Kirk Day School Podcast
1) End of Year Wrapup
Head of School, Taylor Clement and Director of Admissions, Stacy Engel discuss the end of the year activities, 6th grade speeches, graduation and other highlights from the 2023-2024 school year.
2) Herzog Foundation: Interview with Mayela Esser
Making Christian education accessible to families is our passion at Kirk Day School and the Herzog Foundation. In this episode, Taylor Clement and Ragan Taylor interview Herzog Foundation's Developmen...Show More
3) New Director of Admissions
This year, Kirk Day School has hired a new Director of Admissions. In this episode, Taylor Clement and Ragan Taylor interview Stacy Engel about her history at KDS and what she is excited about in her ...Show More
4) Survey Says: Parent Survey Discussion
This summer, KDS parents were asked to share their feedback about different aspects of the school. The goal of this survey was to allow space for feedback about goals to work toward or areas that are ...Show More
5) Summer Update: What is Happening at Kirk Day School?
Why are some teachers leaving Kirk Day School? What is staff working on over the summer? What updates are happening before the new school year?  In this episode, Taylor Clement and Ragan Taylor an...Show More
6) Everything You Need to Know About the Strategic Plan
Kirk Day School references the Strategic Plan often. But what is the Strategic Plan? Why is it important? And how does it impact our KDS community? In this episode, Taylor Clement, Rebecca Kapphahn, a...Show More
7) How to Talk to Your Child About their Changing Body
It may be an uncomfortable conversation but it’s an important one, too. In this episode, Mr. Clement and School Nurse, Mrs. Matthews discuss God’s view of our bodies, and how to navigate that conversa...Show More
8) How to Love Children Through Discipline
The goal of discipline is never punishment, it is a changed heart. In this episode, Mr. Clement and Ms. Abeln discuss the role of Head of Student Life and what it looks like to help children grow in t...Show More
9) What Are You Reading? Interview with Paul Goldschmidt
St. Louis Cardinals First Baseman and KDS Dad Paul Goldschmidt is an avid reader and lover of books. In honor of the Book Fair happening at school this week, Paul sits down with Mr. Clement and Mrs. R...Show More
10) Conflict Resolution
In this week’s podcast, Mr. Clement and Mrs. Massey touch on a variety of topics including Mrs. Massey's upcoming departure and Kirk Day School's conflict resolution program (including Peacemakers by ...Show More