Thinking out loud

Thinking Out Loud
Written By Marty Cohen

Episode 26:

The More You Know Yourself, the More You Can Become with Keira Gerstley

Episode Launch Date: August 17, 2026

JCHS alumna Keira Gerstley ’25 reflects on how being truly known and supported helped her discover passions she never expected—from mathematics and physics to Jewish studies, leadership, and Model UN. Keira shares how JCHS challenged her to think across disciplines, engage openly with perspectives different from her own, and take intellectual and personal risks. Most importantly, she reflects on the vulnerability it takes to put yourself out there—and how having a community of teachers and peers cheering you on can make all the difference.

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