Bonus Episode: Senior Class Challenge
Eric Spee, in the role of elected graduation speaker, shares final thoughts with the Sheridan Hills Christian School class of 2024.
Aug 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 32
Christ Centered, Kingdom Consciousness in Classical Christian Education
Nurturing Faith and Knowledge in Classical Christian Education
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S2E2: Why is Shakespeare Essential?
The English Department joins the program and explains the importance of the 400 year old king of English literature.
Aug 12, 2024•24 min•Ep. 31
S2E1: Help! My Child Hates to Read!
Our panel discusses the challenges to student reading and solutions to help address the problem.
Aug 12, 2024•22 min•Ep. 30
E21: CCE in Romania
Corina Pirvu joins us from Royal Charis Academy in Cluj, Romania to talk about her discovery of Christianity and her challenges leading the first Classical program in her country.
May 26, 2024•20 min•Ep. 29
E20: Self-Esteem, Parenting, and Good Timber
Headmaster Eric Spee confronts one of the common but often unnoticed struggles that parents face today and provides a few tips to help.
Apr 16, 2024•9 min•Ep. 28
E19: Get Plugged In To Your School
Continuing our series on preparing for college, guest Lucas Spee visits the program to discuss the benefits of being plugged in to your school and college.
Mar 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 27
Raising Sharks Not Bait: College Prep 101 for Parents and Students
In this episode, Headmaster Eric Spee will be sharing basic information about college admissions and scholarships. He will also provide everyday tips for preparing your child and yourself for the challenging choices for college life.
Feb 27, 2024•31 min•Ep. 26
Bonus Episode: Only One Life
In this Bonus episode, Pastor Ruben Hernandez and Alex Haupert dive into the poem Only One Life by C.T. Studd.
Feb 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 25
Bonus Episode: Unconquerable
In this Bonus episode, Eric Spee dives into Henley's poem Invictus explaining its value during our most trying moments.
Feb 12, 2024•7 min•Ep. 24
E18: The Art of Classical Art Programs
SHCS Art teacher Cathy Spee discusses the importance of a strong school art program and its essential role in supporting classical education.
Feb 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 23
E17: What is a Headmaster?
Pastor Ruben Hernandez takes the host seat to interview SHCS Headmaster Eric Spee about his role and responsibilities.
Jan 23, 2024•19 min•Ep. 22
E16: Parent Volunteers and Draftees
SHCS PTF President Stephanie Alvero explains the role of volunteers and our philosophy of fundraising with fellowship.
Jan 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 21
E15: Classical Capstones
Capstone projects help students dig deep into important subjects and provide a public platform for learning. Classical Coordinator Kelley Hills joins the show to explain Capstone projects at SHCS.
Jan 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 20
Ring Out Wild Bells (Merry Christmas Too!)
Headmaster Eric Spee reads the classic Tennyson poem which inspires us to ring out the old and ring in the new!
Dec 20, 2023•4 min•Ep. 19
Bonus Episode: The Man in the Arena
Headmaster Eric Spee discusses the famous quote from Theodore Roosevelt that puts critics in their proper place.
Dec 12, 2023•5 min•Ep. 18
E14: The Boyce Bunch
Three SHCS graduates share their experiences together at Boyce College/Southern Seminary and provide insight for parents and students on Christian college life.
Dec 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 17
E13: The House System
An essential part of Upper School life at SHCS, we discuss the role of the House System and its benefits.
Dec 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 16
E12: The Teacher that Influences
SHCS Headmaster Eric Spee provides an example of an influential teacher and her intangible skills that changed the life trajectory of one of her students.
Nov 28, 2023•11 min•Ep. 15
Bonus Episode: Royal Purple is the Noblest Shroud
Eric Spee looks at the definitive decision of Empress Theodora and the way it relates to us today.
Nov 14, 2023•5 min•Ep. 14
E11: Mary Poppins in CCE
Fine Arts Coordinator Brigitte Perez visits the program to discuss the novel and musical Mary Poppins and the process of school theater production as she prepares for our upcoming show.
Nov 07, 2023•23 min•Ep. 13
E10: Parenting Life’s IFs!
Pastor Ruben Hernandez joins the program to discuss the parenting advice given in Rudyard Kipling's classic poem If.
Oct 31, 2023•27 min•Ep. 12
E9: Coaching Championship Athletics in CCE
Fresh off a district title, Coaches Colon and Calvo share their perspective on the importance of athletics.
Oct 24, 2023•20 min•Ep. 11
E8: The Importance of Being Missional
Pastor Jason Hill and wife Kelley Hill join the program to discuss the importance of missions in classical education and their experiences as missionaries in Zambia.
Oct 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 10
Bonus Episode: The No Win Scenario
In this Bonus episode, Eric Spee delves into Tennyson's classic poem The Charge of the Light Brigade which inspires all generations to bravely confront no win scenarios.
Oct 10, 2023•9 min•Ep. 9
E7: The Benefits of Uniformity in School Uniforms
Uniforms get a bad reputation with students. We discuss the benefits of uniforms and hope to encourage parents and students on their virtues.
Oct 10, 2023•23 min•Ep. 8
E6: The Christian Student and Social Media
Our panel discusses the challenges of social media in youth culture and provides parents tools to navigate technological peer pressure.
Oct 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 7
E5: The Merit of the Demerit System
You have often heard that children actually like discipline and boundaries. Although that may be true, students certainly do their fair share of resistance. In this episode we discuss our Demerit/Merit System, its strengths and weaknesses, and ways parents can work alongside the school in the boundaries of their child.
Sep 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 6
E4: Alumni Spotlight: TJ Chipman
T.J. Chipman joins the program to discuss his preparation for a life in ministry and his new role as a Bible teacher at his former school.
Sep 25, 2023•16 min•Ep. 5
E3: Do Not Forget Memory Period!
This episode explains the Grammar stage activity of Memory Period and its role in developing young learners
Sep 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 4
E2: Good, True, and Beautiful in Classical Education
CCE seeks to honor the wonderful things that God created. How do we determine what is good, true, and beautiful? What do we do once we find it?
Sep 25, 2023•22 min•Ep. 3
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