Episodes
Thursday May 02, 2019
Episode 55: Head of School Spring Social address
Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
Listen to last week’s Head of School Spring Social on today’s podcast episode. Head of School, Fr. Scott Brown, talks about everything from Annual Giving to Innovation and Design.
Fr. Scott updates the community on the TMI Fund goal, Stars Over TMI, the pillars of our school (Academics, Athletics, Military, Spirituality), personnel, and capital improvements that will happen this summer. He also introduces both the Corps of Cadets and our TMI school video that were just created by The Film Guys.
As we work to incorporate innovation and design thinking into our entire curriculum, starting in the 6th grade, the faculty and staff will be reading LAUNCH: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student this summer. If you want to read it with us, grab a copy of the book by John Spencer and A.J. Juliani and give it a read this summer!
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Episode 49: Padrecast #10 with Head of School, Fr. Scott Brown
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Back for our 10th Padrecast episode is TMI Head of School, Fr. Scott Brown! In today’s show, Fr. Scott recaps our “Walk & Talk” events we introduced last month in February to give parents a chance to walk around campus and visit with Fr. Scott, bringing any question or conversation topic they wanted to hear about directly from him. We are excited to be offering two more opportunities for parents to participate in the “Walk & Talk” events in April on:
Wednesday, April 17, at 5:30 pm
Thursday, April 18, at 8:00 am
Parents can visit the school’s website calendar to view the events and RSVP.
We also talk about a few upcoming events that will be happening in the next couple of weeks, starting tonight:
Wednesday, March 20, at 6:00 pm
Ransomed Life Parent Presentation
Susan Burkholder will be on campus to talk with parents (students will hear the same presentation/program on Monday, March 25) and share a youth program designed to equip students and parents to avoid the tricks, traps, and lures of trafficking.
Friday, March 22, at 3:30 pm
NHS Huntington’s Disease Awareness Walk
Students are invited to participate in a $5 dress-down day to wear blue on Friday in support of Huntington’s Disease awareness. Their dress-down donation also serves as their entry fee to the walk on Stars Lawn immediately after school. Parents, siblings, and grandparents are all invited to join the walk and participate as well for $5.
Saturday, March 30, at 6:00 pm
Annual Intercultural Dinner
The Annual Intercultural Dinner will be held in the Alkek Refectory. The event is free, thanks to the proceeds raised during the $5 Intercultural Dress-Down Day that will be held the day before on Friday, March 29! There will be food and entertainment from all around the globe; families are also invited to bring a dish to share and represent their country or culture. Please RSVP to c.hamilton@tmi-sa.org to help us get a head count.
Saturday, April 6, at 5:30 pm
Stars Over TMI
Celebrating the school’s 125th anniversary!
Invitations have been mailed and the entire TMI community is invited to join us for an evening of dancing, live auction, entertainment, and celebrating our school. The Spazmatics will provide after-party entertainment. To purchase tickets or table sponsorships, visit www.tmi-sa.org/stars
Want to send us feedback or ask Fr. Scott a fun question for the next Padrecast episode, email us at padrecast@tmi-sa.org
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
In Padrecast #9, Head of School Fr. Scott talks about the Forum Friday in chapel with students, updates in the strategic planning process, and introduces the new "Walk & Talk with Fr. Scott" events.
Find out more about the wide variety of questions that students submitted for the Forum Friday chapel on Feb. 1–from deep and thoughtful questions to lighthearted and fun ones. At the end of Forum Friday, Fr. Scott extended the invitation to students to continue the conversation and visit with him every Wednesday at noon in the amphitheater to just talk or ask questions about what's happening on campus.
Watch the Forum Friday on TMI's YouTube channel at:
https://youtu.be/kBC5PcEeDZU
Bonus: watch Fr. Nate's follow up on Monday to some spiritual and ethical questions we ran out of time for:
https://youtu.be/LvyyQ2lQaKs
In this episode, Fr. Scott also highlights and talks about the new "Walk & Talk" events for parents that were inspired by the Forum Friday with students. Parents are invited to join Fr. Scott and walk and talk with him around campus.
