In this episode of the Saint Agnes Podcast Series, Host Michael Adkins takes listeners on a brief tour of educational neuroscience and its relevance for liberal arts classical education. This episode contains 5 parts: Part I offers an intro to educational neuroscience (2:16-6:24); Part II reveals how modern science of the brain affirms the classical liberal arts model (6:25-10:53); Part III is a fascinating interview with our Guidance Counselor Mrs. Jolene Schmitz on how to support our students ...
Jan 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 21
Saint Agnes School is proud to share with everyone the 2021 Divine Mercy Passion Play performed by our 6th grade students. The narration and character voices were recorded on site under the direction of Mrs. Claire Bona over the past several weeks. Our students worked very hard and are proud to present to the Saint Agnes community the final production, assembled by Mrs. Bona, author of the original script. Normally, this annual event would have been performed during Holy Week for parents, teache...
Mar 31, 2021•31 min•Ep. 20
Part I of our investigation of Cultural Literacy features Dr. Anika Prather, professor of Classics at Howard University and founder of Living Water School, who will help us explore the importance of cultural literacy as Americans, as Christians, and as people of goodwill from various diverse backgrounds. In addition, Dr. Prather, a proud African American educator, wife, and mother of three, will evaluate current trends that threaten to "cancel" the Western Canon of the Great Books, and she will ...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr
Sr. Teresa Christi and Mrs. Lori Dumas, faculty at Saint Agnes School, discuss the importance of teaching History (as opposed to "Social Studies") as well as aspects of our philosophical and pedagogical approaches to this critical subject.
Apr 30, 2020•46 min
Saint Agnes School is proud to share with everyone this audio drama, created with the script for the 6th Grade Divine Mercy Passion Play. This annual event would have been performed this Holy Week for parents, teachers, and fellow students in the beautiful Helene Houle Auditorium. With the acting support of the 1st grade and selected 5th Graders, our 6th grade students had already put many hours into memorizing their lines, roles, and blocking, and creating voice-over recordings for the performa...
Apr 09, 2020•35 min
Mrs. Leila Vance and Dr. Scott Pentecost talk about reading to learn, the art of asking good questions, and how to engage in great conversation.
Feb 20, 2020•50 min
Feeling weary? Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a podcast you won't want to miss! Dr. Michael Naughton, Past Aggie Parent and Director of the Center for Catholic Studies, talks to our upper school students about the three habits of rest (silence, celebration, and charity) and why getting Sunday right is the pivotal turning point of our week.
Jan 23, 2020•56 min
Mr. Ted Sexton and Ms. Sarah Ennis discuss the value of being well-read, how to create a family culture of reading, and the enduring legacy of the Great Books.
Jan 02, 2020•32 min
A panel of four Aggie parents offer candid reflection on how they made educational decisions for their children and what their experiences have been at Saint Agnes School.
Dec 17, 2019•24 min
Mr. Dan Berthiaume, Latin teacher, and Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, discuss the enduring value of Latin (and debunk the myths that surround study of this language). Latinam amamus! #WeLoveLatin
Dec 06, 2019•41 min
Assistant Headmaster Mr. Karl Hendrickson reflects on the unique aspects of junior year and how parents can support their students in the academics, post-high school planning, faith and family.
Dec 05, 2019•54 min
Allie Hutchins, from WildTree Psychotherapy, discusses everything from the power of deep breathing to what therapy is like during a high school convocation on Wednesday, November 20. Allie visited Saint Agnes as part of our House discussions for the month of November surrounding mental health.
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr
Father James McConville, Parochial Vicar, reflects on finding constructive ways to manage stress during a high school convocation on Wednesday, November 13.
Nov 15, 2019•14 min
Assistant Headmaster Mr. Karl Hendrickson reflects on the unique aspects of freshman year and how parents and Saint Agnes can work together for the academic, spiritual and social development of their children.
Nov 06, 2019•56 min
"Are Catholic schools simply public schools with religion classes? If they are, that's a problem... The curriculum itself has to be filled through and through with the Catholic intellectual tradition; there has to be some purposeful formation in the virtues; and there has to be a rich sacramental life; and the subject areas need to be integrated together." Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, and Mrs. Claire Bona, Grade 6 Teacher, dive into the topic of virtue and how to form young people of g...
Nov 05, 2019•23 min
Saint Agnes School's Fall Lecture is proud to present Dr. Ray Guarendi (nationally-recognized speaker, author, and psychologist from Ave Maria Radio's "The Dr. Is In" and EWTN's "Living Right with Dr. Ray.") His reflection on the vocation of parenthood was delivered at Saint Agnes School on Monday, October 21.
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Mr. Dan Berthiaume, Latin teacher, offers a brief reflection on the newly canonized Cardinal John Henry Newman during a special high school convocation on Friday, October 11.
Oct 14, 2019•9 min
Why choose the liberal arts? Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, and Fr. Mark Moriarty, Pastor and Superintendent, discuss the solid foundation liberal arts education builds to inspire and encourage lifelong learners.
Oct 04, 2019•19 min
Private vs. Public? Language immersion or STEM? With limitless options in education, why choose liberal arts or classical? Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, illustrates 12 reasons why this type of education is forming well-rounded individuals prepared for college, life, and beyond.
Sep 26, 2019•29 min
Training in professional competencies is just one way we are preparing our students for college, life, and beyond. In this excerpt from Convocation on Tuesday, September 3, Mr. Hendrickson introduces the launch of email addresses, Office 365, and Educate access for high school students.
Sep 03, 2019•5 min
Happy First Day of School! Dr. Kevin Ferdinandt, Headmaster of Saint Agnes School, shares insights on a new academic year, including the 2019-20 House program theme and a reflection on 1 Corinthians 10:12-13.
Aug 26, 2019•4 min
