Episode 18: Padrecast 6, Highlighting Classroom Activities

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