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Boys and Books: Bucking the Trend
May 20, 2026
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Craig Ingvalson ’77 Reflects On A 25-Year Career With McCallie
May 5, 2026
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Alumni Mentoring Program -- Strengthening the Brotherhood
Nov 19, 2025
54m 55s
Distinguished Alumnus Allen Morris ’70
Oct 24, 2025
47m 21s
Leveraging AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Oct 1, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20/26 | ![]() Boys and Books: Bucking the Trend | How does McCallie encourage boys to read fiction in a timein which boys nationally are reading less and less? Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie hosts this lively discussion with three stalwarts of the English Department – Department Head Sam Currin ’03, longtime literature teacher Bill Jamieson, and teacher and dorm Head Stuart King ’10. They discuss how McCallie boys are taught and encouraged to make reading a lifelong pursuit. And follow this to the end where the teachers all give their recommendations for summer reading. | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Craig Ingvalson ’77 Reflects On A 25-Year Career With McCallie | In a wonderfully uplifting conversation with Head of School Lee Burns, Craig Ingvalson ’77, displays the dignity and pride that defined his 25-year career as a leader of McCallie’s Advancement Team. This conversation was recorded on April 30, 2026, Mr. Ingvalson’s final day of work prior to heading to awell-deserved retirement. (He also makes a final appeal for donors to support McCallie, so be sure to listen all the way to the end.) | — | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | ![]() Alumni Mentoring Program -- Strengthening the Brotherhood✨ | mentorshipalumni+2 | Lee BurnsStudent Mentees+1 | McCallieStories from the Ridge | — | brotherhoodupper school+1 | — | 54m 55s | |
| 10/24/25 | ![]() Distinguished Alumnus Allen Morris ’70✨ | Distinguished Alumnus Awardreal estate development+2 | Allen Morris | All In: How to Risk Everything for Everything That MattersStories from the Ridge | RidgeSouth | McCallie SchoolClass of 1970+1 | — | 47m 21s | |
| 10/1/25 | ![]() Leveraging AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning✨ | AI in educationteaching enhancement+1 | — | McCallieUpper School+1 | — | artificial intelligenceeducation+1 | — | 27m 18s | |
| 9/14/25 | ![]() A Look at the Opening of the 2025-26 School Yar✨ | school yeareducation+1 | — | Stories from the RidgeMiddle School+2 | — | openingschool year+1 | — | 35m 35s | |
| 8/22/25 | ![]() Learning Styles and Teaching Styles✨ | learning stylesteaching strategies+2 | — | MindprintFaculty and Curriculum+4 | — | McCallie SchoolMindprint+1 | — | 51m 04s | |
| 6/16/25 | ![]() 57 Combined Years At McCallie: David and Kathaleen Hughes Retire✨ | retirementeducation+2 | Kathaleen HughesDavid Hughes | McCallie | — | McCallieHughes+2 | — | 33m 39s | |
| 6/5/25 | ![]() McCallie, Sweetwater, and Retirement: A conversation with Steve Hearn✨ | McCallie Schoolretirement+2 | Steve Hearn | McCallieSweetwater+3 | SweetwaterTennessee | SweetwaterTennessee+2 | — | 46m 41s | |
| 5/21/25 | ![]() Spring Sports Review 2025✨ | spring sportsTSSAA transfer rules+2 | Jeff RomeroMark Wiedmer | Spring Sports ReviewStories from the Ridge+1 | — | athleticsMcCallie School+1 | — | 43m 37s | |
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| 5/7/25 | ![]() McCallie International Travel: From “Other” to “Brother”✨ | international travelcultural exchange+1 | Alex HydeAsa Hedrick+2 | McCallie International TravelMcCallie School’s+2 | — | McCallie Schooltravel opportunities+1 | — | 52m 26s | |
| 4/9/25 | ![]() Teaching Space For Boys – Now and 40 Years From Now✨ | academic spaceschool design+1 | Drew ReadSumner McCallie+3 | McCallie SchoolStories from the Ridge+3 | McCallie | McCallie Schoolspace needs+1 | — | 36m 48s | |
| 3/6/25 | ![]() McCallie In Montana – A Transformational New Program | A program that is “transformational for McCallie boys andthe broader McCallie community,” is slowly being rolled out to students and alumni on the high plains of Montana. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Carter Newbold, Director of Board Relations and Strategy, talks with teachers Duke Richey and Bart Wallin, as well as students William McDowell andElijah Cooper, about their experiences in McCallie’s newest offering – McCallie in Montana. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/25 | ![]() Sports Review With Kenny Sholl | In this first “subset” edition of Stories from the Ridge,Executive Athletic Director Kenny Sholl discusses all things athletic at McCallie School. He is joined by Mark Wiedmer ’76 of the Communications and Marketing Department for a lively give-and-take discussion of issues within the TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) as well as a review of the recent Dr. Pepper Classic and thoughts about the upcoming spring sports season. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/24 | ![]() Coach Kenneth White on the "Mantra of Mayhem" | In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, talks with new Head Basketball Coach Kenneth White ’97 about his “Mantra of Mayhem” approach to play by this year’s varsity team. Mr. White discusses this year’s team, its prospects, and his coaching style and philosophy. This interview was recorded on December 11, prior to the start of divisional play, but after a strong series of non-divisional contest openers. For more information on this year’s basketball program, a news report can be found here. | — | ||||||
| 12/13/24 | ![]() Head of School Christmas Message to Students | This episode of Stories from the Ridge features Head of School Lee Burns’ annual Christmas message to the student body, delivered December 11, 2024. Mr. Burns donned a ball cap from each of the 12 schools that recently made the college football playoffs and urged McCallie students to examine what hats they are wearing and what teams they are following in the game of life. More information on his talk, including a full text, can be found at www.mccallie.org/news. | — | ||||||
