The Prism Podcast

Walking Forward In Faith

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

As we initiate a new podcast season, we'll be discussing some current issues our students will encounter this year: college applications to AI trends in social media. Before we jump into all of that, we want to frame everything we plant to talk about with a posture of faith, not of control. In this podcast, Superintendent Misty Newcomb and Principal Lindsey Nichols talk about what it looks like in their parenting and in their work.

Welcome to the 2025-26 Season of the Prism Podcast

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Lindsey Nichols, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 7 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Lindsey Nichols as they discuss the new year and the position of faith they are holding as parents and staff members this year.

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this week's podcast, Misty Newcomb, Caitlin Honasan, and Lindsey Nichols talk about the importance of prioritizing your bond as husband and wife as you raise your children.

Healthy Authority In the Home

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this week’s podcast, Misty Newcomb, Caitlin Honasan, and Lindsey Nichols talk about what healthy authority looks like in the home. They compare modern parenting trends and discuss how those trends stack up against Biblical patterns.

How to Walk Your Kids Through Conflict

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this week's podcast, we are talking about conflict. Where there is community, there's bound to be conflict. This week, we are talking about peer-to-peer conflict and student-teacher conflict. As parents and teachers, we want to make sure that we engage with conflict in a way that allows our individual children and our whole community to mature and develop. This is a good one for parents of all ages.

Digging Deeper into Social Media and Its Impact on Our Lives

Sun, 3 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this week's podcast, Superintendent Misty Newcomb, Principal Lindsey Nichols, and Dean of Students Caitlin Honasan talk about some of the risks associated with social media and practical approaches to manage these risks with your child.

An Important Podcast on Building Habits and Routines

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:31:41 +0000

In this week's podcast, Superintendent Misty Newcomb, Dean of Students Caitlin Honasan, and Principal Lindsey Nichols talk about building routines and systems in your home. Their take is a little different than the standard advice you'll hear. We think it's so good we're even saying it might be the best podcast you've ever heard on building routines and habits in your home. Take a listen and let us know if you agree

The End Game

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This week Superintendent Misty Newcomb, Dean of Students Caitlin Honasan, and Principal Lindsey Nichols meet up to continue our conversation on building home structures. This week they look at the end game of parenting and have a pop-up homework assignment for families who are listening. We strongly encourage you to take a listen to this one and really engage these conversations in your home.

Building Structures to Bring Definition to Our Homes

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:23:42 +0000

In this week’s podcast, Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Lindsey Nichols and Caitlin Honasan. Listen as they introduce a new series.

Wilderness Recap

Sun, 6 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We have a special podcast this week. Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by High School scholars Zakyla Nobie, Andrew Petersen, and Briana Weldon as they share about the most recent High School wilderness trip.

A Brief Evaluation of Paradigms That Influence Our Parenting

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this week's podcast, Misty Newcomb, Caitlin Honasan, and Lindsey Nichols wrap up the first series of the year by talking about the cultural paradigms surrounding individualism and how these subtle ideas about children and parenting can influence how we think and parent.

Let’s Get Connected

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s podcast Misty Newcomb, Caitlin Honasan, and Lindsey Nichols talk about the importance of social connections and delve into some of the challenges to staying connected in 2024. They offer practical tips for engaging the trends of this time in order to build stronger relationships.

Walking on Sunshine

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This week Superintendent Misty Newcomb, Dean of Students Caitlin Honasan, and Principal Lindsey Nichols continue the conversation about the habits and lifestyle changes we can incorporate into our family’s lives to help our human bodies be healthy and focused. This week, they discuss the power of getting a little sunshine in and experiencing the great outdoors. Not only will you hear some surprising research about the impact of being outdoors, but you’ll also hear how they incorporate getting time outdoors into their homes.

The Middle and High School Years: A Time of Growth and Identity Development

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 8 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s podcast, Caitlin Honasan, Lindsey Nichols, and Misty Newcomb take a look at what’s going on with the brain, body, and social experiences that occur during the middle and high school years and how parents can support, protect, and strengthen their students during this crucial time. They also add some context around some of the initiatives that we have at Prism during these years and how these experiences connect to student development.

What Happens When Children Play?

Sun, 1 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Superintendent Misty Newcomb, Dean of Students Caitlin Honasan, and Principal Lindsey Nichols are back this week with an interesting podcast focused on the importance of unstructured play. They discuss what happens to children’s brains when they play, the social dynamics of play, and what happens when children don’t get engage in enough play. They also share how they are bringing more unstructured play and social interactions into both our elementary and middle school/high school experiences.

