Developing Classical Thinkers

Hilary Herman-Pagliolo and Heather Brame interview Winston Brady, Dean of Academics at Thales, about the value of a Classical education and the benefits that Thales offers for both students and parents.

Thales Apex high school teachers Nicole Kimble, Leah Klein, and Sam Overacker discuss "Teach like a Champion" and successfully implementing their strategies in teaching.

An interview with Jill Sugg, high school school literature teacher at Thales Rolesville, on how to encourage students to closely read and identify with the texts they're reading.

Our students are going out on break, and Winston Brady and Josh Herring offer some suggestions on how to get the most out of your winter break. Please check out this listener feedback form and lay us know what you think of DCT! https://forms.gle/MZiYka4wgGjk7UNo9

A conversation with Humanities teachers Nicole Kimble, Leah Klein, Sam Overacker, and Winston Brady to discuss "Teach like a Champion" and how to implement its strategies in the classroom.

An interview on science, the philosophy of science, and seminars with Matt Ogle, a high school biology teacher at Thales Rolesville.

A conversation about Socrates, the Socratic method, and Socratic questioning for teachers interested in leading Socratic seminars.

Tim Hall, Director of Academics at Thales Academy, speaks about influence of Soren Kierkegaard. For more information on this important, but often overlooked Danish philosopher, check out this article at the CLT Blog: https://blog.cltexam.com/kierkegaard-subjectivity-path-to-wisdom/

Suzanne Lambert, head administrator at Thales Academy Wake Forest, talks all about Direct Instruction.

Join Rob, Brian, and Matt as they discuss virtue, the good life, and the works of Leo Tolstoy and W.B. Yeats.