

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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Dec 6, 2021 • 25min
Leading Figures In Education: Anna Julia Cooper
Anika Prather, teacher in English at Howard University and founder of Living Water School in Maryland, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Anna Julia Cooper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2021 • 17min
Ages & Stages: First Grade Curriculum
Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the first grade classroom, books that students love, and setting the table for student to return to ideas later in their education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2021 • 23min
Julie Apel: Avoiding Tedious Homework and Testing
Julie Apel, Classical Pedagogy Trainer for Hillsdale College K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the purpose of homework, homework across different disciplines, and encouraging students to study in a way that will help them remember key concepts even after the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2021 • 22min
Kurt Kirner: Balancing Winning with Improving in Athletics
Kurt Kirner, Swimming coach and Assistant Professor of Sports Studies at Hillsdale College, specializing in sports psychology and motivation, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about having a growth mindset, how to view competition as a chance to improve, and how to deal with stress and anxiety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2021 • 20min
Ages & Stages: Teaching First Grade
Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching first grade students, the qualities of a typical student, and the type of questions one might receive in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2021 • 22min
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 9th-12th Graders History
Trent Kramer, Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 9th through 12th graders history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2021 • 19min
Ages & Stages: Kindergarten Curriculum
Lyndsey Rariden, Kindergarten Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Tex.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the kindergarten classroom, being a cheerleader for students, and what stories resonate with the class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2021 • 21min
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 6-8th Graders History
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 6th through 8th graders history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2021 • 19min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Kindergarten Students
Carrie Brown, Kindergarten teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.) talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching Kindergarten students, creating a great classroom environment, and building structure for the class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2021 • 18min
John Punt: Teaching Music to Elementary School Children
John Punt, music teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching music to elementary school children, incorporating instruments into lessons, and how to teach students to appreciate music in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


