Lightning Insider

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)

Lightning Insider - Episode 15

Director of Advancement Matt Sahlin and Director of Annual Fund Melissa Deckers share what Sage Hill parents, alumni, employees and guests can expect from our signature event on Saturday, May 4.
 
We also have a preview of the 2024 Spring Musical, “Beauty and the Beast,” including interviews with Senior Kamran Ansari and Junior Zabelle Martin.
 
Make sure you tune into the 10:43 time marker for a special announcement from Director of Athletics Megan Cid regarding our Girls’ Flag Football program.
 
Lastly, English teacher John Paulsen joins us for Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 14

S.A.M.E. Co-Chairs Alia Sajjadian ’24 and Isa Palacio ’24 as well as Secretary Grant Franey ’24 give a preview of what the school community can expect at Multicultural Symposium 2024 on Wednesday, April 17.
We’ll also give you a rundown on upcoming athletics and other school events. Lastly, World Languages teacher Diego Izurieta joins us for a Lightning Round.
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 13

Alyssa Flynn, Associate Director of 9th & 10th Grade College Counseling, briefs ninth grade-families on what they should keep in mind as they start their college application journey. Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update. Payton Westcott ’27 shares about her career as a F1 Academy sponsored Pro Kart driver. Lastly, Advancement Office Coordinator Libby Desmond joins us for a Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang ‘24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 12

Sara Graham, Assistant Director for Global Education & Inclusion in the Hamoui Family Sage Center, shares what’s in store for students during Spring at Sage 2024. Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update. GEMfest co-presidents Anne Chen ’24 and Riley Robinson ’24 preview the GEMfest summit for 200 middle school girls on March 16, 2024. Gracie Johnson, Administrative Assistant to the Sage Center, also joins us for a Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang '24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 11

The College Counseling Team joins Lightning Insider to share an overview of its office and dispel some common college admission myths. We highlight some upcoming Sage Hill happenings and Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update. Lastly, Science teacher Tom Ronan joins us for a Lightning Round. Sage Hill students, parents, faculty and staff are invited to call the Lightning Insider hotline and leave a shoutout to their Advisory, Athletics Team, Club or maybe a favorite friend, teacher or coach. Remember to leave a voicemail with just your first name. Our hotline number is (949)-799-2284. 
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang '24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 10

Lead Learning Specialist April Leavenworth offers advice on how students can resharpen their organizational and study habits in the new year. We highlight some upcoming Sage Hill happenings and Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update. Lastly, Science teacher Dr. Todd Haney joins us for a Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang '24)

Lightning Insider - Episode 9

Head of School Patricia Merz shares an exciting update on the proposed middle school project and her end of year message. Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update. Lastly, Mathematics chair and teacher Dr. Drew Ishii joins us for a Lightning Round.
 
(Original Artwork by Sabrina Chang '24)