Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson

The Windward School

English Education

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Episodes 14

Avg. Duration 35m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Oct 2024

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson. In each episode, Jamie will engage in informal, unscripted conversations with key community members—to learn more about their professional journey, the work they do for Windward, and the impact they have within our community. Guests will dive into a variety of topics including school life, curriculum, dyslexia, and other important issues that impact our students, faculty, staff, and community. Join us each month to hear our guests' inspiring stories and learn from the incredible individuals who help make a difference in the lives of our students.

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Recent Episodes

Pencils Down With Jamie Williamson Ep 14: Kara Schremser, Teacher Training Program Director

Feb 18, 2026 33m

In this episode, Jamie Williamson is joined by Windward's Teacher Training Program Director Kara Schremser. Kara offers an inside look at the depth and intentionality behind Windward’s Teacher…

S2E4 Pencils Down With Jamie Williamson Ep 13: Melissa Stewart, Associate Director of Development

Dec 02, 2025 28m

In this episode, Head of School Jamie Williamson is joined by Melissa Stewart, associate director of development who talks about how her lifelong travels have impacted her approach to her work, the…

S2E3 Pencils Down With Jamie Williamson Ep 12: Diane Kissner, Outplacement Director

Nov 10, 2025 26m

Jamie is joined by Outplacement Director Diane Kissner. Diane reflects on her 30 years at Windward, the work of the outplacement department, and the relationships she has built with families over the…

S2E2 Pencils Down With Jamie Williamson Ep 11: JP Bifone, Director of Marketing and Communications

Oct 26, 2025 34m

In this episode of Pencils Down, Jamie is joined by Windward's Director of Marketing and Communications JP Bifone to discuss the work of the marketing and communications department and how the team…

S2E10 Pencils Down With Jamie Williamson Ep 10: Windward Parents Association Co-Presidents

Oct 21, 2025 31m

In this episode, Jamie Williamson is joined by Windward Parents Association (WPA) Co-Presidents Lindsay Friedman and Jessie Spain. They discuss their children’s journeys to Windward, the important…

S1E9 Pencils Down With Jamie Williamson Ep 9: Student Council Leaders Sophia Hadar, Jesse Brown, Clara Gaudelet, & Stuart Ross

May 30, 2025 36m

In this episode of Pencils Down, Jamie welcomes key members of the Manhattan and Westchester Middle School Student Councils. Sophia Hadar, Jesse Brown, Clara Gaudelet, and Stuart Ross discuss their…

Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson Episode 8: Marilyn Hunt, Director of Health, PE & Athletics and Dan Smith, Athletic Director

Apr 30, 2025 54m

In this episode of Pencils Down, Director of Health, PE and Athletics Marilyn Hunt, and Athletic Director Dan Smith sit down with Jamie. Both Marilyn and Dan reflect on their time at Windward and how…

S1E7 Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson Episode 7: Jon Rosenshine, Associate Head of School

Mar 21, 2025 37m

In this episode of Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson, Jamie is joined by Associate Head of School Jon Rosenshine. The conversation dives into some of Jon’s contributions to Windward over the years,…

S1E6 Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson Episode 6: Christopher Eberhard, Westchester Middle School Campus Head

Feb 27, 2025 41m

In episode 6, Jamie Williamson sits down with Westchester Middle School Campus Head Chris Eberhard to reflect on Chris’ 27-year journey at Windward. From his early days as a teacher to his current…

S1E5 Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson Episode 5: Dr. Anna Weiser, Director of Student Support and Social-Emotional Learning

Jan 28, 2025 40m

Meet Dr. Anna Weiser, director of student support and social-emotional learning. In this episode of Pencils Down, Jamie Williamson discusses a range of topics with Dr. Weiser including the gift of…

S1E4 Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson Episode 4: Dr. Romina Pacheco, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Dec 19, 2024 30m

Jamie Williamson is joined by Dr. Romina Pacheco, director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in this episode of Pencils Down. Listen to Dr. Pacheco share her journey from starting…

Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson Episode 3: Windward Faculty Award Recipients Lacey Fraser and Ashley Anne Bloom

Dec 02, 2024 49m

In this episode, Jamie Williamson is joined by two of Windward’s 2024 faculty award winners: Lacey Fraser, recipient of the Isabel Greenbaum Stone Master Teacher Award, and Ashley Anne Bloom, Sandi…

Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson Episode 2: Alexis Pochna, Director of The Windward Institute

Oct 29, 2024 36m

Jamie Williamson sits down with Director of The Windward Institute Alexis Pochna for a special Dyslexia Awareness Month episode of Pencils Down. Together they dive into Alexis' journey from assistant…

S1E1 Pencils Down with Jamie Williamson Episode 1: Lisa Murray, Associate Head of School for Academic Programs

Oct 22, 2024 35m

Head of School Jamie Williamson sits with Lisa Murray, associate head of school for academic programs to discuss her career, the unique programs at The Windward School, and how this recently added…

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