The Fairhaven Stream

When a staff member is out due to a death in the family, students rise to the occasion and get to work on not one, but two Halloween parties on the same day. This is problem solving and adaptability in action!

Listen in as Betsy and Nicole speak on what it's like to be the parent of a Fairhaven student and what navigating that looks like to them.

What does a complete K–12 Sudbury/democratic education look like in the real world? In this episode, we sit down with Lovannia Dofat-Avent, mother of Amadi (Class of 2023). Lovannia reflects on her son’s entire 14-year journey at Fairhaven School, from his early childhood years to navigating the transition to college on his own terms. Now that Amadi is thriving at Frostburg State University, Lovannia shares how her perspective on non-traditional education has evolved, what it was like to trust the process, and how Fairhaven prepared her son for a fulfilling life as an adult.

Listen to the new Afterword for "Like Water", written and narrated by Mark McCaig.

Dr. Taylor Morris, FHS Alumnus, on Freedom of Movement & Mental Health by Fairhaven School

Biologist Sam Droege on the Nature of Learning by Fairhaven School

On this episode of our podcast we interview Class of '11 and staff member Eli Woodbridge. Eli shares how he fostered his creativity when he was a student, and how he helps students foster their own creativity in his new role as staff.

Olivia Wilkins, Fairhaven Parent by Fairhaven School

Joe Jackson, Fairhaven Founder (Part 2) by Fairhaven School

Joe Jackson, Fairhaven Founder (Part 1) by Fairhaven School

Celebrating the Class of 2025 by Fairhaven School

On this episode we interview Pallas Bane, who has been involved with Fairhaven School for nearly 30 years.

On this month's episode, we interview Lars, a student who designs, builds, and drives combat robots. Lars shares with us how Fairhaven has helped him follow his passion and become the youngest person ever to win an NHRL tournament with his 3-pound robot, IMPAKT, which is currently ranked number two in the U.S.

Fred Tutman, Patuxent Riverkeeper and next door neighbor of Fairhaven School, joins us for a discussion on the nature of learning. Fred shares some of his own experiences with nontraditional education as a child, and fascinating information about the nature and history that surrounds Fairhaven School. You can hear Fred Tutman speak in person at Fairhaven School on April 4th. Visit fairhavenschool.com for more details.

Allister shares how he found Fairhaven School, how he convinced his parents to try a different kind of school, and how he has thrived since making the switch from traditional education.

In our 21st episode, Miranda shares her experiences as both a student and an employee of Fairhaven School, and where life is taking her now.

In our 20th episode we interview Jessica Allen, who shares with us what it was like to be at a Sudbury school while having learning differences, and how she has found success in both college and the workplace after graduating.

On today's podcast we interview Rachael, who has been going to Fairhaven since she was 4 years old. Now 14, she reflects on her time at Fairhaven and what is next for her as she enters her high school years.

On this episode of Fairhaven School's monthly podcast, Mark catches up with Mikel Matisoo, who has worked at Sudbury Valley School for over 35 years.

On today's episode we interview a current Fairhaven Parent. We ask Kelly what it was like to send her child to Fairhaven, and what her reflections are now that her child is about to graduate.

On today's podcast we interview the student director of Theatre Corp's production of "Holes". Nora talks about why she chose this play and what it has been like to take on such a big production.

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In this interview we hear from Brienna Dials, Fairhaven's first student who became a Sudbury parent.

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