

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
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.
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Feb 28, 2022 • 17min
Julianne Hillock: Classical P.E. at Hozho Academy
Julianne Hillock, Principal at Hozho Academy in Gallup (N.M.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the school's updated and revamped classical physical education program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2022 • 21min
Ages & Stages: Sixth Grade Curriculum
Zach Dombrowski, a former sixth-grade teacher and now an upper school teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), and Molly Dombrowski, a current sixth grade teacher at Golden View, talk with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the sixth grade classroom, highlights from history class, and helping students through the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2022 • 16min
Michael Berndt: Astronomy and Senior Thesis
Michael Berndt, Academic Dean at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Tex.), talks with host Scot Bertram to share insights into planning for astronomy class, the first year of teaching in a classical school, the senior thesis, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2022 • 18min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Sixth Grade
Anne Hutchinson, a Sixth Grade Teacher at Estancia Valley Classical Academy in Edgewood (N.M.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching sixth grade, how her students interact with each other, and what parts of the curriculum students really enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2022 • 17min
Amanda Gilmore: Literature and Senior Thesis
Amanda Gilmore, literature teacher at Golden View Classical Academy (Colo.), talks with Scot Bertram about managing the teacher workload, the most important facets to teaching literature, insights into the senior thesis, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 2022 • 26min
Ages & Stages: Fifth Grade Curriculum
Beth Laing, Fifth Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas, talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the fifth grade classroom, how the literature curriculum aligns with some of the history curriculum, and practical and appropriate ways for parents to help their students at this level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2022 • 21min
Ron Jones: American Physical Education’s Classical Roots
Ron Jones, a historical kinesiologist, talks with host Scot Bertram about American physical education and its classical roots and what we can learn from our history when designing our physical education classes today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2022 • 16min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Fifth Grade
Sarah Kiesewetter, a Fifth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden View (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching fifth grade, competition for grades, and teaching essay writing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2022 • 24min
Kathleen O’Toole: What It Takes to Lead a School
We're joined now by Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College and a former classical school headmaster, talks with host Scot Bertram about what it takes to lead a school, virtues of successful leaders, and the importance of delegating responsibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2022 • 21min
Ages & Stages: Fourth Grade Curriculum
Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.). talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the fourth grade classroom, topics in history, reading, and science classes, and how parents can help their children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.