Get to Know a Blue Gator: Recent Episodes
Ascension Episcopal School
Get to know Ascension Episcopal School staff, faculty, and students! The Director of Communications, Rachel Delcambre, speaks with a variety of school members to share their unique stories and perspective with members of the school family and beyond.
Ascension Episcopal School is located in Lafayette, Louisiana and was founded in 1959. With a mission of educational excellence in a Christian environment, the school prides itself on educating the whole child and offering many opportunities to experience learning. To learn more, visit www.ascensionbluegators.org
Kaedron Hall serves as Ascension Episcopal School's Middle School music teacher. This year, he embarked on a new journey exploring the various fine arts with his students. Struggling with insecurities as most artists do, Mr. Hall talks about how he learned to "validate his own ideas." Learn more about Ascension at www.ascensionbluegators.org. Intro and Outro Music created by Trey St. Germain (Current Ascension 6th grader)
Stephen Hearen serves as Ascension Episcopal School's Head Football Coach. A family man, he enjoys time with his own kids as much as time on the field. As an Ascension employee for almost a decade, Coach Hearen is full of Blue Gator pride and talks about the valuable lessons learned beyond the X's and O's of football. Learn more about Ascension at www.ascensionbluegators.org. Intro and Outro Music created by Trey St. Germain (Current Ascension 6th grader)
Jeff Pinnow serves as Ascension Episcopal School's Head of School. With international experience in education, Pinnow came to Ascension in 2023 with a wide background. Married to his high school sweetheart, enjoying shrimp and grits, and looking forward to his first South Louisiana Festival, Pinnow shares his past, present, and future. Learn more about Ascension at www.ascensionbluegators.orgIntro and Outro Music created by: Trey St. Germain (Current Ascension 6th grader)
Reverend Emily Hylden is a leader at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Lafayette, LA. A graduate of Duke University, Mother Emily is also a certified yoga instructor, and a spiritual director, runs a podcast, and is raising her three young boys with her husband, Father Jordan Hylden. Mother Emily leads not only our PK3 - 12th grade students in worship but also leads the church and school community with her peaceful, heartfelt preachings. Click to listen to Father Jordan Hylden's episode on Spotify.See more from Mother Emily:Instagram: @fatheremilyPodcast: Emily Rose MeditationsWebsite/Blog: emilyhylden.comAnd check out the resources she mentioned in this episode. Humbler Faith, Bigger God https://www.amazon.com/Humbler-Faith-Bigger-God-Finding/dp/0802879314Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine LoveCloud of UnknowingLearn more about Ascension Episcopal School at www.ascensionbluegators.org.Learn more about the Episcopal Church of the Ascension at www.ascensionlafayette.com(Music by: Kaedron Hall)
Shome Dasgupta is an Ascension alumnus, upper school English Teacher, and yearbook and journalism sponsor. In addition, Shome writes poetry, short novels and stories, and has a collection of prose coming out soon. From battling darkness to now sharing his light, Shome is one person you meet and never forget. He is gentle, generous, truthful, kind, and brave.
Shome's website: https://www.shomedome.com/
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=shome+dasgupta
Learn more about Ascension Episcopal School at www.ascensionbluegators.org.
(Music by: Kaedron Hall)
Coach Sciambra has coached our lower and middle school Blue Gators to better health since 1995. Having coached volleyball, tennis, basketball, baseball, and golf, Coach Sciambra has also performed on stage. He loves Ascension for its family-oriented atmosphere, explains why he is always smiling, a time he had "big" hair, and leaves listeners with a final piece of advice. This episode is sure to make you smile!
If you would like a copy of Ascension Episcopal School's 60th-anniversary book to learn more about the school's history, you can get your copy using the link below.
https://www.ascensiongatorshack.org/products/ascension-episcopal-school-sixty-years-of-excellence
Learn more about Ascension Episcopal School at www.ascensionbluegators.org.
(Music by: Kaedron Hall)
Ms. Melissa LaCour supports lower and middle school students on our Downtown Campus as the campus counselor. Ms. LaCour talks about what counseling is, the importance of mental health, and the value of general well-being. Additionally, she offers 3 top tips for parents!
Learn more about Ascension Episcopal School at www.ascensionbluegators.org)
(Music by: Kaedron Hall)
Ms. Sarah Davenport leads Ascension's Upper School Campus consisting of 8th - 12th graders. Joining the Ascension family in 2021, Sarah's strong leadership and genuine relatability make her well-respected among faculty and students. We talk about Brene Brown, leadership, and how she likes to relax in this engaging episode.
Dr. Jeanette Parker founded Ascension Day School back in 1959. Sixty-three years later, she is still an active part of the school and has valuable memories of Ascension's beginnings. The impact of one brave choice she made is still being experienced by all those that call Ascension Episcopal School home.
If you would like a copy of Ascension Episcopal School's 60th-anniversary book to learn more about the school's history, you can get your copy using the link below.
https://www.ascensiongatorshack.org/products/ascension-episcopal-school-sixty-years-of-excellence
(Music by: Kaedron Hall)
Mrs. Cailey Gray serves 8th - 12th grade students and faculty as Ascension's Upper School Counselor. Cailey talks about being bold and courageous and trusting the Lord. She elaborates on empathy, school counseling, and how theatre plays a part in her role as a counselor.
(Music by: Kaedron Hall)
Dr. Keith Rice serves as Associate Head of School for Curriculum and Academics at Ascension Episcopal School. He talks about baseball, family, experiantial education, and favorite school traditions. (Speaker referenced: Dan St. Romain)
(Music by: Kaedron Hall)
The Rev'd Dr. Jordan Hylden is serving as Associate Rector of the Church of Ascension and Ascension Episcopal School's Downtown Campus Chaplain. Father Jordan talks about what led him and his three brothers to ministry work, what brought him to South Louisiana, and the importance of the church and school connection,
(Music by: Kaedron Hall)
Dr. Pat Taylor is serving as Ascension Episcopal School's interim Head of School for the 2022- 2023 school year. Dr. Taylor has been in education for 47 years and talks about what drew him to education, the SAIS accreditation process, and the new head of school search.