Middle School Faculty

Voices from the middle school classroom.

In this Special Annual Fund Live Episode of The Late Start Show, we bring something a little different to the table, three conversations,…

SEASON 2 · E34 · Apr 29, 2026

Ms. Konrad, Mr. Kneisel, and Dr. Laux on Learning, Growth, and Real-World Skills

Special Episodes

In Episode 33 of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Mrs. Melissa Hamburg, eighth-grade English teacher, middle school English department…

SEASON 2 · E33 · Apr 22, 2026

Mrs. Hamburg on English, Authenticity, and Creating Space for Boys to Be Real

Middle School Faculty

In Episode 24 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Mr. Jeff Pierce, University School’s Jr. K - 8…

SEASON 2 · E24 · Feb 4, 2026

Mr. Jeff Pierce on Hong Kong, History, and Debate

Middle School Faculty

In Episode 22 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Mr. Terry Lipford ’98, University School alum, middle school teacher,…

SEASON 2 · E22 · Jan 21, 2026

Terry Lipford on Roots, Responsibility, and REACH

Middle School Faculty

In Episode 9 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Mr. Bo Montanye, middle school science teacher, head of the House…

SEASON 2 · E9 · Oct 23, 2025

Mr. Montanye on Curiosity, Geology, and Community

Middle School Faculty

In Episode 29 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with beloved science teacher, cross country coach, and…

SEASON 1 · E29 · Apr 3, 2025

Dr. Carlson on Adventure’s, Outdoor Learning, and the Power of Perseverance

Middle School Faculty

In Episode 11 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with legendary fifth-grade social studies teacher Mr. Marcia…

SEASON 1 · E11 · Nov 27, 2024

Mr. Marcia on Teaching, Creativity, Lifelong Impact, and the Power of the Theme System

Middle School Faculty

In Episode 8 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Mr. McCarter, a history teacher at the Shaker Campus, and…

SEASON 1 · E8 · Nov 6, 2024

Mr. McCarter and Jack Levy on Mentorship, Leadership, and the Step to High School

Middle School Faculty