In our overview of research on play, we pulled from our institutional knowledge as educators and from the following research articles.

Play Science: What we Know so Far

Brain Building through Play.

Prosocial foundations of academic achievement

The Decline of Pay and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents

The Importance of Play in Promoting Health Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds

1 Juster et al. “Major Changes Have Taken Place in How Children and Teens Spend Their Time,” 2004

Let's Get Moving!

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this podcast, Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Caitlin Honasan and Lindsey Nichols as they discuss the imperative to get our kids moving not just in bursts of exercise, but throughout the day. Learn more about the benefits and how you can partner with school leaders to build your child’s fitness this year.

2024-25 Podcast Kickoff

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In our inaugural podcast of the year, school leaders highlight a big push to help students and families develop holistically. Misty Newcomb is joined by Dean of Students Caitlin Honasan and Principal Lindsey Nichols as they introduce some of the overarching goals of this school year and how parents can connect inside of them.

How to Respond when Family Issues Reveal Internal Issues

Sun, 2 Apr 2023 12:48:07 +0000

In this weeks podcast Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Brandy Mashburn and Jessica Newcomb as they discuss how to respond when issues within your home bring up internal issues.

Connecting Your Family to Community

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:34:58 +0000

Often we talk about the importance of awareness of our peer interactions from the standpoint of who to avoid. As parents, it is our responsibility to monitor and protect our kids from bad influences. But an often overlooked—and equally important responsibility—is the extent to which we proactively connect our children to their community and the importance of that connection. In this podcast, Lindsey Nichols and Sierra Rose join Superintendent Misty Newcomb in talking about how they make this happen with their kids. There’s a special encouragement in here to parents of older children as well, so be sure and listen along.

Building Space in your Home for Communication Part 2

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:07:18 +0000

In this week’s podcast Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Sarah Denison, Josh Spielmaker, and Ben Lagrone. They continue the conversation on Building Strong Families by sharing how they have worked through the internal noise—mindsets, attitudes, and insecurities—that can be hindrances—if not overcome—to building strong homes.

Building Space in your Home for Communication Part 1

Sun, 5 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Bethany Arp and Lindsey Nichols this week as they continue the series on Building Strong Families. In this week’s podcast we talked about the importance of quieting the noise in your home so that you can have that meaningful communication that we’ve been discussing in our prior podcasts.

Upcoming Spring Events

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast series on Building Strong Families to share some information about spring events that are coming up in the next couple of months including enrollment, family camp, and our first ever High School Formal!!!

Building Strong Families: Coming Together to Build Your Home

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this weeks podcast, Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Lindsey Nichols and Jessica Lagrone in a discussion on how to come together as a couple to make decisions, interpret circumstances, or build family routines.

Building Security for your Child in the Structures of Your Home

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This week we continue our series on Building Strong Families with guests Malachi Nichols, Jessica Lagrone, and Josh Spielmaker. These guests join Superintendent Misty Newcomb as they discuss how they have worked to build balanced structures in their home that help build their child’s identity and help them find security in their place in your home.

Building Strong Families Series: Strong Marriages

Sun, 5 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In a continuation of their conversation last week, Josh Spielmaker and Clay Newcomb join Superintendent Misty Newcomb this week as they talk about practical steps to building Strong Marriages.

Building Our Homes Series

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This week we are launching a new series on the Prism Podcast called "Building our Homes.” Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Clay Newcomb and Josh Spielmaker as they launch the series with a discussion on understanding the architecture of our homes.

Walking Your Child Through Grief & Crisis

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:30:00 +0000

This week's podcast is on Walking your Child through Grief and Crisis. Join Superintendent Misty Newcomb as she and Jenny Greslin and Zach Newcomb provide some insight about walking through grief as a family.

Kicking Off 2023 in Prism North America

Sun, 8 Jan 2023 20:03:37 +0000

In this podcast Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by the Prism North America Principals as they give a sneak peak at what will be happening around the Prism North America community this semester.

Great Prism North America Read-A-Long Finale

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:52:54 +0000

This week we close out the Shepherding a Child's Heart Great Prism North America Read-a-Long with a conversation with some of our parents across the Prism North America community. They share the impact and practical application of the book on their home. Listen now as Misty Newcomb is joined by Tonye Davis, Tasha Moreno, and Nathan Arp in the final podcast on Shepherding a Child's Heart.

