Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Episodes
Jeremy Tate: Classical Education & the Classic Learning Test
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Tate, co-founder and CEO of Classic Learning Test, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the surge in interest for classical education, the creati...
Sam Foat: From College to Teaching to Administration
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Foat, Dean of Upper School at Treasure Coast Classical Academy in Stuart (Fla.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his journey to classical educa...
Michael Rose: What “Old Books” Can Tell Us (And Warn Us) About Living in the 21st Century
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Rose, Headmaster at Cincinnati Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his recent book, The Art of Being Human: What "Old Book...
Semi Park: Starting and Growing a Classical School in Today's America
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Semi Park, Principal at Orange County Classical Academy in Orange (Calif.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why she became involved in classical ed...
Fr. Michael Maher: Education by the Jesuits, Part Two
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Michael Maher, a Jesuit priest and adjunct professor of history at Marquette University, joins host Scot Bertram in Part Two of an interview to di...
Fr. Michael Maher: Education by the Jesuits, Part One
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Michael Maher, a Jesuit priest and adjunct professor of history at Marquette University, joins host Scot Bertram in Part One of a two-part intervi...
Matthew Kirby: How Professionals Can Serve Classical Schools
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Kirby, CEO of Liberty Classical Schools, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how he was introduced to classical education, how he applies his p...
Looking Inside Hillsdale's K-12 American History: The Interwar Years & World War II
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, Interim Director of Curriculum at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the "The Interwar Years & Wo...
Looking Inside Hillsdale's K-12 American History: The Early Republic
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, Interim Director of Curriculum at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the "The Early Republic" unit fro...
Grace Ramsey: Latin and Classical Education
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Ramsey, Dean of Students at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to approach teaching Latin in ...
Leading Figures in Education: Erasmus
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Erasmus.See omnystu...
Epics Series: Purgatorio
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Condict, Upper School Literature Teacher at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Sc...
Betsy Helton: Why I Teach At A Classical School
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy Helton, Assistant Headmaster of the Grammar School at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why...
Nathan McClallen: Motivating Students in PE Class
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan McClallen, Athletic Director and Lead P.E. Teacher at Valor Public Charter Schools of Austin (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why mo...
Jenny Mulvey: Classical Literature for Children
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how literature helps to form...
Epics Series: Paradise Lost
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Atherton, Upper School Humanities Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram as part of our "Epic Poems" ...
Zach Good: What is Classical Pedagogy?
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 auth...
David Withun: A Day in the Life of Jacksonville Classical Academy
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Petrarch & Renaissance Education: Part 2
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, returns to talk with host Scot Bertram about how Petrarch inspired schools in his t...
Petrarch & Renaissance Education: Part 1
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the life and teachings of Petrarch, his influenc...
Sarah Kiesewetter: Work/Life Balance for Teachers
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Kiesewetter, Dean of Grammar School at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to maintain a wor...
Epic Poems Series: Aeneid
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Condict, Upper School Literature Teacher at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Sc...
Dan Coupland: Tried and True Pedagogy
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Coupland, Chairman of Education, Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education, and Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host S...
David Whalen: Why Read Beatrix Potter?
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the children's...
Tara Hollis: Joy in the Classroom
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Hollis. First Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the difference between joy and w...
Ali Pries: Classical Education for Young Children
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Pries, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.) and Master Teacher with the Hillsdale College K-12 Network, joins h...
Ben Beier: Why Read Mother Goose
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Beier, Associate Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss nursey rhymes, what these poems generally ar...
Nathan McClallen: Every Student an Athlete
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan McClallen, Athletic Director and Lead P.E. Teacher at Valor Public Charter Schools of Austin (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why al...
David Withun: The Leader's Perspective on Opening a New School
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Withun, Head of School at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (Fla.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the responsibilities of a he...
Ian Atherton: Bringing Students to Care About Great Books
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Atherton, Upper School Humanities Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to cultivate ...
Sean Maltbie: The State of Catholic Education Today
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Maltbie, Headmaster at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids (Mich.) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the arc of Catholic education in America a...
Zach Good: The Moral Imagination and Teaching Right from Wrong
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Good, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids (Mich.) joins host Scot Bertram to define what we mean by "moral ima...
