Lightning Insider

Lightning Insider - Episode 25 (Feat. Dr. Joseph Moody)

Director of Middle School Dr. Joseph Moody shares his vision for how Sage Hill plans to add grades 7 and 8 to its program in August 2026.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid shares the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events and shouts out our recent athletes of the week. Bella Giarla '25 and Claire Casey '25 also drop in for a recap of the Girl's Volleyball season.
Lastly, Young Alumni Program Manger Catie Chase sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 24 (Feat. College Counseling Team)

The College Counseling Team joined our mid-semester huddle to offer encouragement for seniors as they wrap up their early college admission applications. Our college counselors also shared tips to guide juniors as they look ahead to the coming year.
 
Director of Athletics Megan Cid shares the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events and highlights our recent athletes of the week.
 
Lastly, Receptionist Lisa Willett sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 23 (Feat. Peter Jordan & Student Ambassadors)

It’s time for Admission Open House! Peter Jordan, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, is joined by Student Ambassadors Justin Kline ’26 and Madeline Stagg ’25 to preview our largest event of the year for prospective families.
 
Director of Athletics Megan Cid shares the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events and highlights our recent athletes of the week.
 
Lastly, World Languages Department Chair and Latin teacher Dr. Jeffrey Feland sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 22 (Feat. Sanan Shirinian)

Sanan Shirinian, Director of the Hamoui Family Sage Center for Innovative Curriculum, shares an overview of Sage Hill’s signature programs, previews Sage Center Orientation Day and offers the community some advice on how to grow through this presidential election cycle.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid gives a rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events and shouts out our recent athletes of the week.
Lastly, Biology teacher Derek Shapiro sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 21

Dean of School Life Dominic Campeau returns to Lightning Insider to preview the Ninth Grade Student Retreat in Big Bear and Club Fair. He also shares how we made the most of his summer break and predictions for the 2024 MLB World Series.
Associate Athletic Director Mike Farzley gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events and is joined with a special shoutout from Lightning Football from Justin Graham ’25 and Dylan Dolotta ’25.
Lastly, Mathematics teacher Rena Dear sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 20

Lightning Insider returns with its first episode of the 2024-2025 school year! Head of School Patricia Merz shares some of her biggest takeaways from the first day of school, becoming a Sage Hill parent and an update on the Middle School & Second Gym Project.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns to announce exciting happenings in the Fall Athletics Season.
Lastly, Mathematics teacher Cece Angotti sat down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 19

In our final episode of the 2023-2024 school year, Head of School Patricia Merz previews what Sage Hill families can expect at the Awards Ceremony and Commencement for the Class of 2024. She also shares an update on the Middle School & Second Gym Project as well as her biggest takeaways from the past year.
Instrumental Music Director Dr. Brent Dodson is our Lightning Round guest.
Lightning Insider will return to its usual program schedule in August 2024.
(Illustration by Sabrina Chang ’24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 18

Ella Wong ‘26 shares about the Kindness Initiative, which encourages school community members to report random acts of kindness in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month. As the incoming Student Council vice president, she also gives us a rundown on student activities and programs she’s planning for the 2024-25 school year. Director of Athletics Megan Cid offers exciting updates on postseason competition, the Spring Athletic Awards Celebration and construction underway at Ramer Field. Lastly, Science Department Chair and Chemistry teacher Anie Robinson joins us for Lightning Round. (Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 17

Judge Carly Edelstein ’04 shares how her experience as a Sage Hill student propelled her to a career of public service as a teacher, federal court clerk, public defender and most recently as an Ohio appellate judge. English teacher Elizabeth Chung also joins us for a Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 16

Director of Admission & Financial Aid Peter Jordan and Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid Leyla Hanjan share an update on the Class of 2028, why our newest families chose Sage Hill and a preview of upcoming Admission events
 
Director of Athletics Megan Cid shouts out our CIF-SS student athletes of the year and gives the rundown on competition in the final weeks of the Spring Athletics Season.
 
Lastly, History teacher Steven Duxbury joins us for Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)