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
Dr. Joe Weinstein-Sears: Culture, Curiosity, and Challenge in Middle School
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Dr. Joe Weinstein-Sears: Culture, Curiosity, and Challenge in Middle School
Description
Head of Middle School Dr. Joe Weinstein-Sears talks about the culture he’s building at Bullis—where students feel known, traditions bind grades together, and meaningful challenge is part of every day. He shares how interdisciplinary inquiry makes learning feel real, how feedback and productive struggle work for 11–14-year-olds, and how the division partners with families so growth is visible at home. Joe also reflects on the whole-child experiences he champions—time outside, creative exploration, and thoughtful challenge—and how those passions shape a Middle School that’s alive with purpose.
Bullis Voices is produced by the Bullis Office of Communications in Potomac, Maryland.
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