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Mrs. Maggie Qian: MATHCOUNTS and More!



In this episode we get to hear from Mrs. Maggie Qian, a longtime member of the MBA Math Faculty and one of the most successful and respected coaches in the history of our school. Mrs. Qian recently sat down with librarian Jane McMahon to discuss her immigration to the USA, her early years at Montgomery Bell, and her work with the MBA MathCounts team.


Happy Anniversary, Miss Susan!



The holidays are peak cookie season, and no one knows cookies like Susan Squires, Montgomery Bell’s Catering Director. Miss Susan talks with librarian Jane McMahon about her twenty years on The Hill!
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Senior Spotlight: Noah Wisniewski and MBA Crew



Noah Wisniewski, Montgomery Bell Class of 2022, sits down with librarian Jane McMahon to discuss his time with the MBA rowing team.

To contact the Hear on The Hill podcast team, call 615.829.6477 or email us at hearonthehillpodcast@montgomerybell.edu.
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Beatlemania: Brad Gioia, Tom Markham, and Jennifer Howell



This Thanksgiving weekend coincides with the release of GET BACK, a new documentary film about four obscure musicians called John, Paul, George, and Ringo. In this episode, we hear Head of School Brad Gioia, English Teacher Tom Markham, Librarian Jane McMahon, and Assistant to the Head Jennifer Howell all talk about the magic of The Beatles.


Welcome to MBA: Mr. Terrell Taylor



Mr. Terrell Taylor has joined the Montgomery Bell English Department this year, but he is no stranger to our campus. He has been a Debate Consultant for several years and is now the Primary Coach for MBA’s nationally recognized novice program. Mr. Taylor recently sat down with MBA librarian Jane McMahon to share a little about his background.

To contact the Hear on The Hill podcast team, call 615.829.6477 or email us at hearonthehillpodcast@montgomerybell.edu.
For more information about Montgomery Bell Academy, please visit www.montgomerybell.edu, where you can find information about admissions and alumni events! In between episodes, keep up with The Hill on social media:

MBA Theater: Urinetown!



The Montgomery Bell Academy theater department opened its new season with four sold out performances of the musical Urinetown, directed by Dr. Cal Fuller. MBA librarian Jane McMahon spoke with two of its stars, current students McConnico Sharpe (’22) and Reed Sullivan (’23).

To contact the Hear on The Hill podcast team, call 615.829.6477 or email us at hearonthehillpodcast@montgomerybell.edu.
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Jackson Abbey, Class of 2018



We love seeing familiar faces back on The Hill, and that definitely applies to Jackson Abbey, who graduated from Montgomery Bell in 2018. He has since completed an English degree at Vanderbilt University and will spend the 21-22 academic year working in our English Department.  MBA librarian Jane McMahon recently sat down with Mr. Abbey for a quick chat.

To contact the Hear on The Hill podcast team, call 615.829.6477 or email us at hearonthehillpodcast@montgomerybell.edu.
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MBA Swimming: Pat Killian, Class of 2010



Do the Tokyo Olympics make you crave more swimming content? There’s no better person to talk to than Pat Killian, Head Coach of Montgomery Bell’s Swim and Dive program! In this episode, you’ll hear Mr. Killian talk about his swimming role models and how he defines success for MBA’s swim team.


Senior Spotlight: Jason Zhu, Class of 2021



In this week’s Senior Spotlight, librarian Jane McMahon sits down with student Jason Zhu, a talented musician and athlete who will soon graduate with Montgomery Bell’s Class of 2021.
To contact the Hear on The Hill podcast team, call 615.829.6477 or email us at hearonthehillpodcast@montgomerybell.edu.
For more information about Montgomery Bell Academy, please visit www.montgomerybell.edu, where you can find information about admissions and alumni events! In between episodes, keep up with The Hill on social media: