From the Horse's Mouth

On the latest episode of From the Horse's Mouth, we get the inside scoop about PD memories and college life from three young alumni! Host Jay Barron sits down to hear about these alumni's experiences, including their transitions to college, their journeys to choosing majors and study abroad destinations, and more. You won't want to miss this one as the group reminisces on PD memories and gives advice to current students!

Providence Day prides itself on a global perspective, and as a result, our community is made up of families from all over the world. This week on From the Horse's Mouth, host Jay Barron brings together a group of PD mothers who moved to Charlotte from other countries and are raising their children with a spirit of cultural appreciation, alongside our global curriculum. The episode includes heartfelt stories, funny anecdotes, and eye-opening reflections about how it is "a gift to belong to mor...

In this episode of From the Horse’s Mouth, host Jay Barron is joined by four Upper School students who interned with the Echo Foundation to study and share with the community about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effects on humanity. The group covers the pros and cons of the technology, how they tackled writing curriculum together, and what their internship experience was like. Tune in to learn how internship experiences can benefit our students and how they tackle ethical and societal t...

As seniors finalize their applications and make college commitments, our host, Jay Barron, sits down with a group that has a close connection to the process – two PD parents, Devin Kerrigan and Priya Pillai, and PD's Director of College Guidance, Jack Whelan. The conversation touches on all aspects of the college selection process, from the value of campus tours to how to handle rejections and embrace all paths. Devin and Priya share firsthand lessons they've learned with their kids, and Jack...

In this very special episode, Jay Barron passes the mic to Lower School Administrative Assistant (and unofficial mayor of PD) Dee Smith! Known for knowing everyone on campus, Dee sits down with Shavonn Perkins (Second Grade Teacher), Amanda Matthews (Third Grade Teacher's Assistant), and Reagan Pacheco (Lower School French Teacher) for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about life in and out of the classroom. From laugh-out-loud student stories and unforgettable teaching mishaps to quiet...