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
Portrait in Practice: Dr. Celeste McDaniels on Upper School Growth
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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 thinking, perseverance, and strong communication shape classrooms, labs, studios, and communities. The conversation touches on joyful lifelong learning, global citizenship, embracing challenge, contributing to community, and mindful exploration—revealing how Bullis prepares students to think deeply, act with empathy, and navigate a changing world with confidence.
Bullis Voices is produced by the Bullis Office of Communications in Potomac, Maryland.
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