Coyote Conversations

Kevin Abrams ’89 was inducted into the Crescent Wall of Honour in 2023, for his extraordinary career in the NFL - including two Super Bowl wins. Kevin has spent the past 27 years working with the New York Giants Football franchise. As the Senior VP of Football Operations & Strategy, Kevin is responsible for strategic planning related to football operations, data and innovation, managing the salary cap, negotiating player contracts, compliance with the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement and working closely with the college scouting department. Prior to his current role, Kevin was the Giants' assistant general manager for 20 years and was also the team's vice president of football operations for the previous four years.   After graduating from Crescent in 1989, Kevin completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario and earned his master's degree in sports administration from Ohio University.In addition to his time with the Giants, Kevin teaches a Football Management class in Columbia University's graduate sports management program.This episode is hosted by Jason Steel ’93, and recorded and edited by Jonny Wei ’24. Coyote Conversations is made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive. Music by Matt Large.Have you driven by Crescent recently and wondered what we're up to? Visit ouwayforward.ca to learn more about campus developments and how you can leave your mark on the Alumni Community Hall.

Paul Craig, Olympian, science teacher, and coach, joined Crescent in 1990 and shared his passion for the sciences and distance running for 24 years. In 1976, Craig was a finalist in the Montreal Olympic Games for the 1500 meter race. Craig is a beloved member of the Crescent community and retired in 2013.Stuart Cumner started teaching at Crescent in 1986, leading trips, classes, and teams. A known comedian amongst students, Cumner taught science and biology at Crescent for 31 years and led the boys on fascinating trips around the world studying flora and fauna. An inspiring coach, he also led Crescent to a championship curling title. Michael Jansen first stepped on Crescent’s campus in 1988 to teach calculus and physics and headed the science department from 2017-2021. Loved by generations of alumni, Jansen earned a Prime Minister’s Award for teaching excellence in 2018, and the Beaumier Award for High School/CEGEP Chemistry Teacher in 2017.Greg Michalski shared his passion for science with Crescent students for 27 years. Michalski joined the Crescent team in 1993 and began teaching grade seven and grade nine science, and later moved to the upper school faculty. Michalski’s classes inspired many Crescent boys to pursue a career in the sciences. Do you know an alumnus that would make an interesting guest? Email alumni@crescentschool.org to let us know.Season two is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99.This episode was recorded and edited by Jonny Wei '24 and Jack Zhang '24 and made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.Music by Matt Large.

Dan Gladman ’91 is a freelance television producer, working with CP24, soccer broadcasts for MLS on Apple TV+, the Paris Olympics and Paralympics for the CBC, and is the senior producer for the Canadian Elite Basketball League on TSN. Daniel runs a production of NCAA basketball in the Maritimes and Alberta called Atlantic Slam and Western Slam on ESPN+. Daniel also teaches at the College of Sports Media.Prior to his freelance life, Daniel led the production of the Toronto Raptors game broadcasts nationwide for ten years. During which he became the only Canadian to have ever produced an Eastern Conference and NBA Finals basketball event. That then earned him a Canadian Screen Award for Best Live Sports Event.Daniel has a journalism degree from Ryerson University (now TMU) and, of course, deeply loves basketball, journalism, public affairs and the Grateful Dead.Season two is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99.This episode was recorded and edited by Jonny Wei '24 and Jack Zhang '24 and made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.Music by Matt Large.

Peter Hall ’80 is CEO of econosphere inc., a boutique business strategy advisory firm. In this capacity he is involved in advising leading Canadian industry associations and corporations, advising and promoting international initiatives. Until recently, he was chief economist at Export Development Canada, heading up a large team of economists and country risk analysts that provided model-driven forecasting and detailed geopolitical analysis for internal and external business strategy purposes. Amongst many other accolades at Crescent, Peter was inducted into the Crescent Wall of Honour in 2024. Season two is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99.This episode was recorded and edited by Jonny Wei '24 and Jack Zhang '24 and made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.Music by Matt Large.

Dan Goldenberg ’98 is an entertainment lawyer and co-owner of the beloved Camp Manitou. Dan holds a B.A. from McGill University and a LLB from Osgoode Hall. Dan speaks about his experience at McGill and as a lawyer in Ontario and the UK, his client work for Hollywood actors and directors, his connection to summer camp, and his experience playing the “Coyote” at assemblies. Special Guest Appearance: Ryan Bell ’98. For more about Dan’s law practice visit https://goldenbergandco.com/ or more on Camp Manitou at https://www.manitoucamp.com/ Season one is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99.This episode was recorded and edited by Cole Joliat '24 and Kieran Lee '24 and made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.Music by Matt Large

Fraser Chapman ’93 is an investment advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns. He is an avid cyclist and the co-founder of the largest cycling club in Ontario, Morning Glory. Fraser holds a B.A. from Wilfrid Laurier University where he played varsity football and rugby. Fraser is an unstoppable force and takes us through his experiences coming to Crescent as a teenager, playing nearly every team sport imaginable, travelling the world as an Olympic ski coach and settling down in Toronto as an investment advisor, father and accomplished athlete. More about Fraser’s financial advisory practice visit www.fraserchapman.com For information about Morning Glory Cycling please visit https://www.mgridetoronto.com/ Season one is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99.This episode was recorded and edited by Cole Joliat '24 and Kieran Lee '24 and made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.Music by Matt Large