HeyJaredPCA Podcasts
PCA’s Head of School connects each week with parents about education at our school and how we continue to fulfill our mission of inspiring students to maximize their God-given potential.
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Growing Beyond Grades: What Real School Growth Looks Like (opens the original)
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In this episode Mike Runey, Head of School, reflects on what true growth in school looks like — not merely aging, grades, or completed assignments, but growth in knowledge, confidence, judgment, and faith. The host shares a recent moment in Lower School Chapel, where students displayed joy, engagement, and meaningful interaction with teachers, illustrating the heart of Christian education. Topics covered include the balance of challenge and support in the classroom, examples from the upper schoo
Known, Challenged, Contributing: PCA’s Vision for Your Child (opens the original)
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In this episode Mike Runey, Head of School at Portsmouth Christian Academy, reflects on brief but meaningful conversations with parents and how those moments point to the heart of PCA’s educational philosophy. Using the three guiding words—Known, Challenged, Contributing—Mike explains what learning and formation should feel like for students from Pre-K through graduation. Mike opens by describing parents’ responses on opening day and shows how teachers and staff build trust so children feel welc
Remembering 9/11: Passing Truth, Grief, and Hope to a New Generation (opens the original)
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In this episode Mike Runey, the head of Portsmouth Christian Academy, reflects on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, exploring why events we remember deeply are often history to our students and how faithful memory should be passed on. He shares personal perspective as a former Army officer and military family member, and connects national grief to the local PCA community. Topics covered include: the lasting impact of 9/11 on the country and military families; the personal story of Tom
Welcome Back, PCA: Campus Ready and Children First (opens the original)
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Good morning, PCA. In this episode the Head of School, Mike Runey, welcomes families to the new 2026–27 school year and to today’s open house, sharing a hopeful, practical preview of what students, parents, and staff can expect. The host speaks from campus and invites listeners to walk the halls, meet teachers, and imagine the growth ahead. Topics covered include the threefold summer preparation that has taken place: 1) readying the physical places (classrooms, fields, stages, and communal space
Known, Challenged, Prepared: PCA’s Vision for the Year (opens the original)
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Join Nate Paul and Head of School Mike Runey for the fourth summer episode of Mondays with Mike as they recap key conversations from this summer and preview the new school year at PCA. Nate and Mike reflect on themes covered in recent episodes — academic coherence, survey insights, and the traits of excellent teachers — and connect them to three core promises the school makes to families: every child will be known, challenged, and increasingly prepared to go beyond PCA. The episode highlights PC
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