Shepherding a Teenager's Heart

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:46:59 +0000

Misty Newcomb closes out the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long with the second half of the conversation started last week with Ben Lagrone, Jenny Greslin, and Josh Spielmaker. Teenagers take the main stage as they discuss strategies specific to raising kids between the ages of 12-18 years.

Strategies for Infancy and Early Childhood

Sun, 6 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this week's podcast, Misty Newcomb, Josh Spielmaker, Jenny Greslin and Ben Lagrone have the first in a two-part conversation about practical strategies for parents raising young children. The focus of the last two week's has been primarily geared toward young children, join us next week as we jump into a discussion about Shepherding a Teenager's heart.

Evaluating Our Discipline Strategies

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Zach Newcomb) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s podcast, Misty continues her conversation with family counselor Zach Newcomb on discipline strategies. They break the taboo of talking about certain discipline strategies and talk about how parents can evaluate their own discipline strategies more effectively.

Discussing Discipline in the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Zach Newcomb) — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This we we return to the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long. Misty Newcomb is joined by Zach Newcomb as they have a meaningful conversation about discipline and tools for Shepherding a Child's Heart. This is the first of a 2 part discussion with Zach and Misty about discipline. Prom preschool to high school, there is something in here for everyone.

Quarter 1 Update and Parent Teacher Conferences

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

We have one more time-sensitive interruption to our book study. Join Superintendent Misty Newcomb and principals Caitlin Honasan and Lindsey Nichols as they close off the 1st quarter and help parents understand Parent Teacher Conference formats.

Wilderness Trip Recap

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 9 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Join us for this special episode with Prism North America high schoolers as they discuss the recent wilderness trip and their impact from it.

Looking at Communication with Your Child in the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 2 Oct 2022 13:40:00 +0000

Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Bethany Arp, Jessica Newcomb, and Josh Spielmaker as they discuss Communication with your child in the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long.

Looking at Setting Goals for Your Children in the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Misty Newcomb is joined by Kristie Spielmaker and Sierra Rose as they discuss setting goals for their children and how those goals have changed throughout parenthood. This is part of a podcast on The Great Prism North America Read-a-Long. If you're joining us, we'll be looking at Chapters 7, 8, and 9 next week.

Looking at Shaping Influences in the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Misty Newcomb is joined by Josh Spielmaker and Ben and Jessica Lagrone as they discuss the first four chapters of Shepherding a Child's Heart in the Great Prism North America Read Along. Join us by listening along to this rich discussion.

The Great Prism Read-a-Long - Introduction

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Lisa Baird and Josh Spielmaker as we kick of the Great Prism Read-a-Long.

Kicking Off a New Year and the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long

Sun, 4 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our 4th Season of the Prism Podcast!! WE are really looking forward to this season of the Prism podcast and to all that it will hold. In this week's podcast Misty Newcomb, Caitlin Honasan, and Josh Spielmaker meet up and talk about the launch of the school year and the launch of the Great Prism North America Parent Read-a-Long. Parents from across Prism North America have picked up a copy of the book of Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp. Misty and Josh share the impact this book had on them when they first read this as part of a group for new parents 20 years ago and the continued impact it has on them today.

Looking Ahead to Next Year

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This week, the High School Principal Caitlin Honasan & Elementary Principal Lindsey Nichols join Superintendent Misty Newcomb as they talk about next school year! Get an inside look at what is working at our process for planning next year. We are on a journey to provide families with far more than an educational option, but a place where students can grow and thrive in their environment. So, listen in and hear how that will happen.

Are Standardized Tests Really That Bad?

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000

This week, the High School Principal Caitlin Honasan & Elementary Principal Lindsey Nichols join Superintendent Misty Newcomb as they discuss standardized tests. In it they talk about Prism’s philosophy on testing and how tests are used as a tool to improve instruction. The principals give some pointers on how parents can utilize a growth mindset to frame the conversations around tests and test results.

What is Work / Life Balance

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Listen in as Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Kristen Harding and Kristie Spielmaker to discuss issues of work/life balance from the perspective of working mothers. Join along as these career women who are also wives and mothers address "mom guilt," how requirements and demands change in different seasons of life, as well as debunking some of the misconceptions of what work/life balance really is. You're sure to not want to miss this one.

