Lightning Insider

Lightning Insider - Episode 38 (Feat. Patricia Merz)

In our final episode of the 2024-2025 school year, Head of School Patricia Merz previews what Sage Hill families can expect at the Awards Ceremony and Commencement for the Class of 2025. She also shares an update on the Middle School & Second Gym Project as well as takeaways from her first year as a Sage Hill parent.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with exciting news about our 2025 CIF State Boys’ Volleyball Champions and other highlights from the past year.
Sarah Christeson, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of School Life, is our latest Lightning Round guest.
Lightning Insider will return to its usual program schedule in August 2025.

Lightning Insider - Episode 37 ( Feat. Start-Up Business Contest)

Bella Giarla ’25, Alyssa Cuff ’26 and Social Studies teacher Teryn Bentley discuss the results of the sixth annual Sage Hill Start-Up Business Competition. This end-of-year project for the Principles of Business class brings students’ business plans in front of a “Shark Tank”-style panel of judges.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with exciting playoff updates from Sage Hill’s spring athletics teams.
Lastly, Spanish teacher Dr. Ruth Rubio-Gilbertson sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider - Episode 36 (Spring at Sage Preview)

Sara Graham, Sage Center Assistant Director for Global Education & Inclusion, shares some pro tips for traveling abroad and previews Spring at Sage 2025.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update on some spring post-season achievements.
Lastly, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Jill Livermore joins host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider - Episode 35 (Feat. Spring Musical Cast)

As cast members of the Spring Musical, Paul Cauffman ’26, Fiori Lee ’25 and Evan Pak ’25 preview what audiences can expect from “Hadestown” premiering on Thursday, April 24 in the Kazu Fukuda Black Box Theater.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update, including our recent Athletes of the Week!
Lastly, Physical Eduction & Wellness Department Chair Amy Ray sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider - Episode 34 (Feat. Alyssa Flynn)

Alyssa Flynn, Associate Director of Ninth & 10th Grade College Counseling, rejoins the podcast to advise current and prospective families on what they should keep in mind as they prepare for their journey to college.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update, including shoutouts for our recent Athletes of the Week.
Lastly, History & Social Studies Department Chair Kate Ball sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider - Episode 33 (Feat. S.A.M.E.)

Isaac Alegria ’26, Aisha Muhsin ’26 and Naomi Tran ‘25 of Sage Advocates for Multicultural Education (S.A.M.E.) preview Multicultural Symposium, which will host seminars and panels for all Sage Hill students on Wednesday, April 16.
 
English teacher & Ninth Grade Dean Elizabeth Anauld also sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider: Episode 32 (Feat. GEMfest)

GEMfest student leaders Fiori Lee ’25 and Annika Shah ’26 preview what to expect and how to register for the Girls Empowerment Movement’s event at Sage Hill School on Saturday, March 8!
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update, including the reopening of our modernized baseball field after months of construction.
Lastly, Director of Facilities Dan Livingston sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider - Episode 31 (Feat. Reimagined)

Reimagined Upcycling Club Co-Presidents Anna Yang ‘25 and Lauren Stoney ‘26 preview the sustainable fashion show returning to the Kazu Fukuda Black Box Theater at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 14.
School Nurse Reanna Kirzhner also sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider - Episode 30 (Feat. Summer at Sage)

Summer at Sage Co-Directors Issac Sierra and Sarah Christeson join the podcast to share what’s new this year with our summer camps, workshops and credit classes.
 
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update. Finley Maynard ’26 and Lizzy Ball ’26 also recap the Girls’ soccer season in a sports spotlight.
 
Lastly, Director of Human Resources Angela Oliver sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider - Episode 29 (Feat. Beril Tekin)

Science teacher Beril Tekin shares about her recent visit to the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a mentor for future STEM teachers. Tekin also previews her original screenplay recently produced by Netflix Türkiye.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update. 
Lastly, Sage Center Director Sanan Shirinian sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round. (Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang '24)