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
Caitlin Zolet: Energy, Community, and Senior Year
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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 culture where students feel capable of taking risks and working through hard problems. Caitlin also reflects on how years of coaching field hockey have shaped her leadership, what serious horseback riding has taught her about discipline and partnership, and how she helps seniors make the most of their final chapter—building community, staying present, and leaving Bullis confident and ready for what’s next.
Bullis Voices is produced by the Bullis Office of Communications in Potomac, Maryland.
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