, I want to share with you an assembly we hosted fo

Honoring Our Veterans: The Power of Resilience

Nov 10th, 2020 19m 59s

Today is Veterans Day when we pay tribute to the military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day makes it the perfect time to reflect upon resilience, one of our six Mission Skills, and a core value of TLS that goes bac

Reflections on Unity in a Time of COVID

Oct 7th, 2020 34m 9s

I’m happy to be back podcasting. We had to take a break while we spent last spring and summer planning for TLS Healthy at School. I couldn’t start the new year without reflecting back on the most unprecedented and challenging time in my career

On the Frontline: TLS Alumni in Healthcare During COVID-19

May 19th, 2020 23m 23s

For this year's final podcast, Una touched base with six alumni to talk about the medical world during COVID-19. Their perspectives fresh and unique to their current experiences in their various, diverse roles, and a silver lining is the quick

The Mission and Philosophy Roadmap

Jan 19th, 2020 15m

It's January and we are working to wrap up the next strategic plan. In doing so, one of the first things we evaluate is whether or not the mission and philosophy of the school continue to reflect who we are. After all, a strong mission and phil

The Learning Center Story

Nov 18th, 2019 24m 29s

Did you know that dyslexia affects roughly 15% of the general population? Unaddressed, learning differences can lead to an insidious sense of failure and negative self-worth. Yet, early intervention can positively change a child's trajectory fo

The Power of Moments

Oct 6th, 2019 15m 17s

What do you remember most about a recent family trip? Likely you remember a PEAK and an END and the rest is a bit mixed in together. This month's podcast talks about the moments we grab onto, what makes them extraordinary, and how we can create

Una's WHY

Sep 5th, 2019 5m 49s

This month's podcast was inspired by Simon Sinek’s book, which is the focus of his Ted Talk "Start with Why" Sinek tells us to "start with the WHY." In the days leading up to the opening of school, I asked all the faculty and staff to conside

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