18:10 - The Lawrenceville School Podcast Castos https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/ Welcome to 18:10, a podcast produced by The Lawrenceville School. In 18 minutes and 10 seconds, we explore the future of education with insights from bright-minded individuals, inspiring new ways of thinking. Stay tuned for future episodes and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch. Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J. prepares students to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. A co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12, Lawrenceville’s mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all. Learn more at www.lawrenceville.org. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:44 +0000 en © 2024 - 2025 https://episodes.castos.com/66d72313417863-78003768/images/podcast/covers/c1a-wqm8r-v6zgp906u29n-rr0pcj.png 18:10 - The Lawrenceville School Podcast https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/ Welcome to 18:10, a podcast produced by The Lawrenceville School. In 18 minutes and 10 seconds, we explore the future of education with insights from bright-minded individuals, inspiring new ways of thinking. Stay tuned for future episodes and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch. Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J. prepares students to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. A co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12, Lawrenceville’s mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all. Learn more at www.lawrenceville.org. The Lawrenceville School episodic Welcome to 18:10, a podcast produced by The Lawrenceville School. In 18 minutes and 10 seconds, we explore the future of education with insights from bright-minded individuals, inspiring new ways of thinking. Stay tuned for future episodes and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch. Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J. prepares students to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. A co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12, Lawrenceville’s mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all. Learn more at www.lawrenceville.org. The Lawrenceville School communication@lawrenceville.org false https://feeds.castos.com/v4955 yes <![CDATA[Building Community: Personal Growth On and Off the Field]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:44 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2346229 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/episode-11-with-poe-and-cj In part two, the conversation centers on the impact of a unique dance and meditation program for the varsity football team, enhancing team bonding and emotional intelligence. Coach Poe and CJ describe how the program has significantly improved team dynamics, leading to better performance and a close-knit community. They emphasize the importance of creating a supportive environment where students can grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, and the lasting impact on Lawrenceville’s student life.

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> full 11 false In part two, the conversation centers on the impact of a unique dance and meditation program for the varsity football team, enhancing team bonding and emotional intelligence. Coach Poe and CJ describe how the program has significantly improved team dynamics, leading to better performance and a close-knit community. They emphasize the importance of creating a supportive environment where students can grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, and the lasting impact on Lawrenceville’s student life.

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[Building Community: Family as Foundation]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:11:23 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2346121 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/episode-10-with-poe-and-cj In the first segment of this two-part episode, Coach Poe discusses his coaching philosophy and the impact of the football program on students. He emphasizes the importance of relationships and community, highlighting the supportive environment and family-like atmosphere of Lawrenceville’s House system. Poe and CJ also discuss the broader life lessons learned through football, such as discipline and teamwork, and the role of coaches in fostering personal growth. The conversation underscores the program's commitment to developing well-rounded individuals.

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> 10 false In the first segment of this two-part episode, Coach Poe discusses his coaching philosophy and the impact of the football program on students. He emphasizes the importance of relationships and community, highlighting the supportive environment and family-like atmosphere of Lawrenceville’s House system. Poe and CJ also discuss the broader life lessons learned through football, such as discipline and teamwork, and the role of coaches in fostering personal growth. The conversation underscores the program's commitment to developing well-rounded individuals.

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[Beyond the Table: Confidence in Conversation]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:16:22 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2164257 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/harkness-continued-2 In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton continue their discussion on encouraging discourse, and the goal of helping students persist through challenging moments in dialogue or when engaging in group discussion doesn’t come naturally. Kooistra shares details about his role as an educator and how he nurtures students through small group work to develop their skill of participating in Harkness discussions. 

 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> full 9 false In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton continue their discussion on encouraging discourse, and the goal of helping students persist through challenging moments in dialogue or when engaging in group discussion doesn’t come naturally. Kooistra shares details about his role as an educator and how he nurtures students through small group work to develop their skill of participating in Harkness discussions. 