Dani Almeyda: Movement and the Brain
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dani Almeyda, owner of Original Strength, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about movement and the brain, the relationship between physical ability and ...
Matt Nolan: The Life of a New Teacher
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Nolan is entering his fourth year of teaching overall and his first at Hillsdale Academy, where he'll be teaching sixth grade. He joins host Scot...
Epic Poems Series: Beowulf
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Muri, Upper School Literature Teacher at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc (Wisc.), joins host Scot Bertram as part of our "Epic Po...
Eric Coykendall: Hillsdale Resources for K-12 Education
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Coykendall, Director of Operations for Hillsdale K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what support is available for Hillsdale K-...
Jordan Adams: 1776 Curriculum Update
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram about the one-year anniversary of the relea...
Jed Hartings: Founding a Hillsdale K-12 School
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jed Hartings, board president of Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati (Ohio), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what it's like to found a Hi...
Education in Colonial America: The Puritans
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Smith, Lecturer in History at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the Puritan ideas on education, the role of the teacher i...
Kat Powers: Classical Special Education
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katrina Powers, Special Education Consultant with Hillsdale K-12 , joins host Scot Bertram to talk about why classical education is appropriate for sp...
Eric Coykendall: Opening a Hillsdale K-12 School
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Coykendall, Director of Operations for Hillsdale K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the steps needed to open a Hillsdale K-12 ...
Gary Hartenburg: Aristotle’s Philosophy of Education
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Hartenburg, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University and author of the recent book, ARI...
Ages & Stages: Twelfth Grade Curriculum
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about twelfth grade curriculum, what's inclu...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Twelfth Grade
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Muri, Upper School Teacher at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc (Wisc.) talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching twelfth grade, ...
Brad Richardson: Epics -- How and Why to Teach the Odyssey
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Richardson, Upper School Literature Teacher at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching...
Ages & Stages: Eleventh Grade Curriculum
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Berndt, Academic Dean & Astronomy and Philosophy Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), talks with host Scot Bertram about ...
Leading Figures in Education: William Shakespeare
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Beier, Associate Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of William Shakespeare....
Ages & Stages: Teaching Eleventh Grade
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Atherton, Literature Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching eleventh grade, the m...
Leading Figures in Education: Henry Adams
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Kuiper, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Henry Adams.S...
Ages & Stages: Tenth Grade Curriculum
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Walley, Upper School Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas) and Serena Warnky, Upper School Teacher at Founders Classical Academ...
Leading Figures in Education: John Senior (Part II)
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to continue his discussio...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Tenth Grade
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster, Athletic Director and 10th Grade History Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), talks with host Scot B...
Leading Figures In Education: John Senior (Part I)
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking a...
Ages & Stages: Ninth Grade Curriculum
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Rogers and Catherine Rogers, Ninth Grade Teachers at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas), talk with host Scot Bertram about nint...
Conor Hill: Education Begins with Wonder
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Hill, Headmaster at Valor North Austin (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what we mean by "wonder" in a classroom setting, how to en...
Kathleen O’Toole: What is American Classical Education?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen O’Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what we mean by politics in an ed...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Ninth Grade
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Rogers, a Ninth and Tenth Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching ninth grad...
Beautiful Schools: Architecture and Classical Education
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Rose, Headmaster at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati (Ohio), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the purpose of school architectur...
Ages & Stages: Eighth Grade Curriculum
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, and Cris Chacon, Physics and Algebra teacher at Golden View Classical Ac...
Josh Andrew: School Culture and Academic Life
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Andrew, Upper School Principal at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about where we see school culture begin, ...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Eighth Grade
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cris Chacon, Eighth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.) talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching eighth grade, serious...
Stephen Shipp: Obstacles to Local Control of Education
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Shipp, Headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about school choice, teacher certific...
Ages & Stages: Seventh Grade Curriculum
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Nugent, a teacher and Dean of Students at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland (Idaho), and Marc Uthiem, science teacher at Founders Cla...
