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Gifted Voices - A Scholars Academy Podcast

Gifted Voices - A Scholars Academy Podcast

By: Scholars Academy Podcast Team
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Welcome to our podcast where we celebrate what makes Scholars Academy for the Gifted truly unique—a fully accredited private school serving K–12 students across the U.S. and internationally. With options including our Virtual Academy, programs for gifted and twice-exceptional learners, and specialized academies for Pre-Professional Dancers, we’re committed to helping every scholar thrive. Each episode highlights the creativity, perspectives, and voices of our community—sharing stories, discoveries, and growth. Together, we shine a light on a place where learning is meaningful, every voice matters, and students are empowered to grow at their own pace and pursue what inspires them.

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Episodes
  • Inside Scholars Academy: A Conversation with Dr. Laura Lowder, our School Director

    Inside Scholars Academy: A Conversation with Dr. Laura Lowder, our School Director
    Feb 13 2024

    Welcome to our first episode of Gifted Voices - A Scholars Academy Podcast! In this episode we will interview the one and only Dr. Laura Lowder from Scholars Academy for the Gifted and Artistically Elite. Having exceptionally gifted children herself, she discusses her life and things such as the reason for creating Scholars Academy, her degrees, and much more. Our podcast team came together to create this episode for you and we hope you enjoy it.
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    14 mins
  • Alumni Spotlight

    Alumni Spotlight
    Nov 13 2025

    In this special episode of Gifted Voices: A Scholars Academy Podcast, five alumni share how their time at Scholars Academy shaped their paths after graduation. 🎓 Featuring:

    • Sarah Lehtinen – Richmond Ballet Trainee deferring to University (Class of 2025)
    • Kiera Kapner – Syracuse University, Geography & Policy Studies (Class of 2022)
    • Isabella Wall – UNC-Chapel Hill, Public Policy pre-law track (Class of 2023)
    • Haley Lowder – UNC-Chapel Hill, Exercise & Sports Science health & society minor, pre-med track (Class of 2021)
    • Isabelle Burke – UNC-Chapel Hill, Psychology pre-dentistry track (Class of 2024)

    From navigating dual enrollment to adapting to college life, these graduates reflect on perseverance, self-advocacy, and the power of creative thinking. Their stories showcase how the Scholars experience builds lifelong skills — in and beyond the classroom.
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    6 mins
  • We Love Our School - Virtual Lower Academy

    We Love Our School - Virtual Lower Academy
    Oct 13 2025

    In this special episode, you’ll hear directly from our Virtual Lower Academy students as they share what makes our school community so special. From favorite classes and teachers to friendships, and moments of joy, these authentic student voices remind us what learning together is all about. Tune in for a heartwarming celebration of curiosity, creativity, and connection—told entirely by the students themselves.
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    4 mins
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