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
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