 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[Beyond the Table: Harkness from a Student's Perspective]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:13:42 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2164255 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/harkness-continued-1 In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton explore how the Harkness method of teaching – a discussion-based approach in which students are empowered to think critically, ask informed questions, and collaborate deeply – shows up in all aspects of student life.

Willem describes how preparation, careful listening, and considering others’ perspectives are skills he uses throughout his daily life from water polo competition to singing with the Lawrentians.

 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> full 8 false In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton explore how the Harkness method of teaching – a discussion-based approach in which students are empowered to think critically, ask informed questions, and collaborate deeply – shows up in all aspects of student life.

Willem describes how preparation, careful listening, and considering others’ perspectives are skills he uses throughout his daily life from water polo competition to singing with the Lawrentians.

 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[Harkness in Action]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:55:00 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2116605 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/harkness-101 In this episode, English teacher Pier Kooistra, the Robert S. and Christina Seix Dow Master-Teaching Chair in Harkness Learning, and science teacher Brianna Thompson, who graduated from Lawrenceville in 2018, explore “Harkness in Action” – Lawrenceville’s approach to teaching and learning where students are empowered to think critically, ask informed questions, and collaborate deeply.

Dive into the details of a method of teaching and learning that puts the student at the center and that celebrates a range of perspectives. Learn how the ability to thoughtfully question, respectfully disagree, and meaningfully contribute has enduring relevance and helps students grow as scholars and as people.

 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> full 7 false In this episode, English teacher Pier Kooistra, the Robert S. and Christina Seix Dow Master-Teaching Chair in Harkness Learning, and science teacher Brianna Thompson, who graduated from Lawrenceville in 2018, explore “Harkness in Action” – Lawrenceville’s approach to teaching and learning where students are empowered to think critically, ask informed questions, and collaborate deeply.

Dive into the details of a method of teaching and learning that puts the student at the center and that celebrates a range of perspectives. Learn how the ability to thoughtfully question, respectfully disagree, and meaningfully contribute has enduring relevance and helps students grow as scholars and as people.

 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[From Safe Harbors to the High Seas]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 16:09:56 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2051636 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/part-2-lighthouse-parenting We continue in this episode with our exploration of lighthouse parenting, including its application in educational settings. We discuss how a balanced approach strengthens the foundation for young people to live healthier lives, earn authentic success, and navigate an ever-changing world.  

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> full 6 false We continue in this episode with our exploration of lighthouse parenting, including its application in educational settings. We discuss how a balanced approach strengthens the foundation for young people to live healthier lives, earn authentic success, and navigate an ever-changing world.  

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area. 

Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[Are You Ready to Be a Lighthouse?]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 16:07:19 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2051635 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/part-1-lighthouse-parenting We explore “Lighthouse Parenting” – a modern metaphor for parenting that unlocks enduring truths and adaptable strategies for a balanced approach to raising children and teens. A mindset accompanied by a range of strategies, lighthouse parenting empowers adults to balance warmth with structure, freedom with boundaries, unconditional love with practical judgment, and to be the kind of grown-ups that young people deserve to have in their lives. 

Hosted by Dr. Chris Renjilian, Medical Director at the Lawrenceville School with special guest Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg. Dr. Ginsburg is an adolescent medicine physician and the author of award-winning parenting books. His most recent book is “Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Your Child with Loving Guidance for a Lifelong Bond.”

Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify. 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

]]> full 5 false We explore “Lighthouse Parenting” – a modern metaphor for parenting that unlocks enduring truths and adaptable strategies for a balanced approach to raising children and teens. A mindset accompanied by a range of strategies, lighthouse parenting empowers adults to balance warmth with structure, freedom with boundaries, unconditional love with practical judgment, and to be the kind of grown-ups that young people deserve to have in their lives. 