Confronting Anxiety as a Parent

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Listen in as Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Anna Mwangi, Lisa Baird, and Lindsey Nichols as they discuss how to alleviate the anxiety and fear that many parents feel as they raise their children. Getting perspective from the right places, identifying the traps that are out there, and knowing what God says produces confidence and peace in a world that is full of conflicting idea. You won't want to miss this one!

Helping our Students Build Perspective

Sun, 6 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Gretchen Boe and Kristie Spielmaker as they discuss how parents can help students build a perspective that is both broad (includes others’) and long (looks beyond the here and now).

Mothers as Culture Builders in their Home

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this podcast Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Genevieve Wright, Sara Snow, and Jessica Hankerson as they discuss how mothers are powerful culture builders in their home. They cover a range of topics from how motherhood changes in different seasons, the power of small connections, and even touch on "mom guilt". This is a great podcast for mothers of children of all ages.

The Role of Fathers in Building Culture

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Ian Mills, Clay Newcomb, and Josh Spielmaker as they talk about the importance of fathers not only in homes, but in our schools. In addition to discussing cultural trends and statistics related to the role of fathers, they will also share some experiences, strategies, and tips on what they have done to build a strong culture and identity in their homes.

Single Motherhood

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Dr. Malachi Nichols, Chloe Bello, and Josh Spielmaker as they discuss their experiences being raised by single mothers. Single Motherhood can seem like a monumental job, but the guests talk about how their mothers navigated it and invested in them to produce strong people with capacity and character. Listen in to gain inspiration from the lives of these wonderful mothers.

Building Healthy Authority in Your Home

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined again by Ben Lagrone and Josh Spielmaker. Listen in as they talk about the stages of of development in the life of a child and the transition of the role of the parent from strong authority to a position of influence at each stage. Understanding these transitions requires strategy, sight, and accurate boundaries. This thing called "Parenting" is not always easy, but here real-life examples are given and some practical strategies are shared from their experiences to show that healthy authority provides safety and stability for our children.

A Case for Strong Authority

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode Misty Newcomb is joined by Ben Lagrone and Josh Spielmaker. They discuss current trends in parenting that cause parents to shrink back from the the role of exemplifying a sense of healthy authority to their children. This is the first in a two-part series that will benefit parents of children from preschool to high school as they make a case for having a strong sense of authority and clear boundaries in the home.

Living in the eye of a Hurricane

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 06:43:49 +0000

In this week’s podcast, Misty is joined by Brian Butler and Gina Mills as they discuss how they keep their families in a place of peace even while there are bands of activity and intensity all around them. Families at Prism face a number of challenges: from babies not sleeping at night, to helping their children deal with hurt feelings at school, to interfacing with some of the more systemic issues facing our society. This discussion provides important strategies for maintaining a posture of peace in the midst of the storm.

Building an Astute Culture

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week we have a discussion on an astute culture is and how we are working to develop it inside Prism. We talk about areas that we will be addressing and how parents can be involved.

Looking Forward

Sun, 9 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Misty is joined by elementary principal LIndsey Nichols and high school principal Caitlin Honasan as they discuss the goals, priorities, and expectations for 2022 and this semester in particular.

Building a Resilient Home: Walking through Crisis with your Family from a Posture of Faith

Sun, 5 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Misty Newcomb interviews Ben Lagrone, Jennifer Daniels, and David Harding as they talk about their response to navigating chronic, long-term crises in their respective homes. Each of these families has a powerful story to share and their response to what could have been debilitating crisis serves as a model to all families for how to engage in challenges that arise within our homes.

A Conversation with our Campus Coordinators

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Misty Newcomb interviews three Prism campus coordinators about what the transition to Prism North America has been like for them. In this podcast you will hear about what life is like on our different campuses.

Building Family Traditions

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Misty Newcomb is joined by LIndsey Nichols and Misty’s mom as they talk about building family traditions.

COVID-19 at the end of 2021

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Misty Newcomb interviews Dr. Jason Lofton and Kristie Spielmaker about the current status of the global pandemic and how it is impacting families at the end of 2021. Dr. Lofton weighs in on public health issues and Kristie Spielmaker updates us on global supply chain issues.

Who is influencing your kids?