Evening Walk & Talk
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 5:30pm-6:30pm
RSVP Online
Morning Walk & Talk
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 8:00am-9:00am
RSVP Online
Finally, Fr. Scott wraps up this podcast episode with a preview of the Head of School Spring Social, updates on the strategic planning, and some fun thoughts on Valentine's.
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Episode 35: Padrecast #8 - Strategic Planning
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
In Padrecast #8 Head of School, Fr. Scott Brown, shares some highlights of the last couple months here at TMI and gives an update on the Strategic Planning process and what’s ahead.
Fr. Scott talks in depth about some of the new and exciting positions we’re bringing on for the 2019-2020 school year, including the new Associate Head of School, Dean of Community and Wellness, and Associate Director of College Placement. He also gives a teaser of some upcoming strategic plans that could have us breaking ground on a new building!
Military Ball Information:
February 2, 2019
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
Guest Speaker: BG (Ret) Joe Ramirez, Jr. Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M
Deadline to order tickets is January 23
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Episode 26: Padrecast 7 – Service, Fine Arts, and Fall Athletics
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
In Padrecast #7, The Rev. Scott Brown talks about the 8th grade class service project at the Hill Country Daily Bread (HCDB). Students had the opportunity to participate in service for two hours at the beginning of this month, helping the HCDB to separate and pack food and sort clothes.
We also talk about the Fine Arts Department’s recent production of “Our Town” that ran Nov. 14-17 in the Margaret M. Alkek Theater. All five shows were sold out. The cast included both students and faculty and involved many late nights and dedication to prepare for the show, both behind the scenes and in front.
With the end of the fall athletic season, Fr. Scott gives a short run down of all the fall sports and their achievements. Our fall student athletes for cross country, football, volleyball and cheerleading have been working hard and brought home many accomplishments and outstanding finishes this past season.
Finally, we wrap up with a few thoughts and words of wisdom from Fr. Scott, who reflects on the Thanksgiving break and shares some of his favorite holiday traditions.
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Episode 18: Padrecast 6, Highlighting Classroom Activities
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
In Padrecast #6, The Rev. Scott Brown, TMI Headmaster, talks about the whirlwind of activities we had this past week with Homecoming celebrations. TMI Panthers beat Brooks Academy 48-7, alumna Jessica Leibowitz ’00 sang the National Anthem, Fine Arts Teacher Allan Rupe ’80 organized all the student activities, Coach Amanda Quiroga led a great pep rally, and the Advancement Office led a number of wonderful events to welcome home all our TMI alumni.
We also dive in and talk about what’s happening in a few of our classrooms this semester. The science department had their first opportunity last week to use the new digital microscopes that can be tethered to student laptops to take pictures and videos of what they are viewing. The microscopes are what a student would typically find in college-level science classes and are equipped with high quality optics and precision controls.
In the Religious Studies department, we talk about a fun, creative project in Dr. LePort’s New Testament and Old Testament classes that uses Legos to help students visualize and understand story and structure of what they’re learning. Dr. LePort will also be leading a new class next semester, Religion in the United States, that we introduce to listeners. The class is an advanced-level, seminar-style class that will focus on how different religions have coexisted in the United States and will be centered around the question of what is meant by religious liberty.
Fr. Scott gives and overview of this Sunday’s Admissions Open House and talks about the new format that will give students and parents the chance to hear in-depth discussions and program highlights from a selection of offerings that they are interested in learning more about. Parents are invited to help spread the word and encourage friends and families to RSVP to attend:
- www.tmi-sa.org
Sunday, October 28, 2018
2:00pm - 4:00pm
The TMI Family Association will be hosting a special guest speaker from the Ransomed Life organization at their next general meeting on Tuesday, November 6, that is open to all TMI parents to attend. Ransomed Life helps educate communities and raise awareness in the fight against trafficking.
