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Mission & Academics

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  • This podcast showcases the thinking, inspiration, goals, and dreams of Brookfield Academy teachers, staff, and parents as they guide young people on their educational journey - always striving for academic excellence and good character.
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  • Elementary Experts

    Elementary Experts
    May 22 2024
    In this special episode of Mission Moments, we are thrilled to highlight some notable Lower School students. These young scholars participated in our Expert Program. They each selected a topic of personal interest to research and master, dedicating their time and energy beyond the regular curriculum to become true experts. Join us as we dive into their fascinating discoveries and hear their passion for learning.

    The Experts Program at Brookfield Academy provides many benefits to our students:
    • It fosters a love of learning and independence in students.
    • Each project reflects the student's unique interests and abilities.
    • A faculty advisor is assigned to students and gives them connection to other adults in the school.
    • Encouraging children to explore their passions can lead to incredible educational experiences and personal growth.
    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Mission Moments, leave us a review, and share it with friends and family. We'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. To share, email Linda Pryor at linda.pryor@brookfieldacademy.org.

    To learn more about Brookfield Academy and what the school can offer your child, visit our website www.brookfieldacademy.org or contact our Admissions Office.
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    14 mins
  • Empowering Teens: One Prom Dress at a Time

    Empowering Teens: One Prom Dress at a Time
    May 8 2024
    In this episode, Linda Pryor, extends the Student Changemakers podcast with another BA student who is running a successful non-profit organization.

    Bella Smith, a junior at the school founded her nonprofit organization called, Dress Campaign, Inc., about a year ago. The mission of the organization is to provide lightly used dresses for teens so that everyone has an opportunity to have their own dance dress. When her sister went to college, she realized how many dance dresses, normally only worn once, sat in her closet collecting dust. She took it upon herself to collect dresses and spread the joy of getting dressed up for a school dance without worrying about the hefty price tag. She has been able to increase the impact by partnering with many local high schools to hold "dress drives" and get more girls to donate their dresses. Girls can "shop" for their dress in a custom built trailer that Bella takes to various locations around Wisconsin.

    The idea has been very successful. It helps to keep dresses from being stored uselessly for years or being sent to a landfill, and brings joy to many students who might not be able to have this experience.

    Service is a part of student life at all Levels of BA. The school's youngest students participate in service projects such as making toys for dogs in shelters, collecting and delivering food to the local food pantry, and cleaning up around campus. Middle School students become involved in planning and executing service projects. Upper School students spearhead their own initiatives, demonstrating their leadership and organizational skills.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, please review, subscribe, and consider mentioning the Mission Moments podcast to a friend. For questions about this podcast please email the host, Linda Pryor, Executive Director of the Center for Mission & Academics at Brookfield Academy, at linda.pryor@brookfieldacademy.org.

    To learn more about Brookfield Academy and what the school can offer your child, visit www.brookfieldacademy.org or contact our Admissions Office for a personal tour.
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    15 mins
  • BA International Freedom Scholars

    BA International Freedom Scholars
    May 2 2024
    In this episode, host Linda Pryor, speaks with four of the five seniors from Brookfield Academy who completed the International Freedom Scholar Certificate this year.

    The International Freedom Scholar Certificate program was started 10 years ago to encourage students to more deeply investigate the principles of the school's Freedom Philosophy. The principles include:
    • A theistic view of life
    • Judeo-Christian Ethic
    • Freedom of the Individual
    • Personal Responsibility
    • Rule of Law
    • Property Rights
    • Free Markets
    • Limited Government
    • Love of liberty and knowledge of its history
    • Looking to the future to make a difference
    Students in the program select a topic related to one or more of these principles and research that topic across a number of different countries. This year's International Freedom Scholars pursued the following topics:
    • Freedom to join a workers’ union in Argentina, Ukraine, and China
    • Freedom to bear arms in Germany, Japan, Venezuela, and United States
    • Freedom for women to obtain a diagnosis for breast and cervical cancer in India, South Africa, Great Britain, and United States
    • Freedom for people to access clothing in Jamaica, Denmark, and South Korea


    To enter the program students need to meet specific requirements including having taken at least one year or economics, at least three credits of language, and any of a range of electives including things like AP language, arts, and more. Throughout the year, students meet with program advisors, Dr. Manjula Guru, Economics Department Chair and Linda Pryor, Executive Director of BA's Center for Mission & Academics. The group read and discuss articles and books pertaining to the Freedom Philosophy. The students select their topics of interest, conduct research, and present their findings in a final report to Brookfield Academy's Board of Directors and the community. You can view the presentations here.

    Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please review, subscribe, and consider mentioning the Mission Moments podcast to a friend. For questions about this podcast please email the host, Linda Pryor, Executive Director of the Center for Mission & Academics at Brookfield Academy, at linda.pryor@brookfieldacademy.org.

    To learn more about Brookfield Academy and what the school can offer your child, visit www.brookfieldacademy.org or contact our Admissions Office for a personal tour.
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    21 mins
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