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The Happy Kid Project

The Happy Kid Project — by Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, a private Catholic PK-12 school in Summit, New Jersey — explores how students grow into their most joyful, purposeful, and empowered selves.

Kids Learning Education Kids & Family Education For Kids Teaching Parenting
Update frequency
every 23 days
Average duration
11 minutes
Episodes
44
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Physics First: Why Oak Knoll Students Learn Physics in 9th Grade

Physics First: Why Oak Knoll Students Learn Physics in 9th Grade

It seems that school's have been teaching the sciences in a certain order dating back to the launching of Sputnik and the cold war period, but Oak Knoll has decided to re-order that sequence in a way…

00:05:10  |   Wed 18 Jan 2023
The Christmas Spirit: An Audio Postcard

The Christmas Spirit: An Audio Postcard

For this, our last podcast of the calendar year, we take you on an auditory tour through the month of December at Oak Knoll. Share in the Christmas spirit and enjoy this fun collage of activities – f…

00:05:27  |   Thu 22 Dec 2022
Cracking the Code: Computer Science Education Week at Oak Knoll

Cracking the Code: Computer Science Education Week at Oak Knoll

Audio postcards from Oak Knoll's Lower School as our youngest learners celebrate Computer Science Education Week. Gain an audio glimpse into our PK-6 classrooms as students delve into the world of co…

00:06:11  |   Mon 12 Dec 2022
How Oak Knoll's Writing Center Cultivates Student Leadership

How Oak Knoll's Writing Center Cultivates Student Leadership

Oak Knoll's Writing Center provides a unique opportunity for middle and high school students to take on leadership roles while supporting their peers. Hear how the Writing Center increases student co…

00:05:16  |   Wed 30 Nov 2022
Being in Community With Others - Service Day

Being in Community With Others - Service Day

Hear how Oak Knoll instills a sense of service in students, connecting their own experiences and the needs of the wider world. We sit down with Michele Van Kalsbeck, Oak Knoll's Director of Campus Mi…

00:05:41  |   Wed 16 Nov 2022
How Oak Knoll's Peer Leader Program Builds Confidence, Community

How Oak Knoll's Peer Leader Program Builds Confidence, Community

From Peer to Leader: We talk with Oak Knoll senior Laura R. '23, Peer Leader Head Coordinator, about how the program promotes social and emotional health and leadership skills in students.

00:05:24  |   Mon 31 Oct 2022
29th Annual Oak Knoll Royal Boutique

29th Annual Oak Knoll Royal Boutique

Oak Knoll invites members of the community to join us on campus for the 29th Annual Royal Boutique on November 3-5, 2022. More than 35 vendors from around the country participate, including homegoods…

00:05:07  |   Mon 24 Oct 2022
Episode 6: Volunteering and Giving Back

Episode 6: Volunteering and Giving Back

Oak Knoll welcomed Richard Uniacke, President of Bridges Outreach, to talk about how students can get involved in the fight to end homelessness, stand out and give back in a meaningful way, and suppo…

00:22:42  |   Fri 09 Sep 2022
Episode 5: Getting Involved at OKS

Episode 5: Getting Involved at OKS

We chat with rising senior Zahra Jones '23 ahead of the 2022-23 school year about the many ways students can get involved at Oak Knoll.

00:09:11  |   Thu 11 Aug 2022
Episode 4: Mental Health and Athletics

Episode 4: Mental Health and Athletics

A special Mental Health Awareness Month episode featuring a recent presentation on student-athletes and the pressures associated with competing in competitive sports. Featuring: Dr. Kelly Childs, Oak…

00:48:24  |   Wed 18 May 2022
Episode 3: The Importance of Black History Month

Episode 3: The Importance of Black History Month

Melissa Miller, Oak Knoll’s Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice sits down with Desiree Mitchell ’23, Oak Knoll junior and leader of the Black Scholars Club, discussing the importanc…

00:19:46  |   Tue 15 Feb 2022
Episode 2: The Science of SEL

Episode 2: The Science of SEL

Regina Cherill, Oak Knoll's Lower School Science Teacher for grades 4-6, talks about the importance of weaving social and emotional learning into the science and math curriculum.
00:13:28  |   Wed 19 Jan 2022
Episode 1: Building Confidence in Middle School Girls

Episode 1: Building Confidence in Middle School Girls

After unveiling the school's new confidence-building signature program, EmpowHER, this fall, we caught up with Upper School Division Head Kathryn McGroarty to discuss the confidence gap in middle sch…

00:15:33  |   Sun 26 Sep 2021
Episode 10: Addressing Children's Social and Emotional Needs During COVID-19

Episode 10: Addressing Children's Social and Emotional Needs During COVID-19

In Part II of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child's "Parenting During the Pandemic" series, Dr. Jennifer Butler-Sweeney, Upper School psychologist, discusses tactics parents can use to address the soc…

00:19:56  |   Thu 22 Apr 2021
Reunion 2021: Relive, Remember, Reconnect

Reunion 2021: Relive, Remember, Reconnect

This special bonus episode of the Academically Speaking podcast brings together several Oak Knoll School alumnae who are celebrating milestones during this year’s virtual Reunion, taking place on Apr…

00:16:19  |   Wed 31 Mar 2021
Episode 9: Parenting During the Pandemic Part I

Episode 9: Parenting During the Pandemic Part I

This special four-part parenting podcast will cover all your burning questions about how to best protect and support your child’s mental health, their social life and development, and the ins-and out…

00:18:17  |   Thu 04 Mar 2021
Episode 8: Student Perspective with Lizzie Athaide '21

Episode 8: Student Perspective with Lizzie Athaide '21

Oak Knoll senior Lizzie Athaide '21 talks remote and in-person learning during COVID-19, her plans post-graduation and how she has navigated leading the school as student body president during these …

00:11:13  |   Fri 22 Jan 2021
Episode 7: Demystifying the Financial Aid Process

Episode 7: Demystifying the Financial Aid Process

We talk with Kelly Dun, Oak Knoll's Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, to discuss the process of applying for financial aid, misconceptions about the process and how to get started.…

00:08:02  |   Wed 06 Jan 2021
Episode 6: Prioritizing Service During a Pandemic

Episode 6: Prioritizing Service During a Pandemic

Community service is at the heart of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child's mission. In Episode 6, we sit down with Michele Van Kalsbeck, Upper School Theology teacher and Campus Ministry member, as sh…

00:10:22  |   Fri 20 Nov 2020
Episode 5: Meet the Upper School Division Head

Episode 5: Meet the Upper School Division Head

Upper School Division Head Kathryn McGroarty joined Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we sit down with McGroarty as she discusses the benefits of th…

00:12:24  |   Mon 02 Nov 2020
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