- TMI Family Association Meeting (All families welcome)
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
9:00am in the Alkek Refectory
Be sure to listen to the end as Fr. Scott shares his highlight of the last few weeks, leaves us with some words of wisdom, and tells us what he does to enjoy quality time with his family. Submit your own question for Fr. Scott or share your feedback with us by emailing padrecast@tmi-sa.org
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Episode 14: Padrecast 5, Educational Philosophy, Curriculum Mapping, and Homecoming
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the Institutional Educational Philosophy that TMI Headmaster The Rev. Scott Brown shared with our faculty and staff at the beginning of this year as a guiding document of who we are and where we’re going as a community. This is our philosophy that we were founded on 125 years ago; we were founded to educate servant leaders, to be crazy about students and curious about their lives, and to prepare students for life after school. The Institutional Educational Philosophy covers:
- Our mission of educating servant leaders and history as a mission of Christian outreach in education
- Importance of diversity in our community in accordance with the central characteristics of Episcopal schools
- How TMI commits itself to each student when the student has committed to TMI
- TMI’s existence as a center of love and grace where we cherish and challenge our students
- Our responsibility to help every student reach his/her own potential
- How TMI serves in the care and formation of young people; it’s more than just a school
You can find TMI’s Institutional Educational Philosophy at:
www.tmi-sa.org/page/about/overview
We also go into detail about the curriculum mapping process that’s been happening this year under the guidance of Jill Cross, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction. We describe and talk about what the transfer goals are and those play a role in ensuring a guaranteed and viable curriculum.
We talk about Homecoming and the upcoming events for next week. Be sure to check out our dress days and complete schedule of activities at:
www.tmi-sa.org/homecoming
Fr. Scott closes with some words of wisdom (“Excellence” as the word of the day) and shares his love of sports and why. Remember, you can submit a get-to-know-you question for the headmaster at: padrecast@tmi-sa.org
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
Episode 10: Padrecast 4, Headmaster's Social and State of the School Address
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
TMI Headmaster, The Rev. Scott Brown, gave his 2nd annual State of the School address at the Headmaster’s Social on September 26, 2018 at the Dominion Country Club. Listen to this episode as Fr. Scott pulls back the curtain to give you a behind the scenes look at life at TMI–from financials to academics. He shares TMI’s Institutional Educational Philosophy (https://www.tmi-sa.org/page/about), talks about the major strategic goals and planning process, and gives a sneak peek at the TMI Fund video for this year’s campaign: Honor the Past, Treasure the Present, Sustain the Future (https://youtu.be/I3hel0qxh5A).
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Episode 6: Padrecast 3, Writing Curriculum and Kairos Ministry
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
In Padrecast #3, Fr. Scott talks about the 18th Annual Alumni Modified Sporting Clay Shoot, highlighting the success of raising over $8,000 for the TMI Alumni Association Scholarship and thanking our event sponsors:
- Briones Engineering
- Don Elliott ‘63
- Wayo Canales ‘91 and Susanna Madrigal
- Ruben Calderon
- Dorado Development
- Drash Contracting, LTC
- Ernest Brown ‘80
We also talked about the Kairos Prison Ministry cookie-baking event that was led by Science Teacher Sherry Lim this past weekend. The Kairos ministry is a redemptive program that addresses the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women, youth, and their families. Their program is a redemptive one that incorporates curriculum designed to build and encourage pro-social character and behavior. Learn more at www.kairostexas.org
We then focused on some academic happenings in the Middle School, starting with the new writing curriculum–The Lucy Calkins Units of Study. This is a workshop curriculum focused in argument, information, and narrative writing and has been the leading writing curriculum for the last 30 years.
Darci Tucker will also be visiting the 7th and 8th grade classes on September 28; parents are also invited to attend the programs (details below) she’ll be presenting that day. Darci Tucker is a storyteller who is nationally known for her portrayals of women from American history and performs in schools and at festivals around the nation.
- September 28, 2018 (presentations will be in All Saints Chapel):
8:00am–Darci Tucker will be present her original, one-woman play "Revolutionary Women" about the Revolutionary War for all 8th-grade students and parents.
