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Author: Newark Academy

Newark Academys Alumni Podcast featuring conversations with Newark Academy alumni who are making a difference in the world. As one of the oldest independent schools in America, Newark Academy has produced leaders in various fields over the past 250 years. From Nobel winners to Grammy nominated Jazz Singers, youll hear interviews with them here.
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A Recipe For Success: Liz Maccie’s Journey from Newark Academy to Netflix
Episode 15
Friday, 24 October, 2025

Watching the Netflix movie Nonnas is like experiencing a homemade lasagna piping hot out of the oven. It is a love letter to food, to family and to community. Liz Maccie ’93 wrote the screenplay, based on a true story, and her husband, Steven Chbosky, directed the film. I had an opportunity to sit down with Liz and talk with her about her time at Newark Academy and her career journey as a writer.