Insightful Questions: Empathetic Dialogue – Meeting Students Where They Are

Welcome to EPS Insightful Questions, a monthly podcast produced by EPS—your monthly gateway into the vibrant world of education through the lens of the Eastside Prep community. In our second season, Head of School Sam Uzwack speaks with members of the EPS community to explore how Leading Compassionately and Empathetic Dialogue shape their experiences—in the classroom, on the field, or behind the scenes.

For this episode, EPS social science faculty members Diana Gonzalez-Castillo and Dan Yezbick reflect on building trust within the classroom setting in order to build on the habits of mind and skills for civil discourse to flourish. As Diana Gonzalez-Castillo notes, “One of the most exciting things about teaching is getting to foster a community within a classroom.”

Join us as we explore the insights that inspire compassionate leadership and intentional listening!

Special thanks to Oliver C. (Class of 2023) for the music and to our production team (Vickie Baldwin, Derek Clarke, Alek Edmonds, Tina Hadden). Please email insight@eastsideprep.org for any questions.