12:15pm–Darci will present "Jane Long, Mother of Texas" for all 7th-grade students and parents.
All parents are invited to the first general meeting of the Family Association:
- September 18, 2018
8:30am at the Pryor House (Fr. Scott’s house on campus)
Parents are also invited to the second annual Headmaster’s Social:
- September 26, 2018
6pm-8pm at The Dominion Clubhouse
RSVP at www.tmi-sa.org/social
As we wrap this episode up, Fr. Scott shares his highlight moment of the last couple weeks, some words of wisdom, and also shares with us how he was called to ministry. We’ll start introducing a fun get-to-know-you question from our listeners to Fr. Scott as a way to get to know our TMI Headmaster even better! If you want to ask a question, email us at padrecast@tmi-sa.org
As a reminder, you can watch our chapel programs on our TMI Youtube Channel at www.tmi-sa.org/youtube
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Episode 3: Padrecast 2, Community Reads Guest Author
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
In this episode, The Rev. Scott Brown, TMI Headmaster, shares his thoughts and reflections on Convocation Day and the senior retreat to Mo Ranch; we talk about the guest author visit by Sandra Uwiringiyimana and discuss her presentation and impact that she made on our students; and we highlight some upcoming events.
Classroom Night, September 5, 6:00pm-8:10pm
Parents are invited to arrive between 5:30pm-6:00pm to pick up their child’s schedule. There will be a short program in the chapel starting at 6:00pm and at 6:10pm, parents will have the opportunity to rotate through their child’s classes and meet their teachers.
Annual Alumni Clay Shoot, September 7, Registration starts at 12pm
(Note: I said September 11 in the podcast, but I meant to say September 7; the event is Friday!)
This event is open to the entire TMI community–alumni, parents, students, families, friends of TMI. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association endowed scholarship and registration info can be found at www.tmialumni.org/skeet
For parents and students who are looking for ways to get involved in the community or earn service hours, the Booster Club is looking for volunteers. Contact Booster Club President Jeff Kahl if you are interested in volunteering at the PitStop after school (parents) or would like to earn service hours for working concessions and the gate at the volleyball games (students). Also, a new Panther Crew from the Booster Club is forming and is a dads-only group for parents who want to help set up and tear down the new inflatable panther tunnel and enjoy on-field access during the game.
Finally, if you’re having trouble accessing your MyKidsSpending.com account for making purchases at TMI’s Café 18, please reach out to me, the TMI Technology Department, or email support@mykidsspending.com
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Episode 1: Padrecast 1, Back to School
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
In our very first Panthercast podcast, we talk with TMI Headmaster, The Rev. Scott Brown, for the first “Padrecast” episode.
We’ll be releasing the Panthercast/Padrecast episdodes every Thursday, alternating weeks between the Padrecast with Fr. Scott and regular Panthercast episodes that will feature either a TMI faculty member or alumni. You’ll have a chance to get to know our faculty on a deeper level and hear how TMI influenced and supported our alumni in their journey to success.
This summer saw a lot of renovation and changes as our facilities team helped to transform some of the familiar spaces on campus into new, collaborative community spaces. Fr. Scott talks about the renovations in the gym, updates in the Ayres Hall lobby, the transformation in the Jones Library (where the podcast studio is also located), the opening of Café 18, and updates in the Alkek Refectory and Harthan Family Dining Room (formerly known as the PDR).
As faculty and staff prepare for the arrival of students next week, Fr. Scott joined the faculty at their off-campus inservice retreat at Camp Capers, an outreach of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. He shared the part of their ministry that TMI is also called upon to do: nurturing an environment and community that is crazy about kids, curious about their lives, and fostering a culture of love.
As most people in our community know, last school year’s theme was “We belong to each other,” Fr. Scott also introduced this year’s theme of “Respect the dignity of every human being.”
We introduce some of our new/returning faculty and highlight some of the upcoming events at TMI, starting with the New Family Orientation this Saturday.
Be sure to listen until the end to hear Fr. Scott’s inspiration and words of wisdom from the week.
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