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Path to Follow Podcast

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The Path to Follow (PTF) Podcast features teacher and coach, Jake Scott, and his conversations with people of purpose. Beginning with faculty members at Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland, Jake seeks to discover the inspirations, motivations, and passions of his guests.

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Episode #92 - Beth Knapp: Jesmyn Ward, Empathy,...

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2022/11/28

"Practice radical empathy." // Beth Knapp is an English teacher, Bread Loaf School of English alum, and current MFA candidate at the Sewanee School of Letters. // On Episode #92 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Beth discuss the Jesmyn Ward, the teenage experience, practicing radical empathy, Ocean Vuong, starting a MFA at the Sewanee School of Letters, the practice of writing poetry, the cell phone and social media, using art to understand literature, George Saunders, and Beth's book

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Episode #91 - Ned Emala ’13: Gilman/McDonogh, World...

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2022/11/16

"Take what you hear, what you think, and what you read. Put that all together, and that's what you know." // Ned Emala '13 is an art history and world cultures teacher, football coach, newly-appointed assistant athletic director, and proud Gilman School alum. // On Episode #91 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Ned discuss the Gilman/McDonogh rivalry, the new Gilman Football regime, what athletics are all about, "10 things that require zero talent," working in the athletic department at

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Episode #90 - Karina Baptista: Nemesis, Español, UVA,...

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2022/11/04

Karina Baptista is a Spanish teacher at Gilman School. // On Episode #90 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Karina discuss the origin of names, Karina's dissertation, the meaning of "nemesis," teaching Spanish at Gilman, favorite Mexican foods, traveling to Latin America, and Karina's book recommendation: "El cartero de Neruda" by Antonio Skármeta (1985). // Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, Twitter, and more. // Many thanks to

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Episode #89 - Joe Lizana - Football, Perseverance,...

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2022/10/27

"Think good thoughts." // "I would encourage young people to persevere, because you're going to get some curveballs..." // Joe Lizana is an administrative assistant in the Athletic Department at Gilman School, the receivers coach on the football team, and a former college football player. // On Episode #89 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Joe discuss the benefits of weightlifting, the new weight room at Gilman School, the culture of the Gilman football team, Joe's football background,

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Episode #88 - Bill Gamper ’71: Mount Kilimanjaro,...

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2022/10/18

Bill Gamper '71 is an American government teacher, mountaineer, beekeeper, and long-time faculty member at Gilman School. // On Episode #88 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Bill discuss traveling to Tanzania to scale Mount Kilimanjaro, the art of beekeeping, the leadership qualities of George Washington, and Bill's book recommendations: 'Mr. President: George Washington and the Making of the Nation's Highest Office' (2013) by Harlow Giles Unger and 'The Devil in the White City' (2003) by

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Episode #87 - Andy Brooks ’74: History, Board of...

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2022/10/12

"I might suggest to Gilman boys that they pay attention in English, learn how to write, and learn how to speak effectively...." // Andy Brooks '74 is the current President of the Board of Trustees at Gilman School and former Vice President at T. Rowe Price. // On Episode #87 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Andy discuss Andy's new role as the president of the Board of Trustees at Gilman, chapel and character-building as a student, surrounding yourself with talented individuals, studying

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Episode #86: Larry Malkus - Theatre, Improvisation,...

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2022/09/30

"Gilman is a place, I hope, where kids and adults feel like they belong no matter what." // "There's nothing to hide behind when you're doing improv, there's no character that you're playing - it's just you..." // Larry Malkus is an English teacher at Gilman School, playwright, and Essex, Maryland native. // On Episode #86 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Larry discuss Larry's journey to Gilman School, improvisation and acting, growing up in Essex, Maryland, community theatre in Baltimore,

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Episode #85 - Aaron Slutkin ’17: Lincoln, Russian...

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2022/09/29

"There is no substitute for a great books education." - Aaron Slutkin '17 // "It may seem strange that any man should dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces, but let us judge not that we be not judged." - Abraham Lincoln (1865) // "Beauty will save the world." - Fyodor Dostoevsky // Aaron Slutkin '17 is an Abraham Lincoln aficionado, Class of 1955 Callard Fellow, English and history teacher at Gilman School, Duke alum, football coach, and

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Episode #84 - Michael Stamberg: Librarian, Drums,...

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2022/09/19

Michael Stamberg is the new assistant in the Edward R. Fenimore Jr. Library at Gilman School, a drummer, marathon and ultramarathon runner, and gardener. // On Episode #84 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Michael discuss working at NYPL, moving to Hampden, Michael's love of books, the Ramones, going on tour, learning instruments, the origins of running marathons, Scott Jurek, different types of running shoes, a passion for gardening, Joseph Campbell, and Michael's book recommendation: 'Born

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Episode#83 - Evan Waters: Pittsburgh, Ancient Rome,...

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2022/09/17

Evan Waters is a Pittsburgh native and a Latin & Greek teacher at Gilman School. // On Episode #83 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Evan discuss growing up in Pittsburgh, teaching at Gilman, Evan's early interest in the classics, reading Herodotus, Romulus and Remus, the genesis of myth, ancient slavery, the manumission process in Ancient Rome, how the Romans thought about death, mystery cults, designing elective courses, character as an exploration, teaching college v. high school students,

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Episode #82 - Dallas Jacobs: Guitar, Math, The...