| 11/20/24 | ![]() Reflections And Joy: Candlelight Celebrates 40 Years | McCallie School’s annual Christmas musical performance known as Candlelight will celebrate its 40th year on the Ridge on Dec. 6 and 7, 2024. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Dr. James Harr, Director of Choral Programs and Director of Candlelight, sits down with Dr. Lew Cisto, retired Music Director who started Candlelight in 1985 when he first arrived on campus to teach music, and with Ben Sanders ’99, who performed in six Candlelights, to discuss the history of Candlelight, reflect on its importance in the culture and traditions of McCallie, and share a lot of heartwarming stories. Hank Hopping, Principal of the Upper School, hosts the three in this uplifting conversation about Candlelight. | — | ||||||
| 11/11/24 | ![]() Young Alumni Discuss Politics, Civility, and Respect | This episode of Stories from the Ridge features two McCallie alumni, John Harris, Class of ’08, and J.T. Wu, Class of ’12 – both of whom recently threw their hats in the ring to run for state political offices – talking about their approach to politics and public service. The two recently visited McCallie to talk with students about why they entered politics and how they tried to instill civility and respect in those races. Sumner McCallie, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, conducts the interview. | — | ||||||
| 10/17/24 | ![]() A Stroll Through McCallie’s History With George Hazard Jr. ‘64 | In early October, 2024, George Hazard Jr., Class of 1964, was named McCallie School’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus, the highest award. McCallie bestows. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Mr. Hazard talks about his days as a McCallie student, teacher, and administrator – and about writing When We Came to the Ridge, the history of McCallie’s founding and early days. And he reflects on what makes McCallie so special and the teachers, administrators, and alumni who have contributed to its success over the years. | — | ||||||
| 10/1/24 | ![]() Coach Bradford Discusses Rivalry Week, Previews Game With Baylor | As Rivalry Week – the week of the annual football game between McCallie and crosstown rival Baylor School – got underway for 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 sat down on Sept. 30 in the podcast studio with new Head Coach Joel Bradford ’07 to discuss the week and the upcoming game. The two not only discuss Coach Bradford’s coaching philosophy, but talk about how the hype and buildup over the week affects the players and coaches and inspires them to be at their best on game day. | — | ||||||
| 9/13/24 | ![]() Smart Phones and McCallie Boys | One of the most pressing and vexing issues facing McCallie administrators – and administrators of all schools – is the question of the usage and role of smart phones among students. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns is joined by Upper School Principal Hank Hopping and Middle School Principal Scotty Jones as they discuss this challenging issue. They share personal and professional insights as well as discuss some ideas that McCallie administrators are considering for the spring 2025 semester. | — | ||||||
| 8/15/24 | ![]() 2024 Opening Convocation Talk By Lee Burns | On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, welcomed 999 students to the 120th school year of McCallie School. This episode of Stories From the Ridge features that talk, which was delivered in the Spencer McCallie III Quadrangle. A news story as well as a full video of the event can be found here: https://www.mccallie.org/news/news-details/~board/news-from-the-ridge/post/mccallie-convocation-2024 . | — | ||||||
| 8/14/24 | ![]() Fall 2024 Sports Review | In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Mark Wiedmer '76 of the Communications Department is joined by Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics and Special Assistant to the Head of School, as they talk with Football Coach Joel Bradford, Cross Country Coach Rodney Stoker, Golf Coach Rob Riddle, Crew Coach Sean McCourt, and Mountain Biking Coach Jesse Teague. The coaches share their expectations for the coming season and some of their coaching philosophies as well as how they work to build their teams. The discussion was recorded August 8. | — | ||||||
| 7/20/24 | ![]() The Gold Medal Way of Making Friends: Charles Battle ’60 and the Atlanta Olympics | While the attention of the nation and the world is turning to Paris and the 2024 Olympics, we step back in time for some Gold Medal winning stories of the 1996 Olympics which were held in Atlanta, just down the road from McCallie’s Chattanooga campus. In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Charles Battle ’60 shares insider stories – and some long-held secrets – about his critical role in Atlanta’s bid for the Olympics and the ensuing successful games, which placed Atlanta on the map as a leading international city. Charles’ tells stories about how he, as a member of the famous Atlanta Nine who led the Olympic effort, traveled around the world, meeting royalty and world leaders, befriending them, and gaining their votes for Atlanta . . . and later more wonderful stories about how the games were carried out so successfully. It’s all about making friends and being a friend, he says. We encourage you to listen all the way to the end to hear Charles read a poem from one of his 1960 McCallie classmates. | — | ||||||
| 6/18/24 | ![]() Human Library Connects Sixth Graders With History | History was brought to life this spring when McCallie sixth graders participated in the school’s first “Human Library” day. The brainchild of Middle School English teacher Weesie Cook and Middle School Learning Center Director Kelcey Watson, the “Human Library” brought community leaders in medicine, education, law, and race relations to campus to share their life stories with the students. In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, which was recorded in mid-May 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 talks with Ms. Cook and Mr. Watson about the program, its impact on students, and plans for future “Human Library” events. A news story about the “Human Library” can be read here. | — | ||||||
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