Sun, 7 Nov 2021 04:14:56 +0000

Misty Newcomb interviews two of our alumni about some of the unique challenges that they encounter as young people when consuming media. In past podcasts we’ve talked about some of the more blatant challenges that young men and women encounter in terms of navigating inappropriate content. In this podcast David Spielmaker and Willow Newcomb share some of the more subtle ways that “influencer” media influences the way young people think and act.

Who is influencing you? How modern media impacts our perception of life.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode Misty is joined by Jessica Lagrone, Jeff Shreve, and JJ Honasan as they discuss the "influencer era" and talk about the specific impact influencers have on our identity and decisions.

Moving beyond Goal Setting in Parent Teacher Conferences: A guide for students, parents, and teachers

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Misty Newcomb, Lindsey Nichols, and Caitlin Honasan talk about how students, parents, and teachers can take the feedback they have heard (and given) in the last few week in our conferences and put that feedback into action. They continue to talk about using a growth mindset instead of a performance mindset and how that can propel us forward.

How not to dread parent-teacher conferences: A guide for parents, students, and teachers

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode Misty Newcomb is joined by principals Caitlin Honasan and Lindsey Nichols as they discuss how to build relational synergy and strong partnerships through student-led parent teacher conferences. They describe both the purpose of doing conferences the way we do them as a school and how parents, teachers, and students can make the most of them and become stronger partners through them.

Building Your Family Culture Series Part 3: How Family Culture Shapes Time and Priorities

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Misty Newcomb is joined by Josh Spielmaker and Brian and Sara Snow as they host the final episode in the Building Family Culture Series. They talk about the importance of aligning you family's priorities and time management to reflect the family's values.

Building Boundaries That Align with Your Culture

Sun, 3 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Misty Newcomb is joined by Josh Spielmaker and Michael and Jenny Greslin as they discuss building healthy boundaries in your home. They cover all ages. Families with both young and older children will find support and encouragement to help them build their homes.

Building Family Culture Series What is Your Family Identity

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Misty is joined by Josh Spielmaker and Jon Phillips as we kick-off a three part series on family culture. In this episode, they talk about the importance of establishing a family identity as the first step in building a family culture.

Revisiting Tech Safety: Keeping Your Kids Safe in a Virtual World

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000

The world continues to become increasingly digital for both parents and students. In this episode Misty is joined by Lindsey Nichols and Caitlin Honasan as they revisit tech safety for our kiddos. They provide practical insight on how to guard our time, our mind, and our children’s identity while using technology. For a deep dive on tech safety, we encourage you to go back and visit Season 2 when Prism released a 5-part series on tech safety.

What's Going On: An update of the launch of the 2021-22 school year inside new architecture

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Prism is back in 2021 with our 3rd Podcast Season. We kick off the season with a general update about the launch of Prism North America and our first few weeks of the 2021-22 school year. Join Misty, Caitlin, and Lindsey as we talk about the all things Prism and the launch of this school year.

2021 Confluence Project Reflections

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 2 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Ms. Misty is joined by 3 high school seniors on the morning after they present their Confluence projects. Listen as they share about their journey during the last two-years and what they learned the process of their Confluence projects.

Moving Into a New Stage of the Pandemic

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Dr. Jason Lofton, Misty Newcomb) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:45:17 +0000

In this podcast, Misty is joined by Dr. Jason Lofton and talks about where we are with the COVID-19 pandemic now and what the implications are for families within the Prism: NorthGate schools in North America.

The End of a Season

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Executive Director Misty Newcomb is joined by Middle School/High School homeroom teacher Caitlin Webster, and high school senior Phoebe Shreve about coming to the end of a season. In this podcast they give strategies to parents, teachers, and students about how to come to an end of a season (whether that be at work or school) and navigating that from a position of strength.

Finishing Strong

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 4 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this podcast Executive Director Misty Newcomb is joined by Brittany Rose and Caitlin Webster as they discuss how we can help our students finish out the year strong. They specifically discuss how to use the momentum built through parent teacher conferences to build that finishing capacity. Listen as they talk through very specific strategies parents can use in their home to partner throughout the remainder of the year.

Stimulus Payments & Private School Tuition

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode Rachel Webster and Ben Lagrone talk about creative ways parents can use their one-time stimulus checks to relieve the burden of tuition payments. Tune in to hear about long-term and one-time opportunities.

One Year Later

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:33:22 +0000

In this episode, Director Misty Newcomb is joined by Caitlin Webster, Sarah Denison, and Emily Phillips as they discuss the last year--one year after the school encountered many changes due to the pandemic. They share the challenges and the opportunities that the year brought.

