Lightning Insider

Dean of School Life Dominic Campeau returns to Lightning Insider to preview the Ninth Grade Student Retreat in Big Bear and Club Fair 2025, as well as a reminder for students to maintain their outlets for fun.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events.
Lastly, Admission Office Coordinator Tina McDaniel sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

Lightning Insider debuts for the 2025-2026 school year! Head of School Patricia Merz reflects on Convocation 2025, shares an update on the Middle School and Second Gymnasium project and looks ahead to the coming year.
Director of Athletics Megan Cid also returns with an Athletics Update for the fall season.
Lastly, Academic Program Assistant Allyson Webb sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.