Aarush Srivastava ’27 sits down with Ms. Kenya Waltower, a school counselor at SAS Puxi, to discuss her role at the school, her background, and what she does to support students throughout their high school experience. They talk about the different ways counselors connect with students, the challenges students face, and how Ms. Waltower helps students navigate both their academic and personal lives. This episode gives listeners an inside look at the work of a school counselor and the person behind the role. We hope you enjoy the conversation, and stay tuned for what’s coming next!

Aarush Srivastava ’27 sits down with Mr. Caskie, the high school principal, to trace his journey from math teacher to school leader. Along the way, he shares hard-earned advice, reflections on leadership, and insights gained from years on both sides of the classroom. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for the next episodes!

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Aarush Srivastava '27 interviews Mr.Ogle on this episode of Staff Room about the incredible power of language. He walks us through his personal journey learning new languages, explains how language shapes the way we see culture and the world, and even weighs in on modern linguistic trends—from Gen-Z slang to the role of gendered words. We hope you enjoy it.

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Jinwook (James) Chang ’26 and James Liu ’26 interview College Counselor Mr. Colt in this introductory episode to kick off the College Mythbusting series. In this episode, you’ll hear Mr. Colt break down common worries around standardized testing, GPA, superscoring, and admissions statistics, offering clarity on what truly matters—and what students can stop stressing about. Thanks for tuning in!

In this special episode, Jinwook (James) Chang and James Liu interview Mr. Mahdavi about the Baraye Movement, understanding Iran's song of protest.

Jinwook (James) Chang ’26 interviews Lucas Li ’25, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society president, executive officer of the Art of Problem Solving club, and one of our most recent alumni. In this episode, you’ll hear how Lucas fell in love with math, balanced academics with leadership, and shares his advice for students pursuing STEM at SAS and beyond. Thanks for tuning in!

Erica Li '25 interviews Clement Tsao '24 about his experience as the captain of China's national debate team and as a graduating senior. In this episode, you'll find out Clement's favorite superpower, his intense debate training regimen, and his advice for debaters and all high schoolers. Thanks for tuning in!

In the second installment of the Eagles' Nest podcast series, James Liu '26 interviews Elliot Dintino '26 on his experiences as the only freshman on our high school's boys' soccer team this past year.