Our Internal Pressure Gauge: Perspectives in Parenting

Sun, 7 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Executive Director Misty Newcomb is joined by parents from the NorthGate system Ruth Rudden and Anna Mwangi as they discuss the pressures of parenting in the context and how to evaluate the "internal pressure gauge" as we navigate parenting decisions and interactions.

2021 Enrollment

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Rachel Webster, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this podcast, Misty Newcomb and Rachel Webster provide information about enrollment for parents of all program preschool to high school. Parents who listen can get a sense of what school will look like next year and what the registration period looks like this spring.

Building Connections in the Elementary Virtual Setting

Sun, 7 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Misty is joined by Lisa Baird and Chloe Shreve as they discuss the key components of building a strong virtual program for elementary students. They share their successful strategies, discuss parental partnership, and openly share the mindsets that had to be addressed to build a strong program.

Building a Strong Middle and High School Virtual Classroom

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, Misty is joined by Jerusha Gittlen and Caitlin Webster, two Prism Education Center middle and high school teachers. They talk about what has made the virtual program successful this year and offer suggestions to other teachers working in virtual or hybrid environments. They also provide insight for parents of middle and high school students about how they can support their students in a virtual environment.

Vaccine Q & A with Dr. Lofton

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Dr. Jason Lofton) — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Executive Director Misty Newcomb meets with Jason Lofton and asks a series of questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine. Join the conversation and get your questions answered!

To Vaccinate or not to Vaccinate

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Misty and Lindsey discuss the challenges surrounding the decision to get the vaccination (or not). In a very personal, introspective conversation, they share the questions they have had and the principles by which they eventually made their decision.

The Power of Perspective

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Misty, Lindsey, and Caitlin share some insights about what life will be like in 2021 and the importance of maintaining and proactively building a perspective that will help families walk through the year with hope and strength. They provide specific strategies that parents can use to help their children leverage the power of perspective in building a great year.

A Year in Podcasts

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 14:09:28 +0000

In our final podcast of the year, Misty, Lindsey, and Rachel review the year in podcasts and briefly touch on plans for next year.

COVID-19 & Schools: What we Know Now

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 6 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

After the first semester back in school, we now know more than when school started in the fall not only at a local level, but at a national level as well. In this podcast Misty, Lindsey, and Rachel discuss what we've learned about COVID-19 and mitigation of spread in schools. They also provide encouragement to families about what how to navigate the upcoming winter.

Influencing Your Child in Everyday Life

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this final podcast in the series on authority and influence, Misty, Lindsey, and Rachel discuss the importance of building relationship through everyday routines so that you have a place to speak into your child’s life and help shape their world views as they get older.

Becoming An Accessible Authority Figure

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode Misty is joined once again by Lindsey and Rachel as they take a deep dive into the concept of authority in the home and classroom. They discuss the importance of parents and teachers taking their position as safe and trusted authority figures and provide insight into what healthy authority looks like in a home or classroom.

Authority & Influence: Tools to Impart your Values to your Children

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode Misty, Lindsey and Rachel discuss how parents can use their authority and influence to impart their value system into their children.

Prism Students go to the Voting Booth

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 8 Nov 2020 23:21:20 +0000

Misty interviews the first Prism students who are old enough to vote. Join Misty, David, Phoebe, Willow, and Mallorie as they discuss their first election experience as well as their internal posture as they become young adults during a tumultuous season in this country.

Reflecting to Gain Strength for the Journey Ahead

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 04:55:00 +0000

In this week’s podcast, Misty and Lindsey reflect on the first quarter of the school year and the lessons we have learned. They reflect on the Act Learn cycle and how we are developing postures even in the midst of the challenges of this season that will sustain us through whatever the upcoming season holds if we commit to the Act Learn Cycle

Our Sons & Technology

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 04:55:00 +0000

In this episode, Misty is joined by 3 Prism fathers as they discuss the specific challenges our boys face as they navigate modern technology. We encourage everyone parenting a son to listen to this episode to be inspired of how to build a family culture that empowers our sons to be resilient in the face of modern challenges associated with a increasingly invasive culture of technology.

Our Daughters & Technology

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Prism Education Center) — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 02:43:15 +0000

Misty and Lindsey are joined by therapist Zach Newcomb as they discuss the specific challenges girls encounter in technology. They provide practical tips for parents of daughters of all ages.

