Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Gwen Yarbrough, classical pedagogy trainer with the Teacher Support Team at Hillsdale College K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the benefits of the Singapore Math system, her career in classical education, and her responsibilities as a classical pedagogy trainer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, Hillsdale College grants a school the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching. The prize recognizes schools that focus attention on teaching and promote the principles of classical liberal arts education. St. Johns Classical Academy in Fleming Island, Florida, was a finalist this year. Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College Kathleen O’Toole interviews Daniel “Matt” Johnson, headmaster at St. John’s Classical Academy, about the difficulties of starting a new school and the benefits of membership in the Barney Charter School Initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, Hillsdale College grants a school the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching. The prize recognizes schools that focus attention on teaching and promote the principles of classical liberal arts education. This year, the College granted the award to Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College Kathleen O'Toole interviews Josh Andrew, Head of School at Atlanta Classical Academy, about what separates Atlanta Classical Academy from its peers and how his teachers work every day to instill a sense of wonder in their students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Neveau, athletic director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his journey from Hillsdale Chargers basketball player to Hillsdale Academy administrator, the process of running an athletic program, and what he finds unique about Hillsdale Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabrielle Lewis, classical pedagogy trainer for Hillsdale K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her time as a Hillsdale student, her responsibilities as a classical pedagogy trainer, and how best to instruct teachers on the ins and outs of classical education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Boyle, a student in the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his path to Hillsdale's Graduate School of Classical Education, how Dante influences his educational philosophy, and the tension between Philosophy and Rhetoric in the Western Tradition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Clausen, Upper-School Math Teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, GA and Hillsdale College K-12 Master Teacher, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what attracted him to classical education, how Mathematics compliment the humanities, and how to inspire students to love Math.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Punt, Music Teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.) and Hillsdale K-12 Master Teacher, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his journey to teaching at a Classical School, why Music is fundamental to a Classical Education, and how it can bolster the rest of a student's curriculum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Clark, Associate Professor of Economics and Wallace and Marion Reemelin Chair in Free Market Economics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to teach High School students Economics and how Economics fits into a classical education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomek Grzesiak, 4th Grade Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram on the third installment of our Summer Learning Series, focused on how students and parents can enjoy a fun and enriching summer with some academic activities. In this episode, Tomek lays out simple strategies for keeping your kids reading despite all the distractions the summer months bring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.