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.
David Diener, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and lecturing professor of education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about how a teacher can prepare for the first year on the job, how to manage the ebb and flow of a school year, and how parents can support a teacher's work in the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the third reason we teach history: to understand human nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, talk with host Scot Bertram about promoting a positive school culture, appreciating teachers, and preparing educators for the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the second reason we teach history: to be culturally literate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lyndsey Rariden, kindergarten teacher and K-2 lead teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, TX), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about setting goals for kindergarten students, introducing reading and phonics skills, and the importance of literacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the first reason we teach history: to have contextual knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Kiesewetter, fifth grade teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado speaks with host Scot Bertram about about her experiences with classical education as a high school student, college student, teacher, and mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Julie Apel, Dean of Grammar School, Dean of Women, and Sixth Grade Teacher at Founder's Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), speaks with host Scot Bertram about the importance of asking good questions, how she expects her students to prepare for class, and the balancing act of leading students and staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cris Chacon, physics and algebra teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about the classical approach to teaching math and physics, how those subjects work in concert with other disciplines, and advice for teachers just starting their careers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tomek Grzesiak, an instructional coach at the Barney Charter School Initiative with a focus in literature, grammar,and composition, speaks with host Scot Bertram about what makes a great book great, what students should learn from stories in literature, and why diagramming sentences still matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Johns, student services coordinator and the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) coordinator at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in Palm Bay, Florida, speaks with host Scot Bertram about student growth and partnering with the Barney Charter School Initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ava Norman, a freshman at the University of Texas who graduated in 2019 from Founders Classical Academy of Leander, speaks with host Scot Bertram and Hillsdale Assistant Provost for K-12 Education Katy O'Toole about how a classical education prepared her for college, gives advice to current students, and explains why she chose to major in classics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Lambert, principal at Treasure Valley Classical Academy and veteran of the U.S. Air Force, speaks with host Scot Bertram about his military service, how Treasure Valley marks Veterans Day, and whether patriotism is a virtue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Camrenne Van Scoyk, music teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about the balance in the classroom between music history and music performance, managing the expectations of beginning musicians, and music therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jenny Pursell, kindergarten teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, speaks with host Scot Bertram about teaching kindergarten, goals she has for her class, & seeing “the lightbulb moment” in students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyle & Tanja Swartz, parents of three students at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, Texas), along with a recent graduate now attending Hillsdale College, speak with host Scot Bertram about choosing a classical education, the results they've seen in their own children, and reading along with them over the summers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eric Coykendall, Associate Director with the Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI), speaks with host Scot Bertram about BCSI, the benefits of a classical education, and the qualities of a healthy charter school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Ottinger, Assistant Principal at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in Palm Bay, Florida, speaks with host Scot Bertram about teaching literature, books that capture students' imaginations, and parental questions about classical education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abby Johnson, Math Teacher and Department Chair at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about mathematical concepts, practical applications of the subject, and making math interesting for students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rachel James, a teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, speaks with host Scot Bertram about foreign language instruction, teaching different grade levels, and support received from the Barney Charter School Initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Adams, an instructional coach with the Barney Charter School Initiative, speaks with host Scot Bertram about working with teachers, making history come alive, and the importance of studying Latin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ali Pries, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about engaging students, teaching history, and the qualities of a great teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jean marie Contreras, Director of Mathematics at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of studying math, helping students who need a little extra assistance, and working in a mission-centered environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tabitha Loy, Assistant Headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander, TX, with host Scot Bertram about addressing parental concerns, encouraging student participation, and teaching one's own children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Beier, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, speaks with host Scot Bertram on motivating students with wonder and love, books that influenced his life, and tips for teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Robert Garrow, principal at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, speaks with host Scot Bertram about explaining classical education to parents, school culture, and character formation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Becky Holland, Associate Director of the Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative, speaks with host Scot Bertram about teacher training, science curricula, and summer reading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
