Podcasts

With the Class of 2030 departing on their 8th Grade Capstone trip to Washington, D.C., on Monday, March 2, Austin Prep’s Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by experienced D.C. chaperones Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School; Jack Brady, History Faculty; and Kristen Donnelly, History Faculty, as they preview everything the 8th grade class should expect on the trip. The capstone experience is a highlight of the Austin Prep Middle School experience and is remembered fondly by students as they continue their Austin Prep journey in the Upper School.

With one of Austin Prep’s most cherished Christmas traditions, The Nutcracker, coming to the Collins Center on December 15 and 16, Austin Prep’s Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Marla Pascucci-Byrne P’30, Art and Design Department Chair, as they discuss the origins of the show at Austin Prep, the importance of the show to the school community, how preparations have gone this fall, and more.

With the Class of 2026 departing on their senior class trip to Disney World on Monday, November 17, Austin Prep’s Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by experienced Disney chaperones AJ Benning, Dean of Students; Stephanie Choate, English Department Chair; and Peter DeLuca, Math Faculty, as they preview everything the senior class should expect on the trip. The capstone experience is often remembered by seniors as a highlight of their Austin Prep journey.

Austin Prep’s Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Jonathan Pollard ’97, Associate Head of School, who, in advance of Austin Prep’s Day of Giving on November 13, discusses his new role in Development and the importance of inspired philanthropy at Austin Prep.

Austin Prep’s Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Todd Moriarty, Director of Dining Services for Sage Dining, who discusses the all-inclusive dining experience at Austin Prep.

Austin Prep’s Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Fr. Patrick Armano, School Chaplain, who provides insight into the spiritual life of Austin Prep, his role as School Chaplain, and his thoughts on the election of Pope Leo XIV, an Augustinian friar.

Our podcast guest is Lisa Simmons, Director of Admissions, who provides insight into the past year in the Admissions Office, a preview of Austin Prep’s incoming classes, what appeals to families about an Austin Prep education, and her background and experience as an Emmy-winning news producer with WCVB.