Kaedron Hall serves as Ascension Episcopal School's Middle School music teacher. This year, he embarked on a new journey exploring the various fine arts with his students. Struggling with insecurities as most artists do, Mr. Hall talks about how he learned to "validate his own ideas." Learn more about Ascension at www.ascensionbluegators.org. Intro and Outro Music created by Trey St. Germain (Current Ascension 6th grader)

Stephen Hearen serves as Ascension Episcopal School's Head Football Coach. A family man, he enjoys time with his own kids as much as time on the field. As an Ascension employee for almost a decade, Coach Hearen is full of Blue Gator pride and talks about the valuable lessons learned beyond the X's and O's of football. Learn more about Ascension at www.ascensionbluegators.org. Intro and Outro Music created by Trey St. Germain (Current Ascension 6th grader)

Jeff Pinnow serves as Ascension Episcopal School's Head of School. With international experience in education, Pinnow came to Ascension in 2023 with a wide background. Married to his high school sweetheart, enjoying shrimp and grits, and looking forward to his first South Louisiana Festival, Pinnow shares his past, present, and future. Learn more about Ascension at www.ascensionbluegators.orgIntro and Outro Music created by: Trey St. Germain (Current Ascension 6th grader)

Reverend Emily Hylden is a leader at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Lafayette, LA. A graduate of Duke University, Mother Emily is also a certified yoga instructor, and a spiritual director, runs a podcast, and is raising her three young boys with her husband, Father Jordan Hylden. Mother Emily leads not only our PK3 - 12th grade students in worship but also leads the church and school community with her peaceful, heartfelt preachings.

Click to listen to Father Jordan Hylden's episode on Spotify.

See more from Mother Emily:

Instagram: @fatheremily

Podcast: Emily Rose Meditations

Website/Blog: emilyhylden.com

And check out the resources she mentioned in this episode.

Humbler Faith, Bigger God: Finding a Story to Live https://www.amazon.com/Humbler-Faith-Bigger-God-Finding/dp/0802879314

Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine LoveCloud of Unknowing

*Learn more about Ascension Episcopal School at www.ascensionbluegators.org.

*Learn more about the Episcopal Church of the Ascension at www.ascensionlafayette.com

(Music by: Kaedron Hall)

Shome Dasgupta is an Ascension alumnus, upper school English Teacher, and yearbook and journalism sponsor. In addition, Shome writes poetry, short novels and stories, and has a collection of prose coming out soon. From battling darkness to now sharing his light, Shome is one person you meet and never forget. He is gentle, generous, truthful, kind, and brave.

Shome's website: https://www.shomedome.com/

Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=shome+dasgupta

Learn more about Ascension Episcopal School at www.ascensionbluegators.org.

(Music by: Kaedron Hall)

Coach Sciambra has coached our lower and middle school Blue Gators to better health since 1995. Having coached volleyball, tennis, basketball, baseball, and golf, Coach Sciambra has also performed on stage. He loves Ascension for its family-oriented atmosphere, explains why he is always smiling, a time he had "big" hair, and leaves listeners with a final piece of advice. This episode is sure to make you smile!

If you would like a copy of Ascension Episcopal School's 60th-anniversary book to learn more about the school's history, you can get your copy using the link below.

https://www.ascensiongatorshack.org/products/ascension-episcopal-school-sixty-years-of-excellence

Learn more about Ascension Episcopal School at www.ascensionbluegators.org.

(Music by: Kaedron Hall)

Ms. Melissa LaCour supports lower and middle school students on our Downtown Campus as the campus counselor. Ms. LaCour talks about what counseling is, the importance of mental health, and the value of general well-being. Additionally, she offers 3 top tips for parents!

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(Music by: Kaedron Hall)

Ms. Sarah Davenport leads Ascension's Upper School Campus consisting of 8th - 12th graders. Joining the Ascension family in 2021, Sarah's strong leadership and genuine relatability make her well-respected among faculty and students. We talk about Brene Brown, leadership, and how she likes to relax in this engaging episode.