Steve Lambert: Classical Education in Rural America
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Lambert, Headmaster at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland (Idaho), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about classical education in ru...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Seventh Grade
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Nugent, a teacher and Dean of Students at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland (Idaho), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching seve...
Julianne Hillock: Classical P.E. at Hozho Academy
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julianne Hillock, Principal at Hozho Academy in Gallup (N.M.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the school's updated and revamped classical physical...
Ages & Stages: Sixth Grade Curriculum
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Dombrowski, a former sixth-grade teacher and now an upper school teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), and Molly Dombrowski...
Michael Berndt: Astronomy and Senior Thesis
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Berndt, Academic Dean at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Tex.), talks with host Scot Bertram to share insights into planning for astron...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Sixth Grade
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Hutchinson, a Sixth Grade Teacher at Estancia Valley Classical Academy in Edgewood (N.M.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching sixth grad...
Amanda Gilmore: Literature and Senior Thesis
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Gilmore, literature teacher at Golden View Classical Academy (Colo.), talks with Scot Bertram about managing the teacher workload, the most imp...
Ages & Stages: Fifth Grade Curriculum
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Laing, Fifth Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas, talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the fifth grade classroom...
Ron Jones: American Physical Education’s Classical Roots
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Jones, a historical kinesiologist, talks with host Scot Bertram about American physical education and its classical roots and what we can learn fr...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Fifth Grade
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Kiesewetter, a Fifth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden View (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching fifth gr...
Kathleen O’Toole: What It Takes to Lead a School
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Ages & Stages: Fourth Grade Curriculum
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.). talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the fourth gra...
Tomek Grzesiak: What Makes for Good Children’s Literature?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tomek Grzesiak, Curriculum Coordinator for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram about why children's literature is so import...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Fourth Grade
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Pries, a Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden View (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching fourth grade, s...
Teaching with The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hill...
Ages & Stages: Third Grade Curriculum
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Caucutt, Third Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.). talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the third grad...
Leading Figures In Education: Aristotle
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Aristotle.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Third Grade
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy Hilton, Teaching Coach and a former Third Grade Teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, (Ind.), talks with host Scot Bertram abo...
Rebecca Lincoln: Surviving the 1st Year of Teaching
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Lincoln, Director of Teacher Support for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about surviving the first year o...
Inside a Classroom Using The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hill...
Ages & Stages: Second Grade Curriculum
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Solis, a Second Grade Teacher at Treasure Valley Classical Academy (Idaho), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the second grade cla...
What Students Learn in The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hill...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Second Grade
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gail Howell, Second Grade Teacher at Northwest Ohio Classical Academy in Toledo (Ohio), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching second grade stude...
Leading Figures In Education: Anna Julia Cooper
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anika Prather, teacher in English at Howard University and founder of Living Water School in Maryland, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking...
Ages & Stages: First Grade Curriculum
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram...
Julie Apel: Avoiding Tedious Homework and Testing
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Apel, Classical Pedagogy Trainer for Hillsdale College K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the purpose of homework, homework across diff...
Kurt Kirner: Balancing Winning with Improving in Athletics
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt Kirner, Swimming coach and Assistant Professor of Sports Studies at Hillsdale College, specializing in sports psychology and motivation, joins ho...
Ages & Stages: Teaching First Grade
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram...
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 9th-12th Graders History
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trent Kramer, Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'...
Ages & Stages: Kindergarten Curriculum
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndsey Rariden, Kindergarten Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Tex.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the kindergart...
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 6-8th Graders History
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ages & Stages: Teaching Kindergarten Students
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Brown, Kindergarten teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.) talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching Kindergarten students, creati...
John Punt: Teaching Music to Elementary School Children
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Punt, music teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching music to elementary sch...
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 3-5th Graders History
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Polelle, Fourth Grade Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 3rd thr...
Erick von Hoffmann: Teaching Art at a Classical School
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erick von Hoffmann, Consultant for Art Curriculum and Instruction for Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching art in a classica...
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching K-2nd Graders History
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Listro, Dean of Academics at Northwest Classical Academy in Kennesaw, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching K...
Mike Roberts: Athletics and School Culture
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster and Athletic Director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the philosophy of a healthy athle...