Building Healthy Technology Habits

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Jessica Lagrone) — Mon, 5 Oct 2020 04:55:00 +0000

Mrs. Misty is joined by Mrs. Jessica Lagrone as they give students some pointers on how to build safe, productive, and healthy technology habits.

Dealing with our Technology Addiction

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Jessica Lagrone, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 4 Oct 2020 04:55:00 +0000

in this episode Misty is joined by Jessica Lagrone. They discuss the design behind the addictive nature of tech tools and the importance of dealing with that addiction as parents before we tackle our kids’ tech issues.

Why is Everyone so Worried About my Screen Time?

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Brittany Rose) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:55:10 +0000

In this podcast Misty is joined by Prism's technology coordinator, Brittany Rose. They talk about how technology has shifted in their lifetime and how to evaluate the impact it has on your life.

Why Should We Care About Technology Use?

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Dr. Ellen Leen-Feldner, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 04:55:01 +0000

In this episode, Misty is joined by developmental psychologist Dr. Ellen Leen-Feldner as they discuss technology and its potential impact on children. This is the first in a series on children and technology use.

Taking on the Identity of a Principled Leader

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Jerusha Gittlen, Misty Newcomb) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 04:55:06 +0000

In this podcast, Ms. Jerusha and Ms. Misty discuss the power of identity and how students can engage in mindset that builds identity and adjusts habits in the beginning part of the school year.

Curriculum in the Context of Building Principled Leaders

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Jerusha Gittlen, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 04:55:01 +0000

In this podcast, Misty is joined by Ms. Jerusha Gittlen, Confluence Advisor and Prism teacher. In this episode, they discuss how the AP and Pre-AP programs fit into the overall context of the school’s philosophy. They discuss the rigorous nature of the AP 6th-12th grade curriculum and the AP for All philosophy for the school and how parents can support students inside of a rigorous curriculum.

The Act-Learn Cycle in the School Context

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Lindsey Nichols, Misty Newcomb) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:55:04 +0000

In this podcast, Lindsey and Misty discuss the Act-Learn cycle and how students can make the most of this school year by confronting attitudes and challenges head on in a way that fosters growth and development. They discuss the value of a “new day” and the hope inherent in this school year.

Month One: A General Update on the 2020 School Year

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Lindsey Nichols, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 04:55:26 +0000

In this episode Misty and Lindsey give a general “one-month in” update to parents about how this school year is going. They discuss in detail the implications of COVID-19 on the Fayetteville campus, the hybrid virtual program, and the virtual only program. They also provide parents some suggestions for how they can support students as the novelty of this school year diminishes.

Building an Identity on Growth

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Kristie Spielmaker, Misty Newcomb) — Mon, 7 Sep 2020 04:55:01 +0000

In this episode, Ms. Misty is joined by Kristie Spielmaker who shares her experience of becoming a professional. Inside of this podcast, they discuss how she was able to overcome her inhibitions, fears, and lack of knowledge in the workplace by building an identity around who she was becoming rather than what she did not yet know. Kristie shares how she practically overcame the natural propensity to compare herself to others and built strong relationships in the process.

Building an Identity of Strength in Times of Crisis

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Kristie Spielmaker) — Sun, 6 Sep 2020 04:55:23 +0000

Misty is joined by Prism parent and Leadership Council Member, Kristie Spielmaker, as they discuss how challenges and difficult circumstances can be opportunities to build a positive sense of strong identity in our children.

The Power of Engagement

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Lindsey Nichols) — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:55:25 +0000

Misty is joined by Mrs. Lindsey as they discuss the power of engagement. Prism scholars are encouraged to buck the cultural trend of disengagement and instead make a choice to be a “there you are” type of person.

Wired for Connection

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Lindsey Nichols, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:55:32 +0000

In this episode Misty and Lindsey discuss both the challenges and importance of building a socially connected environment for both our students and our parents in this season. They provide practical examples of how Prism is facilitating connection in our virtual and socially distanced world and talk parents through some suggestions for how they too can keep both themselves and their children connected.

Prism Podcast_ Inaugural High School Edition

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:05:53 +0000

Misty is joined by Prism alumni Willow Newcomb and David Spielmaker as they discuss the power of a values-based environment in high school.

