In this episode of Chamber Talk, host Jason Strong and Mindy McAdams, Director of the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce, sit down with Brett Potash, the new Head of School at Maharishi School. They discuss the school’s unique educational approach, upcoming community events, and recent student achievements
Key Highlights
Meet Brett Potash: Potash shares his background growing up in the Midwest and his experience working in international schools globally, most recently in Slovakia, before joining Maharishi School.
School Philosophy & Environment: He describes the school as a “sweet place” with a warm, comfortable vibe that balances high academic achievement with student well-being and mental health.
Award-Winning Science Program: The school was recently recognized as the highest-achieving school at the Iowa State Science Fair. One standout student earned a full scholarship to Duke and UNC for her research on early Alzheimer’s identification through tear protein analysis.
Global Impact Diploma: Starting next year, the school is launching a new program for 11th and 12th graders that includes internships with local businesses to help students gain real-world skills.
Upcoming Community Events
Supreme Court Visit: The Iowa Supreme Court will hold oral arguments at the high school on April 14th at 7:00 PM, followed by a reception.
Parent Webinar Series: Featuring Dr. Laurie Santos (host of The Happiness Lab podcast) on April 15th at 6:30 PM in the Maharishi School auditorium.
Open House: A community-wide open house at Maharishi School on April 17th to allow residents to experience the campus firsthand.
Business After Hours: A networking event on May 6th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, open to the public and featuring school tours.