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2022/05/13

"[Music] is mathematics in vibration form." // Dallas Jacobs is a guitarist, music lover, and Gilman School mathematics teacher. // On Episode #82 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Dallas discuss the origins of Dallas's love for music, being "in the zone," energy between human beings, transcendent musical experiences, music in math class, mysteries of the mind, traveling to Algeria and Morocco, moving from New Jersey to Baltimore, and Dallas's book recommendation: 'The Unbearable Lightness of

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Episode #81 - John O. Schmick ’97: Tale of Two...

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2022/05/04

John O. Schmick '97 is an English teacher, avid outdoorsman, and proud Gilman School alum. // On Episode #82 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and John discuss 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, Gilman's Class of 1997, the influence of John's father (Headmaster John Schmick), memories from being a student at Gilman, Outward Bound, impactful summer experiences, and guests John would recommend for the podcast. // Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on YouTube, Spotify, Apple

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Episode #80 - Sherm Bristow ’67: Be Gilman,...

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2022/04/28

Sherm Bristow '67 was a teacher and coach at Gilman School for twenty-six years. He held many positions over his career as a faculty member, including English teacher, head basketball coach, head football coach, athletic director, and associate headmaster. Sherm attended Princeton University, where he studied English and played basketball and baseball. Sherm is currently the co-founder and managing director for the Finney Search Group. // On Episode #80 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and

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Episode #79 - Eric Coles: Soccer, Reading, Bullis,...

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2022/04/25

Eric Coles is an Upper School English teacher and soccer coach at Gilman School. Before coming to Gilman, Eric held positions at various independent schools, including his alma mater, Bullis School. He played soccer at Loyola University Maryland. // On Episode #79 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Eric discuss Kate Chopin, characters in 'The Great Gatsby,' Eric's first year at Gilman, designing English curricula, Bullis School, club soccer, short fiction, and Eric's book recommendation: 'The

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Episode #78 - Manav Parikh ’22: Model UN, UPenn,...

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2022/04/20

Manav Parikh '22 is a senior at Gilman School and will attend the University of Pennsylvania next year. // On Episode #78 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Manav discuss Manav's high school experience, Model UN, public speaking, taking a college math course at JHU, attending UPenn, computer science, memorable Gilman courses, playing tennis, the tabla, traveling to India, and Manav's book recommendation: 'The Lowland' by Jhumpa Lahiri. // Enjoy the episode? Please follow @pathtofollowpod on

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Episode #77 - Lori Bristow: Athletic Training, Gilman...

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2022/04/07

"Your reward is seeing that kid back out there playing at 100%." // Lori Bristow is an athletic director and former athletic trainer at Gilman School. // On Episode #77 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Lori discuss playing sports growing up, breaking barriers as a female athletic trainer, Lori's passions for athletics and art, influences in athletic training, reacting and treating a severe injury, proudest and most memorable moments as a trainer, injuries Lori has treated, mental challenges

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Episode #76 - Marcus Holman ’09: Leadership,...

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2022/03/09

"Any day on a lacrosse field is a good day." // Marcus Holman '09 is a professional lacrosse player for the PLL Archers Lacrosse Club, Team USA silver & gold medalist, UNC Tar Heel, and offensive coordinator for the 2022 Gilman Lacrosse team. // On Episode #76 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Marcus discuss Marcus's return to coach at Gilman, memorable lacrosse seasons under Coach Brooks Matthews, competition and sports, watching the Blue Jays growing up, attending UNC, mindset and leadership

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Episode #75 - Sam Cheney: Monet, Poetry, Utah, ’The...

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2022/03/04

Sam Cheney is a poet, the winner of a 2021 Pushcart Prize, and the Reginald S.Tickner Writing Fellow at Gilman School. His poems appear in 'The American Journal of Poetry,' 'Copper Nickel,' 'The Literary Review,' 'The Missouri Review,' 'Salmagundi,' and elsewhere. Originally from Centerville, Utah, Sam currently resides in Baltimore and is at work on his debut collection. // On Episode #75 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Sam discuss Haruki Murakami's short stories, the writing process,

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Episode #74 - A.J. Howard: Woodworking, Motorcycles,...

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2022/02/27

"[Gilman] understands young men and offers them close to endless possibilities..." // A.J. Howard is a former long-time design & woodworking teacher at Gilman School, motorcycle enthusiast, band member, and music lover. // On Episode #74 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and A.J. discuss traveling in the West, retirement, how A.J. began a career in education, moving to Baltimore, growing up in NJ, AJ's interest in cars and metalworking, the dress code at Gilman, changes in perception of

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Episode #73 - Steve Krulevitz: Tennis, Wooden,...

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2022/02/17

"You have to say to yourself that there's no place in the world I'd rather be than right here, right now, doing what I'm doing." // Steve "Lightning" Krulevitz is a former professional tennis player, Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, UCLA All-American, gold medalist, and Gilman tennis coach. // On Episode #73 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Lightning discuss Lightning's introduction to tennis, the first tennis tournament he ever played in, short and long-term goal-setting,

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