Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
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Sep 9, 2024 • 18min

Valuing Virtue

Colin Mullaney, assistant director of School Leader Support at Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to instill virtue in students, prioritize school culture, and balance life as a school leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 19min

My First Year Teaching Classically

Amber Nolan, third grade teacher at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss prepping for her first year as a classical school teacher, learning lessons during that first year, and working with parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 20min

The History of Classical Education in America

Jose Arevalo, post-doctoral fellow at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the roots of classical education in America, how the progressives changed American education, and the revival of Great Books courses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 26min

Welcoming Students with Special Needs in a Classical Classroom

Janice Dahnke, director of student services at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss accommodating students with disabilities, how to prepare for a student with special needs, and the power of humor to diffuse stressful interactions with students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 18min

Jeffery Rogers: Building Boys to Men

Jeffery Rogers, associate dean of men at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the misconceptions that American culture has about boys, the importance of male role models, and how to raise men capable of facing adversity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 20min

Matt Stone: First Year Teachers – Like Drinking from a Fire Hydrant

Matt Stone, director of new schools at Liberty Classical Schools, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how schools can support new teachers, how to grow into your role as a classroom leader, and how peers can best support first-year teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 23min

Abigail Teska: The Purpose of Art Education

Abigail Teska, art teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, and master teacher with Hillsdale College’s K-12 Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what defines a Hillsdale art education, how a classical art education differs from other approaches, and the ultimate purpose of art education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 20min

Gloria Suarez: Engineer to Classical Teacher

Gloria Suarez, math teacher at Ascent Colorado Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her educational journey into engineering, how homeschooling taught her vital skills for her teaching career, and how she has navigated the world of classical education with her STEM background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 17min

Benedict Whalen: Falling in Love with Literature

Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the best methods for giving students a life-long appreciation for the rich tradition of literature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 17min

Christopher Matsos: Teaching Shakespeare in Two Weeks

Christopher Matsos, chairman and associate professor of Theatre at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to lay out his vision for teaching Shakespeare to K-12 students through a two-week workshop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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