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The Common Ground Speaker Series

Stanbridge Academy is proud to be a member school of the Common Ground Speaker Series.
Each school year, Common Ground presents distinguished speakers in education, parenting, and health at venues across the San Francisco Peninsula. Parents, faculty and staff at the 44 member schools attend Common Ground events free of charge. Guests from non-member schools and the general community are welcome to register and attend virtual live stream events for a non-refundable $10 fee. Registration closes two hours before the start of each event or when maximum registration is reached.

The 2021–2022 Season

The 2021–2022 season of the Common Ground Speaker Series has concluded. Click below for summary descriptions of this past season's presentations, and visit the Common Ground home page for access to videos of previous speakers, highlights from past seasons, and updates on the upcoming season. We will post the 2022–2023 lineup once it is released this summer.

​Parenting Past the Pandemic: A Guide to Returning to School
Dr. Tanya Altman and Dr. Damon Korb

​The Essentials of Executive Functioning
Adele Diamond, Ph.D. and Vivien Kiel, Ph.D.

Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides
Terri Givens, Ph.D. in conversation with Rosetta Lee

Eat to Beat Depression: Nutrition and Mental Health
Dr. Drew Ramsey​

Broader Look at Protective Factors Against Childhood Depression
Dr. Shashank Joshi with Dr. Amy Heneghan

Building Resilience: Preparing Teens to Thrive in Uncertain Times
Madeline Levine, Ph.D.

Emotional Intelligence: Unlocking the Power of Emotions
Marc Brackett, Ph.D.

Combating Loneliness Through Connection and Community
Kasley Killam, MPH

Hunt, Gather, Parent: Raising Kind Humans
Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.

New Tech Normal: Creating Balance & Boundaries Around Screentime
Anya Kamenetz

One Trusted Adult: Building Mentoring and Caring Relationships
Brooklyn Raney

What Your Kids Are Doing Online (and The Truth About How It Makes Them Feel)
​​​​Dr. Dolly Klock and Michael Robb

It's the 20th anniversary season of the Common Ground Speaker Series! 
The 2021-2022 season arrives as we all navigate a new normal, returning to school and familiar routines, yet undeniably altered by COVID.  This season, we have worked hard to provide content that is essential to the Common Ground community, listening to member Heads, faculty and parents, as we shift towards greater normalcy yet remain conscious of the continuing pandemic.  

Reflecting back, we could not have predicted the success of last year’s livestream speaker series, with greater attendance than in any prior year.  With this in mind, we are choosing to hold all our speaker events for 2021-2022 via livestream Zoom, due to lingering questions about community gatherings and to provide the greatest access to events.  Later in the year, we may reconsider in-person events if public health conditions are optimal.  

Thus, our goal for this year is continued success of the virtual series, and we hope these livestream conversations around parent education, health and wellness can help bring us together to keep us focused on the essentials—the care and keeping of our families and community.  

Visit the Common Ground Speaker Series website for a complete list of this season's speakers, as well as details on previous Common Ground speakers, member schools, videos, and more.

Stanbridge Academy


School Hours

School Day hours
8:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Main Office hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Info

515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Main Office: ​650.375.5860
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and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Stanbridge Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Stanbridge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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  • About Us
    • From the Head of School >
      • Covid Safety Plan
    • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • Our Mission & Philosophy
    • Our Students >
      • Dawson's Story (HS)
      • Tyler's Story (MidSch)
      • Bence's Story (Elem)
    • Our Alumni >
      • Laura's Story (Class of 2008)
      • Lana's Story (Class of 2011)
      • William's Story (Class of 2012)
      • Sarah's Story (Class of 2013)
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Admin & Support Staff
    • Our Trustees
    • Our Donors
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8)
    • High School (9–12)
    • Post-HS Transitions
  • Programs
    • Experiential Learning
    • Postsecondary Transitions
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • FAQ
    • Inquiry Form
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Calendar & Events
    • Common Ground
    • Useful Links
    • SPA Spot
    • Parent Portal
  • Support Us
    • Donate Online
    • Give by check or phone
    • Donate stock or give through a DAF
    • Donate goods or services
    • Bulldog Wear
    • Other ways to give