Hosted by Dr. Chris Renjilian, Medical Director at the Lawrenceville School with special guest Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg. Dr. Ginsburg is an adolescent medicine physician and the author of award-winning parenting books. His most recent book is “Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Your Child with Loving Guidance for a Lifelong Bond.”

Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify. 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[The Principles of Harkness]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 16:31:24 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2039993 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/part-2-exploring-wokeness-education-and-social-justice-in-an-independent-school-context What role does Harkness pedagogy play in addressing the problems and possibilities of “woke?" In this closing episode, we examine how Harkness pedagogy is designed to foster communities of learners who can engage critically with even the most challenging topics.

Hosted by Cameron Brickhouse, Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, and Zaheer Ali, Executive Director of the Hutchins Center for Civics, formerly the Hutchins Institute for Social Justice.

Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify. 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

 

]]> full 4 false What role does Harkness pedagogy play in addressing the problems and possibilities of “woke?" In this closing episode, we examine how Harkness pedagogy is designed to foster communities of learners who can engage critically with even the most challenging topics.

Hosted by Cameron Brickhouse, Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, and Zaheer Ali, Executive Director of the Hutchins Center for Civics, formerly the Hutchins Institute for Social Justice.

Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify. 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

 

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[The History of "Woke"]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 15:54:49 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/2039992 https://lville1810podcast.castos.com/episodes/part-1-exploring-wokeness-education-and-social-justice-in-an-independent-school-context We dive into the history of the term “woke”-- what it originally meant and how the term may now obscure more than it illuminates. This series explores the history of the term “woke,” its possibilities and foreclosures, and the term’s connection to core approaches to critical inquiry within an ethical framework.

Hosted by Cameron Brickhouse, Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, and Zaheer Ali, Executive Director of the Hutchins Center for Civics, formerly the Hutchins Institute for Social Justice.

Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify. 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

 

]]> full 3 false We dive into the history of the term “woke”-- what it originally meant and how the term may now obscure more than it illuminates. This series explores the history of the term “woke,” its possibilities and foreclosures, and the term’s connection to core approaches to critical inquiry within an ethical framework.

Hosted by Cameron Brickhouse, Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, and Zaheer Ali, Executive Director of the Hutchins Center for Civics, formerly the Hutchins Institute for Social Justice.

Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify. 

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

 

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[Rewiring Education: Harnessing AI for Social Good]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:40:40 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/1919070 https://lville1810.castos.com/ In this concluding episode, we pick up our conversation with Jennifer Parnell and Ajay Dahaul on the impact of AI in the educational sphere, and how we at Lawrenceville are learning with this game-changing technology.

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

]]> 2 false In this concluding episode, we pick up our conversation with Jennifer Parnell and Ajay Dahaul on the impact of AI in the educational sphere, and how we at Lawrenceville are learning with this game-changing technology.

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

]]> 00:18:10 <![CDATA[The AI Balancing Act: Ethics, Efficiency, and Innovation]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:05:42 +0000 The Lawrenceville School https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/63084/episode/1919051 https://lville1810.castos.com/ Welcome to 18:10, a podcast produced by The Lawrenceville School. In 18 minutes and 10 seconds, we explore the future of education with insights from bright-minded individuals, inspiring new ways of thinking.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the hurdles facing AI development and the collaborative solutions needed to overcome them. Hosted by Jennifer Parnell, director of innovation and student AI projects at the Lawrenceville School with special guest Ajay Dhaul, senior vice president of global data solutions and applied AI for a Fortune 500 consumer products company.

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

 

]]> full 1 false Welcome to 18:10, a podcast produced by The Lawrenceville School. In 18 minutes and 10 seconds, we explore the future of education with insights from bright-minded individuals, inspiring new ways of thinking.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the hurdles facing AI development and the collaborative solutions needed to overcome them. Hosted by Jennifer Parnell, director of innovation and student AI projects at the Lawrenceville School with special guest Ajay Dhaul, senior vice president of global data solutions and applied AI for a Fortune 500 consumer products company.

Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

 

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