Parker Podcast: Perspectives Off the Page Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/parker-podcast-perspectives-off-the-page Founded in 1912, Francis Parker School is an accredited independent school recognized for its academic excellence and welcomes students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The School’s depth and variety of academic, art, and athletic offerings provide students with opportunities to discover their unique passions in an environment where each child is known and valued. Parker prepares students to successfully navigate the world we anticipate tomorrow, and a future we cannot yet fully imagine. Learn more at francisparker.org. The Parker Podcast returns with a refreshed format and a renewed focus. Across the series, listeners can expect engaging discussions spanning STEM, music and the arts, military and community service, athletics, and more. The Parker Podcast highlights the many ways a Francis Parker School education continues to resonate long after graduation. This revamped series spotlights Parker alumni award recipients, bringing their stories to life through thoughtful conversations and interviews. Each episode offers a closer look at the journeys, challenges, and defining moments that connect Parker experiences to meaningful work beyond the School. Francis Parker School 201d3d55-1349-55fc-b15e-e4c7cc23a596 yes en Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:36:06 -0700 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:37:22 -0700 https://www.francisparker.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/9uw97cvipOe_ZBi_-IIY77nBgxV5gNNVsBkuZAnCiBA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYzE4/ZDRiODE1ODgyYmM5/MTc4YzVjYWE3ZjZi/OGM1NC5wbmc.jpg Parker Podcast: Perspectives Off the Page https://www.francisparker.org/ episodic Francis Parker School Founded in 1912, Francis Parker School is an accredited independent school recognized for its academic excellence and welcomes students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The School’s depth and variety of academic, art, and athletic offerings provide students with opportunities to discover their unique passions in an environment where each child is known and valued. Parker prepares students to successfully navigate the world we anticipate tomorrow, and a future we cannot yet fully imagine. Learn more at francisparker.org. The Parker Podcast returns with a refreshed format and a renewed focus. Across the series, listeners can expect engaging discussions spanning STEM, music and the arts, military and community service, athletics, and more. The Parker Podcast highlights the many ways a Francis Parker School education continues to resonate long after graduation. This revamped series spotlights Parker alumni award recipients, bringing their stories to life through thoughtful conversations and interviews. Each episode offers a closer look at the journeys, challenges, and defining moments that connect Parker experiences to meaningful work beyond the School. Founded in 1912, Francis Parker School is an accredited independent school recognized for its academic excellence and welcomes students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. education, alumni Francis Parker School No No Off the Page with Austin Martin '13 4 4 Off the Page with Austin Martin '13 full ed6cabfe-3de2-434d-8d89-7409766c628f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f357cbc5 In this upcoming episode, we hear from Rising Star Awardee Austin Martin ‘13, the Founder and CEO of Rhymes with Reason (RWR), an Educational Technology company that helps students learn literacy through their favorite music.

While majoring in business at Brown University, Austin became invested not only in his own education but also in that of students like him from diverse backgrounds. Since founding RWR, their pending technology has proven effective in increasing student engagement and performance. Austin has been selected as an Echoing Green Fellow and named to the Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30 in Education” list. Austin also earned his MEd from Harvard’s School of Education.

Austin is joined by retired Parker Staff, Inez Thomas. They discuss Austin's journey with Rhymes with Reason, share memories of Parker, and more. 

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While majoring in business at Brown University, Austin became invested not only in his own education but also in that of students like him from diverse backgrounds. Since founding RWR, their pending technology has proven effective in increasing student engagement and performance. Austin has been selected as an Echoing Green Fellow and named to the Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30 in Education” list. Austin also earned his MEd from Harvard’s School of Education.

Austin is joined by retired Parker Staff, Inez Thomas. They discuss Austin's journey with Rhymes with Reason, share memories of Parker, and more. 

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0700 Francis Parker School Francis Parker School 3142 In this upcoming episode, we hear from Rising Star Awardee Austin Martin ‘13, the Founder and CEO of Rhymes with Reason (RWR), an Educational Technology company that helps students learn literacy through their favorite music.

While majoring in business at Brown University, Austin became invested not only in his own education but also in that of students like him from diverse backgrounds. Since founding RWR, their pending technology has proven effective in increasing student engagement and performance. Austin has been selected as an Echoing Green Fellow and named to the Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30 in Education” list. Austin also earned his MEd from Harvard’s School of Education.

Austin is joined by retired Parker Staff, Inez Thomas. They discuss Austin's journey with Rhymes with Reason, share memories of Parker, and more. 

