Listen "Andrew Eck"
Episode Synopsis
Stag Symposium ([email protected])
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 10. Publication date 2/3/2025
Stag Symposium visits with Andrew Eck (‘11) for a far-reaching discussion on integrating the variety of roles one can play in a high school such as DeMatha. Andrew has taught different levels of English, moderated Chorus, assisted with the drama program, lent his beautiful singing voice to numerous occasions, attended numerous service trips, and worked in admissions and transportation. He will be pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 20th year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.
Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 44th year of teaching and serves as principal at DeMatha. Dan teaches World Literature and has coached basketball and softball and has moderated numerous clubs. He is a DeMatha grad, class of ’76.
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 10. Publication date 2/3/2025
Stag Symposium visits with Andrew Eck (‘11) for a far-reaching discussion on integrating the variety of roles one can play in a high school such as DeMatha. Andrew has taught different levels of English, moderated Chorus, assisted with the drama program, lent his beautiful singing voice to numerous occasions, attended numerous service trips, and worked in admissions and transportation. He will be pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 20th year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.
Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 44th year of teaching and serves as principal at DeMatha. Dan teaches World Literature and has coached basketball and softball and has moderated numerous clubs. He is a DeMatha grad, class of ’76.
More episodes of the podcast Stag Symposium
Jim Turk
03/11/2025
Mingming Hao
20/10/2025
Brendan Shea
06/10/2025
Fr. Albert Anuszewski
22/09/2025
Back to School - Season 3 Preview
08/09/2025
Season 2 Wrap Up
30/06/2025
Dr. Michael Gatti
16/06/2025
Dr. Thomas Hibbs
02/06/2025
Marty Hager
19/05/2025
Student Interview: Jackson Ross '25
05/05/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.