A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, K-12 teachers, and friends of Hillsdale College, all speaking about classical education—what it is, why it’s still relevant today, and what makes it unique. Hosted by Scot Bertram.
Tim Polelle, Fourth Grade Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 3rd through 5th graders history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erick von Hoffmann, Consultant for Art Curriculum and Instruction for Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching art in a classical school setting, what students should know about art history, and putting art instruction into practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Listro, Dean of Academics at Northwest Classical Academy in Kennesaw, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching Kindergarten through 2nd graders history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster and Athletic Director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the philosophy of a healthy athletic program, how to help students balance classroom work and athletics work, and generating local community support for athletes and games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Fennell, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Michael Polanyi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ellen Condict, Instructor of Humanities at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about instilling a love of poetry in high school students, the types of poems best suited for that level, and why memorization is an important tool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug Sowers, Headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander, joins host Scot Bertram to share how he observes teachers, effective messaging against the "8th Grade Melt," and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk the work in the the K-12 Education program, an education that is both American and classical, and what differentiates Hillsdale-affiliated K-12 classical schools from the approaches of other classical schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, and Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Booker T. Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. Sacred Heart Academy of Grand Rapids (Mich.) was the 2021 Salvatori Prize winner this year. We are joined by school Headmaster Mr. Sean Maltbie and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Mr. Zach Good, interviewed by Dr. Dan Coupland, Chairman and Professor of the Education Department at Hillsdale College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Hear the 2021 Outstanding Graduate Address from Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), presented by Mary Kate McCarthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. Seven Oaks Classical School of Elletsville (Ind.)was a finalist this year and we are joined by school Headmaster Dr. Stephen Shipp, interviewed by Dr. David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. The Vanguard School of Colorado Springs (Colo.) was a finalist this year and we are joined by school Executive Director Mr. Collin Mullaney, interviewed by Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear the 2021 Valedictorian Address at Hillsdale Academy, presented by valedictorian Kiera Welden and Latin award winner Sofia Masukova-Kratt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Kear, former Latin and Greek teacher at Veritas Preparatory Academy in Phoenix (AZ), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Alcuin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about working with teachers and parents, the senior thesis, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Lucas Morel, Worsham Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale College's Van Andel Graduate School of Government in Washington, D.C. and a Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Frederick Douglass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear the 2021 Valedictorian Address at Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas (NV), presented by valedictorian Ashley Rider and salutatorian Sarah Sawin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Stephen Shipp, Headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (IN), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the most important part of being a teacher, the purpose of testing, how history ought to be taught, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Kern, President and CEO of the Circe Institute and a researcher into the world of classical education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Homer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (MI), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to cultivate a strong school culture, the importance of athletics in contributing to that culture, and what he tells new teachers when they enter the doors for that first year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schlueter, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hillsdale College and author of the book ONE DREAM OR TWO: JUSTICE IN AMERICA AND IN THE THOUGHT OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching civil discourse and the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the goal of science class in the elementary years, the desire to give students the ability to wonder, and qualities of great science instruction for a grammar school science teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Timm Petersen, Assistant Principal at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the purpose of discipline at a school, helping students make the right choices, and balancing the ideas of justice and mercy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Michael Berndt, Academic Dean at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what makes classical education different, keeping students excited and enthusiastic about learning, and the relationship between intelligence and virtue when it comes to education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG John Kersting, Network Athletic Director at Valor Public Schools in Austin (TX). joins host Scot Bertram to discuss proper competitive behavior, the role of fun in athletics, and what students can learn from a competitive atmosphere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Matthew Nolan, a sixth and seventh grade math and science teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the first two years of teaching, what college did and didn't prepare him for, and the joys of the middle school experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Jason Barney, Principal at Coram Deo Academy in Carmel (IN), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Charlotte Mason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Matt Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the 1776 Report, the core ideas in the Declaration and the Constitution, and the concept of a patriotic education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG David Diener, Headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss classical education as a part of traditional education, focusing on the strengths of the curriculum, and how to talk about a classical school's mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
