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.
Podcasting since 2026 • 6 episodes
Bullis Voices
Latest Episodes
Caitlin Zolet: Energy, Community, and Senior Year
Upper School Math Department Chair and 12th-Grade Dean Caitlin Zolet brings humor, empathy, and high expectations to everything she does at Bullis. She shares what it takes to make math feel approachable—and even fun—while building a classroom ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:28
Portrait in Practice: Dr. Celeste McDaniels on Upper School Growth
Head of Upper School Dr. Celeste McDaniels, Ph.D. joins Bullis Voices to explore how the Portrait of a Graduate comes to life each day in the Upper School. A former chemistry teacher, Dr. McDaniels shares how clear t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:06
Dr. Joe Weinstein-Sears: Culture, Curiosity, and Challenge in Middle School
TitleDr. Joe Weinstein-Sears: Culture, Curiosity, and Challenge in Middle SchoolDescriptionHead of Middle School Dr. Joe Weinstein-Sears talks about the culture he’s building at Bullis—where students feel kno...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:28
Amanda Lombardo: Reading, Writing, Becoming
Upper School English Department Chair Amanda Lombardo—a Bullis teacher for nearly two decades—shares what a great “normal” day looks like when high expectations and genuine fun live side by side. She discusses helping students find an authentic...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:15
Chelsie King: Ensemble, Courage, and Joy
Lower & Middle School Theatre teacher and Middle School Arts Department Coordinator Chelsie King shares how she builds ensembles where students feel seen, safe to take risks, and grow as artists—and as people. She talks teaching phil...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:38