Brookstone School - Be The One – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Be the One Podcast, we are joined by Jason Branch, a proud Brookstone alumni, parent, and board member. Jason reflects on his personal journey through Brookstone, sharing how his experiences shaped who he is today. He also discusses how his children are thriving at Brookstone, highlighting the growth and opportunities they have encountered.

Tune in to hear Jason’s vision for the future of Brookstone School, as he talks about the values that make Brookstone special and what he hopes to see in the years ahead.

Key Discussion Points:

• Jason’s Brookstone experience as a student and alumni
• His children’s development and experiences at Brookstone
• His role on the board and his hopes for the school’s future

Don't miss this insightful episode with one of Brookstone's most dedicated community members!

Today, we are talking to a special guest, Will Straughan, Founder and CEO of Soundcheck Prevention Network, an organization dedicated to substance misuse prevention. Will and his team have been on campus working with our Upper and Middle School students and holding meetings with parents. We are so grateful to partner with them and to have them here to help us navigate these waters, which always seem to be changing and where there is always more to learn. 

If you are interested in having your child become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment for more information or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We are still accepting applications for the 24-25 school year. 

Lastly, if you prefer to watch this podcast instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media.

Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Student Ambassador Prefects, Marjorie Bickerstaff and Anaya Johnson. I so enjoyed my conversation with them about all the things they love about Brookstone and about being an Ambassador. They do a fantastic job in that role, by the way, which you know if you've ever been given a tour by them!  

If you are interested in your child becoming a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to ⁠⁠Anne Parker,⁠⁠ our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We only have one more Open House this admissions season and we would love to see you there! Registration is required, so visit our ⁠⁠website ⁠⁠today.

Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media.

Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Bonnie Smith, Asst. Head of School and Director of the Learning Center here at Brookstone. This episode focuses specifically on some of the terminology associated with the Learning Center that parents might have questions about, but if you have questions about the services the Learning Center offers, we invite you to listen to Bonnie's first podcast interview, is Episode 9. 

If you are interested in your child becoming a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to ⁠Anne Parker,⁠ our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We only have one more Open House this admissions season and we would love to see you there! Registration is required, so visit our ⁠website ⁠today.

Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media.

Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Dr. John Harkey, Upper School English teacher, and our Page One Nominee for teacher of the year this year. John has been a basketball coach, is heavily involved in our Deliberate Life Program and has also recently written the screenplay for an actual movie - "Let Light Perpetual," which debuted on the side of the Ponce Building in Atlanta this past fall. 

If you think your child would love to sit under the instruction of such an amazing teacher like Dr. Harkey, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. We only have one more Open House this admissions season and we would love to see you there! Registration is required, so visit our website today.

Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media.

Go Cougars!

Today we have a special episode for you - the audio from our Positive Masculinity Panel held last month for our teenage boys.

The title of the panel was Positive Masculinity in Action: Fostering conversations about character, healthy relationships, and respect. Over the course of the evening, the panel discussed such topics as, what is positive masculinity? How do we equip our boys to contribute to society in meaningful and positive ways? What are the tools for fostering healthy relationships? So join us to hear this amazing group of men, all of whom are Brookstone teachers, parents, and coaches, share their wisdom to the younger generation. You'll hear from Henry Heil, Phil Farmer, Jeff Jones, Matt Lage, Nate McConnell, Garry Sullivan, Col. Ryan Wylie, and Jacob Crowder.  

To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today

Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media.

Go Cougars!

In today's episode, we are talking to Brookstone Alumni, Chris Woodruff. Chris is president of The Cotton Companies, a local real estate developer whose motto is "Cultivating Community Through Impactful and Compelling Real Estate Development." You will love hearing all about his vision for Columbus and the projects he's been involved in. He also has some really great nuggets of wisdom to share, so share this episode with some young people in your life. To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media. Go Cougars!

Today we are talking to Jeremy Mack from our College Counseling office. Jeremy, alongside Frances Berry, helps guide all of our students and parents through the college process. We are so grateful for all they do for our students and I can't wait for you to hear more.

To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses will be starting soon and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today

Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media.

Go Cougars!

Today, we are talking to Javonne Stewart, our Head of our Lower and Intermediate Schools. Javonne joined the Brookstone family in 2019 and has led our littlest learners through some difficult years - i.e. a global pandemic! But in addition to navigating COVID, we talk about the importance of our core values, how she ended up in education, and even the story behind how Forest Fridays began. 

To learn more about how your child can become a part of the Brookstone family, reach out to Anne Parker, our Director of Enrollment or visit the Admissions Tab on our website. Open Houses have started and we would love to see you at one! Registration is required, so visit our website today

Lastly, if you prefer to watch instead of listen, you can watch this episode and other podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CougarLive⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also invite you to visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠brookstoneschool.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on social media.

Go Cougars!