Madison (Bundy) Wernsman from the class of 2018 reflects on her time at KPA. She talks about her passion for mission work, how KPA prepared her to complete her nursing degree, and so much more.
In this episode, Amy Laney and Jeannie DePoe join me to discuss why we study pagan myths at a Christian school and how we go about teaching them.
Have you wondered whether classical Christian graduates are prepared for the real world? This episode gives a classical Christian answer to this question!
Caleb Poe (soon be graduate of 2024) talks about his time at KPA. Caleb has attended KPA since pre-K, and he has been involved in athletics, fine arts, extracurriculars, and student government. His perspective on the school is very informative!
Professor Eric Silverman (Christopher Newport University) discusses the virtue of chastity. In this conversation for mature listeners, we diagnose some of the problems with the lack of chastity in our culture and give some insight into how we cultivate a healthier perspective on sexual relationships. " How St. Valentine's mission to marry people got twisted into a greeting card and hookups " in USA Today by Dr. Eric Silverman Sexual Ethics in a Secular Age: Is There Still a Virtue of Chastity...
Sam Nicholson (class of 2021) is currently at Texas A&M University in the corps of cadets. In this episode, he reflects on how KPA prepared him for this stage of his young adult life.
On February 22, 2024, Dr. DePoe was asked to speak at a gathering of the Citizens for Education Reform in Lubbock, Texas. He was asked to share about classical education in about 25 minutes. In this brief presentation, he discusses the purpose, the content, and the means of educating classically.
Sydney Squires from the class of 2012 tells us what she has been up to since she graduated and how KPA has had an impact on her young adult life.
"Guard your heart," a re-telling of a message delivered to graduates in 2022. It captures the big-picture approach to discipleship at KPA.
Caroline Tidwell (class of 2023) talks about life after graduating from KPA and how she sees the characteristics of KPA's Portrait of a Graduate from her experiences.
Mr. Brock, KPA's Asst. Head of the Upper Schools & teacher of Medieval history, talks about some of the reasons we should study Medieval history. He describes the narrative of the relationship between church and state as well as the skills that are developed in the class.
Professor Ross Inman talks about the significance of grounding learning in wonder. Tune in for an interesting discussion about how you think about education reveals what you believe about theology and anthropology.
Katelyn Dowell (Class of 2023) shares how her first semester at college has been and reflects on KPA's portrait of a graduate.
David Talcott , Fellow of Philosophy and Graduate Dean at New Saint Andrews College, shares some of the distinctive aspects of the education at New Saint Andrews. Then, he discusses the relevance and value in studying Plato.
Amanda Rogers talks about the 5th grade experience at KPA.
Cade Sands (class of 2021) reflects on his time at KPA and how it has made an impact on his young adult life.
What is it like to be in KPA's 4th grade? Mrs. Goodnight joins the podcast to tell us about 4th grade and what she teaches on our Friday enrichment (mad scientist and Bible classes).
Prof. Eric Wearne (Kennesaw State University) is a researcher on collaborative schools. In this episode, he discusses some of what his research has uncovered about collaborative (aka hybrid or University-Model) schools.
This episode features two conversations with KPA graduates. The first is with Tommy Nicholson (class of 2023) who tells the community how life is treating him at West Point. The second is with Hayden Murphy (class of 2010) who shares about his current adventure in Okinawa.
Heather Smith (class of 2022) reflects on KPA's portrait of a graduate and tells us how her education at KPA has influenced her young adult life.
This episode features a conversation with Eric Cook who is the President of the Society for Classical Learning (SCL). He talks about the classical school movement, what the SCL is doing, and other related things.
Two of KPA's moms, Christy Canada and Loralee Van Wettering talk about their families' KPA highlights. Listen to their conversation for insights and encouragement in carrying out classical Christian collaborative education.
In this episode, Natalie Poe (class of 2022) reflects on her time at KPA and talks about the ways that she sees the attributes from KPA's Portrait of a Graduate manifest themselves in her life.
Emeritus Professor Jerry Root (Wheaton University) is a specialist on C. S. Lewis. In this episode he shares from his treasury of wisdom about education from a Christian and Lewis-inspired perspective.
Shelby Alexander (class of 2021) talks about her experiences after graduating from KPA. She uses the six parts of KPA's Portrait of a Graduate to discuss the ways that KPA has equipped her for the challenges of higher education and young adult life.
In this episode learn more about what intellectual virtues are and how we can work together to cultivate them in our students! Prof. Jason Baehr is a philosophy professor and parent who has professionally studied and practiced the building of virtue in students.
Sam Crews (class of 2023) reflects on the ways that he sees KPA's Portrait of a Graduate in his life.
Prof. Justin Ariel Bailey is Professor of theology at Dordt University. In this episode we discuss cultural engagement and apologetics.
Listen to Hope Scarborough (class of 2023) talk about KPA's Portrait of a Graduate.
Dr. DePoe's charge to KPA's 2023 graduates.
