Head-Royce Voices

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Welcome to Head-Royce Voices, an alumni podcast produced by Head-Royce School. Each episode will be hosted by different members of the Head-Royce family and you will hear conversations with our past students and teachers sharing their remarkable histories of their time at our school.

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April 17, 2025Episode 748 min

Navigating Transitions: Lessons and Reflections from Recent Graduates

In this inspiring episode of Head-Royce Voices, Upper School English teacher Tory Mathieson, also known as Ms. Math, engages in a heartfelt conversation with three of her former students and Head-Royce alumni: Awo '20, Bryce '21, and Eli '21. Their discussion centers on the significant life transition from college to post-graduation, exploring themes of fear, rejection, and the quest for finding one's true path. With the guidance of Ms. Math, who is also a certified professional coach, each guest shares personal anecdotes and strategies for staying present, prioritizing their values, and handling the uncertainties that come with life's big decisions. Join Tory and her former students as they dive deep into the importance of vulnerability, community, and maintaining connections while embracing new adventures. Whether you're a student, graduate, or simply someone facing a big life change, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement to navigate transitions with authenticity and courage.

March 3, 2024Episode 61 hr 1 min

19th Nia Speaker of Color Series featuring Kendra Andrews '15, ESPN Journalist

Enjoy this recording of the 19th Installment of the Nia Speaker of Color Series where special guest and alumna Kendra Andrews '15, broadcast journalist for ESPN, sits down in conversation with Kathrina Weekes, Head Royce's Director of Enrollment Management, her former teacher, Nancy Feidelman, and aspiring student journalist Sienna H. '25 about her time at Head-Royce and her career covering the NBA.

May 16, 2023Episode 51 hr 1 min

A Young Alumni POV: Going With The Flow...Again with Chris Ajose-Nixon '21 and Brandon Byrd '21

Ever wonder what it's like being a part of the younger generation these days? Listen to Episode 5 of the Head-Royce Voices Alumni Podcast as Brandon Byrd '21 and Chris Ajose-Nixon '21 revive their HRS Expos podcast, 'Go With The Flow', for one reunion episode as they talk about all things pop culture, school and athletics.

February 26, 2023Episode 457 min

Kate Marchant '13 - Writing my debut novel ‘Float’

In this episode, Andy Spear, Upper School Drama and English Teacher, is joined by Kate Marchant '13 to talk about her debut novel, 'Float' which she started writing as a student at Head-Royce and has now been adapted into a movie.

December 14, 2022Episode 357 min

Alumni Panel - Diversity and Representation in Hollywood

This episode of Head-Royce Voices is a recording of an alumni webinar panel discussion on the topic of 'Diversity and Representation in Hollywood'. This candid conversation is moderated by Andy Spear (Head-Royce Upper School Drama & English Teacher) and Olivia Truffaut-Wong '09 (freelance entertainment editor and writer). They welcome on to the panel Daniel Wu '92 (award-winning actor & producer of over 70 TV and film productions including HBO's Westworld), Cameron Johnson '03 (writer, director, producer who co-created and executive produced the Nancy Drew spin off Tom Swift for The CW) and also Krista Marie Yu '06 (actress currently playing the role of Elaine Kim on Hulu's hit show Reboot).

November 7, 2022Episode 251 min

Rachel E. Skiffer - The First 125 Days: A Conversation With The New Head of School

Camden Louie '08, Alumni Council President, interviews new Head of School, Rachel E. Skiffer. Rachel shares how the first 125 days since she joined Head-Royce have progressed as well as insights from her career experience in business and education.

September 23, 2022Episode 11 hr 26 min

Coach Mike Talps - A lifetime of educating and sporting excellence

The opening episode of Head-Royce Voices is hosted by Brendan Blakeley '88, Director of Athletics and Stephen Flynn '02, Assistant Director of Athletics. They are joined in conversation by one of the all-time legends of the school, recently retired sports coach, Mike Talps. Mike completed an incredible 42 years of service with Head-Royce School and he recounts his story of pursuing a career in sports education and athletic coaching. Coach Talps takes us down memory lane with stories and insights from over four decades of service.