

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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Jul 19, 2020 • 5min
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 3
Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the third thing to look for in a math curriculum: the use of visuals and manipulatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2020 • 5min
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 2
Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the second thing to look for in a math curriculum: being problem-solving intensive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2020 • 4min
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 1
Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the first thing to look for in a math curriculum: teacher usability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 2020 • 17min
Natalie Spangler: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Natalie Spangler, graduate of Atlanta Classical Academy and rising sophomore at Washington and Lee University, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Atlanta Classical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2020 • 14min
Jennifer Martin: Teaching Classically
Jennifer Martin, literature teacher at Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy in Bentonville (Arkansas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss working in classical education, balancing student needs in the classroom, and what makes classical graduates different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 9, 2020 • 17min
Kenneth Hergenrader: Student Insight on Senior Thesis Project
Kenneth Hergenrader, graduate of Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas) and incoming freshmen at Texas A & M, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending his senior thesis at Founders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2020 • 22min
Stephen Shipp: What Makes Classical Education Unique
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, talks with host Scot Bertram about what makes classical education unique,how Seven Oaks teaches the American Founding, and feedback he receives from teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2020 • 18min
Brandon Muri: Biggest Classroom Challenges
Brandon Muri, literature teacher at Founders Academy of Las Vegas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his biggest classroom challenges, the role of parents in education, and the greatest lessons he's learned as a teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2020 • 23min
Anna Swartz: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Anna Swartz, graduate of Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas) and soon to be a sophomore at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Founders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 2020 • 19min
David Diener: Leading a Classical School
David Diener, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and lecturing professor of education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about choosing the teaching profession, leading a classical school, and communicating with staff and students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


