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Headmaster Jon O'Brien laments the turn of the tide, where he sees more students spending time on the computer or in front of the TV instead of enjoying the beauty of nature. The message is simple: go outside, kids.

Headmaster Jon O'Brien finally answers to the accusations that St. Andrew's School tries to mold their students to their specifications. Guilty as charged!..

Headmaster Jon O'Brien discusses the evolution of faculty/senior leadership within St. Andrew's - how we moved away from harsh authoritative system to a more supportive community of senior guidance and faculty involvement.

Headmaster Jon O'Brien recounts the events that lead to his decision to become a teacher. He encourages the student body to find a pursuit that they can believe in, rather than just settling on something that provides financial gain.

Taking personal time to clear one's head is essential to well-being. Headmaster Jon O'Brien took a day trip to Smith Island for just such an occasion -- to escape the cacophony of every day life...

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted...a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance." ..

Headmaster Jon O'Brien recalls his summers working for Allied Moving Vans, and how the opportunity to drive a cross-country haul provided him with exposure to experiences not found in suburban Connecticut.

Headmaster Jon O'Brien discusses the contradiction of the desire to be a part of a group while also being seen as an individual, and the ways these two desires can undo each other.

This excerpted chapel talk by Headmaster Jon O'Brien discusses the stress of boarding school life. His message is not only for the students but for the faculty as well: "Every human needs time to laugh and play."

Headmaster Jon O'Brien shares his hopes for better equality between the sexes.

Headmaster Jon O'Brien speaks about resisting the urge to live a life dictated by external mechanisms. Though it can be challenging, the ability to use an internal decision-making process can be developed over time...

Headmaster Jon O'Brien recognizes that while the chapel program may not always be celebrated among the student body, whether the reason is conflict of religious views or that it eats free time, he believes chapel is important time to reflect upon iss..

As the holiday season is in full swing, Headmaster John O'Brien reflects upon the precious nature of time, and the way one uses it.