Pulaski Academy - Innovation in Education

The Pulaski Academy Podcast: Innovation in Education. Stories of how we are inspiring students to explore, create, contribute, and achieve. Pulaski Academy is an independent college preparatory school for 2.5-year old through 12th-grade students located in Little Rock, Arkansas

Jerrod Barnhill: PA Faculty and Coach (Episode 2 of 2)

We sat down for Part 2 of our chat with current PA Coach and Faculty member, Jerrod Barnhill. Jerrod shares more about why he decided to come to PA and what he found was different about the school and community compared to what he had heard on the outside!

02-28
42:19

Jerrod Barnhill: PA Faculty and Coach (Episode 1 of 2)

New PA Faculty Member and Coach, Jerrod Barnhill, sits down with Innovation in Education: the PA Podcast to talk more about his background and philosophy as a coach, mentor and educator and what led to his decision to move from public school to PA. This is Part 1 in a two part series.

02-18
38:07

Connor Parr - 2017 Pulaski Academy Alum

The PA Podcast sat down with 2017 PA alum and 2021 Arkansas alum, Connor Parr, to talk about his time at PA from PK3 - Graduation. Connor shares how PA prepared him for college and about how his PA education made an impact on his life and career.

02-07
26:22

Ayana Gray: 2011 Pulaski Academy Graduate and New York Times Best Selling Author

We sit down with 2011 Pulaski Academy Graduate and New York Times Best Selling Author Ayana Gray to chat more about her new book Beasts of Prey and her time at Pulaski Academy and the University of Arkansas.

11-10
31:40

Kate Moffitt: Pulaski Academy Alum and Current PA Parent

2004 Pulaski Academy alum and current PA parent Kate Moffitt sits down with us to share more about her PA experience as a student and now as a PA mom. Kate grew up in Greenbrier AR, but ended up transferring to PA for a more rigorous academic experience, After attending Georgetown University, she moved back to Little Rock to start a family. You'll enjoy Kate's story and love hearing why she decided to bring her children and family back to PA!

09-24
27:26

Hunter Paddie - Pulaski Academy Alum and University of Iowa Dental Student

2014 Pulaski Academy alum Hunter Paddie sits down with us to share more about his experience growing up at Pulaski Academy, being a part of several PA State Championship teams, what he learned playing for coach Kelley, and his plans for post-dental school.

08-17
27:14

Robyn Barrow - Pulaski Academy Alum and University of Pennsylvania PhD. Student

We sat down with 2011 National Merit Finalist and Pulaski Academy Alum Robyn Barrow to chat more about her time as an undergraduate ot Rhodes College, completing her Masters work at the prestigious Courtauld Institute of Art and her current PhD. work at the University of Pennsylvania. Robyn also shares more about her upcoming residency in Iceland as part of her Fulbright Scholarship award.

08-04
24:00

Jack and Sam Bennett - PA Alums and Founding Members of the Band Bad Habit

We had a great conversation with Pulaski Academy alums and founding members of the Arkansas band Bad Habit. Jack and Sam share about their experiences at PA, how the band got started, where the name came from and what the future looks like for the guys.

07-02
23:09

Hayden Henry - PA Alum and Current Razorback Linebacker

We visit with Pulaski Academy alum and current Razorback Linebacker Hayden Henry. Hayden shares about his time growing up in a "football-rich" family, his experience playing for Pulaski Academy and what his plans are for a future in the pros.

06-25
26:25

Robert Fuller - Pulaski Academy Alum, Entrepreneur and Author

We had a great conversation with PA alum, author and entrepreneur Robert Fuller. Robert shares about his time as a student at Pulaski Academy and how faculty made a big impact on his life.

06-18
31:20

Anthony Lucas - Head Football Coach at Pulaski Academy Part 2

Part 2 of our conversation with PA Head Football Coach Anthony Lucas. Anthony discusses his plans regarding sticking with the "Kevin Kelley Philosophy" of never punting and always on-side kicking. He also shares about what makes PA Football so special - that's more than just wins and championships.

06-14
31:29

Anthony Lucas - Head Football Coach at Pulaski Academy Part 1

We sit down with PA Head Football Coach Anthony Lucas to hear more about him, what brought him to Pulaski Academy and his vision for the future of PA Football.

06-09
23:40

Savannah Jacoby - Pulaski Academy Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

we sit down with Savannah to chat about Pulaski Academy's Varsity volleyball program and the benefits of team sports at PA.

05-26
15:43

Sid Yu, Pulaski Academy Junior - Jazz Music, Academic Goals, and Cooking

Pulaski Academy Junior Sid Yu chats with us about his family's history as Jazz musicians, his love for music, his academic goals, and his passion for cooking.

05-26
24:13

Katie Dudley - Pulaski Academy Choir and Piano Faculty

Katie shares more about her role at Pulaski Academy in our Performing Arts Department, Harmony Boys and Girls choir, our productions, and the benefits of a PA education.

05-26
15:47

Pulaski Academy Senior Thesis - Senior Thesis Students

PA Senior Thesis students share updates on their Senior Thesis Capstone project, the advantages of research and writing at Pulaski Academy, and defending their thesis.

05-26
14:36

Christina Carroll - Pulaski Academy Lower School STEM Faculty

Christina chats with us about the value of STEM education and the opportunities Pulaski Academy Lower School (1st-4th grade) students have as part of our STEM education curriculum.

05-26
15:36

Juli Paddie - Pulaski Academy's STEAM Teacher

Juli shares more about Pulaski Academy's Early Childhood School STEAM program and the value of STEAM education for early childhood children.

05-26
26:05

Brittyn Davis - Pulaski Academy Art Teacher

Brittyn sits down to discuss the opportunities for middle and upper schools students in the Art program at Pulaski Academy

05-26
14:17

Futa Shinkawa, PA Senior - Academics, Kevin Kelley, and Bruin Football

Futa shares stories of playing football for "Never Punt Coach" Kevin Kelley and the Pulaski Academy Bruins, how he started playing football, winning state championships, academics, and his college plans.

05-26
22:52

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