Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Zach Good, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the core tenants of authentically classical pedagogy, caring for both the head and the heart of the student, and what might comprise inauthentic classical pedagogy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Withun, Head of School at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (Fla.), joins host Scot Bertram to walk us through a day at JCA. How do administrators and teachers welcome students to school? What do transitions between classes look and sound like? What does the Head of School try to accomplish during the day?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, returns to talk with host Scot Bertram about how Petrarch inspired schools in his time and his influence on Renaissance education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the life and teachings of Petrarch, his influence during the Renaissance, and where we see his influence present today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Kiesewetter, Dean of Grammar School at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to maintain a work/life balance for teachers, how priorities can shift over time, and how to use breaks wisely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Condict, Upper School Literature Teacher at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram as part of our "Epic Poems" series. Condict discusses AENEID.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Coupland, Chairman of Education, Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education, and Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his new book TRIED AND TRUE: A PRIMER ON SOUND PEDAGOGY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the children's author Beatrix Potter, explain what makes her works unique, and why the illustrations in her books are so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Hollis. First Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the difference between joy and wonder in the classroom, how to balance order and joy, and what students should take away from school on a daily basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Pries, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.) and Master Teacher with the Hillsdale College K-12 Network, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss classical education for the younger grades, how work here prepares students for upper grades, and the role of song and play in these grammar school years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.