Watch Your Mouth

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Lindsey Nichols, Misty Newcomb) — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:46:06 +0000

Misty and Lindsey kick off the 2020-21 podcast season with an update on the first week of school and then jump into the power our words and language hold in shaping our perceptions and experiences. They close out with suggestions for how parents can help students build an empowered voice—even as we all take on unprecedented challenges in this new season.

Graduating Seniors Confluence Project Discussion

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb) — Sat, 16 May 2020 20:56:09 +0000

The Prism High School Seniors just Misty as they discuss their two-year capstone projects and the journey along the way.

Building Your Family Culture

Tue, 5 May 2020 04:24:39 +0000

In this episode, Misty is joined by her husband Clay and Josh and Kristie Spielmaker as they discuss how to build a strong family culture.

Building Hope & Endurance in Your Family During a Time of Crisis

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:44:42 +0000

In this episode, Misty, Lindsey, and Rachel talk about the recently released plan to re-open America, practical implications, and the imperative to build hope and endurance into our families during uncertain times.

Setting up a Structure for Virtual Schooling

Thu, 9 Apr 2020 01:47:30 +0000

In This podcast Misty, Brittany, Shakea, and Lindsey discuss how parents who haven’t yet found their groove can build systems for successful virtual schooling.

Educator Edition: Reaching Children with Special Needs in Virtual Schools

Wed, 8 Apr 2020 02:14:44 +0000

In this episode, Misty, Lindsey, and Brittany talk about how teachers can reach their students who have special needs in this era of virtual schooling.

Building Boundaries in Your Home

Wed, 8 Apr 2020 02:08:30 +0000

In this episode, Misty is joined by Lindsey & Brittany. They discuss some of the challenges and issues families encounter as they spend more time together. They provide practical strategies to help families build strong boundaries for their children that will propel them to build lives of internal governance, diligence, and accountability.

Families at Home: Navigating the New Normal

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Clay Newcomb) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:28:23 +0000

Today, Misty is joined by her husband Clay as they talk through what life has looked like for them as they have gone through the different stages of adjusting to a new normal with their family.

Helping Families Walk Through Virtual School & Work

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:04:39 +0000

Misty, Lindsey, Caitlin and Prism Virtual parent Jessica Hankerson get together to talk parents through how to talk to their children about the COVID-19. They also provide pro-tips to parents who will be working from home while their kids school from home during the Coronavirus shutdowns.

COVID 19 & Prism

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 01:44:28 +0000

In today’s special post, Jeff Shreve & Kristie Spielmaker join Misty Newcomb in talking about CoVid 19 (aka the Coronavirus), what it is, its impact locally, regionally, and how we are approaching it right here at Prism.

Community Spotlight: Interview with Earl Jasper

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Earl Jasper, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 8 Mar 2020 05:55:06 +0000

This week Prism deviates from its standard programming to interview a member of our Prism community, Earl Jasper. Mr. Jasper shares about his life and his legacy of overcoming.

EP. 6 | Block Scheduling

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Lindsey Nichols, Misty Newcomb) — Sun, 1 Mar 2020 05:55:01 +0000

Today we are going to talk about some changes that we are about to implement at Prism with our schedule. Specifically, in the fall of 2020 we are moving to a modified block schedule. And to prepare for that, we are actually going to do a trial run after spring break.

We want to give parents and idea of what block scheduling is, why we are moving to it, and the details of what they need to know.

Summer Program 2020

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 05:55:03 +0000

Today we are going to talk about our summer program, why we have one, and what we will be doing this summer.

Building a Sports Philosophy

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 05:55:13 +0000

We talk about our process as a school of building a sports philosophy that reflected our values.

How to Keep Your Child Safe Online

Sun, 9 Feb 2020 05:00:28 +0000

Today we are going to be talking about internet safety and the steps that parents can take to keep their child safe online.

Why Does Diversity in Schools Matter?

kolby.morehead@prismeducationcenter.org (Misty Newcomb, Dr. Malachi Nichols) — Sun, 2 Feb 2020 05:55:05 +0000

In this episode we discuss diversity in schools and why that’s something that parents should value.

How to Choose a School for Your Child

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:08:46 +0000

Misty Newcomb, Lindsey Nichols and Jessica Lagrone discuss how parents can find the right school for their child. The podcast focuses on reviewing the opportunities available to parents to exercise school choice and then jumps into how to get a good feel for the people, the culture, and the fit of a school with your family’s culture.