]]> education, alumni No Off the Page with Leonardo Giovannelli ’96, Jessica Morera ’95, and Barry Cheskaty 3 3 Off the Page with Leonardo Giovannelli ’96, Jessica Morera ’95, and Barry Cheskaty full 7cbbe668-a2da-4295-ad92-fda56afbd2c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0071b759 In this episode, we sit down with Parker Alumni Awardee Leonardo Giovannelli ’96, USN, currently the Commanding Officer of Surface Combat Systems Training Command San Diego. Joining him are Jessica Morera ’95, Executive Officer of the same command, and Vietnam veteran and longtime (now retired) Parker faculty member Barry Cheskaty. Together, they reflect on their naval careers and share how their experiences at Parker—and the influence of dedicated teachers—helped shape a lifelong commitment to service and leadership in the U.S. Navy.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Parker Alumni Awardee Leonardo Giovannelli ’96, USN, currently the Commanding Officer of Surface Combat Systems Training Command San Diego. Joining him are Jessica Morera ’95, Executive Officer of the same command, and Vietnam veteran and longtime (now retired) Parker faculty member Barry Cheskaty. Together, they reflect on their naval careers and share how their experiences at Parker—and the influence of dedicated teachers—helped shape a lifelong commitment to service and leadership in the U.S. Navy.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0700 Francis Parker School Francis Parker School 2301 In this episode, we sit down with Parker Alumni Awardee Leonardo Giovannelli ’96, USN, currently the Commanding Officer of Surface Combat Systems Training Command San Diego. Joining him are Jessica Morera ’95, Executive Officer of the same command, and Vietnam veteran and longtime (now retired) Parker faculty member Barry Cheskaty. Together, they reflect on their naval careers and share how their experiences at Parker—and the influence of dedicated teachers—helped shape a lifelong commitment to service and leadership in the U.S. Navy.

]]> education, alumni No Off The Page with John Cook '75 2 2 Off The Page with John Cook '75 full 4e5c8c3b-7596-4be3-a714-99409580912a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a05ae03 In this episode, we sit down with John Cook  '75, whose legendary coaching career began at Parker and culminated in a historic tenure as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers women’s volleyball program. For more than two decades at Nebraska, John led the Huskers to four national championships, numerous conference titles, and consistent Top-10 finishes, becoming the winningest Division I volleyball coach of this century. A three-time AVCA National Coach of the Year and 2017 AVCA Hall of Fame inductee, John reflects on his journey, leadership philosophy, and the experiences that shaped his remarkable career.

John also talks about his experience leading a team that helped set a world record for attendance at a women's sporting event, with over 92,000 fans at Volleyball Day in Nebraska, and discusses Parker's current education-based athletics programming with Director of Athletics Mahina Hannemann-Gago and Associate Director of Athletics John Herman.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with John Cook  '75, whose legendary coaching career began at Parker and culminated in a historic tenure as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers women’s volleyball program. For more than two decades at Nebraska, John led the Huskers to four national championships, numerous conference titles, and consistent Top-10 finishes, becoming the winningest Division I volleyball coach of this century. A three-time AVCA National Coach of the Year and 2017 AVCA Hall of Fame inductee, John reflects on his journey, leadership philosophy, and the experiences that shaped his remarkable career.

John also talks about his experience leading a team that helped set a world record for attendance at a women's sporting event, with over 92,000 fans at Volleyball Day in Nebraska, and discusses Parker's current education-based athletics programming with Director of Athletics Mahina Hannemann-Gago and Associate Director of Athletics John Herman.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0800 Francis Parker School Francis Parker School 2504 In this episode, we sit down with John Cook  '75, whose legendary coaching career began at Parker and culminated in a historic tenure as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers women’s volleyball program. For more than two decades at Nebraska, John led the Huskers to four national championships, numerous conference titles, and consistent Top-10 finishes, becoming the winningest Division I volleyball coach of this century. A three-time AVCA National Coach of the Year and 2017 AVCA Hall of Fame inductee, John reflects on his journey, leadership philosophy, and the experiences that shaped his remarkable career.

John also talks about his experience leading a team that helped set a world record for attendance at a women's sporting event, with over 92,000 fans at Volleyball Day in Nebraska, and discusses Parker's current education-based athletics programming with Director of Athletics Mahina Hannemann-Gago and Associate Director of Athletics John Herman.

]]> education, alumni No Off The Page with Julie Newman '10 and Laura Crabtree '00 1 1 Off The Page with Julie Newman '10 and Laura Crabtree '00 full 39332bf4-b676-4578-b385-017eed4a82b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91e4adcc Hear from alumni awardees Laura Crabtree ’00 and Julie Newman ’10. Laura, CEO of Epsilon3 and a former Crew Operations & Resource Engineer, shares her journey from Parker to helping return the U.S. to human spaceflight. Julie, Vice President of Engineering at Outpost, reflects on her path as an engineer, author, and advocate for women in STEM. Together, they discuss their Parker experiences, careers in aerospace, and the lessons that continue to guide their work.

]]> Hear from alumni awardees Laura Crabtree ’00 and Julie Newman ’10. Laura, CEO of Epsilon3 and a former Crew Operations & Resource Engineer, shares her journey from Parker to helping return the U.S. to human spaceflight. Julie, Vice President of Engineering at Outpost, reflects on her path as an engineer, author, and advocate for women in STEM. Together, they discuss their Parker experiences, careers in aerospace, and the lessons that continue to guide their work.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:12:07 -0800 Francis Parker School Francis Parker School 2930 Hear from alumni awardees Laura Crabtree ’00 and Julie Newman ’10. Laura, CEO of Epsilon3 and a former Crew Operations & Resource Engineer, shares her journey from Parker to helping return the U.S. to human spaceflight. Julie, Vice President of Engineering at Outpost, reflects on her path as an engineer, author, and advocate for women in STEM. Together, they discuss their Parker experiences, careers in aerospace, and the lessons that continue to guide their work.

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