EPS Insightful Questions: Season 1

Our inaugural season seeks to introduce us to our new Head of School, Sam Uzwack. Join us as we uncover his vision and connect with voices across EPS in engaging monthly conversations. Get ready to explore the essence of leadership and community in this exciting journey.

You can listen to Insightful Questions on any of the following platforms Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

Episode 9: On Leadership

Welcome to another episode of EPS Insightful Questions, a monthly podcast produced by EPS—designed to introduce us to our new Head of School, Sam Uzwack. For our final episode in 2023-24, Eastside Prep’s Founding Head of School, Dr. Terry Macaluso, joins Sam Uzwack to discuss leadership and some impactful moments in the founding of Eastside Prep.

Episode 8: It’s Good to Fail

Welcome to another episode of EPS Insightful Questions, a monthly podcast produced by EPS—designed to introduce us to our new Head of School, Sam Uzwack. For this episode of Insightful Questions, author Michelle Icard joins Head of School Sam Uzwack to discuss her book 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success and her upcoming visit to Eastside Prep.

Episode 7: The Art and Practice of Teaching

For this episode of Insightful Questions, EPS faculty members Karen Mills and Anne Duffy join Head of School Sam Uzwack to discuss various aspects of teaching and mentorship.

Episode 6: Diving into Partnership

For this episode of Insightful Questions, Nicole Curry (Sam’s wife) joins Head of School Sam Uzwack to discuss their own partnership over the decades as well as Eastside Prep’s partnerships—current and future.

Episode 5: The Importance of Connection

For this episode of Insightful Questions, Max Sheffield (EPS alum from the Class of 2014) joins Head of School Sam Uzwack to reminisce about their shared EPS experiences, the ongoing connections alumni have to our school, and talk about the future.

Episode 4: Burning Questions from EPS Fifth and Sixth Graders

For this episode of Insightful Questions, EPS fifth and sixth graders were invited to ask their burning questions of Head of School Sam Uzwack. From hot dogs (are they a sandwich?) to the future of Eastside Prep, the questions covered a wide range of topics from serious to silly.

Episode 3: The Season of Thanksgiving

For our third episode of Insightful Questions and in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sam’s children – MacKenzie Curry-Uzwack and Ollie Curry-Uzwack – join Sam to discuss their family Thanksgiving traditions and engage in the dressing versus stuffing debate.

Episode 2: Eastside Prep is Life Preparatory

In this month’s episode, Bart Gummere, Eastside Prep’s Associate Head of School for College Counseling and Alumni Relations, sits down with Head of School Sam Uzwack. They discuss how Eastside Prep prepares students for college and for life.

Episode 1: The Journey of Choosing Place

For our inaugural episode, Cheryl Schenk, Eastside Prep’s Director of Enrollment Management, sits down with new Head of School Sam Uzwack. They discuss Sam’s teen years and the influences and opportunities that brought him to Seattle and to Eastside Prep.

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.