Bullis Voices
Bullis Voices goes behind the scenes at Bullis School to show how academic rigor and genuine joy live in the same classroom. Host Mark Riffee sits down with the educators who design the learning—teachers and program leaders—to unpack the practices, stories, and the “why” behind them. Each episode spotlights a single idea you can feel on campus: Responsive Classroom in the Lower School, physics and human anatomy speaking to each other, what a “great normal day” in English looks like, how Middle School culture builds belonging, and how theatre grows courage—just to name a few. Whether you’re a current family, prospective parent, alum, or educator, you’ll hear how Bullis helps students become curious, capable, and kind—ready for what’s next.
Bullis Voices
Latest Episodes
Steve Chester: History, Curiosity, and the Wider World
Upper School history teacher and Director of Global Studies Steve Chester explores how studying the past helps students better understand the present. From AP World History discussions about current events and civil discourse to transfor...
Dr. Amanda Ross: Confidence, Belonging, and Sophomore Year
Tenth-Grade Dean Dr. Amanda Ross shares how she helps sophomores build confidence, belonging, empathy, and independence during a pivotal year of high school. She discusses her “invisible crown” philosophy, the importance of relationships...
Christin Felt: The Ninth-Grade Transition and Women's Leadership
Ninth-Grade Dean and Upper School English teacher Christin Felt sits at the center of one of the most important transitions in a student’s Bullis journey. In this episode, she shares what makes the move from Middle School to Upper School...
Dr. B: Making Science Come Alive
Beloved Bullis teacher Dr. Duruhan Badraslioglu shares how he creates science classes that students remember long after they leave. From hands-on experiments to real-world connections, his classroom is a place where curiosity drives lear...
Kashi Barrett: Movement, Confidence, and Creative Expression
Dance and movement teacher Kashi Barrett brings joy, creativity, and deep care to her work with Lower and Middle School students at Bullis. In this episode, she talks about how movement helps young people build confidence, express themse...
